May 12, 2016 | Foodie Tips | General Appliance Care & Advice | No comments
So you’re cooking a roast dinner and the chicken’s done before the potatoes. Or you’re cooking two tiers of a cake and one is golden whilst the other is still pale and doughy. We’ve all been there, there’s no need to hang your head and bemoan your culinary skills. Blame your oven instead!
April 21, 2016 | General Appliance Care & Advice | No comments
Shhh! Did you hear that? Is that noise normal? You’re no doubt used to your appliances making noises; fridges hum and oven fans whirr. These everyday sounds tend to blend into the background. So if your appliance is extra loud you’ll usually be able to recognise that something’s afoot! Read on as we reveal some common causes of noisy appliances and how to fix them.
April 10, 2016 | General Appliance Care & Advice | No comments
Picture this. It’s the weekend. You’re relaxing outside in the garden when your mobile phone pings with an alert. But it’s not your best friend checking in; it’s your washing machine letting you know that your load is finished. No more forgetting about the laundry and having to put it through a second wash cycle for you.
January 4, 2016 | General Appliance Care & Advice | Money Saving Tips & Tricks | No comments
Your home is full of them, TV adverts are always reminding us of the latest ones…but do you know how much your household appliances, both big and small, are costing you each year to run?
According to the Department of Energy & Climate Change, in 2014 the average electricity bill in the UK was over £590. But do you know how much your appliances are costing you?
August 27, 2015 | General Appliance Care & Advice | No comments
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.
July 21, 2015 | Gardening Tips | General Appliance Care & Advice | No comments
Blasting the dirt, moss or mildew off your unsuspecting paving slabs with your pressure washer is so satisfying that it doesn’t feel like a chore. Imagine then the horror of getting a pathetic trickle of water from your washer, rather than the usual powerful jet. This could be a reality if you don’t know how to maintain your machine.
July 7, 2015 | Gardening Tips | General Appliance Care & Advice | No comments
You press the power button on your lawnmower, expecting the familiar roar when it bursts into life. Instead, you hear a splutter, a whine or perhaps nothing at all.
May 7, 2015 | General Appliance Care & Advice | 2 comments
Our homes are full of appliances, all of which make our everyday lives easier. But on occasions, these can develop faults. When this happens, you have a few choices available to you…
December 29, 2014 | General Appliance Care & Advice | Money Saving Tips & Tricks | No comments
When it comes to ironing there are generally two types of people: 1) Those who do all the ironing in one go, and 2) Those who only iron garments when they need them. Whichever category you fall into, next time you pick up your iron make the task easier by following these simple, yet effective ironing tips.
November 26, 2014 | DIY & Home Improvement | General Appliance Care & Advice | Money Saving Tips & Tricks | No comments
Black Friday is one of the biggest shopping days of the year, as consumers descend on the shops in the hope of picking up a bargain. But why go and join the frenzy of sale shopping, when for an even greater saving, you could repair your appliance.
To help you save money we’ve compiled a brief guide on how you can fix the common faults you’re likely to find with those household appliances which are used on a regular basis.
