get it mended for free

smartarse

I don't know if this has been mentioned in this thread as it's a popular one [and I haven't got time to read it all!], but if you've got washer,etc. problems you might find this site useful. I have looked up stuff a couple of times and it's saved me money....

http://www.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/index.php

ps thanks damski, it's all grist to the mill [and in my favourites too]!

GTG

IMHO this is a better site http://www.screwfix.com/talk/index.jspa?forumTab=forums&ts=06135

All the trades and more are there and it's quite and active forum with some good genuine members.

You do ocassionally get the odd patronising person. They assume because they know (or think they know) the answer to your question that they are a superior being and therefore have a right to call you "son" and "matey". Tell them where to go is what I say.

Here's another fixit4free clone http://www.howtomendit.com/index.php

HTH

smartarse

Sorry, GTG what does IMHO stand for?

Mozart321

in my honest opinion

smartarse

Thanks Mozart, there ought to be some kind of glossary for this kind of stuff! I'm happy to be "doh!"-ed!

confused1

I am open to all recommendations and advice.
Thanks everyone for your generosity in guidance through this nightmare of a minefield.

mweemee

thankyou very much damski, my fridge/freezer has broken so i will take a look and report back on how i get on with it :-) i also did not think that quioa was ranting but just giving very useful information!! also thanks to all others who have posted helpful links, off i go now spanner in hand, he he, lmao :-)

tillytat

Thanks to everyone who has posted links. I've made a note of these very useful sites.

Mullhon2

!!!!!! wrote: »

Sorry, GTG what does IMHO stand for?

Hi Smart,
for abbreviations commonly used on MoneySavingExpert.com try this link

HTH (hope this helps!)

Nikki x

Rock_Bottom

bones61 wrote: »

dont need this .. yet (would like to hope never will)
but saved to favorites just in case

I don't need it yet either, my dishwasher is fit and healthy and loves an hour or two in front of the telly with a cup of tea.