Wash cycles are processes carried out by your machine with differing speeds at which it agitates or tumbles the clothes, followed by a rinse and spin. Often there are more than one rinse and spin cycles to get clothes really clean. The timing settings may vary between four and 15 minutes, and the water temperature…

When you next come to replace your cooker there’s a good chance that you’ll at least consider an induction model. It makes a lot of sense, they are more efficient, will save you money on energy bills and that smooth top with no messy rings to worry about is both easy to care for and…

It’s about as basic as it can get, if your oven isn’t heating, getting to the correct temperature, and staying stable at the setting you dialed, you either won’t be able to cook at all or not very well. Things that can stop your oven from heating properly are slightly different depending on if the…

Some dishwasher faults tend to be pretty technical and it’s likely that you’ll need a specialist to repair them. Other times, the fix is actually simple. If your dishwasher won’t fill with water there are several basic things you should check before you call the repairman in. Always disconnect the dishwasher from the mains before attempting…

When you’re buying a new washing machine you have a lot of choices to make. You might have a brand preference and your budget will probably play a part in your decision. If you live alone, a large drum is likely to be inefficient, if you have an active family and don’t want to spend your…

As soon as the festive season is approaching you know that your oven will be handling more than the average cooking quantities! So preparing for these holiday feasts is the simple way to avoid disaster – making sure your oven is clean and in full working order is just part of the maintenance – take…

Your mum might remember, your gran almost certainly will, but for most people under the age of fifty, a twin tub is likely to be something only ever seen in a museum. And yet ….if saving water is top of your priority list then the the answer to the question ‘what is a twin tub…