Tips for replacing all white goods

EssexExile

If you're putting a washing machine where a dishwasher was and a dishwasher where a washing machine was then there is no "plumbing" involved. The suppliers could do the connecting up to the existing pipework. Having said that, there are plenty of silly little things that could go wrong, but a handyman or anyone with DIY skills should be able to sort it out.

ka7e

The best place to dispose of white goods is Facebook marketplace. If it is working order it will be snapped up by someone starting up a new home and if not, scrap merchants will come and pick it up free of charge (unless it's a refrigeration product).

AskAsk

EssexExile said:

If you're putting a washing machine where a dishwasher was and a dishwasher where a washing machine was then there is no "plumbing" involved. The suppliers could do the connecting up to the existing pipework. Having said that, there are plenty of silly little things that could go wrong, but a handyman or anyone with DIY skills should be able to sort it out.

the OP is changing an integrated appliance into a freestanding one.  the installer will state it is not standard as the fee they charge will be like for like.

Hannimal

RelievedSheff said:

Hannimal said:

My other option is to just wait it out until I get the kitchen done which might not be for a few years. In that case I might just get them exchanged like for like until then (except getting rid of the drier). The dish washer is so expensive to install though..

If you are getting the kitchen replaced in a few years anyway I would just stick with what you have for now if you will be replacing appliances then anyway.

They need replacing due to mould. I got them with the house and they're all in a pretty awful state. 

Emmia

Hannimal said:

RelievedSheff said:

Hannimal said:

My other option is to just wait it out until I get the kitchen done which might not be for a few years. In that case I might just get them exchanged like for like until then (except getting rid of the drier). The dish washer is so expensive to install though..

If you are getting the kitchen replaced in a few years anyway I would just stick with what you have for now if you will be replacing appliances then anyway.

They need replacing due to mould. I got them with the house and they're all in a pretty awful state. 

What aspect of them has gone mouldy?

 If you've not sorted the mould/damp problem you'll wind up with the same issue with your new appliances too.

Hannimal

ka7e said:

The best place to dispose of white goods is Facebook marketplace. If it is working order it will be snapped up by someone starting up a new home and if not, scrap merchants will come and pick it up free of charge (unless it's a refrigeration product).

Is that so? They're in a bit of a state which is why I want them replaced and I live on a hill so also difficult to carry down from here to a drive. 

ka7e

Hannimal said:

ka7e said:

The best place to dispose of white goods is Facebook marketplace. If it is working order it will be snapped up by someone starting up a new home and if not, scrap merchants will come and pick it up free of charge (unless it's a refrigeration product).

Is that so? They're in a bit of a state which is why I want them replaced and I live on a hill so also difficult to carry down from here to a drive. 

Scrap collectors usually have a set of trucks and will pick up from outside the door. I've seen our local one pick up a washing machine and heft it over the side of a truck - he's not even a big bloke!

Homer_home

Gumtree free to a good home section , soon be snapped up !