To be annoyed that DP doesn't want a new washing machine

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I'm trying to persuade DP that we should just buy a new washing machine rather than fixing our old one so can someone help me out here. I'm also trying to persuade him that we should be getting a new one and it shouldn't be "the cheapest one going"

Our current washing machine the plastic bit that stops the water from getting out of the drum has been ripped (stupid bra) Its an integrated tecnic and apparently because of the type of machine the only way we can get it fixed is to either activate the warranty £15.99 per month for 10 months, 12 month contract. Or get the manufacturer's engineers out £80 call out fee before parts and labour.

So I think its better to get a new machine as when we move we'll take it with us and the new owners should be happy that they're being left with an integrated dishwasher, a lace for the washing machine to be plumbed into and integrated fridge freezer but DP thinks it'll stop people buying our house.

Also I want to get a good washing machine but he doesn't want to spend more than £150 as that's how much the guarantee would cost us.
You can't get a washing machine for that price unless I go looking on ebay but I dont like that idea as a 2nd hand one could break tomorrow.

I've got a pile of washing upstairs thats enough to clothe us for a month cos i've been without it for nearly 5 months and had to keep going to laundrette but there's only so long I can keep 11 month old DD happy in a laundrette so only ever manage to get 3 loads done.

so what do you think? I want this one cos I think a 9kg drum will mean I can just do 2 lots of washing a week instead of 5.....

What size drum do you have? It's just me, DD and DP (although we're thinking of having DC2 within the next year)

Sorry its so long.

So, if he does not want you to fork out for a new one, how about he traipses to the launderette all the time to do the washing?

You must be spending a fortune at the laundrette. Work that out for him.

I can recommend either AEG, Siemens or Bosch. They are basically the same machines, just different names. We had our last one over 10 years and left it in the last house when we moved. The one I have now is over 3 years old and I have not had a bit of bother with it.

The miele are fab, but extremely expensive.

I would get a new one, much less hassle I think. Our old hoover one broke just after I had DD and she is in reusable nappies, gawd it was a nightmare.

Oh, and don't be conned into the service contact. Dave a tenner a month for 2 years and you can buy a new machine your new one dies. Biggest rip-off going

get a bosch or miele.

Go onto Comet website and look for clearance (I think its cometauctions.com). Its where they sell off their 'shop soiled' stuff. I got a £600 washing machine, delivered, for £210 - all that was wrong with it was a damaged box and small (1 inch) scratch in the side....it even still had the delivery bolts attached, so I know it wasn't a return.

Have bought loads off there since - the only things that dont seem to go down in price are TVs

HTH

OK talking shite, its clearance-comet.co.uk

Don't get a Miele - they last a long time but the spare parts are so expensive that it will end up costing you more than it is worth.

Get a Siemens (or a Bosch - same manufacturer). They are the best value for money.

We got a cheap Bosch for £300 or there abouts 3 years ago and its been absolutly hammered in that time, never given us any problem .. except the obligatory bra wire incident .

Miele are supposed to be good, expensive though i think.

Dont get a Zanussi whatever you do mils got one, it is incredably shit !

Have you had a look on some of the spares websites, they have all sorts of doohickeys and whatnot....

May I suggest that you try a second-hand one? We've had 2 and the first one lasted 8 years and the second Bosch has so far lasted 3 and never a problem. Get it from a reputable electrical shop - not Ebay. And get some sort of guarantee. 6m seems to be standard. Our Bosch cost us 160.

I have a Hoover and it's great. Have a 9kg drum and 1400 spin. Auto half load too.

Well worth the money.

Bosch is deffo the business both WM and Dryer are Bosch. Only problem we had was with - yes you guessed it .

Would also recommend using this site - appliance world - will deliver nationally.

www.appliance-world.co.uk/__Bosch_Freestanding+Washing+Machine.html

Definitely get a new machine! Given the hassle of getting a replacement part it will be money down the drain if something goes wrong with it again, especially as with children you are a heavy user.

Before you buy any machine, find out how fast the cycles are. If you can't do a normal cycle under 1 hour, I wouldn't get it. And of course the energy rating, make sure it's A+ (easy to do with a washing machine, not so easy with dryers).

There are a lot of shops around that sell the old electrical models. Nothing wrong with them except that they have been superceded by a new model. You can also do a google search on the model and read some reviews on them. Always a good thing to do, because even a reliable brand will have some hopeless models.

I love my LG machine - it's 7.5kg drum which is huge !

It's also direct drive which means there is no belt or anything to break. I also use Domestic & General's monthly warranty - I think it's £8 per month for 10 months of the year. I've called them out twice in 8 months already (both times our fault - kinked hose so no water drained and then didn't realise too small a load would mean machine couldn't spin properly!)

It's also a energy efficient machine which always helps !!

If you're paying for it anyway (and I assume that you will be the one using it the majority of the time) then I would just get a new one tbh.

Thanks for all these guys.

Can't seem to find one in gumtree local to me, none on freecycle so looks like a trip to currys as there is no comet by me

Will try and remember all that you've told me.

Have a look at appliancedeals.co.uk... the one you posted from currys is £276... you can get a better washer for less and they used to do free delivery over £300 so doesnt cost much more to go for a better one

Fantastic company to deal with (No I dont work for them, but had excellent service)

www.appliancedeals.co.uk/Product_Listings.aspx?&MenuID=1&AppID=26&ManID=27&Refresh=True

Ok have now looked at both websites and found this but I dont understand the condition that its in.

It says at the bottom, scratches, dents, missing equipment and other - no transit bolts. Does this mean it has all those things?

here

It means that there are no scratches etc, but the transit bolts are missing. However, I wouldn't buy a hoover as ime they are unreliable. My washer and dryer are Bosch and are fab.Have had other Bosch appliances in the past and they have been great too.

Its ok I remember people telling me not to buy a hoover after I had looked but thought I might as well use this as an example.

So if there are notes NEXT to the categories it means that there is stuff like that wrong with it. Ok I can cope with that.

Sorry - haven't read the whole thread but I'm with your DH on this one. I'd get the engineer out for the one off repair and leave the washing machine behind when you move. Taking your new washing machine with you is not a good idea as they're a bugger to move without damaging them.

but lyn - if were still here in 5 years and the machine keeps breaking?

we've got a zanussi and have the 5 year warranty (family of 6 it gets well used!) that way I know we will have a working machine for 5 years for x price.

Don't worry about moving your machine. We have moved twice and taken the machine with us, the most recent move was from Germany to Switzerland. Unless you are definitely moving in the next 2 months.