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Title: Washing machine kaput !!!
Post by: omega3000 on 06 July 2012, 14:25:54
Had a bad day yesterday what with one thing and another , now only to find the washing machine has thrown a wobbly and packed up  :( Anyone know where to get a bargain price used one or cheap new one , ive looked at the local ads but nothing about  :y
Title: Re: Washing machine kaput !!!
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 July 2012, 14:37:27
Had a bad day yesterday what with one thing and another , now only to find the washing machine has thrown a wobbly and packed up  :( Anyone know where to get a bargain price used one or cheap new one , ive looked at the local ads but nothing about  :y

I'd go for a new one, EMD. We paid less than two hundred notes for our last one. For some unknown reason all new machines only seem to come with a cold fill these days.

In the past they've always been supplied with both a hot and cold fill. Weird.
Title: Re: Washing machine kaput !!!
Post by: omega3000 on 06 July 2012, 14:43:35
Had a bad day yesterday what with one thing and another , now only to find the washing machine has thrown a wobbly and packed up  :( Anyone know where to get a bargain price used one or cheap new one , ive looked at the local ads but nothing about  :y

I'd go for a new one, EMD. We paid less than two hundred notes for our last one. For some unknown reason all new machines only seem to come with a cold fill these days.

In the past they've always been supplied with both a hot and cold fill. Weird.

Was thinking new and the lowest ive seen them is £179 delivered from argus , we were lucky with our old one as we got it for £20 out the free adds and lasted a year . Always something to throw a spanner in the works  :(
Title: Re: Washing machine kaput !!!
Post by: b4ndit on 06 July 2012, 14:44:22
Ours packed up last week bought a new one just over two hundred quid, and as mentioned previous cold fill only but works great :y :y
Title: Re: Washing machine kaput !!!
Post by: omega3000 on 06 July 2012, 14:48:21
Ours packed up last week bought a new one just over two hundred quid, and as mentioned previous cold fill only but works great :y :y

The one thats packed up is oldish but has cold fill only , seems £170-200 is the lowest .
Title: Re: Washing machine kaput !!!
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 July 2012, 14:52:21
Ours packed up last week bought a new one just over two hundred quid, and as mentioned previous cold fill only but works great :y :y


Strange. Even when we have hot water available, it still heats up the cold. Why take away the hot fill?
Title: Re: Washing machine kaput !!!
Post by: b4ndit on 06 July 2012, 14:58:42
Don't know why they took the hot fill away, probably to do with global warming ;D
Title: Re: Washing machine kaput !!!
Post by: aaronjb on 06 July 2012, 15:09:03
Ours packed up last week bought a new one just over two hundred quid, and as mentioned previous cold fill only but works great :y :y


Strange. Even when we have hot water available, it still heats up the cold. Why take away the hot fill?

One reason I saw given was that they can't 'A rate' a machine unless they know how much energy is needed to heat the hot water; and they can't know that if it's not the rated machine doing it.. so hot fills are relegated to <B ratings.

So, yes, gobal warming...
Title: Re: Washing machine kaput !!!
Post by: omega3000 on 06 July 2012, 15:37:25
Ours packed up last week bought a new one just over two hundred quid, and as mentioned previous cold fill only but works great :y :y


Strange. Even when we have hot water available, it still heats up the cold. Why take away the hot fill?

One reason I saw given was that they can't 'A rate' a machine unless they know how much energy is needed to heat the hot water; and they can't know that if it's not the rated machine doing it.. so hot fills are relegated to <B ratings.

So, yes, gobal warming...

 :D :D Whatever next ...i did jokingly say to swmbo that i would pop out and get a mangle , not amused  :-X
Title: Re: Washing machine kaput !!!
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 July 2012, 15:44:39
Ours packed up last week bought a new one just over two hundred quid, and as mentioned previous cold fill only but works great :y :y


Strange. Even when we have hot water available, it still heats up the cold. Why take away the hot fill?

One reason I saw given was that they can't 'A rate' a machine unless they know how much energy is needed to heat the hot water; and they can't know that if it's not the rated machine doing it.. so hot fills are relegated to <B ratings.

So, yes, gobal warming...

 :D :D Whatever next ...i did jokingly say to swmbo that i would pop out and get a mangle , not amused  :-X


Excellent birthday choice for any girl. :)
Title: Re: Washing machine kaput !!!
Post by: omegod on 06 July 2012, 17:17:19
Whats up with it?? sometimes easily fixable!!
Title: Re: Washing machine kaput !!!
Post by: Big_Al on 06 July 2012, 17:23:04
Gumtree is always worth a look  for a used one as a temporary measure. . .   good chance of finding something close to you & cheap on there.

More private sellers on there I have found  ;) ;)
Title: Re: Washing machine kaput !!!
Post by: Gaffers on 06 July 2012, 17:28:43
Give it to TB. He loves fixing kitchen appliances  ;D
Title: Re: Washing machine kaput !!!
Post by: omega3000 on 06 July 2012, 17:30:28
Whats up with it?? sometimes easily fixable!!

Its making a horrible rumbling grating sound when on full spin , apart from that everything works .Sounds like
bearings have gone or mounting , shake rattle and roll like a bag of spanners  :-\
Title: Re: Washing machine kaput !!!
Post by: martin42 on 06 July 2012, 17:31:55
i got mine a couple of months ago from comet for £179 6kg load does the job and is an indesit :y
Title: Re: Washing machine kaput !!!
Post by: omega3000 on 06 July 2012, 17:39:36
i got mine a couple of months ago from comet for £179 6kg load does the job and is an indesit :y

I think i seen that one  :y

There is a CANDY make one that has a 8kg load for £199 , mind boggling all the different makes/loads/spin speeds and wash options  :D Will have a look on gumtreet .
Title: Re: Washing machine kaput !!!
Post by: Varche on 06 July 2012, 17:56:44
A few years ago my Mum complained that her washing machine was getting noisy and difficult to control. Had a look and when it was spinning she had to stop the machine from wobbling.

Inside the drum was held by three bolts. One was in place, one had fallen out altogether and the third was only holding one end.

Quite a simple fix with some stud fix. Open it up and have a look with the power off of course. :y
Title: Re: Washing machine kaput !!!
Post by: omega3000 on 06 July 2012, 19:58:24
Took the top off and had a look underneath , seems to be things like shockers but all intact . Ran it on spin and the noise is coming from the center back of the drum clackerty clack  "center bearing maybe" i dont know  :-\ :-\ :-\ belt is fine as well  :(
Title: Re: Washing machine kaput !!!
Post by: Martian on 06 July 2012, 21:40:36
Had a bad day yesterday what with one thing and another , now only to find the washing machine has thrown a wobbly and packed up  :( Anyone know where to get a bargain price used one or cheap new one , ive looked at the local ads but nothing about  :y
Currys, Comet, etc.....£170 all in gets you a an 8KG machine......and it ain't getting any cheaper than that for a new one at todays prices.

Don't bother with secondhand, it simply isn't financially viable unless you are given the machine for free to start with.
Title: Re: Washing machine kaput !!!
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 06 July 2012, 21:49:23
Ours packed up last week bought a new one just over two hundred quid, and as mentioned previous cold fill only but works great :y :y


Strange. Even when we have hot water available, it still heats up the cold. Why take away the hot fill?

One reason I saw given was that they can't 'A rate' a machine unless they know how much energy is needed to heat the hot water; and they can't know that if it's not the rated machine doing it.. so hot fills are relegated to <B ratings.
So, yes, gobal warming...

Thats daft!

So assume the hot water feed is cold water......give it a rating....

Then if the hot water feed is actually hot water, then thats an added bonus for the customer!

Simples!
Title: Re: Washing machine kaput !!!
Post by: Plomien on 06 July 2012, 22:19:53
check comet auctions we got our dishwasher from there :y
Title: Re: Washing machine kaput !!!
Post by: Turk on 06 July 2012, 22:54:23
About five years ago, my mates washing machine had a shot drum bearing. The local DIY supplier said the bearing alone was not available as it could not be replaced. The complete rear plate was the only thing listed...£160.00 plus vat. :o

After removing the rear plate I looked at the bearing and reckoned it may knock out with the right sized drift and if it didn't work, what the heck, it was knackered to start with.

Three good whacks and the bearing was out. I matched it up with a motorcycle front wheel bearing we sell at work, and refitment was just as straightforward as the removal. 
     
Total cost...£9.00.  :y

 

Title: Re: Washing machine kaput !!!
Post by: OOMV6 on 07 July 2012, 11:22:12
Do some research on what workings are inside the machine. I was at a shop recently looking at machines, and they had a "home brand", their own label. Fine, I said, but what is inside? There is no way a shop is going to manufacture a machine from scratch. Bosch was the answer.
Worth checking out.
Title: Re: Washing machine kaput !!!
Post by: OOMV6 on 07 July 2012, 11:23:04
Do some research on what workings are inside the machine. I was at a shop recently looking at machines, and they had a "home brand", their own label. Fine, I said, but what is inside? There is no way a shop is going to manufacture a machine from scratch. Bosch was the answer.
Worth checking out.

Same for many white goods btw
Title: Re: Washing machine kaput !!!
Post by: omega3000 on 07 July 2012, 15:47:10
About five years ago, my mates washing machine had a shot drum bearing. The local DIY supplier said the bearing alone was not available as it could not be replaced. The complete rear plate was the only thing listed...£160.00 plus vat. :o

After removing the rear plate I looked at the bearing and reckoned it may knock out with the right sized drift and if it didn't work, what the heck, it was knackered to start with.

Three good whacks and the bearing was out. I matched it up with a motorcycle front wheel bearing we sell at work, and refitment was just as straightforward as the removal. 
     
Total cost...£9.00.  :y

 :o

Just shows what can be done , im going to scrap this one as swmbo says its not cleaning the items thoroughly anyways ..for £20 its done us well for a year and the door seal needs replaced as well . Went agus in the end  :y
Title: Re: Washing machine kaput !!!
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 07 July 2012, 16:35:14
About five years ago, my mates washing machine had a shot drum bearing. The local DIY supplier said the bearing alone was not available as it could not be replaced. The complete rear plate was the only thing listed...£160.00 plus vat. :o

After removing the rear plate I looked at the bearing and reckoned it may knock out with the right sized drift and if it didn't work, what the heck, it was knackered to start with.

Three good whacks and the bearing was out. I matched it up with a motorcycle front wheel bearing we sell at work, and refitment was just as straightforward as the removal. 
     
Total cost...£9.00.  :y

 :o

Just shows what can be done , im going to scrap this one as swmbo says its not cleaning the items thoroughly anyways ..for £20 its done us well for a year and the door seal needs replaced as well . Went agus in the end  :y


 :o :o :o ;)