Renting a washing machine

webcrawler2050 · 06-07-2009, 15:49

Afternoon,

My washing machine died today and I dont really want to fork ou £200+ to buy a new one.

I've tried forbes direct to rent one but it just seems such a ballache - can anyone reccomend a good place to rent, without having to go through the hassle of ID etc?

Thank you

altis · 06-07-2009, 15:58

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/items/Major-A...ashing-Machine

webcrawler2050 · 06-07-2009, 16:00

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Originally Posted by altis

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/items/Major-A...ashing-Machine

Thanks but I don't want the worry or repairs and all that.. thus renting is "easy" or it used to be..

Osem · 06-07-2009, 16:09

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Originally Posted by webcrawler2050

Afternoon,

My washing machine died today and I dont really want to fork ou £200+ to buy a new one.

I've tried forbes direct to rent one but it just seems such a ballache - can anyone reccomend a good place to rent, without having to go through the hassle of ID etc?

Thank you

Without knowing your financial circumstances it's hard to be specific but have you thought about getting your old one fixed or is it a terminal failure? Unless you're very unlucky, I'd have thought renting's likely to cost you far more than owning your own even if you borrow the money to buy one. We've had only 2 machines in the last 10 years or so and they've both been used daily. Both were made by AEG, although the current one is branded John Lewis.

This is like ours:

http://www.johnlewis.com/230420541/Product.aspx

At £322 with a 3 year guarantee, this works out at just £2pw over that period.

Can't comment on renatl companies but I just checked Forbes Rentals who're charging c. £3.50 pw (min. 18 month contract) for a Bosch widely available for c. £300. This equates to £252 by the end of the contract.

webcrawler2050 · 06-07-2009, 16:18

Well.. i'd rathe rnot say about finances..

I've had prices, to get it repaired and its been £230 +

It's only for a short term, 6 months its roughly £3.24 a week ish -

Osem · 06-07-2009, 16:28

Most contracts will be for longer than 6 months and those (if any) that aren't will probably cost you very dear. How about just buying a cheap working 2nd hand machine if it's just for a short period?

webcrawler2050 · 06-07-2009, 16:32

It's just having the cash - i'm currently struggling on JSA - which brings me all of £47.50 a week - and Theres a shortfall on my rent of £110 a month - so it's hard, I just physically don't have the cash, i've tried Brighthouse but they want a £20 delivery fee + the first month upfront. Ruddy annoying..

Osem · 06-07-2009, 16:41

I can truly sympathise. Have you checked with your local CAB to see if you're getting all the benefits you're entitled to?

altis · 06-07-2009, 16:41

Launderettes still exist in most places.

webcrawler2050 · 06-07-2009, 16:53

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Originally Posted by Osem

I can truly sympathise. Have you checked with your local CAB to see if you're getting all the benefits you're entitled to?

Yep - I spoke to the CAB and I am getting all I am entitled too - My doctor advised me to go on DLA - due to me being deaf in my left ear - with a hearing AID, but I got declined for that.

Laundretts, will work out to be around £5 / £6 for 3 loads - its very exspensive + a ballache.

Osem · 06-07-2009, 16:59

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Originally Posted by webcrawler2050

Yep - I spoke to the CAB and I am getting all I am entitled too - My doctor advised me to go on DLA - due to me being deaf in my left ear - with a hearing AID, but I got declined for that.

Laundretts, will work out to be around £5 / £6 for 3 loads - its very exspensive + a ballache.

Very difficult situation if you don't have any spare cash. If you could borrow a few pounds from family/friends you could try places like this:

http://www.gumtree.com/london/07/41401607.html

You might just pick up a bargain. Best of luck!

Julian · 06-07-2009, 17:12

Most things can be handwashed.

Getting them dry is a bit more awkward - maybe the spin cycle still works on your old machine?

peanut · 06-07-2009, 17:20

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Originally Posted by webcrawler2050

Yep - I spoke to the CAB and I am getting all I am entitled too - My doctor advised me to go on DLA - due to me being deaf in my left ear - with a hearing AID, but I got declined for that.

It is true that you are able to claim for DLA because of hearing loss, but it depends on how you fill in the form, the main being emphasising on the care needed etc.

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The actual rate of the care component does not depend on the level of your hearing loss but on the amount of help you need with communication. This will vary from person to person and depends on your ability to communicate with hearing people and how often you need to communicate with hearing people during the day.
You will qualify for the lower rate care component if you need attention for a 'significant portion of the day'. This is around an hour in total.

You will qualify for the middle rate care component if you often need help with communication throughout the day. It is important that you describe how your communication needs are spread across the whole day on your claim form. A diary may help to show how often you need this help. It is important that you describe how your communication needs are spread across the whole day on your claim form. A diary may help to show how often you need this help.

Source: http://www.rnid.org.uk

Not sure if that helps any but worth another try if possible.

I checked because I didn't know about this and I have to wear two hearing aids but I already get middle rate for other illnesses.

webcrawler2050 · 06-07-2009, 17:24

Well, it's because of the cholestoma, it caused considerable damage to the choclea and bones, resulting in dizzy spells, head rushs and random dizzyness. Thats why, I think I was advised

The old machine doesn't work full stop - just shreads clothes to pieces

Silent Wings · 06-07-2009, 18:23

you could keep your eye on this site.

http://www.recycle.co.uk/Wiltshire,c...ent,categories