Get washine machine fixed or buy a new one??

marge_simpson

our washine machine has stopped working properly. DH thinks the motor has gone and I've had an estimate to repair it of about £100 (but I wonder if it will end up being more than that).

Its a Siemens, and was left by the previous owners here so is at least 3 years old - probably at least 5 - I know you can't get the model anymore. New Siemens machines seem to start at about £500.

Its a really good machine, I've been very happy about it ... but what should I do, what would you do - get it fixed, or buy a new one? Can't decide which would be a more worthwhile option!

MarkyMarkD

Siemens machines are, as you've noted, expensive and quite good. It would be a shame to bin an otherwise good machine for the sake of a £100 repair.

Repair's definitely greener than replacement and probably more economical IF the machine is otherwise perfect.

amcluesent

Have you considered a refurbed machine? They usually have some guarantee and are a better price than new.

windym_2

You can get reasonably priced very good Siemens machines at John Lewis with quidco cashback. I bought this one, with a 5 year guarantee, but there are some cheaper.

http://www.johnlewis.com/Home+and+Garden/Laundry+Room/Laundry+Room/+Washing+Machines/524/230403912/Product.aspx

marge_simpson

Thanks for your thoughts.
I've found a local engineer whose call out charge is £30 and so hopefully it will be fixed for less than £100, he seemed to think so over the phone. Fingers crossed it works out - as mentioned, its a lot greener to keep this one going!

abwsco

marge_simpson wrote: »

Thanks for your thoughts.
I've found a local engineer whose call out charge is £30 and so hopefully it will be fixed for less than £100, he seemed to think so over the phone. Fingers crossed it works out - as mentioned, its a lot greener to keep this one going!

Ooh, can you not find one with no call out charge:sad: I'm lucky to have the choice of 2 who have no call out charge and they'll also not try and fix the machine if it's not worth it. Hope you get it sorted.

[Deleted User]

Hi,

my machine started spinning intermittently, checked this site for help, and decided, it was the brushes on the motor.

Got brushes from my local electrical shop, and fitted them myself,

and here's the good bit, cost £4.50.