Washing Machine Repairs

[Ric.ror]

Mine was bought in Dec 2009 - its not working now
I usually buy a new one straight away as by the time you pay the call out charge its half what a new one would cost
Does anyone disagree?

[retrocop]

I would agree to a certain extent.
If the machine is a good make and was expensive but died after 4years I would consider a repair.
Our machine,a Bosch,is giving up now after 13years service with worn out bearing.We have had one callout for a breakdown and two callouts to repair accidents i.e.sock ingested by drain pump and door seal pulled out of fitting.
I think it is time to go and we have another updated Bosch awaiting delivery.
If the machine is a relatively cheap make I don't think I would bother with a repair call out.As you say the cost would likely to be half the cost of a replacement.I just ordered a new machine from" appliance online" and they are doing springtime deals at the moment.They deliver usually free and take your old machine away for £9.99p if you want

[RATTER15]

At 4 years old I would say a repair or at least a price for a repair, it also depends how much you are paying for a washing machine, get a good one and it could last for 15 years ++

[Connemmara]

Ratter - nothing lasts today for 15+ any more - there has been a saying that you are lucky to get 6 years from an appliance today. They don't make them like that any more.

[Ric.ror]

Thanks for your replies
One year I spent quite a lot on a machine and it did not last any longer than when I spent considerably less
I think I will get a new one - there is one in Argos with £100 off for £199 - I might go for that

[rockyracoon]

When my machine broke down a few weeks ago it cost my £55, bargain, it cost a fortune to begin with!

[tenrec]

I fixed my washing machine by looking on Youtube.

[giveup]

We once repaired ours and it was quite expensive and didn't really work as efficiently afterwards but we used it for a while because of what it cost. Its not really worth it and you get at least a years guarantee with a new one.