Are you struggling to get your washing machine to start? Before you lose hope and buy a new one, read our guide to discover what could be happening and how to fix it.
Read more ...British inventors have been at the forefront of developments that have changed the way we live. From flushing toilets to changing the way we carry our children, British inventors and scientists are the brains behind many of the household items we take for granted. Our latest infographic looks at ‘20 British Inventions Your Household Can’t Live Without’, including everything from the humble corkscrew to the almighty television and – the backbone of today’s society – the World Wide Web!
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Is your cooker hood experiencing an issue? Read on to discover what is happening, why, and how to fix it.
Read more ...Tumble dryers play an important role in our households so when they go wrong they’re sorely missed. Find out what the common tumble dryer problems and solutions.
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A leaking washing machine can be extremely distressing in your household. Find out why this is happening and how to fix it, here.
Read more ...Recycling electronics and appliances is the responsible way to keep our country clean and preserve the natural environment by reducing unnecessary waste. Recycling electronics means that they can be correctly treated, so hazardous substances do not cause serious problems to the ground or water, while the materials can be recycled rather than sent to a landfill. Metals can be used for scrap metal, while the body and casing of appliances and electronics can be processed by removing any toxins and re-used. It is not just larger appliances like washing machines, tumble dryers and ovens that can be recycled, but much smaller electronics and items such as DVD players, kettles, irons or laptops. Often these smaller items are forgotten about, as they are easier to just…
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It has emerged that certain Beko fridge freezer models manufactured between January 2000 and October 2006 have a fault which can cause the defrost timer to fail, overheat, and catch fire. The defect lies with a faulty defrost timer and, in a limited number of incidents, condensation can gather around the defrost timer area, a component located at the rear of the appliance. This may allow water to seep into the timer, which can occasionally cause the component to fail and overheat, causing a fridge freezer fire. How to check if your Beko fridge freezer is affected Affected Beko fridge freezer model numbers: CA 5411 FFS/FFW/FFX CA 7014 FFX CA 7015 FFW/FFS/FFX CDA 539 FS/FW/FX CDA 543 FS/FW/FX CDA 645 FW CDA 647 FS/FW CDA…
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Read on to find out how to turn DEMO Mode on and off on DeDietrich and Fagor appliances.
Read more ...Surface Temperature Test All appliances are manufactured and tested to satisfy the surface temperature requirements contained in BSEN 60335-1.2002. Components which are designed to be touched to operate the cooker, such as controls and handles have lower limits than those which may be accidentally touched for example door panels and sides. Limits also vary depending upon the component material (see Standard temperature limits)
Read more ...Not ventilating your built-in fridge freezer can cause a lot of issues. Use our handy guide on how to avoid this.
Read more ...If you’re struggling with a faulty dishwasher, read on for a list of common dishwasher faults, and their solutions.
Read more ...This page cover most common faults and problems with laundry domestic appliances (washing machines, tumble dryers and washer dryers). like with anything this isn’t 100% and is just a guide, with all cases we recommend booking a glotech engineer out for the quickest and hassle free repair.
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