Help & Advice
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Is It Safe to Leave a Washing Machine On?
Washing machines, tumble dryers, and dishwashers are involved in house fires every year in the UK. Although this question is most commonly asked about washing machines, the same…
How to Install a Washing Machine drain hose
This guide covers drain hose installation specifically. For fill hose connection, taps, and the full washing machine installation process, see our washing machine installation guide (Part 1). Always…
How to install a Washing Machine
This guide covers the key steps and common pitfalls when connecting a washing machine. For drain hose installation specifically, see Part 2: How to install a washing machine…
Dishwasher Fire Risks to Pets
A couple in Norfolk lost their pet dogs when their Bosch dishwasher caught fire. According to ITV News coverage of the incident, there had already been 259 reported…
Hotpoint dishwasher fire risk safety notice
Hotpoint has acknowledged awareness of cases where an electrical component in certain dishwasher models has failed, leading to overheating and in some cases a potential fire risk. Approximately…
Safety advice for repairing washing machine
Electric shock is the obvious danger most people think of when considering DIY appliance repairs. There are several others that are less obvious but just as capable of…