Fridge starts fire

A burning fridge gutted the ground floor of a three-storey house in West Norwood in the early hours of last Wednesday.

Fruit Saver Put to Test

The fruit saver is an insulated, electric fruit bowl that promises to keep your fruit fresh longer. Maybe you’ve seen ads that claim it’s “the most innovative kitchen appliance since the microwave oven.” Consumer Reports checked out this 80-dollar kitchen appliance to see if it really is a fruit …

Catching them young, Electrolux style

DON’T be surprised if your child talks to you about his `dream’ refrigerator, air-conditioner, washing machine or microwave oven. White goods major Electrolux Kelvinator Ltd (EKL), a subsidiary of Electrolux Group, has decided to capture the imagination of youngsters and base future products on it.

The PowerHouse aftermath

The UK’s third largest electronics retailer, PowerHouse, closed its doors to the public on Friday following a serious slump in profits. The store closures meant over 815 job cuts. Meanwhile, the company’s administrative receiver, finance firm Deloitte & Touche, is trying to find a suitable bu…