Average lifespan of a washing machine?

heretolearn_2

Funny, our plumber said not to bother with Calgon, even though we live in a very hard water area. He said it might extend the life of a machine by a year or so, but you'd have spent more in Calgon than that saves you!

Four_leaf_clover_2

I have had my Bosch washing machine for 13 years. Its needed the door seal replaced twice, other than that it has worked perfectly. Despite the fact that in that time I have had two kids, so the household weekly wash has been at epic proportions, thanks to two messy little chaps.

When I called someone out to get the last door seal fixed the bloke was surprised at the machines age. He said that nowadays white goods last about 3 years, 5 if you are lucky. Made me wish I had bought 2 machines all those years ago. If it is going to cost as much to replace as to fix then I would invest in a new one.

*shuffles off thinking, god I sound like my nan going on about the good old days when things lasted*

camNolliesMUMMY

Ours is around 11 years old it's a hotpoint, I service it every two months with vinegar and bleach on the hottest wash to get rid of gunk n bacteria in the pipes to keep it running......touch wood never had a problem with it.
I'd get someone to have a look at it rather than fork out for a brand new one.
Ours is used nearly every day.

camNolliesMUMMY

P.s ours has never needed a repair either.

bright_side

camNolliesMUMMY wrote: »

Ours is around 11 years old it's a hotpoint, I service it every two months with vinegar and bleach on the hottest wash to get rid of gunk n bacteria in the pipes to keep it running......touch wood never had a problem with it.
I'd get someone to have a look at it rather than fork out for a brand new one.
Ours is used nearly every day.

Oh can you tell me the quantities you use of bleach and vinegar please? Or do you just bung some in??

My first washing machine was a zanussi and lasted 13 years. In the last 9 years I've had 3 more, but must admit to buying the cheapest I can find with the best spin speed

camNolliesMUMMY

I don't actually measure pmsl I bung some vinegar in fabric softener compartment probably a similar amount as i would fabric conditioner.
With the bleach I put a dollop in the powder draw.

Sorry I'm not specific but I've done it for years and it's like second nature lol.
This should get rid of nasty smells and bacteria in your machine and pipes, mould etc

camNolliesMUMMY

Also leaving the door slightly open should stop mould forming on the doors seal, my grandad was a plumber and told me to make sure I do this.

SkintGypsy

Mine is nearly five years old and has been repaired once, just last month, with a new pump. It gets used most days, and is subjected to all sorts of pocket change/hair bands and whatnot. The new pump incl fitting was £70. Much cheaper than a new built in machine. Would definitely try repair next time over replacement.

wapow

Tell him to get off his arsë and fix the one you have got. Otherwise, he needs to hand in his man card and buy a pink tutu.

Changing a belt is not rocket science.

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Washing Machine

In my house Im always the Mr Fix It. Let me tell you about Washing Machines.

Old home products (washing machines/cookers/dryers etc) were built to last. They were made very sturdy and would last some people 20+years.

Companies wised up and realised they should make their products with cheaper materials that wouldnt last longer than 5 years.

Most washing machines have a life cycle of about 5 years.

HOWEVER, you can extend this for a really long period of time if you look after your machine.

Never buy Hotpoint/Indesit/Zanussi/. Go Bosch/Samsung/LG/Miele. They will last you alot longer.

Usually, the first things to go on a washing machine are the carbon washers. Sometimes its the belt.

Parts are cheap. Always buy your own parts (do some research online) If you have the confidence to open up your washing machine then do it yourself.

There are SO MANY videos and GUIDES and people online who can help you through this. It is not hard. Alot of the washing machines are built the same way. The lable is just different. It just requires confidence. Save yourself money and do it yourself.

If you cant do it yourself, dont ever use the official company servicemen. Their base rate is usually £150. (BT engineers base rate £150, Car service base rate £150 - Total Scam!!)

Hire a local plumber or ring around for local people who can do basic repair work for a washing machine.

When i need the work doing and I cant be bothered to do it, I pay our guy £30 all in (he buys the parts if its washer or belt).

As someone mentioned earlier, dont waste money on Calgon.
Instead, use Vinegar and Bleach on the Hottest Wash. Leave the door open and clean the rubber seal.

dizziblonde

Last one I had about 7-8 years, but I'd rescued it from a friend's back yard where he was going to chuck it out as broken - took it to be repaired and the daft wally had jammed it up using too much soap powder. It finally died after the last house move which obviously upset it a bit too much - figured it had served a very decent innings by then (and wanted a washer-dryer anyway).