Appliance Safety
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Should you turn off appliances at the socket when not in use?
Should you turn off your washing machine, dishwasher, or tumble dryer at the wall socket when you have finished using it? The risk of leaving an appliance plugged…
CAPLE fridges safety notice warning
Caple has issued a safety notice for certain fridge models manufactured between 2007 and 2008. A component inside affected fridges can overheat and, in some cases, present a…
Hotpoint Fridge Freezer Safety Notice
This page records a safety concern that was raised about specific Hotpoint fridge freezer models and the subsequent official clearance issued by Whirlpool and the UK Government. The…
How to drain washing machine
A washing machine stuck full of water needs to be drained before it can be repaired, moved, or replaced. This guide covers four methods in order of ease…
8 ways you can make your appliances more safe
This is part 2 of a series on the dangers of white goods appliances and how to reduce risk at home. If you haven’t already, read part 1…
How dangerous are our white goods appliances?
White goods appliances carry an inherent risk that most people significantly underestimate. Bad design, poor build quality, user misuse, and complacency all increase that risk unnecessarily. This article…