welovemarmite Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I have a washer dryer that is six years old. ALready the dryer senser has failed on it so have to do it on timed rather than automatic. Not really a problem. However, the last couple of washes we have noticed that it has sprung a leak. Its not the pipes at the back. We pulled it out and tipped it. Going by the patch its near the front on the bottom but i stuck my hand in there and could not find any damp patches. Do i try and find a repairer and it cost me a lot or give up and goand get a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I know this may sound like sucking eggs but have you checked your filter?? repairs are costly I agree. I always have mine covered for 5 years and if they go wrong after that I replace... as I figure they get a hammering here at the house and they deserve a retirement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrensWorld Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 When things start going wrong with 'white goods', it's time to replace them. Our dishwasher was only 4 years old when the heater element gave up the ghost. Went to our local repair man, who said €140 for the parts, €100 labour and €20 for pick up and drop off...... Bought a new dishwasher...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I would go for the try to repair it yourself option. We have an old machine and wehn it leaks it is generally the door seal. You can buy them online and fit them pretty easily yourself. OH fitted a new pump very cheaply recently but then found that it was a small slit in the door seal - oh well, at least is has a new pump now - that was very cheap online too. Having said that our machine is fairly old - made in the days when things were built to last. As already said some newer machines are best just replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted February 5, 2010 Author Share Posted February 5, 2010 you cant access the filter on this one so no i havent checked it. Can't really go down the fix it yourself option as we can't find the fault! looks like i might have to go and get one on saturday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 my first washer was like that with a concealed filter... pain in the bottom. There was one advertised on the tv recently really cheap, I think it was argos. 199.99 I think it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Colin is right, if it's over 5 years old and starts to go wrong, it generally isn't cost efective to repair it. My last machine lasted for 10 years, then started to go badly wrong, have now replaced it with a fabbo Zanussi machine. Always go for seperate washing machine and dryer though - the good advice of my repair man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Always go for seperate washing machine and dryer though - the good advice of my repair man. yup I had same advice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted February 5, 2010 Author Share Posted February 5, 2010 Always go for seperate washing machine and dryer though - the good advice of my repair man. yup I had same advice... Need an extra room built on the house to have separates..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 how about one on top of the other??? I was the same as you though in my old house, luckily this one has a seperate utility room, a godsend really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 My utility room is tiddly and I have them one on top of t'other. The dryer is a lifesaver with all the wet sports gear I have and muddy jeans from dog walking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted February 5, 2010 Author Share Posted February 5, 2010 or i seriously think whether i need a tumble dryer. Only gets used for some bedding, towels and underwear. I now work from home more so when the weather is good I could peg it out more. I could also invest in a better airer - lakeland have heated ones..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted February 5, 2010 Author Share Posted February 5, 2010 how about one on top of the other??? I was the same as you though in my old house, luckily this one has a seperate utility room, a godsend really. Its under the worktop in the kitchen. Can't put it in the garage as hubbie currently has plans to convert this...... Dont i sound so negative!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 If I were at home more, I'd do more line drying, so if you're around and able to bring it in, then ditch the dryer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I agree ditch it if you can, I rarely use mine and if I need something dry quickly it goes on a radiator. I have an airer in the kitchen where theres underfloor heating do the clothese get dry quickly. They drink up the electric so if you can get rid and not miss it thats the way I would go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 My washing machine threw a fit last weekend and blew it's fuse. Mr Griffin replaced the fuse but we knew it was only a matter of time before it gave up the ghost completely. Today it's stopped spinning Rest in peace dear washing machine, oh how I loved you these past eight years If I can't buy one tomorrow and bring it home I'm going to have to take a drive over to my mum on Sunday with several loads of washing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I;ve been known to do that and whilst it's washing take some into my friends as well.. Washing machines always go wrong when its time to wash the cuvet covers or something like that, never when you have only 2 items in the laundry basket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted February 5, 2010 Author Share Posted February 5, 2010 Washing machines always go wrong when its time to wash the cuvet covers or something like that, never when you have only 2 items in the laundry basket Oh how true..... hubbie is going away on saturday so I wasn hoping to clear all the washing before he comes back. Luckily I have managed to get his washing done for his trip!!! Still debating whether to get the dryer or not. Bearing in mind the one that has just died was 6 years old and has never been faulty before (apart from drying sensor not working) then I didnt think it was that bad.......Whether I get one or not I will still be making a more concious effort to peg things out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 My washing machine threw a fit last weekend and blew it's fuse. Mr Griffin replaced the fuse but we knew it was only a matter of time before it gave up the ghost completely. Today it's stopped spinning Rest in peace dear washing machine, oh how I loved you these past eight years If I can't buy one tomorrow and bring it home I'm going to have to take a drive over to my mum on Sunday with several loads of washing If it's stopped spinning it's more than likely only the brushes which need replacing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Oh the lack of spinning is just the last in a long list of things gone wrong, it's time to call it a day. I could cope with the other niggly problems but it's about time it was replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Ours broke own a couple of Sundays ago when I was going to do the school clothes wash. Typical Luckily my parents live close by so they washed it all for me It had stopped working a few times before, but it was usually due to the outflow pipe being blocked. Normally a spot of drain cleaner did the job. But not this time. We couldn't find any of the documentation that went with it as to when we bought it so we decided to get a new one. We've got this http://www.dixons.co.uk/martprd/store/dix_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@0325094844.1265400679@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccdfadejidlfeddcflgceggdhhmdgmk.0&page=Product&fm=null&sm=null&tm=null&sku=707073&category_oid=-28877 and so far it is the best machine I've ever had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Subject to further confirmation, our new one is arriving Tuesday. Quick work from lovely Mr Griffin I do two loads a day, poor thing will go into melt down on it's first day here just catching up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Buy a miele mine is fantastic recommended by a washing machine engineer as the only one worth buying , they cost more but last for years. I have had 6 trouble free years from mine, and I do 2 washes on average per day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 CookiemonsterWashing machines always go wrong when its time to wash the cuvet covers or something like that, never when you have only 2 items in the laundry basket If ever I do ony have two items in the basket - it would only be for a nano second!! Just as well that washing is my hobby! There does seem to built in obsolescence with white goods these days. My mother's first washing machine lasted for about twenty years and even then was only replaced for a more modern one rather than it having broken! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Our last washer/drier combo lasted about 6 years, we debated whether to go for one again - so far the current one is still going strong after 9 years - never had a problem. They do have a reputation for being less reliable than single appliances. We use to be in a hard water area and now live in a sof"Ooops, word censored!"er area - I think that makes a big difference to washing machines. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
