Yearly Archives: 2015

Why Your Washing Machine Isn’t Spinning & How To Fix It

When it comes to your washing machine not spinning, it can occur either during the wash cycle (which is often discussed as the drum not turning) or at the end of the wash – when the appliance doesn’t perform the fast spin cycle.

In this article we cover both issues, providing you with the advice and guidance required to fix it yourself at home, with minimal cost but maximum returns.

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Unhealthy Appliance Element With Limescale

1 Easy Way You Can Tackle Limescale

60% of the UK is considered a hard water area, and without even realising it this could be having a detrimental effect on washing machines, dishwashers and other household products which come into regular contact with water.

This is due to the build up of limescale within the appliances, which if left will hinder the overall performance and lifespan of each appliance. But it is possible to tackle limescale in one easy step, as outlined below.

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Back To School Doodles

7 Awesome Back to School Cleaning Tips for Busy Parents

Wow. As you survey your home following the ecstatic weeks of freedom your kids have enjoyed this summer one thought goes through your mind. How am I ever going to clean this up? Quite a few of us here at eSpares have kids so we know your pain if you’re dreading the post-summer holiday cleaning. Luckily we’ve got some excellent cleaning tips here to help!

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Cutting Grass With scissors

How to Replace the Blade on Your Lawnmower

The blade on your lawnmower may appear robust, but it is susceptible to damage, especially if it comes into contact with more than the grass you’re cutting. In fact, your lawnmower’s manual is likely to state that if you hit a foreign object with your lawnmower, such as a stone, you should immediately check the blade.

However, few of us do this despite a damaged lawnmower blade having a detrimental effect on the cut of your lawn. But, replacing the blade on a lawnmower isn’t a difficult task and by following the advice below you should be able to replace your lawnmower blade in little more than 5 minutes.

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Competition: Win a Set of Bodum Appliances – Competition Closed

At eSpares, we have recently been running a competition to give you the chance to make-over your kitchen with a stunning set of Bodum appliances. This competition has now closed and we will be picking a winner shortly.

Keep your eye out on the eSpares blog, as well as our social media platforms to see if you have been selected as the lucky winner of these fantastic appliances.

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Protect Yourself From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

How To Drain Oil From Your Lawnmower

During the grass cutting season, which traditionally runs between March and October (weather dependent) your lawnmower is a vital garden appliance, and one which is called into action on almost a weekly basis.

As a result, it comes under a lot of stress which can result in faults developing. Key to minimising the risk of such faults is to provide your lawnmower with regular maintenance, and this includes draining the oil at certain points during the cutting season, as outlined below.

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How to Clean a Washing Machine

A smelly washing machine is a common problem, but it isn’t one which should be ignored. The best way to tackle unpleasant odours, and dirt, within your washing machine is to clean it regularly.

In this post, we explain how to clean a washing machine, in the most effective way to clean your washing machine, without the need for an expensive washing machine cleaner. Instead, when it comes to cleaning your washing machine you will need to focus on the 4 Ds – door, dispenser drawer, drum and door seal – then all that’s left to do is follow the advice below…

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How To Choose a BBQ For You

The BBQ is a staple of the traditional English summer and a great way for us to get back to our primal instincts and cook on an open fire. With summer now firmly here, many of us will be looking to engage in more BBQs with family and friends, but how do you choose the best BBQ for you?

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