Safety
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Heat Pump Tumble dryer urgent fire risk safety notices
Recall 1: Haier heat pump tumble dryers - 8 brands affected Machines manufactured: December 2019 to May 2024. Recall status: Active and ongoing as of the December 2025…
Hotpoint & Indesit gas cooker safety notice
What is the safety issue? Hotpoint and Indesit have identified a potential fault in the lid shut-off valve on certain gas cooker models. After repeated use over time,…
Potential health risks from unused hot water tap
Why does an old hot water tap create a health risk? 20 to 45°C Temperature range in which Legionella bacteria multiply most rapidly Cold only Almost all washing…
Gas cooker installation
What are the key rules at a glance? Action Permitted by householder? Gas Safe engineer required? Installing a new gas cooker (no existing connection) No Yes - mandatory…
Is washing machine taking in enough water?
How much water did washing machines used to use? For most of the history of domestic washing machines, a standard wash cycle involved filling the drum with a…
Broken Door Glass Photos
Photographic evidence: shattered door glass The photos below were submitted by readers who experienced washing machine door glass shattering. The majority of incidents occurred while the machine was…