Pixmania Future In Doubt

Reuters reports that Dixons said on Thursday it would like to sell its loss-making Pixmania online business and if that proved to be not possible closure of the operation was to be considered.

Indesit Plans Small Appliances

While Indesit Company profit and revenues have fallen the appliance manufacturer has indicated that it may seek to enter into the small appliance market with, we presume, kettles, coffee machines, food mixers and so on in a report from Appliance Magazine this week.

Hotpoint And Indesit Washing Machines Recalled

Indesit have issued a recall on some of its Indesit and Hotpoint washing machine models that were featured on last week's BBC Watchdog program for the risk of "exploding".

Stinking Washing Machines On NBC

Smelly washing machines continue to cause problems in the US with fresh lawsuits being launched seemingly every few months but it is a far less common problem in Europe where front loading washing machines have been in use for some decades. More in the video report.

Oreck Files For Bankruptcy

US based vacuum cleaner manufacturer Oreck has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this week leaving the future of the long standing cleaner maker in doubt as the original family owners attempt to buy back the business.

Newsletter 03/03/12

	Dear this is your latest news from the UK whitegoods website and the appliance industry.

Top Forum Topics

Digital Fault Code Guide

Yes the fault code guide has been made all nice and digital, available for download on iOS devices with Android to follow soon, more on that here

Manufacturer Seeks Repair Agents

We cant' tell you who it is, but we can tell you that it si refrigeration (for now), is premium and is only open to WTA and DASA members, more details here

Gas Safe To Work On Dual Fuel?

Once again this topic comes up and is, once again, clarified for all those that are unsure about whether you require to be Gas Safe registered to work on dual fuel appliances here

Domestic & General Under Fire Over Contract

DAG take some heat over their new contract, rates and terms in this thread

More Jobs Go At Comet

The latest on the grapevine about the other big"C" is here

The Enhanced Job Process

Speaking of Comet, it seems that they are subcontracting work through Repaircare and, wanting rather a lot, more here

KnowHow Delivery With Service

We dont' know how accurate that these reports are but, it's worth mentioning all the same (the thread is here) that there is a feeleing that KnowHow, Currys' shiny new service and logistics operation, is going to deliver and repair, in the same 7.5 tonne wagon.

Graffters Bust!

In case you didn't already know it, Graffters entered into administration the full story is here but, don't expect anything back

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