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Plain-English help for the appliances in UK homes Updated 15 October 2026

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Home Appliance Guide is an independent handbook for the appliances in UK homes: what a code on the display means, why the washing machine won’t drain, which Gas Mark matches your fan oven and what to check before you book an engineer. We don’t make, sell or repair appliances.

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Air fryers & slow cookers 2,566
Ovens, hobs & microwaves 1,858
Washing machines & tumble dryers 1,652
Vacuums & floor care 1,474
Fridges & freezers 1,074
Coffee machines, kettles & toasters 928
Dishwashers 599
Error codes 218

Common questions

How do you clean a washing machine?
What temperature should a fridge be?
What do the symbols on an oven mean?
How do you descale a kettle?
Can you put foil in an air fryer?
What does F05 mean on a Hotpoint?
Why won’t my washing machine drain?
Why is my freezer not freezing?

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