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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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DIY Washing machine repair warnings Millions of people attempt DIY appliance repairs, and there is plenty of useful guidance available. But alongside the practical advice, safety must come first. Whitegoods Help provides extensive repair information, but repair attempts that… 4 min read 658 views 1 comments Read guide Haier and Bush washing machine Safety Notice This safety notice covers a potential fire risk in certain Bush and Haier washing machines sold exclusively through Argos. An electronic component in the control panel may overheat and in certain circumstances presents a… 1 min read 236 views 8 comments Read guide Is it OK to dry laundry indoors? Drying laundry indoors is not ideal. It can create excess moisture, condensation, and damp - and poses health risks for people prone to asthma, hay fever, and other allergies. If drying clothes indoors is… 3 min read 280 views Read guide Exploding Door Glass - Who’s Fault Is It? When a washing machine door glass shatters, the manufacturer almost always blames the user. But the reality is considerably more complicated - and in many cases, the consumer has a stronger position than they… 11 min read 1,296 views 20 comments Read guide Hotpoint and Indesit gas cookers safety notice This safety notice covers certain Hotpoint and Indesit gas cookers sold in the UK during October and November 2013. A specific part may fail, creating a risk of gas leak. 1 min read 178 views Read guide Hotpoint DWF and DC dishwashers fire risk This safety notice covers certain Hotpoint dishwashers manufactured between January 1999 and September 2003. There is a potential risk of fire in the affected models. 1 min read 192 views Read guide Should you register the guarantee? Registering a new appliance is not compulsory - the standard 12-month manufacturer's guarantee applies whether or not the appliance is registered. However, there are two important reasons to register it anyway, and both are… 3 min read 473 views Read guide How to connect a washer or dishwasher properly Washing machines and dishwashers must be connected to the correct drainage system. Misconnection to the wrong drain is a significant and widespread problem that sends soapy waste water directly into rivers and streams rather… 2 min read 1,353 views 2 comments Read guide What’s the best way to pull a washing machine out? Pulling a washing machine out from under a kitchen worktop is straightforward if done in the right order. The most common mistakes - overstretching a hose, catching the flooring, or damaging the plug socket… 8 min read 4,257 views 18 comments Read guide Should I use an immediate call-out repairman? A broken washing machine with laundry piling up, or a freezer full of defrosting food, creates real urgency. That urgency is exactly what some less scrupulous repair companies rely on. Desperate customers ask fewer… 5 min read 138 views Read guide