November 26th, 2015 · Posted in industry news Creda, Hotpoint, Indesit Tumble Dryer Fire Risk! Some Creda, Hotpoint, and Indesit tumble dryers have been issued with a fire risk by the three manufacturers. Check to see if your model is affected. Read more ...
November 24th, 2015 · Posted in advice centre, glotech news, laundry, Uncategorized How Often Should You Wash Laundry? How often should you wash your sheets? We all know what happens between the sheets, therefore we should all know that it’s important to wash your bed sheets often. Bed sheets could accumulate sweat, body fluids and saliva – as well as even urine and faecal matter. When we sleep, we cast off dead skin cells that then can attract dust-mites and affect the breathing of asthmatics. If you’ve had a cold, be sure to wash the sheets on a high heat to kill bacteria, but otherwise, use a biological detergent and wash at a standard heat, add in a fabric conditioner. Our survey of 2000 people found that most people wash their sheets once a fortnight, which is in line with the recommended amount…. Read more ...
September 14th, 2015 · Posted in advice centre, dishwashing Washing Up Liquid In Dishwashers Has washing up liquid managed to find its way into your dishwasher? Read our guide to find out what to do in this situation. Read more ...
September 8th, 2015 · Posted in advice centre The Essential Guide to Recycling Small Household Items February Competition Nowadays, we’re all too quick to throw seemingly broken appliances away – each a year an estimated 2 million tonnes of WEEE (Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment) items are disposed of by households and businesses. That equates to over 6 million electrical items! Sadly, a large proportion of these appliances end up in landfills, which isn’t necessarily the best place for them… In many cases it is possible to give the item a new lease of life through some simple repairs, the price of which is often cheaper and makes more sense than buying a new item – an average 170 million new electrical items are purchased in the UK each year! Also, don’t forget to check whether the item is under warrantee… Read more ...
July 27th, 2015 · Posted in advice centre, cooking Why Do Fan Oven Elements Fail? Is your fan oven experiencing problems? Use our guide to find out why fan oven heating elements fail. Read more ...
July 15th, 2015 · Posted in fault codes, laundry Baumatic Dishwasher Error Codes We’ve listed all the common Baumatic dishwasher fault codes to help you quickly find out what the error on your dishwasher means, and to be able to see if you can fix this yourself at home. Read more ...
July 9th, 2015 · Posted in fault codes, laundry AEG Lavamat Fault Codes Is your AEG Lavamat displaying an error code? Use our guide to find out what it means, and how to fix it. Read more ...
July 1st, 2015 · Posted in advice centre, laundry How Long Do Washing Machines Last? Are you wondering what the lifespan of your washing machine should be? Read our guide to find out more. Read more ...
June 26th, 2015 · Posted in advice centre, cooking How To Fix An Oven If your oven is experiencing problems, use our guide on common oven faults and how to repair them, here. Read more ...
June 24th, 2015 · Posted in advice centre, cooking Fridge Freezer Problems In The Summer Fridge freezers commonly break down in the summer due to the warmer than normal UK temperatures. We look at why this happens to get a better understanding on why our fridge freezers may need repairing. Read more ...
June 19th, 2015 · Posted in advice centre, built in, cooking, dishwashing, laundry Being Careful About Who Repairs Your Appliances Unfortunately not all repair companies are who they say they are and being careful about who repairs your appliances can save you both time and money. Here’s our guide on what to look out for when making a booking for a repair and what you should expect from your next repair provider. Read more ...
June 19th, 2015 · Posted in advice centre, laundry Why Isn’t My Washing Machine Filling With Water? If your washing machine is not filling with water, it can have an impact on your daily routine. Find out how to fix this, here. Read more ...
