Eco-labels suggestion
Although the Eco-labels are a good idea and have been very useful, I think they have big flaws and could do with an overhaul. They’ve been out for so long now that most appliances are equally good or there’s very […]
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Laundry comes out of washing machine creased
A common problem when washing laundry is when the clothes come out of the wash very badly creased. There are several possible causes of this creasing to investigate. First, make sure the drum isn’t overloaded. It’s easy to overload certain
Miele direct enamel coating
Someone once asked in my washing machine forum about Miele’s direct enamel coating and what it was exactly. The answer is that it’s a very tough coating that’s guaranteed never to fade or corrode. I’ve just conducted my own coin
Connect a cold fill washing machine to the hot water tap
I’ve had several people ask if you can connect a cold fill washing machine to the hot water tap instead of the cold one. They were unhappy about the disappearance of the hot water valve in UK washing machines, and
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Buying washing machine from a supermarket
At the end of one of the isles in Asda I saw a solitary Servis washing machine at a dirt cheap price. As I opened its door and looked disdainfully at its flimsy build I couldn’t help thinking what an
What temperature should you wash bed sheets at?
Are your bed bugs alive and well but respectably clean after going through your washing machine? Many people don’t wash their bedding at a high enough temperature to kill bed bugs and bacteria. Cotton bed sheets, duvet covers and pillowcases
Washing machines with faster washes
Mitsubishi have produced “the world’s quickest washing machine” (currently only available in Japan). Most people have erroneously reported it as the world’s “fastest” washing machine (which implies spin speed) whereas this washing machine washes in world record time (quickest). It’s
Which uses more water a dishwasher or washing by hand?
There is a common question about how much water dishwashers use compared to washing by hand. There is confusion over which is the most economical and the most environmentally friendly method. I’ve seen an advert claiming a Bosch dishwasher uses
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Should you buy a coloured washing machine?
Coloured washing machines were once very fashionable. But before buying a nice coloured washing machine think carefully about the following potential downsides. Disadvantages of a coloured washing machine I recently heard about an engineer who was called out to repair