to just get a new washing machine

[Merryoldgoat]

My washing machine is fucked. I’ve been aware it’s playing up for a few weeks making funny noises and a very loud spin.

I’ve checked the receipt - I bought it 22/12/2020 so it’s JUST within warranty but they’ll palm
Me off with a repair and fuck knows how long that’ll take.

I have SO MUCH laundry. It’s a joke but it is what it is.

I could just order a new one and it’ll be here Monday.

But it feels profligate.

DH doesn’t mind but slightly favours a new one as it’s quicker.

What would you do?

YABU - get the repair you lazy bint
YANBU - order the new shiny one

Sorry - should’ve added that tonight my it’s given up - not spinning and I’m going to have to manually drain it.

Depends on the brand and what you paid. I think my break point is about £400 but I would probably tell DH it cost less if I wanted a new one.

I am contemplating similar with a John Lewis dishwasher, which is just shit.
Couldn’t live without a washing machine though.

I did .
Mine was out of warranty and for some unknown reason we didn't take out an extended one .
Also bought it from Currys rather than JL (who have brilliant warranties , our DW was refunded as it wasn't repairable )

Washing machine broke its drive belt in the forst year .
Then a couple of months back the bugger leaked .
Repairs would have worked out £250+ depending on what was wrong .
I ordered a new one from AO.com with a 5 year warranty .

A washing machine is something I cannot be without . I can muddle through without a DW or a TD . But not no WM .

It’s a Beko and was £404.

I just can’t deal with shitty repair nonsense but it’s a lot of money if it can be fixed. I just can’t be without it for a week.

A washing machine is something I cannot be without . I can muddle through without a DW or a TD . But not no WM

Yes - I’m the same.

Just had a new machine. Mine was 2 yrs old, and bearings had gone. The washer bloke said if are heavy usage, 6 times a week or more 3 yrs is average unless you buy Siemens or Miele. I've decided while my kids are washing creating monsters ill need a new washer more often than a kettle 🤣

If it can be fixed, do it. You can do a lot of washing machine repairs yourself quite easily, I repaired a belt in my current one following a youtube video!
If it's something expensive or not covered by warranty, cut your losses and buy a new one.

I did this time last year. I'd had it for four years and already had it repaired once and just wanted to sort it quickly.

Get it fixed, save the money and avoid the waste. Yes, it'll be a hassle for week or so but have you got a friend or neighbour locally who can do a load or 2 whilst you wait? Or a launderette? Aaah service wash heaven. All neatly folded for you, no effort

@Merryoldgoat

Sorry - should’ve added that tonight my it’s given up - not spinning and I’m going to have to manually drain it.

Clean the sump before you do anything. Its usually held on with a crocodile clip, it looks like an upside dowm black rubber plunger.

Well, we guiltily did the same with a dishwasher. It was only 2 years old, and just out of warranty. It had been fixed 5 or 6 times under warranty and when it went again, the repair would have cost us nearly as much for a new one.

We bought a new one. Now it is almost beyond its extended warranty and has been fixed at least four times.

I despair. They are designed and made by full on idiots.

I would get a new one OP and get the longest warranty you can.

I wouldn’t bother with warranty repair, would just get a local repair bod in asap, and if too expensive to repair would replace it. In the meantime, launderette.

The golden rule is if the repair costs half the original price or less, repair. If more, replace.
Mind you, repair estimates vary. I had an estimate for £95 on what turned out to be a very simple DIY job with the part costing £15.

At least try and get the machine fixed and meanwhile, spend just a fraction of the money you save in sending your laundry out.

Back in 24hrs. Brilliant.

* https://www.ihateironing.comm

I may never use a washing machine again.

@Thelnebriati

I’m really not confident doing that. Or, frankly, strong enough.

In that case replace it, but make sure you clean the new one at least once a month.

Definitely get a new one.

Get it fixed under warranty. Surely a neighbour will run some washing through their machine for you? Or are their laundrettes near you?

In that case replace it, but make sure you clean the new one at least once a month

My new machine gives me a reminder on the screen to do this , I do the DW at the same time

Hot empty wash and a descaler tablet . Hard water area .

Does Calgon really help?

I can understand not wanting to be without a washing machine, but NO WAY would I roll over and just replace one after less than a year. We've had more than ten times that from the two washing machines we've had to replace.

Can you do your washing at the laundrette (send them the bill) or a friend/relatives?

The legal minimum warranty is two years, assuming you're in the UK or EU and there's also the 'reasonable person' test, which is more like 5/6 years.

Arrange for a repair or replacement via www.resolver.co.uk/ so they know you won't just roll over and buy another machine.

New one.

I gave up on a Hisense one which was just under 2 years old. It had never been great & needed 2 repairs at the end of the first year, a new motor & a pump, luckily still within warranty. The motor was arcing & I was worried it would catch fire. Even after the repairs it still constantly leaked.
I bought a cheaper end Miele (£520) as a replacement. Far better build quality & tells me when to do a drum clean approx once a month. It's been brilliant.

I think Calgon tablets are a waste of money. My washing machine is used approx twice a day. Calgon are about 30p a wash so 60p a day. That's £219 a year on tablets. If limescale was to build up it would be cheaper to buy a new machine every couple of years!

I don't use Calgon , mine are Ecozone ones .

I know a lot of people put vinegar in the drum as the cleaning agent . Depends on your water hardness