is 5 years reasonable ?

oops_a_daisy

Is 5 years daily use of a dishwasher reasonabe ? Mine is about 5 years old and has stopped working I am not sure if I should get it fixed or buy a new one. How long should one expect a dishwasher to last ? it was not an expensive one but I am all for money saving wherever possible but dont want to call somebody out only to be told it is not worth it at 5 years old. Any advice would be appreciated.

Penny-Pincher!!

TBH you can pick a new one up for about £150+ and would probably cost the same or a little less to get it fixed if a major problem, plus you get a guarantee with a new one. Hows about looking on freecycle, or seeing if anyone you know can have a look at it, just incase its nothing major IYSWIM. A call out charge would be about £60, before they even touch it:eek:

5 years worth of dishwashing I think is reasonable if used on a regular daily basis.

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pawpurrs

Five years doesnt sound long to me, but then things arent made to last now, hence the cheap price tag, next time im going to try and buy quality like a miele as they come with a ten year guarantee, so although twice as much you know your going to have something that lasts, and is more green than buying two, if that makes sense!

Pooky

Mine lasted 2 and a half years - the electrics all burnt out and it was just easier to dump the thing than replace or repair it - I've not missed it at all - everything is now either in the cupboard or needs washing up - it doesn't languish in the dishwasher until someone can be bothered to empty it.

It's also free'd up a space in the kitchen for shelves for all my baking tins.

culpepper

when we had a washing machine serviced,the repairman said most appliances were only made to last 5 years.Our dishwasher lasted 3,needed a new pump then lasted another 2 and the element completely burnt away.We do ours by hand now,sharing it out between the 4 of us over the week.

Rikki

I've had mine 14 years and its still going strong. Its used 3-4 times a week so its probably pro rata to yours. Oh no does that mean mine will pack up soon.

annie-c

Personally, I would get a new one because with no knowledge of these things and no one in the family/friends to help, I wouldn't want to take the chance on calling out a service-person - I'd have no idea whether I was being fleeced!

But I would advertise the old one on freecycle - if someone else has the know-how to put it right and a van to collect it in, then I would think 'good luck to them', at least it keeps it out of landfill.

oops_a_daisy

think its a new one for me - I could live without anything in my kitchen except my dishwasher LOL. My Dad came over and tried to look at it but even when you take the back and top off it is all sealed inside - the probelm is electrical as it is shorting out so it looks as if there is a leak in the somewhere. I will try to freecycle it though - thanks for the tip. What make was yours Rikki - 14 years is very good

Pink.

Hi oops a daisy,

Someone on the in My Home board might be able to help....there are lots of knowlegeable tradespeople on that board. Let me know if you want me to move your thread over for you.

Pink

oops_a_daisy

thanks pink winged - It may be a good idea to move it over as I have had some good advice here but you can never get too much :-)

Katgoddess

If you do buy a new one, the chances are it will be more energy efficient than your current one and save you money on electricity.