A self-cleaning washing machine cycle designed to eradicate troublesome washing machine smells has been unveiled Gorenje. Gorenje says its Steriltub self-cleaning program is able to get rid of ‘unpleasant odours’ from washing machines that can arise through regularly using low temperature washing…
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Whirlpool Wins $1.78 Million From LG in Patent Case
Whirlpool have won $1.78 million in patent- infringement damages from Korea’s LG Electronics Inc. in a continuing dispute over refrigerator technology. After a seven-day trial in federal court in Wilmington, Delaware, the jury of five women and three men also decided today that Whirlpool didn’t i…
Fridges Talking To Washing Machines?
At CeBit this week a system that allows various domestic appliances to talk to one another has been introduced and it is called Hydra. The system is being trialled and is partially funded by the European Union, so at least they think it’s a good idea.
Candy Recalls Trio Three-In-One Cooker, Hob & Dishwasher
Candy has warned that certain combined dishwasher, oven and hob appliances in its Trio range may pose a fire risk. In an official safety warning the company says: ‘Although the risk is very small, we have become aware and are concerned that an extremely low probability exists of overheating of a …
LG To Recall One Million Washing Machines!
Details are a bit sketchy at this point but, LG Electronics are to will voluntarily recall about 1 million washing machines in its home market to change door locks to help prevent child-safety accidents. LG will replace the locks on some models manufactured between August 2003 and October 2008 to…
Apple’s iPad To Save The Internet Fridge?
A story has been floated by some experts although generally in the technology field rather than in appliances, that the new Apple iPad may be the saviour of the internet fridge. If you’re a regular reader of the site you will already be aware that we don’t much care for connected appliances and, …
The Perils Of Illegally Dumping Appliances
The RSPCA have released some pretty shocking photographs of animals that have been badly affected by illegally dumping waste. The one that stands out and is directly connected to appliances is the cow with it’s head stuck in a tumble dryer drum!
AA Enter Home Insurance & Repair Business
The Telegraph has reported that the AA, the famed roadside assistance organisation is set to roll out a home repair scheme. The AA are set to answer SOS calls from householders with broken-down boilers, leaking pipes, dripping taps or faulty wiring. Its fully trained home patrolmen and women will…
Cooker And Oven Door Seals
Oven And Cooker Door Seals Oven door seals or gaskets are commonly thought of as being made from rubber as they look and feel similar but in actual fact they are a man made mix of various materials so that they can withstand the heat that they have to cope with from the oven or cooker…
Tumble Dryer Heating Elements
Dryer Heating Elements Most tumble dryer heaters or elements are easily changed, I say mostly as there are a few that can be best described as “awkward” to get into. With most though you will invariably find a removable metal plate on the rear panel of the tumble dryer that allows acc…