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Potential health risks from unused hot water tap
Why does an old hot water tap create a health risk? 20 to 45°C Temperature range in which Legionella bacteria multiply most rapidly Cold only Almost all washing…
Is a hot and cold fill washing machine more economical?
Why does hot fill sound sensible but usually fail in practice? The logic behind hot and cold fill machines is appealing. If your boiler or hot water cylinder…
How to Remove & Replace Drum Paddle
What do drum paddles actually do? Inside every washing machine drum there are three paddles, sometimes called lifters or baffles. Most are made of plastic, though some premium…
Freezer Drawer Broken
What causes freezer drawers to break? Plastic becomes more brittle in cold conditions - this is unavoidable. But a freezer drawer should not normally break during regular use.…
Colour Catchers Can Block Washing Machine Pumps
What are colour catchers and why is there a problem? Colour catcher sheets, sometimes called colour and dirt collector sheets, are designed to absorb loose dye released during…
Can’t Get Drum Bearings Out
Why has the drum shaft jammed? Under normal conditions, the drum shaft should knock out fairly easily once the pulley has been removed - a heavy plastic-headed mallet…