Household appliances most likely to damage homes

Sad Woman Crouching Near Dishwasher
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Data analysis: Government data on domestic appliance accidents shows the devices most likely to result in a home insurance claim.

Cookers and ovens top the list of appliances causing the most damage to British homes, government data has revealed.

Confused.com analysis of government data on domestic appliance accidents showed

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