Delivery companies expect us to sign that we’ve received goods in good condition. But it’s often impractical to check them properly, especially a white goods appliance wrapped up in protective packaging. No delivery driver is going to wait until we’ve […]
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I’m always open to novelties, and this washing machine is definitely novel. Not only does it have the 1950s retro style, but it’s disguised as a fridge. How someone came up with that idea and got it made I don’t
If we buy any appliance using a credit card we have extra protection which we aren’t always reminded about. Under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act, credit card companies are jointly responsible as long as the total amount is
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Which? compared the energy costs between twenty tumble dryers drying three full cotton loads per week for a year. The cheapest was £42 a year, and the most expensive £129 a year. Over 10 years that would be £870 more,
The short answer is that some models seem to be, but according to Which? at least one is not. Samsung have created a new technology for washing machines called EcoBubble, which they claim, “improves wash performance, reduces energy consumption and
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Many modern fridges, fridge freezers and freezers are noisy compared with older ones. Strange gurgling noises and the sound of moving liquid can be heard as the gases are pumped around the system. Some of the noises come from fans
A washer dryer not heating on the drying cycle will leave cold wet laundry inside. In this situation you might immediately suspect the heater but (surprisingly) it’s not the main suspect. Before we start, note that the heater used on
I have a previous article describing exactly how a washing machine controls water levels. This article is a follow up to it describing some of the faults that can occur with the pressure system on a washing machine or Washer
All washing machines control water levels using the exact same system, which works on air pressure. It’s normally reliable, but when it goes wrong it can cause overfilling or flooding. Or problems related to filling and spinning. These days though
Yes, it’s sometimes possible to do an effective repair on a washing machine drum, and this article tells you how. It describes 3 different methods of sealing a cracked drum. Virtually all washing machine outer drums (or tubs as they