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Title: Tumble dryer replacement?
Post by: Jimbob on 28 January 2016, 15:40:30
We have a 4 year old hotpoint dryer which is part of the current recall

Hotpoint have mailed saying they will probably get round to us in March. Or I can buy a new dryer. £200 worth give or take for £59 delivered. (They take away the old one as part of this obviously)

Question is. Do I replace at the bargain price or do I take a chance on longer life.

Anyone else had the offer?  What have you decided?
Title: Re: Tumble dryer replacement?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 28 January 2016, 16:12:56
Unless your very lucky, I cant see the old one lasting past 5 years without problems so i'd go for a new one and use the cash saved to up the warranty  :y
Title: Re: Tumble dryer replacement?
Post by: STEMO on 28 January 2016, 16:15:38
New one. No brainer, surely?
Title: Re: Tumble dryer replacement?
Post by: Jimbob on 28 January 2016, 16:30:09
Very much tempted for the new. Does go against the grain replacing before its dead though.
Title: Re: Tumble dryer replacement?
Post by: Terbs on 28 January 2016, 16:32:09
Slightly off topic...I have just checked our serial numbers....and luckily we are not on the problem list.
They do say, its a very very small risk. If you don't leave it unattended, or on at night, is it not worth keeping it ? I suppose its a case of if you want to shell out money :-\
I don't know how long these things last, I suppose its down to usage.
Mind you, just re read your post, and for £59 for a brand new one (if spec is ok) sounds too good to miss :y

Misread...thought £59 was just for delivery :-[
Title: Re: Tumble dryer replacement?
Post by: TheBoy on 28 January 2016, 18:05:32
A washing line is cheaper.
Title: Re: Tumble dryer replacement?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 28 January 2016, 18:48:33
A washing line is cheaper.

I'll wager you send 'Mrs The Boy' out in the pissing rain to hang the clothes on the line.

Good man. ;D
Title: Re: Tumble dryer replacement?
Post by: Gaffers on 28 January 2016, 20:32:16
Note to self.  Never ask jimbob to buy my home appliances.

Not having much luck with all that are you?  ???
Title: Re: Tumble dryer replacement?
Post by: plym ian on 28 January 2016, 23:40:18
I had a 2 year old indesit one which was on recall and they swapped it with a whirlpool one of much better quality, but i didnt have to pay anything though

They should tell you which model they will upgrade it to
Title: Re: Tumble dryer replacement?
Post by: Jimbob on 29 January 2016, 05:32:55
A washing line is cheaper.

mwhahahahaha.  And back in the real world......
Title: Re: Tumble dryer replacement?
Post by: Jimbob on 29 January 2016, 05:33:28
Note to self.  Never ask jimbob to buy my home appliances.

Not having much luck with all that are you?  ???

Its been a bad run, but in fairness, theres nothing wrong with this other than a design flaw
Title: Re: Tumble dryer replacement?
Post by: Jimbob on 29 January 2016, 05:35:07
I had a 2 year old indesit one which was on recall and they swapped it with a whirlpool one of much better quality, but i didnt have to pay anything though

They should tell you which model they will upgrade it to

I bet thats the difference - newish - free swap out, older - you pay, probably increasing the older it gets.
Yes they have detailed the model, choice of condensing, or vented, vented is basic, but what do you really need other than timer and heat mode.  Currenti one is all singing all dancing, but we only use the timer, the rest aint worth bothering with.
Title: Re: Tumble dryer replacement?
Post by: plym ian on 29 January 2016, 08:31:25
I had a 2 year old indesit one which was on recall and they swapped it with a whirlpool one of much better quality, but i didnt have to pay anything though

They should tell you which model they will upgrade it to

I bet thats the difference - newish - free swap out, older - you pay, probably increasing the older it gets.
Yes they have detailed the model, choice of condensing, or vented, vented is basic, but what do you really need other than timer and heat mode.  Currenti one is all singing all dancing, but we only use the timer, the rest aint worth bothering with.
Yes its got more drying settings than i dont know what.

What is the difference between cupboard dry, iron dry, extra dry, sahara desseret and a nuns whats name ;D

On the old one it had a timer and 2 heat settings job done.
Title: Re: Tumble dryer replacement?
Post by: Jimbob on 29 January 2016, 09:20:03
I had a 2 year old indesit one which was on recall and they swapped it with a whirlpool one of much better quality, but i didnt have to pay anything though

They should tell you which model they will upgrade it to

I bet thats the difference - newish - free swap out, older - you pay, probably increasing the older it gets.
Yes they have detailed the model, choice of condensing, or vented, vented is basic, but what do you really need other than timer and heat mode.  Currenti one is all singing all dancing, but we only use the timer, the rest aint worth bothering with.
Yes its got more drying settings than i dont know what.

What is the difference between cupboard dry, iron dry, extra dry, sahara desseret and a nuns whats name ;D

On the old one it had a timer and 2 heat settings job done.


Yup, and noone of them are what I call dry!
Title: Re: Tumble dryer replacement?
Post by: Shackeng on 29 January 2016, 09:25:27
As a point of interest, we always use ours on low heat, and have had this cheap Creda for about 15 years. :y
Title: Re: Tumble dryer replacement?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 29 January 2016, 11:42:48
I had a 2 year old indesit one which was on recall and they swapped it with a whirlpool one of much better quality, but i didnt have to pay anything though

They should tell you which model they will upgrade it to

I bet thats the difference - newish - free swap out, older - you pay, probably increasing the older it gets.
Yes they have detailed the model, choice of condensing, or vented, vented is basic, but what do you really need other than timer and heat mode.  Currenti one is all singing all dancing, but we only use the timer, the rest aint worth bothering with.
Yes its got more drying settings than i dont know what.

What is the difference between cupboard dry, iron dry, extra dry, sahara desseret and a nuns whats name ;D

On the old one it had a timer and 2 heat settings job done.

This mode will be bone dry. :)
Title: Re: Tumble dryer replacement?
Post by: STEMO on 29 January 2016, 12:33:52
I had a 2 year old indesit one which was on recall and they swapped it with a whirlpool one of much better quality, but i didnt have to pay anything though

They should tell you which model they will upgrade it to

I bet thats the difference - newish - free swap out, older - you pay, probably increasing the older it gets.
Yes they have detailed the model, choice of condensing, or vented, vented is basic, but what do you really need other than timer and heat mode.  Currenti one is all singing all dancing, but we only use the timer, the rest aint worth bothering with.
Yes its got more drying settings than i dont know what.

What is the difference between cupboard dry, iron dry, extra dry, sahara desseret and a nuns whats name ;D

On the old one it had a timer and 2 heat settings job done.

This mode will be bone dry. :)
Powder dry. ;D
Title: Re: Tumble dryer replacement?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 29 January 2016, 13:01:17
I had a 2 year old indesit one which was on recall and they swapped it with a whirlpool one of much better quality, but i didnt have to pay anything though

They should tell you which model they will upgrade it to

I bet thats the difference - newish - free swap out, older - you pay, probably increasing the older it gets.
Yes they have detailed the model, choice of condensing, or vented, vented is basic, but what do you really need other than timer and heat mode.  Currenti one is all singing all dancing, but we only use the timer, the rest aint worth bothering with.
Yes its got more drying settings than i dont know what.

What is the difference between cupboard dry, iron dry, extra dry, sahara desseret and a nuns whats name ;D

On the old one it had a timer and 2 heat settings job done.

This mode will be bone dry. :)
Powder dry. ;D

Yes.... ;D ;D

I have to admit it is pure guesswork on my part though.

I've not had, or been offered, sex with a nun. :)
Title: Re: Tumble dryer replacement?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 29 January 2016, 13:02:41
....some of them may be real 'gushers' :)
Title: Re: Tumble dryer replacement?
Post by: STEMO on 29 January 2016, 13:22:14
....some of them may be real 'gushers' :)
You could be right. Locked up for all those years, with only candles for company. Could turn into Sister Niagra at the sight of Justin Beiber.  ;D
Title: Re: Tumble dryer replacement?
Post by: Entwood on 29 January 2016, 13:26:50
Our 4 year old Hotpoint Aqaurius is affected.. they reckon a repair in about 8 weeks time .. been no mention of any sort of replacement deal .. so far .. :(
Title: Re: Tumble dryer replacement?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 29 January 2016, 13:44:33
....some of them may be real 'gushers' :)
You could be right. Locked up for all those years, with only candles for company. Could turn into Sister Niagra at the sight of Justin Beiber.  ;D

I presume you imply that it can get very dark in the nunnery? :) ;D

Can't imagine any other use for a candle. :)
Title: Re: Tumble dryer replacement?
Post by: STEMO on 29 January 2016, 13:54:18
Sister Whittler uses them to fashion dildos for the rest of the order. Mother Superior gets first dibs.  :)
Title: Re: Tumble dryer replacement?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 January 2016, 17:53:08
A washing line is cheaper.

I'll wager you send 'Mrs The Boy' out in the pissing rain to hang the clothes on the line.

Good man. ;D
Damn right. She ain't having a tumble dryer. End of.
Title: Re: Tumble dryer replacement?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 January 2016, 17:54:29
A washing line is cheaper.

mwhahahahaha.  And back in the real world......
And whats wrong with a washing line?  Admittedly mine is heavily damaged following "the incident", but she hasn't been a good enough girl to get a new one.
Title: Re: Tumble dryer replacement?
Post by: Jimbob on 29 January 2016, 18:00:27
A washing line is cheaper.

mwhahahahaha.  And back in the real world......
And whats wrong with a washing line?  Admittedly mine is heavily damaged following "the incident", but she hasn't been a good enough girl to get a new one.

Not a lot in the 'Summer' but clothes bedding and towels etc for a family of 4 and pets do not dry quick enough without.
dont forget, I carry the heating fuse, so she cant use that when  im out either.

I wouldnt want one or the other, both works.
Title: Re: Tumble dryer replacement?
Post by: TheBoy on 29 January 2016, 18:07:08
A washing line is cheaper.

mwhahahahaha.  And back in the real world......
And whats wrong with a washing line?  Admittedly mine is heavily damaged following "the incident", but she hasn't been a good enough girl to get a new one.

Not a lot in the 'Summer' but clothes bedding and towels etc for a family of 4 and pets do not dry quick enough without.
dont forget, I carry the heating fuse, so she cant use that when  im out either.

I wouldnt want one or the other, both works.
Mrs TB doesn't know how to unlock the thermostat. So if I'm not about, she puts a cardigan on ::)
Title: Re: Tumble dryer replacement?
Post by: Rods2 on 31 January 2016, 01:51:56
A washing line is cheaper.

mwhahahahaha.  And back in the real world......
And whats wrong with a washing line?  Admittedly mine is heavily damaged following "the incident", but she hasn't been a good enough girl to get a new one.

Not a lot in the 'Summer' but clothes bedding and towels etc for a family of 4 and pets do not dry quick enough without.
dont forget, I carry the heating fuse, so she cant use that when  im out either.

I wouldnt want one or the other, both works.
Mrs TB doesn't know how to unlock the thermostat. So if I'm not about, she puts a cardigan on ::)

Good man, that saves explaining that going straight through the 'Mediterranean Heatwave', and 'Sahara Desert' settings to the 'Death Valley Plus' one really is too hot. :o :o :o :o