There’s been a lot of publicity in the media about the EU Directive giving consumers a right to repair white goods appliances. As someone with over 45 years in the white goods industry, who has spent the last 21 years complaining about their increasing lack of repairability on my white goods help sites, I should
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DIY Washing machine repair warnings
The Internet is crammed full of advice from experts, diy enthusiasts, and well intentioned people in forums. Millions of people try to repair their own appliances so it’s impossible to stop them. Whitegoodshelp has lots of useful advice but is very big on safety. If you must try to do diy repairs at least check
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Here are 3 quick tips related to getting your faulty appliance repaired. Check them out now, even if you don’t anticipate needing a repair, it may save you a lot of trouble in the future. Always get out your smart phone and take photos of a part (or wiring) before you start messing around. You
read the full article..How to find Model or Serial Number on Washing Machine
The model number on a washing machine – or other white goods appliance – is often only displayed in full on the rating plate. Even if printed on the control panel the full model number may be different. If you need to order spare parts, or check if your appliance is affected by a safety
read the full article..Buying appliance spares 5 things you need to know
If you’re repairing your own appliance you need to know about buying spare parts. Buying the right part can be straight forward, but it’s often surprisingly difficult to identify the right one (for reasons explained below). Even people in the trade, with access to repair manuals and spare part breakdowns can find many parts very
read the full article..I need someone quick, should I try an immediate call-out repairman?
It’s very frustrating when faced with loads of washing to do and a faulty washing machine or a freezer full of defrosted food. It’s tempting to use anyone who can come the quickest. But don’t be too desperate. Desperate people tend to be less discerning and more likely to be targeted by cowboys. There are
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