How to clean your air conditioner’s outdoor unit Keep the outdoor compressor unit clear of surrounding grass and plants, and brush away dust, leaves and cobwebs regularly. Running a vacuum cleaner ...

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Need to know With no standard definition for eco or sustainability claims, it's next to impossible for shoppers to know which certification schemes to trust We identify 17 labels you can trust when ...

Need to know Every year, Australians buy an average of 27kg of new clothes and throw 23kg away Australia’s yearly consumption of textiles is second only to that of the US We talk to experts about the ...

Are tradie call-out fees a greedy money grab or a justifiable cost? We find out what the fee should include and reveal what to ask your tradie so you know exactly what you're paying for.

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Need to know In July last year, CHOICE was named by the federal government as one of three organisations with the authority to lodge a designated or 'super' complaint We've targeted the energy ...

Need to know Seafood sustainability claims are often hard to verify due to complex supply chains and confusing product labelling Some claims may just be greenwashing, which is when a business makes ...

Daniel Graham is a Senior data analyst in the Insurance and utilities team. He maintains the CHOICE database of general insurance products and is the resident expert in insurance pricing. He covers ...

Need to know Based on our number crunch and the complaints we've received from our members, CHOICE does not recommend any timeshare product. In addition to membership fees, there are annual levies, ...

Here's how to use online home insurance calculators to make sure you get the right level of insurance for your home, contents and building insurance.

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