Samsung washing machines have been urgently recalled after a model caught fire due to a manufacturing issue. The machines have a fault where condensation is able to reach an electrical connector which has the potential to catch alight. This is following an earlier recall of 2.8 million affected Samsung washing machines in 2016 after reports […]
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Aug
Aug
The Covid-19 pandemic has forced huge changes into all our lives, including the mass migration to online shopping and an increasing reliance on digital communication. Many of these changes move the social housing sector forward and create opportunity within the uncertainty, but now we must plan for a ‘new normal”, without isolating the most vulnerable. […]
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Jul
Jul
Never has energy efficiency been such a priority for social housing providers than right now. The Government’s Clean Growth Strategy has announced a new target to get all housing up to Energy Performance Certificate Band C, and help make people’s lives better, by 2030. While it’s widely acknowledged social housing providers have made great strides […]
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Jun
Jun
A field trial of LED light fittings in social housing says the new technology can deliver huge energy savings, reduce costs and makes residents feel safer. The study, carried out by the Energy Saving Trust (EST), measured the performance of more than 4,250 LED light fittings installed at 35 sites. The EST said it carried […]
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May
May
As a housing provider you know the importance of maintenance when it comes to employee and resident safety. Not cleaning dryer vents poses a severe fire hazard since the lint builds up and forces the machine to work harder and harder to achieve the same results. This often leads to overheating and the lint catching […]
05
May
May
Another 55,000 washing machines in UK homes should stop being used and need repairing or replacing owing to a fire risk. An extra 21 models have been added to the list of 524,000 Hotpoint and Indesit machines being recalled. Owners may have checked twice previously and told their machines were safe, only now to need […]
02
May
May
Fire and safety are a constant worry for landlords and tenants, but there are some changes you could be implementing to reduce the risk of these hazards. Here, we tell you why LED lighting is a much safer option than other lighting solutions. Lighting is important for any building. It improves visibility and increases home security. […]
Several agencies, including the National Housing Federation and the National Federation of ALMOs, have joined forces to create a new taskforce that brings together the housing and employment sectors to ensure these areas and the people they serve are best supported during and after the coronavirus crisis. The taskforce, which will also include a number […]
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Apr
Apr
Owners of Hotpoint and Indesit washing machines may have to check again to see whether their model is on a recall list of fire-prone appliances. An extra three models have been added to the host of machines that may catch fire owing to an overheating door mechanism. It means that 5,000 more machines are being […]