Dishwasher Fires
I write a lot about appliance safety, but I’ve always been disappointed and surprised at how few of my articles warning about fire risks in appliances get shared. It’s not a pleasant thing to think about, but it’s empowering to […]
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Don’t stop a tumble dryer mid-cycle
Don’t stop a tumble dryer mid-cycle. Especially if it’s been on a while and is very hot. There are two potential consequences. Turning it off mid-cycle could cause a malfunction, or in extreme cases could cause laundry inside to catch
Detergent capsules danger to children
Keep children away from detergent capsules I first wrote about the potential dangers of liquid detergent capsules and tabs in 2009 after I saw in the news that a baby was “badly burned” by a washing machine detergent when gel
Siemens Tumble Dryer Fire Risk
Here is another important warning to pass on and take note of, this time it’s regarding a potential Siemens tumble dryer fire risk. The only dryers affected by this specific notice are ones manufactured in 2002. What is the fire
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
Haier and Bush washing machine Safety Notice
This is another appliance safety notice, this time for washing machines. From what I can see these washing machines were sold exclusively by Argos as they are the only ones referenced in the product safety notice. There is apparently a