Industry
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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…
WEEE penalises quality appliances
WEEE legislation was introduced with the goal of reducing electrical waste. A structural quirk in how compliance costs are calculated produces an outcome that works directly against this…
Do we really need to dump our old inefficient appliances?
Campaigns encouraging households to replace working appliances with more energy-efficient models are a regular feature of the domestic appliance market. The arguments deserve careful examination - both the…