Dishwasher gone kaput - do I repair or buy new??

Babylonian_2

Help! :-[
The dishwasher in our fitted kitchen (inherited) has a serious problem with its seal, causing it to leak water all over the floor today.
Our dilemma is whether we get it repaired or bite the bullet with a Which Best Buy?
Is it expensive to get this repair done?
Are fitted dishwashers all the same size or do we need to get a special sized ones?

Sorry for the daft questions, but in 10 years home owning, I've always managed to avoid fitted kitchen appliance breakdown!

MisterT2

New seals depend on the door and can be difficult to fit - so have a look first. Seals vary hugely in price but are nowhere near the cost of a machine. I would have thought that if the seal had gone that the internal water distribution rotor arms might also be due for replacements. They are not cheap though. Approx life is 5 years on a lot of models. You will know if they are not working as the machine won't be washing too well.

MATH

I'm on dishy number 4 in 10yrs.

If you can get the parts and repair it yourself you should be OK. In my experience in using a 'professional' and the machine is more than five yrs old they suck their teeth and try to sell you a new one.

I buy the cheepest on the market and change it at the first sign of trouble. (we do slog them to death though!)

Glad

if it's a built in dishwasher with a door or panel to match kitchen then you will need to buy an integrated dishwasher and these are more expensive

alexuk_4

If You've had it for 10 years, i would probably put the money that it will cost to repair the seal towards a new one (Personally). Who knows what next will go, you could be throwing good money after bad!

You need to check sizes, unlike washing machines which are pretty standard. THey do slimline ones now (dishwashers)

Good Luck!

haribol_2

Might be worth checking the comet auction site. I bought a Bosch Excel dirt cheap ( £161) and comes with standard gaurantees.

http://www.clearance-comet.co.uk/

Good Luck