New research reveals the impact of domestic appliances on modern British life as the washing machine and fridge freezer are amongst our most life-changing. Just 16 per cent of Brits could say they felt their home was 'up to date', with a whopping third admitting that they only buy new appliances if their old ones are broken, according to new research.
Many Brits upgrade their partner more often than they change their appliances - with nearly a third owning a fridge, toaster or washing machine that had outlasted several relationships. The poll of 2,000 adults, which was commissioned by Hotpoint to examine the nation's Home IQ, found that the washing machine, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher and kettle were amongst the top 10 products Brits felt had changed their lives, alongside broadband, email and SKY television.
The research showed the impact of domestic appliances on modern British life and found the average home has three major appliances that are currently broken or only partly functioning.
Hotpoint has teamed up with star of F1 and The Gadget Show, Suzi Perry, to help change people's homes for the better by making them smarter and more efficient.
Speaking about the campaign, Suzi said: "If we embraced innovation in our appliances as we do our smartphones and televisions, we would not only expand what we can do within the home but save precious time and money in the process."
TOP 30 ITEMS THAT CHANGED OUR LIVES
1) Broadband
2) The Internet
3) Washing machine
4) Email
5) Fridge
6) Freezer
7) Microwave
8) Dishwasher
9) Kettle
10) SKY/ satellite TV
11) Double glazed windows
12) Glasses
13) iPad
14) Catch up TV
15) iPhone
16) Satnav
17) Facebook
18) Printer
19) Tumble dryer
20) Toaster
21) Kindle
22) Hair straighteners
23) Contact lenses
24) Electric toothbrush
25) HD TV
26) Coffee machine
27) Digital radio
28) Air conditioning
29) Electric razor
30) Blackberry
Many Brits upgrade their partner more often than they change their appliances - with nearly a third owning a fridge, toaster or washing machine that had outlasted several relationships. The poll of 2,000 adults, which was commissioned by Hotpoint to examine the nation's Home IQ, found that the washing machine, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher and kettle were amongst the top 10 products Brits felt had changed their lives, alongside broadband, email and SKY television.
The research showed the impact of domestic appliances on modern British life and found the average home has three major appliances that are currently broken or only partly functioning. Hotpoint has teamed up with star of F1 and The Gadget Show, Suzi Perry, to help change people's homes for the better by making them smarter and more efficient.
Speaking about the campaign, Suzi said: "If we embraced innovation in our appliances as we do our smartphones and televisions, we would not only expand what we can do within the home but save precious time and money in the process."
TOP 30 ITEMS THAT CHANGED OUR LIVES
1) Broadband
2) The Internet
3) Washing machine
4) Email
5) Fridge
6) Freezer
7) Microwave
8) Dishwasher
9) Kettle
10) SKY/ satellite TV
11) Double glazed windows
12) Glasses
13) iPad
14) Catch up TV
15) iPhone
16) Satnav
17) Facebook
18) Printer
19) Tumble dryer
20) Toaster
21) Kindle
22) Hair straighteners
23) Contact lenses
24) Electric toothbrush
25) HD TV
26) Coffee machine
27) Digital radio
28) Air conditioning
29) Electric razor
30) Blackberry
