Keep Your Appliances Working, By Diagnosing Faults

January 16, 2015 | Appliances and Appliance Care | No comments

Diagnose Tumble Dryer FaultsThere are a few things which whatever the weather, as homeowners we still need to do, from cleaning floors through to washing clothes. Unfortunately with the latter, during the winter months when the rain falls, drying clothes once they’ve been washed can often be difficult, especially if your tumble dryer is not working to its full potential.

A fact of life though, is that as with any appliance, tumble dryers can with constant use and little maintenance gain faults, which if not rectified at the earliest opportunity can lead to the efficiency of the appliance dwindling or the appliance not working completely.Read more

How To Prolong Your Dishwasher with Limescale and Detergent Remover

January 14, 2015 | Dishwasher Repair Help & Advice | No comments

Inside Dishwasher Whilst On

For many homeowners a dishwasher is a luxury, removing the need to tackle those difficult pots and pans after enjoying a home-cooked meal. Yet the luxury is also often taken for granted, until the appliance begins to underperform.

Two of the main issues facing dishwashers is the build up of limescale (hard water areas) and detergent (all areas), which can leave your machine with stale odours as well as reduced performance. Such issues can also contribute to your glasses being left with streaks and smears after a washing cycle, whilst plates, dishes and bowls are also likely to have remains of yesterday’s dinner showing if your machine is not working at full capacity.Read more

5 Laundry Essentials You Need Year Round

January 12, 2015 | Washing Machines | No comments

Woman Loading Washing Machine

With winter now upon us, getting laundry clean and dry may seem like a difficult task; especially with the weather winter brings preventing you from being able to hang the washing out. As a result, it’s likely that along with regular use of your washing machine, you’ll be heavily relying on your tumble dryer to assist with your laundry needs.

Whilst your washing machine and tumble dryer will become two appliances which you’ll rely heavily on during the winter months, there are a number of laundry essentials which you should consider investing in, to make your winter laundry a breeze.Read more

How To Stop Your Vacuum Cleaner From Smelling

January 9, 2015 | Vacuum Repair Help & Advice | No comments

How to Stop a Vacuum Cleaner From SmellingDue to their regular use and as a result of the pressures they are put under, from time to time our vacuum cleaners emit unpleasant odours. The main reasons for your vacuum cleaner often emitting unpleasant odours is a build up of dirt, dust and debris in the bag or cylinder.

The first stage of eliminating odours from your vacuum is to regularly empty the bag, if using a bagged vacuum. If you’ve got a bagless model, it’s important to make sure that you regularly empty the cylinder and clean the filter in warm water, allowing it to dry before placing it back in the cleaner.Read more

Replacing Your Cooker Hood Grease Filter is Easy and Essential

January 2, 2015 | Cooking & Kitchen | 2 comments

Replacing the Cooker Hood FilterThe cooker hood, potentially not an appliance which attracts a great deal of attention, but this doesn’t mean that it doesn’t play an important role within the home. In fact, the cooker hood significantly helps to keep the air within your kitchen fresh whilst you’re cooking and helps extract steam and condensation.

If your cooker hood is therefore blocked, caked in grease or has seen better days it’s important to make sure that you replace it sooner rather than later.Read more

10 New Year Resolutions To Help Your Appliances

December 31, 2014 | DIY & Home Improvement | No comments

New Year New You Sign

At the start of each year many of us will compile a list of resolutions, from kicking a dirty habit to exercising more. Despite sounding good when making such resolutions, it’s highly likely for some of us that within a couple of weeks of the New Year they’ll all have been broken.

With the new year just around the corner, why not consider making some which will a) save you money, b) keep your appliances running to their full capability for longer, and c) are easier to keep than attending the gym three times a week.

Some New Year resolutions which we here at BuySpares think you should all be considering, include:Read more

Easy Tips to Remove Fallen Leaves From Your Garden

December 29, 2014 | Gardening Tips & Advice | No comments

How to Remove Fallen Leaves from Your GardenYou’ve spent all spring and summer tending to your garden, ensuring the flowers are in the right areas, and all visible signs of weeds are removed. Now that spring and summer have passed, and the flowers have faded away, you may think that your time in the garden is up for the year. Unfortunately, at BuySpares, we know that this is not true – especially if your garden is surrounding by trees.

During the final months of the year, gardens can become covered in fallen leaves. If left on the ground, these can hinder the growth of plants come next year. To make sure this doesn’t happen in your garden, we’ve come up with two suggestions on how to remove fallen leaves. We’ve also included tips on what to do with the fallen leaves afterwards.Read more

How To Save Money On Your Heating Bills

December 23, 2014 | DIY & Home Improvement  |  Money Saving Tips | No comments

Save Money on Your Utility BillsHow much do you think you spend on your heating bills at present? According to the Energy Saving Trust, on average half the money spent on utility bills in the UK goes towards heating and hot water.

Is it therefore any surprise that come the first sign of winter, many households have the same debate rumbling on, whether to put the heating on.

But, did you know that by taking precautionary steps, you can reduce your energy bills at the same time as keeping your home warm. Five top tips we recommend at BuySpares are…..Read more

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