Buying Advice
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Buying an appliance for a rented property
The suggestion that a manufacturer's guarantee is invalid on an appliance bought for a rented property is incorrect in almost every normal circumstance. This article explains the actual…
Panasonic washing machines
Panasonic's reputation in consumer electronics is well deserved. The question of whether that reputation translates to washing machines is less straightforward than it might initially appear. Why Brown…
Are all these environmental issues a money making con?
Environmental performance has become a core marketing tool for appliance manufacturers over the past two decades. Energy ratings, water consumption figures, and eco programme options now feature prominently…
Washing machine won’t spin just one item or very small load
The frustration of a new machine that won't spin a bath mat, a single jumper, or a few towels is very common - particularly when an older machine…
Can you connect a dishwasher to the hot water supply?
Whether a dishwasher can or should be connected to a hot water supply rather than cold is a question without a clear universal answer. Manufacturer guidance varies, there…
Why don’t most modern washing machines last very long?
Washing machines have become dramatically cheaper in real terms over the past 50 years. This is not simply a success of modern manufacturing efficiency - it reflects a…