It’s not just washing machines that can be prone to causing a racket, tumble dryers can be just as noisy, depending on the model you choose. On this page, we’ve collected the quietest tumble dryers we could find on the market. How Loud Are Tumble Dryers? Appliance noise is usually referred to in dB (decibels) …
If you’ve ever been shopping for a washing machine, you’ll probably have been faced with the decision of which capacity you should choose. With machines ranging from 5 kg all the way up to 12 kg, how can you choose the right machine for you? What Do Washing Machine Capacities Mean? The kilogram measurement on …
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However ‘quiet’ a washing machine is built to be, the sound of it running still won’t be too pleasant. But some washing machines are louder than others and this could be a sign that something is wrong, or your machine could be in need of repair or even replacement. Don’t ignore it if your machine …
Changing the bed is already one of those tasks that can be a total pain, and it gets even worse if you have a whole household’s rooms to get sorted. You sometimes have to really psych yourself up to just get it done, or wait for the weather to be good enough to get the …
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Tumble dryers come in two main types: vented and condenser. These two types differ in the way the dryer deals with the hot, damp air produced in the drying process. Vented tumble dryers expel this air through a vent in a window or wall. In a condenser dryer the hot air is condensed into water …
Since tumble dryers tend to make a lot of noise, the garage might seem like a logical place to put one. If it’s in the garage or an outbuilding, it won’t disturb you while you’re sleeping or relaxing. Furthermore, lots of us in the UK use the garage as a place to keep everything that …
Condenser tumble dryers work by condensing warm damp air from clothes inside the drum into water, which is then deposited into a container to be emptied once drying has finished. This means they can be located almost anywhere in a house or flat, as they don’t rely on connecting a hose to a vent or …
It’s impossible to be 100% certain that a tumble dryer is safe. Manufacturers wouldn’t release tumble dryers to the market unless they were confident that they were safe. Despite this, unforeseen safety issues can be discovered years after the product was first released. In 2015 a defect was discovered in tumble dryers made by Whirlpool, …
Unlike in the US, the vast majority of washing machines in the UK are front loading. However, you can still find top loading washing machines if you know where to look. Front loading machines are more popular in the UK as we tend to put our washing machines in the kitchen or laundry room underneath …
It can be tough to get a high-quality and reliable washing machine that has the features you want on a low budget. The best washing machines on the market (see our top 10 here) tend to cost at least £400, but there are some good budget options under £300. In this article we’ll look at …
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