Industry
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Are Free Estimates Really Free?
Many appliance repair companies advertise free estimates and no call-out charges. However, the costs involved in sending an engineer to diagnose a fault do not disappear simply because…
High Quality Appliance Only Lasted 4 Years
When a Premium Appliance Fails Early: Your Rights and What to Do Spending significantly more on a premium appliance comes with a reasonable expectation that it will last…
Why are there so many appliance repair horror stories?
Getting an appliance repaired at a reasonable price and to a good standard is harder than it should be. Understanding why requires looking at how the repair industry…
Are all these environmental issues a money making con?
Environmental performance has become a core marketing tool for appliance manufacturers over the past two decades. Energy ratings, water consumption figures, and eco programme options now feature prominently…
Does the Consumer Rights Act Give You 6 Years to Claim For Faulty Appliances?
It is widely stated that UK consumers have "up to six years" to claim for a faulty appliance. This is broadly true - but frequently misunderstood, and often…
Why don’t most modern washing machines last very long?
Washing machines have become dramatically cheaper in real terms over the past 50 years. This is not simply a success of modern manufacturing efficiency - it reflects a…