Tenant wants a Washer Dryer?

xylophone

Never heard of a condensing drier?

I had one - hated it.

owitemisermusa

Harumph!
I discovered my rented flat didn't have a washer-dryer I thought it had when I did my first wash! I checked the advert again and realised I was in the wrong.
Besides, my lease clearly states I'm responsible for ensuring adequate ventilation. I've learnt to open windows when I dry indoors.
Tell her to get on it.

Slinky

xylophone wrote: »

I had one - hated it.

We've got a Bosch one, it's great!

OP do you have permission to store a washing machine in the laundry room? What's to stop somebody else nicking it from there?

And why do you care how much it costs to run a washer/dryer since you aren't paying the bills presumably?

ognum

I only supply washing machines and if my tenants asked for a washer dryer I would refuse. I would remove a washer and allow the, to put in their own washer dryer.

I would refuse a dryer due to venting issues, I think like others I would just expect the tenant to move after 6 months!

HappyMJ

Slinky wrote: »

We've got a Bosch one, it's great!

OP do you have permission to store a washing machine in the laundry room? What's to stop somebody else nicking it from there?

And why do you care how much it costs to run a washer/dryer since you aren't paying the bills presumably?

It doesn't just cost more to run a washer/dryer. Due to using it more than twice as long it's life is shortened and needs to be replaced sooner than a much cheaper separate washing machine and dryer. They cost around £600 and if either the washing machine or the dryer part breaks beyond economical repair then the whole machine will need replacing.

Anne_Marie_2

Don't do it, the woman is being a total chancer. She is also being an idiot wanting a washer drier in the first place, a separate tumble drier would fit the bill, but only from her purse strings. Agree with suggesting she buys her own washer drier, and takes it with her when she leaves.

There is a thread on O/S just now which you should have a glance at, and perhaps suggest she buys one of those options which would be cheaper for her to shell out on, and of course she could take it with her when she goes.
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4770480

PierremontQuaker03

kingstreet wrote: »

Offer to remove the current washing machine (if you have storage space) for the term of her tenancy to enable her to purchase her own washer dryer to put in its place.

When she leaves, she can take her appliance with her and you can re-install yours.

As has been said, it is her choice and the property was not offered with a washer/dryer.

This is what I would do.

persa

She's made clear she doesn't want to use the drying room. So... She's going to hang her clothes up in your flat. It's going to get cold soon - she's going to dry clothes inside, minimal heating (cost), windows shut (cold).

She's going to leave the country in less than half a year - will her deposit cover the damp issues which will inevitably follow? A cheap tumble drier or dehumidifier may be the pragmatic solution now. A pre-emptive strike for a happy after for both of you.

(You say you don't use a tumble drier yourself - do you have a private garden then? Makes all the difference.)

Better_Days

I bought a washer dryer and hated it - drum too small to dry effectively and it cooked my clothes. Sent it back. So I agree with the other posters def would not buy a washer dryer, esp as you have a perfectly good w/m.

Bought a condensing tumble dryer (Bosch) and wish I had done it years ago. Very effective and doesn't seem to release any water into the house (although it probably does a bit ). Take clothes off the line, bung them into the dryer to finish them off and also means no ironing.

OP, have you had any problems in the past with tenants drying washing indoors causing problems with damp/condensation? Or is it just this tenant who hasn't wanted to use the drying room?

pinklady21

Hi everyone
Thank you for all your replies - consensus seems to be that the tenant took on the property without a dryer - she never even asked me about it when viewing (twice!) - and if she wants one now, she should not expect me to pay for it.

I have offered a dehumidifier (as I already have one) which would deal with any condensation problems. However she is now (as I suspected she would) grumbling about all kinds of minor issues which didn't seem to bother her before.

I agree with other posters, if it is the dryer this week, it will be something else next week.

I suspect there is some other reason she does not want to stay at the flat, so have offered to discuss ending the tenancy early.
Will keep you posted!!

Thanks also for the info about the heated clothes airers, I didn't know these even existed - and might get one for myself for those days (like today) when laundry won't dry out of doors but the heating is not on (yet!)
Cheers all!