Industry Insights
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Who Really Makes Your Appliance?
Quick Answer Most washing machine brands sold in the UK are owned by one of six global corporations: Arçelik/Beko Corporate (Turkey), Haier Group (China), BSH/Bosch (Germany), Electrolux (Sweden),…
ISE Washing Machines Overview
ISE – Independent Service Engineering – was one of the most ambitious and idealistic projects in the history of the UK white goods industry. Born from the frustrations…
What Does No Call Out Charge Mean?
Quick Answer A “no call out charge” means the repairer will not charge specifically for travelling to your home. It says nothing about what they will charge for…
Are Free Estimates Really Free?
Appliance Repair Advice Are Free Appliance Repair Estimates Really Free? Many appliance repair companies advertise free estimates and no call-out charges. However, the costs involved in sending an…
Why are there so many appliance repair horror stories?
Quick Answer Appliance repair horror stories are common not because engineers are generally incompetent or dishonest, but because the economics of modern appliance repair make high-quality service structurally…
Are all these environmental issues a money making con?
Quick Answer Reducing energy and water consumption in appliances is a genuine consumer benefit – lower running costs and less environmental impact are both real. The legitimate question…