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Heat Pump Tumble Dryers Explained: Are They Worth It?
What is a heat pump tumble dryer and how does it work? A heat pump tumble dryer works on a fundamentally different principle to the standard vented or…
Should I Buy a ‘Smart’ Appliance?
What is the safety issue? Hotpoint and Indesit have identified a potential fault in the lid shut-off valve on certain gas cooker models. After repeated use over time,…
Can You Lay a Fridge or Freezer on Its Side or Back When Moving It?
Why does the position matter when moving a fridge? The risk is not to the outer casing - it is to the sealed refrigeration system inside. Every fridge…
Is a hot and cold fill washing machine more economical?
Why does hot fill sound sensible but usually fail in practice? The logic behind hot and cold fill machines is appealing. If your boiler or hot water cylinder…
Condenser tumble dryer door water container
What is the door water container? Condenser tumble dryers do not exhaust damp air through a vent hose. Instead, they condense the moisture from the drying process into…
Washing at 30 degrees 5 things you need to know
1. Does your washing machine actually wash properly at 30 degrees? Most washing machines have a 30 degree cycle, but not all 30 degree cycles are the same.…