broken washer

emamum · 15-07-2008, 12:28

anyone know anything about washing machines?
apparently the bearings have gone on mine... anyone know if its fixable?

Less · 15-07-2008, 13:36

Yes it's repairable but not cheap, better off getting a second hand one and hoping it will last a little while.

emamum · 15-07-2008, 14:03

just been talking to my mate and he said he would fit it for free but the parts would be £80 min!!!!!!

Less · 15-07-2008, 14:16

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Originally Posted by emamum23

just been talking to my mate and he said he would fit it for free but the parts would be £80 min!!!!!!

Unfortunately, changing the bearings in a drum is the biggest job, besides the actual bearings there are gaskets and if he's going to do the job properly all the bolts should be tightened with a torque wrench, it's a very generous offer if he plans to do it for you without charging labour, because with labour you would be talking at least double that, and if manufacturers settings aren't adhered to you won't find it lasting very long.

Sorry I can't offer you good news.

entwisi · 15-07-2008, 14:16

speak to teh bloke in teh shop at teh top of Hartman street, ( where teh college used to be) he's about teh cheapest by far round accy when it comes to washing machine repairs

emamum · 15-07-2008, 15:01

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Originally Posted by Less

Unfortunately, changing the bearings in a drum is the biggest job, besides the actual bearings there are gaskets and if he's going to do the job properly all the bolts should be tightened with a torque wrench, it's a very generous offer if he plans to do it for you without charging labour, because with labour you would be talking at least double that, and if manufacturers settings aren't adhered to you won't find it lasting very long.

Sorry I can't offer you good news.

hes a good friend

and he knows what he's doing lol

Less · 15-07-2008, 15:04

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Originally Posted by emamum23

he knows what he's doing lol

Didn't say he doesn't but I would look through the small ads for a bargain much cheaper and a lot less hassle.

derekgas · 15-07-2008, 15:34

Thats what you get for laughing when mine broke over the weekend, and laughing because my little treasure opened the door with it full of water.

Less is right, it is cheaper to buy a second hand one, if you stick with hoover or hotpoint (if second hand) the parts tend to be cheaper and easier to get hold of.

emamum · 15-07-2008, 15:38

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Originally Posted by derekgas

Thats what you get for laughing when mine broke over the weekend, and laughing because my little treasure opened the door with it full of water.

Less is right, it is cheaper to buy a second hand one, if you stick with hoover or hotpoint (if second hand) the parts tend to be cheaper and easier to get hold of.

yeah but that was funny

its not when it happens to me