Whether it’s the calm nature of it, the real world view or just the funny stuff through an amusing presentation, this video went a bit viral, an episode of “I wasted my money so you don’t have to” which is great.
Category: Domestic Appliance News
Domestic Appliance News
All the latest general news from the domestic appliance industry that we find all over the world, and stories that are of interest to the trade and public, often with our own unique non-politically correct spin on it.
We cover almost anything interesting to do with appliances or that affects the industry, including new product releases, scandals, recalls, mergers, takeovers and all the other juicy appliance news from around the world.
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GE Moves Production
Although this doesn’t affect us here in the UK, it’s quite intersting in a weird way as GE which is owned by Haier, is moving production from China to the USA to avoid tariffs.
Return Of Refurbs
This report came out of nowhere and was completely unexpected but, apparently refurbished appliances are making a comeback. At least in Devon, for now.
Beko Aquires Singer
Beko (well, parent Koc Holdings) has acquired a 57% share of Singer Bangladesh and yes, it’s “that” Singer that hails from Glasgow and makes sewing machines.
Hisense Goes Open Source
In an unusual move, Hisense has decided to release sixty-six of its patents for washing machines openly to the world so that anyone can use them.
YouGov Poll On Warranties
This is a very interesting poll from one of the leading pollsters in the country, YouGov, who have asked people what they think about extended warranties on domestic appliances.
Liebherr Wins Red Dot
Liebherr (USA) has on a Red Dot design award for it’s side by side fridge freezer with a wine cooler, a format that Liebherr have produced for some time.
Beko Best Budget Buy
Beko has been named as Which?’s Best Value Appliance Brand for 2025, winning the award for the second year running.
Rangemaster Wins Gold
Aga Rangemaster have achieved Gold status under the Future Net Zero (FNZ) Standard after cutting its carbon footprint by more than 50% in four years, which is impresive.
Electrolux To Cut Pay
There are again talks about Electolux’s Italian operation in Italy ith new reports of factory worker’s salaries being reduced in order to make the plant viable.