The fire service in Lincolnshire are reminding residents that registering their household appliances means they won’t miss out on important safety information.

With an estimated 133 million fridges, washing machines and ovens in use in UK homes, nearly a third of household have never or rarely registered their large appliances, rendering them extremely hard to trace if a safety repair is ever needed.

Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue is supporting Register My Appliance Week (20-26 January 2025) and urging all households to register their machines, small or large, to ensure their brands know where to find them. Whether appliances are newly-purchased, long-installed, have been acquired ‘nearly-new’ or second-hand, registration is vital to help ensure the longest possible safe lifespan.

Amanda Matson, Head of the Community Fire Prevention Department, said:  “We all value how appliances have changed our lives and are excited by how smart and efficient tech makes chores easier. However, it’s important to ensure these machines we use everyday are registered. It’s quick as well as absolutely free, and means you will be the first to know if a safety repair is ever needed, which could prevent a fire in your home. Just a few minutes well spent will ensure you can enjoy the machine’s perks without sacrificing safety.”

A new survey by One Poll revealed that products once considered luxury items are now regarded as everyday necessities by younger generations. Two thirds of Gen Z considered hair tongs, tumble dryers and air fryers as necessities rather than luxury items. By contrast, however, nearly half (47%) of Gen X (just two ‘generations’ older) consider the trusty tumble dryer an extravagance.

Gen Xers are particularly excited by smart tech and are more than five times more likely than their parents to view it as an important feature when buying a new appliance.

The Register My Appliance portal provides a quick and easy remedy offering online access to more than 70 leading brands, with most accepting registration of both new and older appliances.