Talk:Terrible Toaster Testing/@comment-213.249.211.203-20150420152730

The traditional Dualit toaster undoubtedly has a cult following but the toasting performance is poor compared with much cheaper products, as repeatedly shown in Which? tests.

Compared with the price of many toasters, replacement elements are expensive and unnecessarily fiddly to fit. When doing this job for a friend, I learned about the cost and the fact that the timers can stick on, resulting in a possible fire hazard. The Dualit toaster I took apart had no overheating cutout, which is very disappointing considering the price. The owner had already replaced a sticking timer.

I am totally in favour of repairable household goods but safety and ability to do their job well must be top priority.