Overview
- A poll of 2,000 homeowners reports common problems like dripping taps, overflowing gutters, and noisy washing machines are typically left unresolved for 16 months.
- Neglect led to an average outlay of about £305, and roughly one in three respondents ended up replacing an appliance due to consequential damage.
- AMDEA urges households to register appliances during Register My Appliance Week so manufacturers can contact owners about recalls or free safety repairs.
- Respondents most often delayed because they saw issues as non-urgent, lacked time, worried about costs, or felt unsure about DIY, with many later feeling frustration and regret.
- Many said they skipped registering appliances because they thought units were too old, saw no benefit, or forgot, increasing the risk of missing crucial recall notices.