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Washing Machine - Sorry!

My washer ball bearings have gone (again, third time) apparently I'm REALLY rubbish at working out just how much 5kg is...

Now - I have 2 choices. I can either have them repaired (again) or use some of my savings to buy a bigger / new washer. Either way I know I have to stop over loading it.

One thing to consider is - I've moved house, the kitchen was "fitted" by a friend, who measured up. The dishwasher and washer were meant to go next to each other... my friend measure 1cm out and now the dishwasher wont fit. If I buy a smaller shaped washer (my 5kg is quite bulky) I may be able to have my dishwasher back.

What would you do?? Buy new or mend?

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  • Cisco001
    Cisco001 Posts: 4,244 Forumite
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    washing machine are standard width of 60cm. You may be able to find 59.5cm, but I don't think that make a different.
  • daveyjp
    daveyjp Posts: 14,093 Forumite
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    New washer and a slimline dishwasher.
  • daveyjp wrote: »
    New washer and a slimline dishwasher.


    Already is a slim line lol


    I think its probably less than 1cm out (I'm going to measure later - its there abouts) - My washer "top" section was "bobbly" and stuck out more than the machine which is why the dishwasher wont go in.


    This is the old washer
    m_j6s1zVvHlSy8E5tJq0vnQ.jpg


    I think if I get a "straight" one theres a chance the dishwasher might fit
  • daveyjp
    daveyjp Posts: 14,093 Forumite
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    Measure across the top of your washer - as stated earlier if it is 600mm wide it is standard size, regardless of the design.
  • Cisco001
    Cisco001 Posts: 4,244 Forumite
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    I don't quite understand what you meant by stuck out more and don't work??
    Do you mean you need washing machine less deep?
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