Same here, for appliances as indicated by OP. As DS said, if it were a freezer, or even a fridge, then an indication that it had not been switched off accidentally might be worthwhile (although whether anyone would notice if it went off it perhaps a different matter!). However, for a WM or dishwasher, no 'harm' would result from it being accidentally switched off and, if the machine in question didn't work, one would hope that the first thing the user would do would be to check that the switch was 'on'.
That's a common debate, which I almost mentioned. It seems that the main alleged advantage one hears being cited is that it enables a single appliance to be isolated, prior to removal and disconnection, should it develop a fault which trips a protective device and takes out lots of other things. That, however, is a very rare situation, so I'm not sure I would install a switch just for that reason. The more compelling reason (same with cookers etc.) exists if there are (or may be) children around who are prone to play with the controls of an appliance (or cooker), but who probably could not reach an over-counter switch!
Perhaps - but if you attempted to start you WM or DW and it didn't come on, that would presumably prompt you to operate the switch - so I'm far from convinced!
There is a child in the house who does like to do such things! Which prompted thought of a switch in the first place.
Fair enough. As I said, I personally regard that as the most compelling reason for having switches. It's not just children - the same applies if there are people around who, because of age or other issues, may be confused or forgetful and 'meddle with' controls of appliances - although the problem with adults is that they are likely to also be able to reach the above-counter switches!
Yes, but I doubt my daughter would approve, being a 'modern' mum. In my day it might have involved 'impact therapy'.
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