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Philips

Philips blender giving off a burning smell, any ideas?

My Philips blender, 3 years old — it smells of burning whenever the motor runs. Is this a common fault on these?

TOTom H.5 months ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint cooker hood extractor fan not working

Bought a Hotpoint cooker hood a year ago and the fan won't come on at all, though the lights still work. Is it worth repairing or should I just replace it?

GRGrace C.5 months ago
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Morphy Richards

Morphy Richards bread maker paddle not kneading the dough

Bought a Morphy Richards bread maker (Homebake 502001) two years ago and the paddle doesn't turn so the dough never gets mixed. Is it worth repairing or…

HAHarriet from Rochdale5 months ago
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NutriBullet

NutriBullet blender motor runs but the blades won't turn, any ideas?

My NutriBullet blender (900 Pro), about 18 months old — the motor hums but the blades don't spin. Would really appreciate any advice before I fork out for…

OLOlivia Roberts5 months ago
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Salter

Help - Salter kettle won't turn on

Hoping someone can help with my Salter kettle (EK2966) — it's completely dead and won't switch on. Any idea what's causing this?

SOSophie W.5 months ago

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De'Longhi

De'Longhi dehumidifier won't turn on?

I've got a De'Longhi dehumidifier that's 3 years old and it's dead and won't power up. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

SASarah M.5 months ago
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Salter

Salter slow cooker not heating up

My Salter slow cooker, a few months old — it stays stone cold on every setting. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

GOGordon N.5 months ago
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Swan

Swan steam iron leaving brown marks on clothes, any ideas?

I've got a Swan steam iron that's just over a year old and it spits brown limescale marks onto the clothes. What should I check first?

SISian R.5 months ago
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Lakeland

Help - Lakeland bread maker paddle not kneading the dough

I've got a Lakeland bread maker that's about 6 months old and the paddle doesn't turn so the dough never gets mixed. What should I check first?

SASarah from Cardiff5 months ago
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Crockpot

Crockpot slow cooker ceramic pot has cracked?

I've got a Crockpot slow cooker (3.5L CSC026) that's 3 years old and the inner ceramic pot has cracked. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

IMImran from Plymouth5 months ago

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Russell Hobbs

Russell Hobbs bread maker showing an error code

Hoping someone can help with my Russell Hobbs bread maker (Compact 27160) — it shows an error on the display and won't run. Is this a common fault on…

RORon5 months ago
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Salter

Salter slow cooker ceramic pot has cracked

Bought a Salter slow cooker 18 months ago and the inner ceramic pot has cracked. Is this a common fault on these?

SCScott from Blackpool5 months ago
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Tower

Tower bread maker paddle not kneading the dough

Hoping someone can help with my Tower bread maker — the paddle doesn't turn so the dough never gets mixed. Is this a common fault on these?

STSteve P.5 months ago
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Russell Hobbs

Russell Hobbs blender leaking from the base of the jug

Bought a Russell Hobbs blender (Desire 24722) two years ago and it leaks from underneath the blade/jug. Has anyone had the same and managed to sort it?

TRTracey S.5 months ago
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Salter

Salter slow cooker burning food even on low, any ideas?

I've got a Salter slow cooker (EK2884) that's just over a year old and it burns food even on the low setting. Is this a common fault on these?

ALAlan W.5 months ago

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Crockpot

Crockpot slow cooker ceramic pot has cracked

Bought a Crockpot slow cooker (Digital 5.6L) 18 months ago and the inner ceramic pot has cracked. Has anyone had the same and managed to sort it?

COConnor Roberts6 months ago
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Tefal

Help - Tefal steam iron not producing any steam

Bought a Tefal steam iron 18 months ago and no steam comes out no matter how much water I put in. Is this a common fault on these?

RARachel from Leeds6 months ago
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Bosch

Bosch steam iron not producing any steam

Hoping someone can help with my Bosch steam iron — no steam comes out no matter how much water I put in. What should I check first?

NANathan from Powys6 months ago
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Russell Hobbs

Russell Hobbs toaster not heating at all

My Russell Hobbs toaster, a few months old — the lever stays down but there's no heat. Would really appreciate any advice before I fork out for a callout.

PRPriya from Highlands6 months ago
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Challenge

Help - Challenge dehumidifier coils icing up

Bought a Challenge dehumidifier (10L) 6 months ago and the coils ice over and then it stops working. Any idea what's causing this?

EDEddie from Fife6 months ago

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