Worth buying appliances?

couldxbe

Hi,

I'm currently in a rental property. Recently had a run in about cats (they damaged carpet, completely at fault here, agreed to pay for costs after I move out). However, the washing machine... isn't washing. I can't really explain it, but clothes are coming out the same as before. I've tried different detergents, every wash cycle... nothing is clean.

The model is Candy SC 800 and actually looks quite old. The manual doesn't have a date of purchase on it, and I can't find any sort of indication of age on the internet. Ideally if the landlord agreed to a new one, I'd prefer a Washer-Dryer since we're not able to use outside to dry clothes (as they own a shop underneath the property).

Basically - I feel awkward asking for a replacement washing machine, due to recent problems, and I'm asking for an upgrade. Do you think it's worth just buying a washer dryer myself? I'm only 21 and have no intention of buying a house any time soon, and have no idea what county I'll be living in when I finally secure a permanent job so it seems like a hassle, though could be an investment in the long-term..

Advice?

devotee

Ask for a replacement washing machine but as you'd prefer a washer/dryer (why as most are rubbish) offer to pay the difference.

couldxbe

devotee wrote: »

Ask for a replacement washing machine but as you'd prefer a washer/dryer (why as most are rubbish) offer to pay the difference.

As I said in my post, because when I wash clothing I have to dry them indoors.. which is inconvenient due to lack of space, and the fact that they take much longer to dry.

If I pay the difference, surely he would still have ownership of the washer dryer? So I'd have basically lost £150?

Thanks for your help

devotee

Yes he would, but he would be out of pocket as that's what you want, not every tenant and it's cheaper to buy and service a washer only.

G_M

Are you sure it's broken?

You say "clothes are coming out the same as before" so are they still dry? ie water not even getting in?
Does it run through the various cycles?
On a hot wash, can you feel the door get hot?
Does the washing powder get used and suddy during the wash cycle?

If water gets in, heats up, dissolves the washing powder, whooshes about, and then rinses, I don't see how the "clothes are coming out the same as before." It may not be the most efficient machine, but basically that's what washing involves!

Does the washing machine smell?
Clean out the filter, and then run it without clothes on the hottest cycle, with no powder but half a bottle of cheap vinegar added - that will clean it out, help remove limescale, and take away any smell.
Wash inside the door seal with a drop of washing up liquid.

If it is still not working, then yes, ask for it to be fixed or replaced. LL does not have to but may be willing to.

If you want un upgrade, again, depends on your LL. He may be willing to pay the extra, especially if you are a good tenant on a long contract. If your contract has only a short time left to run, offer to sign a new one (12 months) now. He's more likely to help out for a long-stay tenant than to pay out keeping happy a tenant who may leave anytime soon.

If not, yes, offer to pay the difference, but the washing machine will still be his.

Or just buy yourself the machine you want.