Washing Machines
What to look for when buying a washing machine: drum size, spin speed, energy ratings, the features worth having and what makes one last for years.
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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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What’s the difference between drum sizes in washing machines?
Not all washing machine drum capacities are equal - and this is an important point that is easy to miss when comparing specifications. A 7kg drum from one manufacturer may hold noticeably more or…
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Washing machine drum sizes
Washing machine drum sizes have grown considerably over the decades, and the range of capacities now available can make choosing the right size confusing. Bigger is not automatically better - and for many households,…
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Cold fill verses Hot fill washing machines
This page summarises the key points of the debate around cold fill versus hot and cold fill washing machines. For many decades, all washing machines used both a hot and a cold water supply.…
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Pros & Cons of washer dryer v separate
This is a summary guide to the pros and cons of a combined washer dryer versus separate washing machine and tumble dryer. For a more detailed look at the topic, including reliability comparisons, see…
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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…
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Which washing machines to avoid
Buying a washing machine that turns out to be unreliable, poorly built, or - surprisingly - incapable of washing clothes properly is a costly mistake. Here is what independent testing and decades of industry…
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Choosing lowest energy consumption washing machine
With energy costs high, buying the most efficient washing machine seems like an obvious priority. But efficiency ratings tell only part of the story. This guide gives a more complete picture of what actually…
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