eSpares helps Channel 5 viewers to 'repair, not replace' home appliances!

October 13, 2023 | Appliance Advice | eSpares Updates | General Appliance Care & Advice | No comments

At a time when our throwaway culture is significantly contributing to an increase in global e-waste, we here at eSpares are determined to challenge this and show why it’s so important to ‘repair, not replace’ faulty household appliances. That’s why we couldn’t be happier to have been featured on Channel 5’s Shop Smart, Save Money show, demonstrating how easy it can be to fix appliances at home!

How buying less and repairing more makes for an easier life

July 22, 2022 | Fix First | Lifestyle | No comments

Of all the skills worth having in life, being able to fix what’s broken is undoubtedly at the top of the list. Being more repair-friendly and less consumer-driven comes with countless benefits, many of which will directly improve your way of life!
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How we can all raise the next generation for a more sustainable future

June 21, 2022 | Environment | Lifestyle | Repair, Re-use & Recycle | No comments

From one generation to the next, we’re always taking leaps and bounds to improve the world around us. That’s why, in the modern age of technology and electrical appliances, we should take extra care to make sure today’s progressions don’t become tomorrow’s problems.
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Why it's better to repair and reuse your appliances rather than recycle them

April 7, 2022 | Appliance Advice | Repair, Re-use & Recycle | No comments

Considering the millions of tons of e-waste that are generated globally every year, it’s a great thing that the world is constantly becoming more recycle-friendly and aware of waste. That being said, recycling isn’t the be-all and end-all for discarding our household goods and appliances…
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The Surprising Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on E-Waste

October 14, 2021 | Environment | Repair, Re-use & Recycle | No comments

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world has seen many changes. From altering our working lives to managing our relationships with friends and family, we’ve all found new ways to adapt and thrive in an ever-uncertain time. One of these changes has been the increased use of electronic goods.

The 'Fix it Yourself' Movement is on the Rise

June 24, 2021 | eSpares Updates | Fix First | No comments

Here at eSpares, we live and breathe to spread the good word of fixing things with our own two hands. That’s why, after looking at our recent research relating to the number of people taking household repairs into their own hands, we couldn’t be happier with the results.
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10 Things That Don’t Feel as Good as Fixing Your Appliances

August 11, 2017 | General Appliance Care & Advice | No comments

Trust us; you don’t want to miss this feeling. It’s a sense of unbridled joy and pride. It’s an overwhelming urge to tell everyone what you’ve done. Funnily enough, it’s also a sudden desire to do the chores. And it only comes when you successfully fix your appliance yourself.

How To Fix Your Fridge in 5 Simple Steps

December 23, 2015 | Kitchen Appliances Repair, Help & Advice | No comments

Picture the scene, you’ve came down in the morning, gone into your kitchen to make your morning cuppa, only to be greeted by a puddle of water near to your fridge. The puddle may not be the biggest, but there’s certainly enough water to cause concern.

It’s a situation none of us want to face, but it is an all-too-common problem, and if it is one which you’re faced with it is important to make sure you give it immediate attention. Thankfully, with our guidance and support below there is no reason why you cannot diagnose and repair your fridge yourself – and for less than you’d think.

Save Money & Fix It Yourself This Fix It Week

October 18, 2015 | Money Saving Tips & Tricks | No comments

We’re all guilty of it, throwing away an appliance the moment it shows signs of developing a fault. In fact, it is estimated that we purchase 170 million new electrical items each year in the UK, but recycle less than a third when they reach the end of their life.

To encourage more people to fix their faulty / broken appliances, rather than throw them away and purchase new ones, at eSpares we’re supporting Fix It Week (October 19^th – 25^th) for the second consecutive year.

Save Money & Fix It Yourself This Fix It Week

October 18, 2015 | Money Saving Tips & Tricks | No comments

We’re all guilty of it, throwing away an appliance the moment it shows signs of developing a fault. In fact, it is estimated that we purchase 170 million new electrical items each year in the UK, but recycle less than a third when they reach the end of their life.

To encourage more people to fix their faulty/broken appliances, rather than throw them away and purchase new ones, at eSpares we’re supporting Fix It Week (October 19^th – 25^th) for the second consecutive year.

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