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Buyers Urged To Register Household Appliances With Launch Of New Website
Research has found that consumers are missing out on safety warnings for their household appliances because they are not registering them with the manufacturer.
Currently, only around 36% of consumers register their appliances with the manufacturer. This means that thousands of owners are untraceable if their appliance requires safety repairs or needs to be recalled. In an attempt to combat this the Association of Manufacturers of Domestic Electrical Appliances (AMDEA) have launched a website www.registermyappliance.org.uk which provides access to registration pages of 47 different domestic appliance brands in an attempt to make the registration process quicker and easier.
Douglas Herbison, chief executive of AMDEA said: "Domestic appliances have never been safer, but we have over 100 million large appliances in use in our homes and we keep them running for 10 or more years. The incidence of safety actions is very low - between six and 10 recalls a year - but, unlike cars, if manufacturers need to make a safety adjustment they have no way of tracing the majority of affected models. The 'register my appliance' page aims to help our industry to act swiftly, to contact owners, if a fault is discovered in a particular batch of products."
Jo Swinson, consumer affairs minister said: "It is so important that we make sure that we register new appliances and don't risk missing out on key information that could save lives. This initiative will make it easier for consumers to register appliances both new and old, and will help to ensure that relevant owners get vital information on product recalls and safety notices."
All in all the scheme is aims to make households safer and highlights the importance of registering your household appliances. So if you haven't already, check out the website and get your appliances registered.
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New Year's Resolution Tips
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A look at LG's exciting and innovative new products
To keep ahead in the white goods market companies must constantly strive to be at the forefront of new and innovative products and technologies. LG are doing just that, with the launch of two exciting new products aimed to improve the experience of the consumer and help save energy.
LG have announced their first door-in-door refrigerator which is set to be unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) which is currently being held in Las Vegas.
The refrigerator has two door-in-door compartments making it easier to access items kept it the door shelves, like food and drink items which are more frequently consumed such as milk, cheese, eggs, juice etc... Also, as the entire fridge is not being opened LG claim that cold air loss will be reduced by up to 47% which will help save on energy costs and keep food fresher for longer.
The outside of the fridge is fingerprint and smudge resistant and the fridge also features tempered glass over the curved glass. The fridge provides 34 cubic feet of storage space, so plenty of room for all the essentials and a boat load of beer.
It also features LG's smart diagnosis technology, which is designed to help LG's call centre staff remotely identify any problems that arise with the appliance. Also, relating back to previous posts regarding the IoT, consumers will be able to monitor and record signals from their refrigerator directly from their smartphone.
The LG twin wash system is main washing machine mounted on top of a smaller washer which sits in a pedestal beneath.
President and CEO of the LG home appliances, Seong-jin Jo said: “One might be tempted to call the LG TWIN Wash System disruptive, as it’s a completely new concept in appliances. However, the addition of a mini washer underneath the main washer translates to greater flexibility, convenience and efficiency,”
Of course, as with the door-in-door refrigerator, the washing machine is Wi-Fi and NFC enabled and is fitted with LG's SmartThinQ technology. This enables users to programme cycles directly from their smartphone, including full control over temperature and length of cycles, and when they would like them to start.
So, are LG on the verge of revolutionising the refrigerator and washing machine markets with their new products or are these appliances simply a novelty that may quickly wear off. Let us know your opinion in the comments below.
The Door-In-Door Refrigerator
The refrigerator has two door-in-door compartments making it easier to access items kept it the door shelves, like food and drink items which are more frequently consumed such as milk, cheese, eggs, juice etc... Also, as the entire fridge is not being opened LG claim that cold air loss will be reduced by up to 47% which will help save on energy costs and keep food fresher for longer.
The outside of the fridge is fingerprint and smudge resistant and the fridge also features tempered glass over the curved glass. The fridge provides 34 cubic feet of storage space, so plenty of room for all the essentials and a boat load of beer.
It also features LG's smart diagnosis technology, which is designed to help LG's call centre staff remotely identify any problems that arise with the appliance. Also, relating back to previous posts regarding the IoT, consumers will be able to monitor and record signals from their refrigerator directly from their smartphone.
The LG Twin Wash System
The LG twin wash system is main washing machine mounted on top of a smaller washer which sits in a pedestal beneath.
The machine can wash two loads simultaneously, for example whites can be washed at the same time as colours, or silk at the same time as towels on a hot wash.
When not in use, the smaller washer can be stored away and simply acts as a pedestal for the main washer. The smaller washer can also be combined with any of LG's front loading washers.
The system should help reduce energy costs and save on water and power as it will reduce the amount of washes needed and the smaller washer is ideal for odd items or smaller loads that usually would have went on a full wash.
Of course, as with the door-in-door refrigerator, the washing machine is Wi-Fi and NFC enabled and is fitted with LG's SmartThinQ technology. This enables users to programme cycles directly from their smartphone, including full control over temperature and length of cycles, and when they would like them to start.
So, are LG on the verge of revolutionising the refrigerator and washing machine markets with their new products or are these appliances simply a novelty that may quickly wear off. Let us know your opinion in the comments below.
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