Safety
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Washing machines exploding
Drum failure at high spin speed is a serious safety hazard. When an inner drum splits or separates at its seams at 1400 or 1600rpm, the centrifugal forces…
Dishwasher Fire Risks to Pets
A couple in Norfolk lost their pet dogs when their Bosch dishwasher caught fire. According to ITV News coverage of the incident, there had already been 259 reported…
Hotpoint dishwasher fire risk safety notice
Hotpoint has acknowledged awareness of cases where an electrical component in certain dishwasher models has failed, leading to overheating and in some cases a potential fire risk. Approximately…
Extension sockets and adapters
Extension leads and multi-socket adapters are used in virtually every home, and sold in their millions. They are legal products and can be used safely. The issue with…
Safety advice for repairing washing machine
Electric shock is the obvious danger most people think of when considering DIY appliance repairs. There are several others that are less obvious but just as capable of…
Shock warning if repairing an appliance that’s turned off
Unplugging an appliance is the most important safety step in DIY repair - but it is not always sufficient on its own. Understanding why, and what else to…