Buying Advice
Advice on choosing household appliances: what to look for, the features worth paying for, running costs, what to avoid and which brands last the longest.
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Should I Buy a ‘Smart’ Appliance?
What do you think of smart features in white goods appliances? Genuinely useful, or just a gimmick? Do they benefit the manufacturers more than customers?
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Can You Lay a Fridge or Freezer on Its Side or Back When Moving It?
How to safely transport a fridge or freezer to another house or location. Do not lay on its back or side before reading this article.
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Is a hot and cold fill washing machine more economical?
Theoretically it should be more economical to utilise pre-existing hot water in a washing machine, but this article explains why it is mostly less economical. .
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Condenser tumble dryer door water container
Some Hoover and Candy tumble dryers are leaking from the door water container. Here's why and how to fix it.
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Washing at 30 degrees 5 things you need to know
Do you mostly wash at 30 degrees? Are you thinking of starting in order to save money? Here are 5 things you need to know.
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Washing Machine Sizes Comparison
Examples of different washing machine sizes to show how little they vary. Some are definitely less deep, thinner or not as tall - but not by much.
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Device to Replace Concrete Weights in Washing Machines
Washing machines are surprisingly heavy, and most of that weight is deliberate. Concrete blocks bolted to the outer drum do a critical engineering job - and a proposal to replace them with water-filled plastic…
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Are there any downsides to Miele washing machines?
Miele washing machines are widely regarded as the best available in the UK mainstream market. The premium quality comes with genuine drawbacks that are worth understanding before parting with the money - and several…
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Poor distance selling compliance
Understanding your rights to return an online purchase is one thing. Actually exercising those rights when a retailer resists is another. This article looks at the practical difficulties consumers encounter when trying to return…
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Appliance just out of guarantee and unrepairable
An appliance that breaks down shortly after the manufacturer's guarantee expires - and is then declared unrepairable - is one of the most frustrating situations a consumer can face. This guide explains what rights…
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