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With energy prices soaring this winter and the focus on saving the planet, there’s never been a better time to reconsider how we waste unnecessary energy in our homes without even realising it! In this article, we take a look at the biggest culprits in our homes that...

One of the most social rooms of the house, it is unsurprising that the kitchen is frequently remodelled and regularly updated.

In the warmer months, there is nothing worse than the only thing that is keeping you cool;

Since the coronavirus pandemic has eased, the housing market has seen a surge in individuals looking to move home.

At Power Point, we know that the cost of repairing a washing machine can be daunting.

At PowerPoint, we pride ourselves in our friendly and helpful service.

Did you know that we are classed as key workers?

I am as passionate as anyone about leading a more environmentally friendly way of life

It seems hard to credit but there is no getting away from the fact that Christmas is upon us and that’s another year gone!

I know I have been mentioning dishwashers a lot recently in our blogs but there is no getting away

If you are fortunate enough to have one of those magic boxes in your kitchen that turns dirty dishes

It is an unfortunate fact that the hotter temperatures can lead to problems for refrigerators.

It is one of those age old questions isn’t it – is it cheaper to wash up by hand or load the dishwasher?

Despite what a certain someone might tell you, saying that American fridge freezers can go wrong

Is your fridge full? So jam packed you can’t possibly squeeze another ½ pint of milk in?

I expect you are carrying out lots of spring cleaning jobs at the moment. One which often gets put off

I am sure that like me, you have been horrified at some of the recent reports

Following on from last month’s blog about the top 10 washing machine mistakes,

I am frequently asked about ways of prolonging the

With Christmas fast approaching, if you are preparing lunch on the big day then the last thing

I have seen that Bosch have recently added some new colours to their Vario Style range of

I am pleased to say that there are few components to a cooker hood so little can go wrong and if something

I am often asked about the problem of excessive frost, almost verging on snow, that can accumulate

I think that one of the most exciting innovations in recent years as far as kitchens are concerned has

Faulty domestic appliances such as fridge freezers, tumble dryers and washing machines are

The housing market continues to make the news and there can be no doubt that the lettings market is 

This can be a common problem, especially if you have just moved into a new home. You connect

I know that it is all very well when things are going smoothly, but sometimes it pays to plan ahead.

Christmas is a time loved by most with a roast turkey dinner especially looked forward to.  But what if

I know that cleaning your oven racks is a time consuming and down-right dirty job but it is one that

I don’t follow many so-called twitter storms but the reports

To my mind this is one of the most common problems that occur with fridges or freezers but one

Tuesday 9th May saw some of our staff hard at work on a course – a golf course, that is!

A question I am often asked is how long a washing machine, dryer, dishwasher or fridge freezer will last.

I don’t want to alarm anyone but I’m sure you have all seen stories in the press recently about 

I am the same as everybody else – if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

I was amused and slightly worried to read that Electrolux think we should be sharing our washing

A few years back a friend of mine suffered the ultimate nightmare at Xmas; their cooker broke down

I have noticed in the media recently that there are growing concerns over the fire risks associated with white goods.  

I’ve always been told that the best form of marketing is a personal recommendation and I am pleased to

I am often asked if there is an easy way to keep washing machines clean.  I’m pleased to say that

Washing machines are very often the most hard-working of your kitchen appliances.  They need some

It’s not all work, work, work at Gloucester’s Power Point.  They like to play as well, and golf is their

Gloucester’s Power Point is used to dealing with urgent repairs to all manner of white goods.  We aim

Top of the range hi-tech appliances are already using smart technology to revolutionise the way we live.  

It’s that time of year again – Spring Cleaning!

But how is your vacuum cleaner doing?  

If you are starting to do your Spring Clean, don’t forget your microwave!

With the investment opportunities offered by the Buy to Let schemes, there are more small domestic

A recent survey by Which? has found that thousands of domestic appliances catch fire.

There are several different types of cooker hood; integral, island, chimney and the basic style.

A major cause of breakdown and problems with fridge freezers is lack of proper airflow.

It is estimated that more than one in five UK households now have a dishwasher.

As with any household appliance, tumble dryers can go wrong.

Power Point in Gloucester is used to dealing with a variety of problems common

We are all trying to save the planet these days and that includes using cooler washes and

So what is the worst that could happen?  You work in the laundry section of a hotel and the washing

It is not unusual for some white goods to be included as fixtures and fittings

Your washing machine may look sparkling clean on the outside but the inside could be a different story.

At the dawn of the 20th Century, Queen Victoria still sat on the throne, Britain still had

At first glance, that might seem to be a ridiculous statement.  Most garages in the UK