kitchen appliances don't seem to last

randomer

When we had our kitchen done 3 years ago I was assured all appliances were good and would last. "don't worry love....." famous last words.
The dishwasher had to be replaced (a big extravagence granted) there is a puddle in the bottom of the fridge and the freezer only works if it's o a high freeze setting,therefore needs to be defrosted frequently. The washing machine smells really bad. I've tried special cleaner on a hot wash but it still smells.
With hindsight I wish I had done more thorough research:mad:

Don't know why I'm posting.....just fed up I guess!

frivolous_fay

I reckon some of those problems could be fixed Old Style (I'll leave it to the experts!)

But I imagine the durability of appliances has a lot to do with the maker.... oh, and sheer luck!

randomer

I've tried with washing machine various remedies . It's so frustrating because I'm sure some things could be fixed. Maybe I've been unlucky but anytime I get somebody to fix things it costs a fortune and it's rubbish. Also I can't stand the patronising "love" thing!

rosieben

randomer wrote: »

... The washing machine smells really bad. I've tried special cleaner on a hot wash but it still smells. ...

Have you tried the OS cure for all ills - a hot wash with white vinegar?

in the last 2 months the micro part of a micro/combi, my washing machine, kettle and my mobile phone all died on me :eek: very frustrating and expensive!

Mags_cat

Are any of these appliances *built in* to the kitchen?

My mum had a new kitchen a couple of years ago and she had a built in washing machine (which is hidden behind a cupboard door). I've noticed that it smells really damp whenever you open it and I suspect that's because you can't *air* it after a wash by leaving the drum door open. (Without also leaving the cupboard open, which you'd just end up tripping over because of where it's placed....)

I always leave my washing machine's door open after a wash to let the drum dry out and it's nearly 10 years old and (:cool: tempting fate!) it's as good as the day I bought it. No smells at all.

I know that doesn't apply to the fridge/freezer but I've always thought that it would be easier to get non-built in appliances serviced/maintained/replaced.

As someone's said - there's lots of advice on here about fixing stuff OS. Hope you can get it all sorted.

randomer

washing machine and drier are free standing, the rest built in. I'm thinking of switching off and forgetting about the soggy fridge as I went back to an older style fridge freezer which I got as a freebie off gumtree.
No point using electricity on something which is leaky and too low down to reach things with comfort!

Talk about learn the hard way

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Ionkontrol

What make of appliances are they?