Bloody Washing Machine!

virtual-angel · 07-12-2003, 14:16

Well with less than three weeks to go till xmas my bloody washing machine has packed in and with a baby on the way its a pretty essential appliance that im going to have to replace!

Does anyone know of any good offers at the moment like buy a washing machine and get a tumble dryer free? Ive had a look about and came across this site www.clearance-comet.co.uk but im a wee bit sceptical, has anyone ever bought anything from it before or heard any horror stories about it?

Any advice/recommendations welcome bearing in mind that its xmas and im skint!

Cheers

tomw · 07-12-2003, 14:24

can you not fix the old one unless its a new one there carnt be much wrong with it

virtual-angel · 07-12-2003, 14:31

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Originally Posted by tomw

can you not fix the old one unless its a new one there carnt be much wrong with it

To be honest, its been playing up for a while now and its probably as old as me cos my mum gave it to me when she got a new one! If i can get a good enough deal i think id rather replace it now.

Ive been having a look around that comet clearence site and any product you buy still comes with a 1 year guarrantee so it cant be that dodgy

trebor · 07-12-2003, 15:04

both comet and currys have washing machines for under Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£200 (Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£169 being the cheapest). just what sort of bargin / deal are you looking for?

TigaSefi · 07-12-2003, 15:28

lol actually me and my missus had this problem a few weeks ago except our baby knackered the washing machine..... Forked out for a new one from Currys with an extended warranty cos they do seem to break more easily around kids

DrAwesome · 07-12-2003, 18:16

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Originally Posted by virtual-angel

Well with less than three weeks to go till xmas my bloody washing machine has packed in and with a baby on the way its a pretty essential appliance that im going to have to replace!

Does anyone know of any good offers at the moment like buy a washing machine and get a tumble dryer free? Ive had a look about and came across this site www.clearance-comet.co.uk but im a wee bit sceptical, has anyone ever bought anything from it before or heard any horror stories about it?

Any advice/recommendations welcome bearing in mind that its xmas and im skint!

Cheers

Have you had a look in your local argos?
If you hold out till after xmas/new year (if your scrubbing brush and the big green block of fairy lasts) you might get a good bargin in any electrical shop in their January sales.

Lord Nikon · 07-12-2003, 18:59

Quite frankly the most common failure on a washing machine (apart from things snapping etc) is the motor brushes....

replacing these can usually be done for a parts cost of Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£5-Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£10 and usually gives you another 12 months minimum on the machine's life.

handyman · 07-12-2003, 20:11

There are a couple of washer techs on the forum (myself included), maybe we could offer you some advice. I hate to see older reliable washers get turned in for a shiny new (and often poorer) quality one when the only need a bit of tlc.

Jonboy · 07-12-2003, 20:26

what make of machine do you have and what is the exact problem you have or near as dammit exact ie not heating drum not turning etc

Lord Nikon · 07-12-2003, 23:00

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Originally Posted by handyman

There are a couple of washer techs on the forum (myself included), maybe we could offer you some advice. I hate to see older reliable washers get turned in for a shiny new (and often poorer) quality one when the only need a bit of tlc.

That reminds me Handyman - how are you with Dishwashers?

aliferste · 07-12-2003, 23:04

You know that there is a comet clearence store in Glasgow dont you?

I was there just last week, you can pick up some bargains if you dont mind the odd cosmetic thngus and you are paying cash. Everything still comes with a years warrenty, it sthings that have been sent back i believe!!

handyman · 07-12-2003, 23:05

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Originally Posted by Lord Nikon

That reminds me Handyman - how are you with Dishwashers?

not my best subject, they are a pain to work on. everythings crammed into a bit at the bottom.

Whats the problem with it?

Lord Nikon · 07-12-2003, 23:09

Most likely a blockage in the rinse pump & main wash pump.... Could use a hand removing & manually draining it so it can be investigated....

Been through the pressure switches / Programmer & logic board (computer controlled unit) and everything else seems ok, only other possibility is a blown wash motor.

Fancy a trip to Oldham at some point? lol

Jonboy · 07-12-2003, 23:20

i will never understand why engineers are frightened of dishwashers may be its because they have to do a bit of work ie kneel down or even worse drain the water out
by hand thats been standing for a week

iadom · 07-12-2003, 23:54

I bought my washing machine from a Comet online auction ( still comes from Glasgow clearing) you just have to know exactly what you are buying. If you pay Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£169 for a washer you will get just what you pay for.

As Handyman said, do not get rid of a machine because of its age, I have hundreds of customers with appliances well over 20 years old still working perfectly. Tell us exactly what the fault is and give a few more details such as make and model, try and find someone local who you can trust to check it out.
Dishwashers are a completely different animal to washing machines. I do a lot of dishwasher repairs but stick to Hotpoint/Creda and Hoover only. Even though I worked for Hotpoint for 12 years, dishwashers present a challenge because even within the same brand, the way that certain functions are controlled such as fill, drain, heating, timer advance, detergent dispensing etc can vary greatly from one model to another. Without specialised product knowledge dishwashers are more difficult to repair than washing machines.
Lord Nikon, I work in the Oldham area, let me know what make your dishwasher is and I will try to point you in the right direction.
Jim.