Washing Machine Advice

[Frank Gallagher]

If you get new... remember to take the bolt out of the drum before using it!

 

[Brennan]

That's were I got mine from if you Google around I got a more economical 9 kg whirlpool with the old one taken away within 24 hours of ordering for £275- just avoid the extended guarantee extensions anything as its a rip off!

They're not, to be honest.

 

[Baines' left foot]

Extended guarantees aren't always necessary. Products generally come with a 1 year warranty, but things like washing machines should really last a lot longer than that. If you are prepared to speak to Trading Standards and argue with the supplier/seller then you can get maybe a 50% refund if it's a couple of years old.

 

[Brennan]

Extended guarantees aren't always necessary. Products generally come with a 1 year warranty, but things like washing machines should really last a lot longer than that. If you are prepared to speak to Trading Standards and argue with the supplier/seller then you can get maybe a 50% refund if it's a couple of years old.

If you're paying less than £300 for a washing machine then it's not really fair to expect it to last for years. White goods used to cost more fifteen years ago than they do now but raw materials are far more expensive (the margins in the industry are razor thin). You're always best buying a machine with a long parts AND labour guarantee than risking it and buying a cheap machine. Bosch and LG currently do good offers in that regard.

(I work in the industry)

 

[Baines' left foot]

If you're paying less than £300 for a washing machine then it's not really fair to expect it to last for years. White goods used to cost more fifteen years ago than they do now but raw materials are far more expensive (the margins in the industry are razor thin). You're always best buying a machine with a long parts AND labour guarantee than risking it and buying a cheap machine. Bosch and LG currently do good offers in that regard.

(I work in the industry)

Yeah you're probably right.

Probably.

My dad got a washing machine (a Candy one, the kopite!) from Tesco for around £300 which only lasted 18 months or so. My dad argued it with Tesco/TS and got 50% of his money back. Then the washing machine started working again lol It's still working now.

Aye he used to work in the industry as well and always said margins were tiny. The internet came along and the likes of Comet really suffered.

 

[Brennan]

Yeah you're probably right.

Probably.

My dad got a washing machine (a Candy one, the kopite!) from Tesco for around £300 which only lasted 18 months or so. My dad argued it with Tesco/TS and got 50% of his money back. Then the washing machine started working again lol It's still working now.

Reported

 

[PITA]

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i find the easiest thing is to look on line for offers on a new machine as it is better than fixing an older machine, I did this with the old one taken away mins broke on one day 24 hours later a new one in place bigger capacity more modern more economical in use - they are all mainly made in China - spare parts and repair bills are just not worth it imo - Also avoid the maintenance injosurance it's a rip off 12 months free guarantee is good enough -

Joey is more right than a man who is right all the time.

30 years ago I bought a washing machine for something like £200. It was probably entry level since I was just married. You can get a better machine these days for not much more. White goods are so cheap now.

 

[PITA]

Im looking for a nice blonde scouse lady?

Plenty of those unless you are insistent on her being naturally blonde.

 

[Joey66]

They're not, to be honest.

They are when your without a machine for days while they mess you around!

 

[ijjysmith]

Gents/Ladies(if any),

I need a new circuit board for my Bush washing machine. Im getting one priced for parts and labour today. I havent a clue how much a ball park figure will be. Anyone got a rough estimate so i dont get robbed or agree to a pathetic price.

Cheers lads/lasses/children

Hi mate.

Sorry only just got round to seeing this. Happens to be a bit of a specialist area of mine.

Your best bet is entering your make and model on this site and it will bring up the best deals in your area:

www.washingmachineslivelongerwithcalgon.com/broken/circuit_repair/locate/1969696

Good luck mate.

 

[Joey66]

If you're paying less than £300 for a washing machine then it's not really fair to expect it to last for years. White goods used to cost more fifteen years ago than they do now but raw materials are far more expensive (the margins in the industry are razor thin). You're always best buying a machine with a long parts AND labour guarantee than risking it and buying a cheap machine. Bosch and LG currently do good offers in that regard.

(I work in the industry)

On the extended side of the business no doubt!lol

 

[Joey66]

Hi mate.

Sorry only just got round to seeing this. Happens to be a bit of a specialist area of mine.

Your best bet is entering your make and model on this site and it will bring up the best deals in your area:

www.washingmachineslivelongerwithcalgon.com/broken/circuit_repair/locate/1969696

Good luck mate.

Do you always use these informative links - I see a theme going here!

 

[ijjysmith]

Do you always use these informative links - I see a theme going here!

Weird stuff happens when I've had a curry.