Industry
News and insight from the UK appliance repair industry: manufacturers, repair services, the right to repair and what it is like working as an engineer.
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Leaving Employment - Contract Work vs Building a Business
Contract work gives appliance engineers a start but rarely gives them a future. Whitegoods Help examines the real risks of contractor dependency and Facebook group advice.
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Tumble Dryer Ban - 2027 UK?
New UK regulations mean vented and condenser tumble dryers can no longer be sold new from 19 January 2027. Whitegoods Help explains what the rules mean for consumers and engineers.
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Pacifica Group Ltd Acquires Repaircare
Pacifica has acquired the Repaircare business from Screwfix Spares in a deal announced 28 April 2026. Whitegoods Help examines what the acquisition means for UK appliance repair.
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Electrolux and Midea Partnership
Electrolux and Midea have announced a major North American partnership. Whitegoods Help examines what the deal means, and what it could mean for UK consumers and repair engineers.
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Thinking About Switching to EV’s for Appliance Repair Work?
Thinking about switching to an EV for appliance repair work? Whitegoods Help covers real-world range, charging options, costs, and the best small EV vans in 2026.
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A Guide to Going Self Employed as an Appliance Engineer in the UK
Thinking about going self-employed as an appliance repair engineer in the UK? Whitegoods Help covers training, tools, insurance, pricing, and how to find your first customers.
21 min read
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Appliance Repair Demands - Annual Trends
Why does appliance repair go quiet in spring and surge in winter? Whitegoods Help analyses the annual demand cycle, backed by data from NAC Domestic Appliances Ltd.
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Fisher & Paykel Home Appliances
Fisher & Paykel is a New Zealand luxury appliance brand founded in 1934, famous for the world-first DishDrawer dishwasher. Discover the history, Haier ownership, and UK range.
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Smeg Home Appliances
Smeg is an Italian appliance brand founded in 1948, famous for its retro FAB28 refrigerators and bold colours. Discover the history, design heritage, and full UK range.
12 min read
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Panasonic Home Appliances
Panasonic is a Japanese electronics giant founded in 1918. Discover the brand's history, its current UK home appliance range, and what happened to Panasonic washing machines.
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