The Sun has reported that Tesco is moving into household repairs and selling handyman services ranging from plumbing to pest control. Britain’s biggest supermarket is offering a “one- stop shop” for odd jobs in a trial at its store in Swindon, Wiltshire. Under a new banner of Tesco Home Services,…
Category: Appliance
General non-specific news from the appliance industry including new products, spares, business news and more.
New Washing Machine Manufacturer Starts Production
The National Integrated Industries Complex (NIIC), the first industrial complex of its kind in the Middle East, announced the full preparation of its washing machines factory, as its production lines and operation have actually kicked off. This step is part of the final phase of setting up the in…
Argos Washing Machine Recalled
Argos is recalling its twin tub camping washing machine due to concerns over potential risk of electric shock when the product is in use.
Are Smart Grid Appliances All That Smart?
At this year’s IFA in Berlin one of the hot topics was appliances that run off the Smart Grid system. But, are they really worth the extra money or are they just another attempt to get more money from customers under the auspices of being “green”.
NESN Awarded DSGi Contract
NESN have landed a contract with DSGi to service Bosch products covered under the DSG “Coverplan” scheme. The cover is effectively the extended warranty offered to consumers by DSGi in stores, primarily Currys. The contract also allows for repairs out of warranty, on a chargeable to the customer …
iPad On Your Fridge – 2
The FridgePad is billed as the “ultimate fridge magnet”. It’s just so bonkers we had to publish it! The FridgePad fixes by sheer magnetism alone to mount the iPad up where no-one intended: on the front of your refrigerator.
Godrej Launch New Washing Machine Range In India
The new Eon Ergoz washing machines bring you the convenience of a top loading washing machine with the efficiency of a conventional front loading washing machine but is equipped with a Tilt Open Drum inclined at an angle of 15% making sure that the user does not have to bend while loading and unl…
Little Swan To Increase Front Loader Sales
Wuxi Little Swan Co Ltd, a household electrical appliance manufacturer based in Wuxi, China, aims to sell 1.2 million drum washing machines this year, according to General Manager Chai Xinjian. Chai said that the enterprise, which has acquired washing the machine businesses of GD Midea Holding Co…
Another Exploding Fridge Destroys Oldham Kitchen
A Royton family had a lucky escape when their kitchen was destroyed by an exploding fridge. Barbara Taylor was in the living room of her Wetherby Avenue home when the drama unfolded.
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!
