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
What do worn drum bearings sound like?
When the drum bearings have worn out in a washing machine, they usually make a deep rumbling sound. Spin the drum by hand and there’s a horrible rumble. You can listen to a video later. But how can you be
How to remove the heater from a washing machine
This article is how to remove the heating element from a front loading UK washing machine. Removing the heater can be very difficult. So don’t do it unless you are sure it needs replacing, and you are proficient at repairing
Dishwasher Not Cleaning Dishes Properly
A dishwasher not cleaning dishes properly can have various causes. It’s rarely anything serious. There could be a specific fault such as the motor not running, but this article is more for when the dishwasher appears to run OK and
Appliance Safety Section
Sadly, our essential white goods appliances can be dangerous. Most aren’t of course, and many are only dangerous if we don’t use them according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Or if we don’t look after them properly.Use this section to learn
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
White goods help
If you need help and advice about white goods appliances, you’ve come to the right place. Whitegoodshelp is full of helpful articles and advice about white goods by a UK engineer with over 40 years experience. I have a particular
Spin light flashing at end of the cycle
If you find the spin light flashing at end of the cycle and the laundry is still wet (hasn’t been spun), the explanation could just be that the washing machine’s out of balance protection system prevented it from spinning. This