Homebase HA3205SR

Advantages: Functions, value
Disadvantages: Technical help from Homebase

.... However- what it does do is blow out and circulate cool air, rather than a normal fan which merely circulates warm stale air around the room. Then the next prob, nowhere in Essex had any in stock. I called more than 35 stores, at various loctions. We spent 3 hours driving to several Curry's and Comet's- as they weren't answering their phones (grr). No joy. All our argos stores were out of stock. I wouldn't give up, I know our air quality in my area is bad & we were living in unbearable heat. I started calling up stores again, but this time I did it via head office's- Argos explained they won't have any for at least two weeks! B&Q none, but Homebase had ONE! One unit located 35 miles from me, so head office reserved it & we collected it. Unbeknown to me, it wasn't a 'challenge air cooler' as is advertised on their site... Read review

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Advantages: Improves your health
Disadvantages: Filter cartridge runs out every 4-5 weeks

...for the Brita Fridge version because it fits comfortably in our fridge. This will be useful in summer when you can have access to cold filtered water. The total capacity of the water filter is 2.3 litres and holds 1.4 litres filtered water. There is an integrated spout cover for easy pouring. The cartridge contains a special blend of food grade materials such as ion exchange resin and activated carbon. These materials reduce the water hardness and absorb chlorine and pesticide impurities. Replacement cartridges cost £3 from Homebase and £3.98 from Safeway. Freemans sells 3 cartridges for £11 via mail order. The Conservative government made the mistake of privatising water in 1989. Since then water companies have maximised shareholder return to the detriment of investing in water quality. Subsequently many people have suffered from water... Read review

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Advantages: nil
Disadvantages: were do you want me to start

...a call for any product without a ENR or FD number. My kitchen was bought at Homebase and fitted by independent kitchen fitters who did an outstanding job but didn't have chance to tell me where the rating plates were on the appliances (these have the numbers but most of you would know this as we all fit kitchen appliances everyday). What's more I didn't take a copy of the numbers in the first instance as I had registered my appliances for the extended 2 year warranty so Neff already has my numbers; a foolish notion!! I hope my hob doesn't break because I (YES ME) will have to remove the Oven to get access to the rating plate stuck to the underside of the hob to get the ENR/FD numbers Note: I have also sent two emails, the first initiated a lengthy email exchange highlighting the points below but no fault resolution; the second has... Read review

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