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20 British Inventions Your Household Can’t Live Without

British inventors have been at the forefront of developments that have changed the way we live. From flushing toilets to changing the way we carry our children, British inventors and scientists are the brains behind many of the household items we take for granted. Our latest infographic looks at ‘20 British Inventions Your Household Can’t Live Without’, including everything from the humble corkscrew to the almighty television and – the backbone of today’s society – the World Wide Web!

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Life Expectancies around the Home

We know what an expensive business running a home can be, that’s why we’ve created this handy infographic to give you an idea of how long you should expect appliances and other household items to last. Whilst the life expectancies will differ from model to model, it’s always a good idea to keep track of how long you have had them and have a realistic idea whether you should carry out repairs or replace the item.

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What are Appliances Costing the Planet?

On 22nd April the world comes together to celebrate Earth Day, an annual event demonstrating support for environmental protection. First held in the US in 1970, the day initially aimed to honour the Earth and the concept of peace at a time when war raged in Vietnam. Fast forward 44 years and Earth Day is now celebrated in over 190 countries and the order of the day is now environmental preservation and activism. Nowadays it’s celebrated by more than 190 countries worldwide and has seen increasing levels of eco-activism each year. The extreme weather conditions experienced over the past year, from the floods here in the Kenya to the Big Freeze in the US and bush fires in Australia, are testament to the devastating effects…

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  • December 10th, 2013
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The Student’s Guide to a Clean Kitchen

Unless you’re Mary Poppins or Monica from Friends, cleaning isn’t exactly the ideal way to spend a day; however it is a necessary part of life and as Mary said, ‘in every job that must be done, there is an element of fun’. For many, the kitchen can be the biggest room to tackle with its numerous appliances proving a haven for dirt and grease. While this may well be the case, getting your kitchen to glisten isn’t as hard as you might think. With the help of this useful guide, some cleaning products and plenty of elbow grease you’ll soon have your kitchen so clean you could eat your dinner off it (not that we’d recommend it). Remember, the cleaner your house is, the…

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The Green Guide To Recycling Electronics & Appliances

Recycling electronics and appliances is the responsible way to keep our country clean and preserve the natural environment by reducing unnecessary waste. Recycling electronics means that they can be correctly treated, so hazardous substances do not cause serious problems to the ground or water, while the materials can be recycled rather than sent to a landfill. Metals can be used for scrap metal, while the body and casing of appliances and electronics can be processed by removing any toxins and re-used. It is not just larger appliances like washing machines, tumble dryers and ovens that can be recycled, but much smaller electronics and items such as DVD players, kettles, irons or laptops. Often these smaller items are forgotten about, as they are easier to just…

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Beko Fridge Freezer Fire Information

It has emerged that certain Beko fridge freezer models manufactured between January 2000 and October 2006 have a fault which can cause the defrost timer to fail, overheat, and catch fire. The defect lies with a faulty defrost timer and, in a limited number of incidents, condensation can gather around the defrost timer area, a component located at the rear of the appliance. This may allow water to seep into the timer, which can occasionally cause the component to fail and overheat, causing a fridge freezer fire. How to check if your Beko fridge freezer is affected Affected Beko fridge freezer model numbers: CA 5411 FFS/FFW/FFX CA 7014 FFX CA 7015 FFW/FFS/FFX CDA 539 FS/FW/FX CDA 543 FS/FW/FX CDA 645 FW CDA 647 FS/FW CDA…

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  • August 7th, 2010
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is your cooker surface / fascia getting too hot ?

Surface Temperature Test All appliances are manufactured and tested to satisfy the surface temperature requirements contained in BSEN 60335-1.2002. Components which are designed to be touched to operate the cooker, such as controls and handles have lower limits than those which may be accidentally touched for example door panels and sides. Limits also vary depending upon the component material (see Standard temperature limits)

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