Dishwasher breaks 4 weeks before we move!

bonrosie

We are due to move in about a month's time. We have an integrated dishwasher which has conveniently just stopped working. We really don't want to fork out for a new one as we will need to buy a new one for our new house. However we have said the dishwasher is included in the sale. What should we do? Grrrrrrr:mad:

DannyboyMidlands

Change the fuse?

mchale

Tell purchaser of house & see what they say or get it fixed.

G_M

Keep quiet.

Don't tell them you are taking all the light fittings either.

And if you're selling an integral washing machine, why not take it with you - they won't notice and if they do you can just deny all knowledge..

What should we do?

Do you really need to ask....?

googler

You can see your options;

Put a new one in at your expense
Give the buyers the money to buy their own

Don't do anything and wait for the buyers to complain when they don't have the working dishwasher you said was included.

DRP

googler wrote: »

You can see your options;

Put a new one in at your expense
Give the buyers the money to buy their own

Don't do anything and wait for the buyers to complain when they don't have the working dishwasher you said was included.

did he actually tell them it was working ?

Fortheloveofmoney

Check with your buyers what they want you to do. We're not big fans of integrated dishwashers so would probably remove it anyway and bring our own.

cattie

I was in a similar situation when I sold my last house, only appliance wasn't integrated. I told buyers I'd leave my washer drier for them then about 3 weeks before we exchanged, the machine packed up. I had to explain to buyers and tell them I was no longer able to include the machine as agreed. They were fine and understanding about it.

sirmosh

Might not actually cost that much to get it repaired, have you even got some quotes?

tbs624

Check out repair costs and then talk to the buyer.

tonyfaestoney

Depends...moral or legal decision.

Morally you should repair or at least notify the purchaser.

Legally I am not sure you are require to do anything. You will be leaving it and as far as I am aware the only item that comes with any type of warranty in a house sale is the boiler. This I believe has to last for first 72hrs abd after that it;s not your problem.

Maybe somebody else could confirm.

Having said that, it is probably best to keep your relationship on a good note. Maybe an important letter or call comes in to your old address and the new owners may not be so keen to realy this to you after the dishwasher incident.