Should I rent or buy kitchen appliances?

Horace

I have used the British Heart Foundation Shops before now - my video came from there and it works well and I have had other electricals and furniture from them.

I would always buy appliances - never rent because looking at the likes of Bright House they seem to charge 3600% interest or something equally ridiculous.

Another place to look is Freegle especially if someone is redecorating as they will sometimes offer their old cooker (I know folks that have had working cookers etc from Freegle).

When I first moved into my flat - I used to do the washing in the kitchen sink, sheets were done in the bath and they were then hung on the washing line on my balcony - it took me 12 months of saving before I bought a machine and now when it goes wonky I call out a local chap who doesnt charge much yet he manages to fix it.

I was lucky in that there was a cooker and a fridge in the flat, I have since bought a small freezer, I have a microwave and a Remoska (although the Remoska was a bit pricey at around £100 - it has saved me a fortune in electricity)

chanz4

buy a cosmetic damages washer, a little dink = half price with full warranty.

paddyrg

Those halogen big clear bowl ovens they advertise incessantly overnight on TV are under £30 new if you avoid selly telly, and will certainly do you proud until you're stable - I have one and now never use the microwave, it is hands-down better. And if you have a bath, you can always make do without a WM in the short term - or long term, this is DFW, after all!

globalds

You could try Comet auctions.

http://www.clearance-comet.co.uk/kitchen-home/laundry-dishwashers.html

Be careful because the delivery price needs to be factored in to the bargain price.

I haven't used it ..Mainly because I didn't have the patience.

Culex

globalds wrote: »

You could try Comet auctions.

http://www.clearance-comet.co.uk/kitchen-home/laundry-dishwashers.html

I note that they do not have any made by ADA.

bouncydog1

Definately do not rent! Try a basic microwave - can you put a wanted ad anywhere? Sometimes people don't like to advertise on freecycle because they a) get lots of calls b) think no-one else will want their rubbish (I had over 20 calls for a curtain rail)!!

As for washing, manage in the sink or shower tray whilst you save for a cheap machine.

Triggles

Priority would be the cooker, as you can manage without a washing machine for a bit longer if you need to (either washing by hand or at a laundromat). A couple options :
- freecycle
- second hand
- buy inexpensive microwave and use that until you have enough for cooker, then save for washing machine.

Do not rent! It's not worth it!

BigCraigJohn

Agreed, stuff renting. Check gumtree, ebay(search location nearest). Large items are the sort of things that dont sell for a lot as they need to be collected or just local papers.

pinkie84

Culex wrote: »

I note that they do not have any made by ADA.

Excuse my ignorance - what is ADA?

Thank you to everyone for the tips. It's great to have a reliable place to go for information without feeling embarrassed :T

I've just bought a remoska based on the advice here and the remoska thread on the mse forum. It should keep the electricity costs down since it's only a small space to heat as opposed to a full size oven. It seems you can do a lot with these mini-ovens and
I love cooking so just using a microwave would depress me after a while.

My mum is incredibly jealous!

With regards to washing, i think I'll take the advice and hand wash things for the time being, whilst keeping an eye on freecycle and gumtree for a bargain.

Really appreciate all the feedback.
Thanks again

:j

Triggles

Oh, you will love the remoska! We use ours a LOT!! Scones, roast chickens (any kind of roast, really), lasagna, you name it... yummmm! Enjoy!

Also if you have a slow cooker or know anyone that will loan you one occasionally, that gives you other cooking options as well!