Appliances

Get more life out of the appliances in your home — maintenance, service intervals, manuals and what those error codes actually mean.

How often should you service your home appliances?
Boilers need a Gas Safe service annually. Most other home appliances don't need professional servicing — but do need regular cleaning. UK guide to service intervals.
22 June 2026 · 4 min read
Looking after your home appliances: the UK maintenance guide (2026)
Regular maintenance keeps appliances running longer, warranties valid, and your home safer. Here's what to service, how often, and how to track it.
22 June 2026 · 4 min read
What does a boiler service include? (Gas Safe engineer checklist)
A Gas Safe engineer checks around ten things during an annual boiler service — flue, combustion, heat exchanger, safety devices and more. Here's the full checklist.
22 June 2026 · 4 min read
Where to find appliance manuals online (when you've lost yours)
Lost your appliance manual? The manufacturer's website and ManualsLib cover almost every model. Here's exactly how to find any manual in under two minutes.
22 June 2026 · 4 min read