Buying Advice
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To Rent or Buy a Washing Machine?
Renting a washing machine was once common practice across the UK. Then buying became the obvious choice as appliances became affordable and long-lasting. Today, with average appliance lifespans…
Are Reconditioned Washing Machines Any Good?
The idea of a reconditioned washing machine is appealing - a good quality older machine given a new lease of life at a lower price. In practice, the…
Washer-dryer or separate washing machine and dryer?
Washer dryers would not exist if there were no good reasons for them - but understanding exactly what those reasons are, and where the compromises lie, is essential…
Buying Appliances Online in the UK: A Guide to the Different Types of Retailer
There are now hundreds of websites selling washing machines, tumble dryers, dishwashers, and other white goods in the UK. They are not all the same. The type of…
Is a more expensive washing machine a better one?
This is one of the most widely misunderstood aspects of buying a washing machine. The assumption that spending more means getting something better-made is reasonable - but in…
How long should a washing machine last?
A generation ago, a washing machine lasting 10 to 20 years was the norm. Today, many fail significantly sooner. Whether this is deliberate design or the inevitable consequence…