It’s actually surprisingly easy to tell if your oven thermostat is broken. Part 1 – Your oven thermostat – how it works Your thermostat is in charge of regulating the heat in your oven. It does this by sensing what the current temperature is. And then turning the heat on or off depending on whether…

Washing machines are incredible modern conveniences, but they’re not immune to faults and malfunctions. Of course, you wouldn’t want to tinker with an expensive piece of equipment like your Beko washing machine using a big hammer and minimal skills. However, there might be a straightforward, non-mechanical solution to your problem. Here, we’ll discuss five common…

A fan assisted or fan oven is an oven that has a fan to circulate hot air around the food – distributing the heat evenly and allowing the food to cook in less time, and at a lower temperature than a conventional oven. A faulty oven performance is often due to one or two parts…

A fully working dishwasher takes away the need to hand wash dishes, glasses, and cutlery – so it’s quite annoying when it suddenly won’t function properly. There are several faults that can be identified without having to call out an engineer – take a look at the most common dishwasher problems and how to diagnose…

Drainage problems in washing machines are not uncommon and often the fix is simple. The most likely reasons for water not draining are blockages or pump problems. In theory, getting your washing machine up and running again will involve three steps: Emptying the water that’s currently in the machine. Identifying the cause of the problem…

You rely on your washing machine to work properly every day – so you need to keep it in good order to avoid it breaking down and causing costly repairs. Well-maintained washing machines use less energy, need fewer repairs, and last longer. The average lifespan of a new washing machine is about 11 years –…

A washing machine is just one of the appliances we really can’t live without – but with the vast range of machines available it’s quite a task to choose the best by looks and specification alone. They can be an expensive addition to any household – but selecting the right one for your needs will…