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Tumble Dryers

Choosing a tumble dryer: heat pump, condenser or vented compared, running costs, drum sizes, sensor drying and the features that are worth having.

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Distance selling regulations - returning appliances When buying appliances online in the UK, consumers have the right to cancel and return goods under the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013. This article focuses on the right to… 7 min read 746 views 14 comments Read guide If I sign a delivery note and appliance turns out damaged can I still complain? Delivery companies ask you to sign confirming goods were received in good condition. With a large appliance wrapped in protective packaging, that is impossible to verify at the time. Here is what to do… 4 min read 906 views 1 comments Read guide Buying faulty appliances with credit cards protection Buying an appliance with a credit card provides extra legal protection that many consumers are not aware of. Under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act, the credit card company is jointly liable with… 3 min read 317 views Read guide Don’t Ignore Running costs of tumble dryers The running cost of a tumble dryer varies enormously between models and types. Ignoring energy costs when choosing a dryer can turn out to be a very expensive mistake over the lifetime of the… 4 min read 274 views 1 comments Read guide 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 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 before deciding which is right for… 7 min read 736 views Read guide 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 retailer you buy from affects the… 12 min read 826 views 1 comments Read guide 5 tips for buying a new appliance Most appliance buying guides focus on features and price. These tips take a different perspective - one informed by years of repairing appliances and dealing with the consequences of buying decisions. The aspects that… 7 min read 328 views Read guide Is a guarantee transferable when you buy a second hand appliance? This is a common source of confusion when buying or selling appliances second-hand. The short answer is that manufacturers are generally not obliged to honour a guarantee for anyone other than the original purchaser,… 5 min read 1,163 views 6 comments Read guide Bought an Appliance but what if the retailer goes bust? Appliances are large, expensive purchases. Paying by credit card adds a layer of legal protection that costs nothing and can be invaluable if something goes wrong - whether the retailer fails before delivery, goes… 5 min read 197 views Read guide