Recent Articles
No hot water? Here are some things you can check
If you are expecting warm water from your taps only to discover that you only have cold, it can be both unpleasant and inconvenient. This guide will help you to identify and solve common causes of hot water problems.
Heating not coming on? Could be something simple
It’s that time of year again, one of the busiest for heating engineers, when people start to turn their heating on after having been off for the summer months.
There could be any number of reasons why your boiler has stopped working, but thankfully there are a few that you can easily fix yourself.
Meet Ian Palmer-Smith, our Supplier and Heating Service Director
Ian shares his insights and what life is like for him at D&G.
Taking care of your gas appliances
If your home has gas appliances or fittings, you need to be aware of the risks of unsafe gas work and the importance of taking care of your gas appliances.
Coronavirus Updates
We’re continuing to provide repairs and replacements. We know you may be relying on your appliances more than usual during this challenging time. That’s why we remain committed to providing help when you need it.
Domestic and General proudly supports LGBTQ+
Whilst we cannot take to the streets to celebrate Brighton & Hove Pride this year, we will still be showing our support.
Salute the NHS: One Million Meals
Salute the NHS, a not for profit and private sector led campaign serving the NHS frontline during the covid-19 crisis, fulfilled its promise to serve 1 million meal packs to critical medical teams.
5 DIY activities to do with the kids outdoors
The lockdown rules might be easing, but many of us are still staying at home as much as possible. Get the children away from the TV with our top DIY ideas to keep them entertained.
Environmentally Friendly Detergents – Our Top Picks
Over the past few years, we have all become more aware of the products we use and the harm they might have on the environment.
D&G Service and Salute the NHS
Meet Juan Domestic and General's Service Director who talks about what D&G have been doing over the last 8 weeks.
Common dishwasher problems and how to fix them
Although your dishwasher can take all the strain away from washing up, and helps hygienically clean your dishes, it still needs some assistance from time to time in order to effectively be able to perform.
How to extend the lifetime of your washing machine
The humble washing machine is the workhorse of a household. By following some simple hints and tricks you could add a few more years to your machine’s lifetime.
Meet Jeffery Fung, our Data Science Manager
Jeff has worked at Domestic and General for just over 2 years and was the third member of our data science team. He shares his insights and what life is like for him at D&G.
Stay active during COVID-19
Social isolation is going to be a challenge for those who love to keep active, with gyms closed and limited outside activity allowed, people are finding new ways to work out at home.
Working from home - Our top five tips
Working from home may seem like a dream for many people. That is until you have to do it yourself. These are our top tips on how to do it well.
3 ways to fix your tumble dryer
We have compiled the top 3 issues with tumble dryers and some helpful hints on how to fix them.
Beginners guide to the 7 best herbs to grow indoors
Enjoy fresh herbs all year long! Learn how to start an indoor herb garden, and which herbs do well for year-round cooking.
Welcome to Domestic & General
For over a hundred years, Domestic & General have been a trusted provider of aftercare for millions of domestic appliances.
Foods that last longer outside of the fridge
Here’s some tips on everyday foods that might be better off in the cupboard.
Supporting the NHS
D&G partner with Salute The NHS to feed 1 million meals to vital frontline NHS teams.
How to know if your fridge has a fault
Our fridge and freezer are household appliances we can all take for granted. Most people assume that little could go wrong, unless there’s a power cut. However, like any other appliance, malfunctions and break downs can still happen
5 ways to fix your washing machine
From problems with the spin cycle to blockages in the drain hose, we’ve pulled together some of the top washing machine faults and tips on how to fix them. Hopefully they will help you get yours up and running again soon.
Top 5 tips to help make your food last longer
These are some of our top tips for making your food stretch that little bit further
Moving House? Here's How to Move Your White Goods Stress Free
Offer on your dream house has been accepted, the bad news: you're going to have to organise moving house. These are our top tips to help move your white goods safely and make the big day go smoothly.
How to make your home more energy efficient and save money
Here are some tips to help you reduce energy consumption, and increase your disposable income.
Smart home trends for 2020 and beyond
Tomorrow’s smart home won’t need to send you alerts and wait for your instructions. They’ll take care of that for you. Check out some of our favourites.