Safety
Appliance safety at home: fire risks, product recalls and safety notices, and the simple checks that help you use your appliances safely every day.
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Smart Appliances in the UK: The Honest Guide to Connected Fridges, Washing Machines and More (2026)
UK engineer guide to smart appliances in 2026. Security, lifespan, repair risks, UK PSTI Act consumer rights, and when connected is actually worth it.
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Hoover Tumble Dryer Fire Warning: What Owners Need to Know
A coroner has linked a fatal fire to a Hoover condenser tumble dryer. What the report says, what Haier and OPSS say, and what Hoover and Candy owners should do.
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Appliance Repair Forum
The UK's modern appliance repair help forum. Real engineers, instant AI help, 6,743+ solved faults. Faster than traditional forums. Free expert help with one click.
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Heat Pump Tumble dryer urgent fire risk safety notices
Haier, Hoover, Candy and five more brands of built-in heat pump tumble dryer are under a stop-use safety notice. Check your serial number and rating plate.
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Hotpoint & Indesit gas cooker safety notice
Hotpoint and Indesit have recalled 17 gas cooker models made in late 2024 over a gas leak risk. How to check your model and get a free repair or replacement.
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Potential health risks from unused hot water tap
Did you know if you just stop using the hot water tap on your washing machine's plumbing it could pose a health risk? Detailed analysis by appliance engineer.
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Gas cooker installation
Can you install a new gas cooker yourself - or do you have to pay for a gas safe engineer to to it? Also, is it OK to disconnect a gas cooker hose yourself?
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Is washing machine taking in enough water?
Do you think your washing machine isn't taking enough water into the drum? A lot of people are concerned that they can't see much water inside the drum.
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Broken Door Glass Photos
Photos of broken and shattered washing machine door glass supplied to me by affected users. It also contains a tally of how many reports I've received so far.
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Keep a fire extinguisher near your appliances
Please keep a fire extinguisher close to your appliances. If an appliances suddenly caught fire could you put it out - or would you be helpless? .
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