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Claiming compensation from a retailer or repairer Consumers in the UK may be entitled to compensation where goods are faulty or where repair services are carried out negligently or without reasonable care and skill. These rights primarily arise under the Consumer… 4 min read 653 views 31 comments Read guide Second hand washing machine Consumer rights Second-hand washing machines can represent good value - but knowing your rights before you buy, and what to do if something goes wrong afterwards, can make a significant difference to whether you have any… 8 min read 642 views 42 comments Read guide Are eco labels on Washing Machines misleading? Energy efficiency labels on washing machines were introduced to help consumers make more informed choices and to push manufacturers towards greener products. The intention was sound - but the reality has always been more… 7 min read 264 views Read guide Washing machine eco labels Part 4 The final three sections of the washing machine energy label cover spin drying efficiency, water consumption, and noise levels. Each provides some useful data - but in each case there is important context missing… 6 min read 587 views Read guide Washing performance ratings on eco labels This is Part 3 of the Whitegoods Help guide to washing machine energy labels, covering the washing performance rating - what it measures, how it is assessed, and why it has become largely redundant… 6 min read 399 views 6 comments Read guide Energy Labels: Energy consumption kWh/Cycle This is Part 2 of the Whitegoods Help guide to washing machine energy labels, covering the energy consumption figure - what it means, how to use it to calculate running costs, and why it… 6 min read 572 views Read guide What do the energy labels on washing machines mean? This is Part 1 of the Whitegoods Help guide to washing machine energy labels. It covers the energy efficiency rating - how to read it, what it does and does not tell you, and… 6 min read 740 views 3 comments Read guide Washing machine depth specifications A washing machine listed as 60cm deep sounds straightforward - but whether that figure accounts for hoses, cables, and fittings at the back, or protruding controls and door handles at the front, is rarely… 6 min read 1,599 views 8 comments Read guide Washing machine spin speeds Washing machine spin speeds have crept upward for decades, with each new generation offering a slightly higher rpm and a slightly higher price. But how much of this represents genuine engineering progress - and… 7 min read 1,801 views 28 comments Read guide Cold Fill Washing Machines For decades, washing machines came with both hot and cold water connections. Today, almost all are cold fill only. Whether this change benefits you depends on how your home's hot water system works -… 6 min read 775 views 7 comments Read guide