Washing Machines
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Washing machine depth specifications
A washing machine listed as 60cm deep sounds straightforward - but whether that figure accounts for hoses, cables, and fittings at the back, or protruding controls and door…
Washing machine spin speeds
Washing machine spin speeds have crept upward for decades, with each new generation offering a slightly higher rpm and a slightly higher price. But how much of this…
Cold Fill Washing Machines
For decades, washing machines came with both hot and cold water connections. Today, almost all are cold fill only. Whether this change benefits you depends on how your…
What’s the best way to pull a washing machine out?
Pulling a washing machine out from under a kitchen worktop is straightforward if done in the right order. The most common mistakes - overstretching a hose, catching the…
Should I use an immediate call-out repairman?
A broken washing machine with laundry piling up, or a freezer full of defrosting food, creates real urgency. That urgency is exactly what some less scrupulous repair companies…
Free 5 Year Parts Guarantees
Some washing machines and other appliances still come with a free 5-year parts guarantee. These schemes have been around since the 1980s and can occasionally be genuinely useful…