second hand appliance, what not to buy?

ska_lover

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Lazy?




Working between 50 - 70 hours each per week, me and my husband would not be without one now, it's a god send.


Some nights we barely are awake enough to cook and eat, never mind wash pots

knightstyle

If I were in your position I would buy secondhand dishwasher and oven. The rest new, particularly the induction hob as they fail regularly after a few years.

z1a

kerri_gt wrote: »

For those criticising dishwashers, a fully loaded dishwasher can actually use less water than washing by hand thus being more economical if OP has a water metre and better for the environment.

I'd rather have a gas hob than induction but depends on what utilities are available in the kitchen already.

I think I'd be iffy with a second hand oven based on how clean it is, then again our current oven came with the house and was spotlessly clean when we moved in.

Who's criticised dishwashers?
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cybervic

Thanks for the many useful input. We've debated about induction hob and tumble dryer but still decided to have it because we're fed up with keeping gas hob clean and we have a communal heating so it's difficult to dry clothes indoor.

Moving parts and fire hazard is something I haven't thought of! Thanks again.

I've been renting in the past 20+ years and have bought/sold several used appliance whenever we move in/out and hadn't had any bad experience although mostly are only 2-5 years use so my experience isn't quite accurate with regards to long term reliability.

I totally agree with "buy cheap buy twice" which is why I am not sure if I should buy a "cheap but brand new" or "used but expansive make". Washing machine for example, a local gumtree has a 4 years Miele for half the original price, but I can spend the same amount getting a brand new beko that's less energy efficient. Will I actually end up having to buy a new machine same time whichever option I go for? I guess only time will tell. LOL

jk0

Get the Miele if I were you. Mine is over 13, and no repairs yet.

getmore4less

Be careful with the efficiency rating on washers they apply to the eco washes and a lot of people don't use them all the time.
you need to looks at the cycles you will use and what the differences are there and be realistic about how much you are using it gains the standard No of cycles for annual weighted ratings.

With the tumble dryer if you want efficient you need to go heat pump the basic models are using slightly less efficient heat pumps but the cost/return for the super efficient can be a long time.

neilmcl

gardner1 wrote: »

once you've had a dishwasher you wont go back to washing by hand

I'd say the same about induction hobs too, in comparison to other types, but you need to get a good one. Not all induction hobs are created equal.

neilmcl

Jonesya wrote: »

If you can, get yourself a gas cooker or hobs/oven as the running costs are much lower 3 or 4p/kWh for gas vs 15+p/kWh for electric.

But much of that cheaper energy is wasted. Running costs are more complicated than simply comparing the basic energy price.

Fen1

Could you buy a halogen oven instead of a cooker, especially as you are buying a hob separately?
I use my extra large Andrew James halogen on a daily basis, whether for grilling or roasting ( I've made whole chickens, ducks, ribs of beef etc.). Cleaning is a doddle.
Buy new to get the guarantee.

I never use my main oven now.

Consider a dehumidifier with a laundry setting rather than a tumbler. They are kinder to clothes, keep your house dry in winter, and more economical than tumblers.

Jonesya

neilmcl wrote: »

But much of that cheaper energy is wasted. Running costs are more complicated than simply comparing the basic energy price.

How is that energy wasted? Gas ovens are enclosed and pretty efficient. Gas hobs probably are less efficient, but the price difference is so huge it easily covers any efficiency differences.

And with smart metering ushering in peak time electricity pricing in the future, that price difference will only grow.