Replace dishwasher to sell house, or not bother?

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We're selling a house that has been rented out for the last few years. We've had it completely redecorated and it's generally in a good state of repair, but anyone moving in would likely want to put in a new kitchen and replace carpets.

We've discovered that the integrated dishwasher, although working, is wonky in its housing and the door has to be lifted and shunted sideways slightly to shut. Had it checked and it can't be repaired - the heavy door has twisted the frame.

Question is - should we bother replacing before selling the house? If anyone opens it the door falls down heavily and it looks really bad!

I wouldnt bother.

I would actually be inclined to take it out and leave the gap for them to fit their own dishwasher. I would honestly prefer that to moving in and finding there was a problem.

Came here to say exactly this.

Same. Most people would take their DW and WM with them when they move anyway.

Take it out go on marketplace you’ll get a secondhand one for £20 -£50
then include it in fixtures list so you don’t have to get rid of it you can leave it

looks more finished than a gap also probably be a bit grotty and no flooring in gap it would be the first thing your eye would be drawn to just making kitchen look a bit shit

Is it the dw that’s the problem or the integrated door? Try taking the door off and see if you still get the same problem with the dishwasher as at least it’ll show you what bit needs fixing.

Definitely don’t go to the expense of a new one anyway. They may have their own or have plans for a new integrated one in a new kitchen.

Definitely take it out (get it properly disconnected by a plumber) and clean out the space so people can just put their own or use the space for something else.

Is it full integrated or part integrated? If fully, I would take it out and ease and adjust the door so it looks like a cupboard. I wouldn’t leave a gap in the units. If it’s part integrated, I would be inclined to get a second hand replacement.

nothing shouts “what else is wrong with this house” than stuff not maintained.

Take it out. Get the agent to say there's space for a dishwasher here

Take it out. If I were buying it I would remove it anyway as I don't need one. Do fix the door though, or take it off altogether, I'd be v cross of I got hurt by merely opening the door.

OP

Don't repelace it
If you are not doing the views, EA's are, they often put a note in the adverts, "not tested" etc. If you are asked about something, be honest as I know you will.

I think you worry like I do, so as others have stated, take it out and I'm safely assuming there is a cupboard door there and no one will ask

Good luck with the sale

No, just leave it, included in sale, it's what the people who sold to us did and still working 3 years later!

I'd rather have the choice to repair the door than fork out for a new dishwasher with all the expense of moving. We're all different so no one size fits all answer

The least trouble would be to make sure the door problem is disclosed and let buyers decide, would anyone not buy a house because of a dishwasher door?