Triton Showers spokeswoman, Tina Simpson, added: “It was reassuring to see that the majority of households would try to fix an appliance before substituting it, which is really important in order to reduce the amount of waste that goes to landfill unnecessarily. “When choosing an item for the home, I’d always recommend checking that it is covered by a guarantee and ensuring that the manufacturer recycles old parts, where possible."There are also things you can do to make your appliances last longer – for example, if you live in a hard water area, installing a water softener or scale reducer can help extend the life of your shower, washing machine and dishwasher.”LIFESPAN OF BRITISH APPLIANCES:.
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