Sample of different washing machine sizes Whilst researching for my article washing machines and associated problems with sizes I decided to check the specifications of various washing machines. I chose a healthy mix of common brands and models, and a few more obscure ones. The table shows the different washing machine measurements that I found.
read the full article..Buying Appliances
A collection of articles and resources useful to anyone thinking of buying a new appliance covering many different concerns.
If I sign a delivery note and appliance turns out damaged can I still complain?
Delivery companies like us to sign that we’ve received goods in good condition. But it’s often impractical to check them properly. Especially a white goods appliance that is totally wrapped up in protective packaging. No delivery driver is going to wait until we’ve taken off all the packaging and carefully inspected our new appliance, yet
read the full article..Difference between energy ratings A and A+
Since writing this article energy ratings have moved from A+ to A++ and even A+++ but I don’t expect this to affect the principle of the points made here. In fact I would expect the difference between an A++ and A+++ to be even less than the differences described in the article for A and
read the full article..Second hand washing machine: Consumer rights
What are your consumer rights when buying a second hand washing machine – or any other appliance – from a private seller or a local trader? Buying a second hand washing machine privately (from a non trader) carries a risk. There is relatively little consumer protection. The washing machine must match their description of it
read the full article..Who really makes your washing machine?
Many washing machines are no longer made by the companies shown on the logo. They have been taken over by bigger companies. Often these companies have a different ethos, and different quality standards. The result is that many famous washing machine brands, with a longstanding reputation for quality and longevity, are now very different appliances
read the full article..Renting washing machines
I haven’t written about renting washing machines before. I’d come to think of it as something from the past, and no longer relevant. You can buy new ones so cheaply now. However, the problem is they aren’t lasting very long. Appliances are the least repairable they’ve ever been. Many people are spending a lot of
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