Melting Cooker Knobs?

May 22, 2012 | Kitchen Appliances Repair, Help & Advice | No comments

Recently we’ve had quite a few of you writing in about the quality of your cooker knobs and enquiring about why some might be prone to melting. Naturally if cooker knobs melt we put this down to the (lack of) quality or the fact they are very old. We’ve since discovered that when cooker knobs melt it might not be a problem with the knobs themselves but rather with a faulty oven door seal. Obviously if you are cooking something in the oven and the seal is no longer tight and fitted properly hot air will escape out the top and will cause the knobs to melt.

Repair, Don't Replace!

May 17, 2012 | Repair, Re-use & Recycle | No comments

An article featured in The Metro this week about a survey conducted by the University of Manchester, stated 85% of microwaves that people throw away are actually fixable. Replacing parts on them could save you pounds not to mention keep the landfill free of potentially useful waste. It’s particularly relevant when considering that not only is the country battling a recession but the earth is also battling the destruction of its wildlife, eco-systems and natural resources. Now is a good a time as any to look at what you can do in and around your home with regard to fixing your appliances (other than just your microwave) to save money as well as reduce your waste.

Waste Not Want Not

May 17, 2012 | Repair, Re-use & Recycle at Home | No comments

An article featured in The Metro this week about a survey conducted by the University of Manchester, stated 85% of microwaves that people throw away are actually fixable. Replacing parts on them could save you pounds not to mention keep the landfill free of waste that is potentially useful. It’s particularly relevant when considering that not only is the country battling a recession but the earth is also battling the destruction of its wildlife, eco-systems and natural resources. Now is a good a time as any to look at what you can do in and around your home with regard to fixing your appliances (other than just your microwave) to save money as well as reduce your waste.

Hosepipe Ban Remains

May 10, 2012 | DIY & Home Improvement | 1 comment

OK, so perhaps like me, many of you are somewhat confused about how a hosepipe ban can still be in place after the weeks of rainfall we’ve experienced in April. I even recall we had the equivalent of a month’s worth of rainfall over just 24 hours. So why are we still technically in ‘drought’ and why is there still a hosepipe ban?

New LG Videos

May 3, 2012 | General Appliance Care & Advice | Laundry Appliance Repair, Help & Advice | No comments

We’ve added 4 new videos to the washing machine section of our Advice Centre which we hope you will find useful! All the demonstrations were completed on an LG washing machine which we’re pretty happy about as it’s the first time we’ve done any how-to videos for that brand. We’ve also added to, and improved our LG Spares range so take a look!

Final Fix-It Story Winners!

April 27, 2012 | Competition | 1 comment

Right folks, that’s a wrap! The Fix-It Friday competition is now closed and we’ve chosen the final winners. A huge thanks again to everyone who took time to submit their tales. In total we received over 2000 fix-it stories which far exceeded our expectations.

New to the Karcher Family!

April 23, 2012 | Pressure Washer Maintenance, Tips & Advice | No comments

This just in; the Karcher Window Vacuum 50 Plus has now been added to our range of finished goods. We’ve been awaiting the arrival of this bad boy which is ideal to help get your post-winter grubby windows sparkling clean!. Read all about it*.

3rd Week Fix-It Winners!

April 19, 2012 | Competition | No comments

3rd week fix-it winners!

With the third week of our Fix It Yourself Fridays competition done and dusted, see who we’ve chosen as this week’s winners. We’ve said it before, the tales continue to entertain and impress. For example, among the winners this week are a man-mathemetician and a rather unique breakfast recipe.

100 Days and Counting

April 18, 2012 | Competition | No comments

With just 100 days to go, there is a lot of excitement ahead of the 2012 Summer Games. ‘Inspire a generation’ has been unveiled as the official Olympic motto. Let’s focus on ‘inspiring a generation’ whilst not focusing on how much the games are costing the tax-payer and for those residing in London, not focusing on potential travel chaos if tube workers strike. I digress.

Second Round Fix-It Winners!!

April 12, 2012 | Competition | 1 comment

Our fix-it yourself story competition is well and truly underway. After much consideration and deliberation, we’ve chosen our second round fix-it winners. As mentioned we’ve been really chuffed at the entries received thus far. The stories have been more than enjoyable to read and generally made our decision-making process somewhat difficult. This week we’ve chosen three winners whose stories include the fixing of a trusty ol’ dishwasher, a 1p fridge rejuvenation and a sweet Aunt’s Cordon Bleu double cooker rescue.