New, budget or second hand white goods for a new property rental? Advice please.

RHemmings

Slinky said:

I'm going to disagree with most postings here and say see what you can pick up cheaply on Facebook marketplace and the like. We bought a secondhand full sized dishwasher for about £40 which did us the turn we needed for about 18 months while the house was being done up, and after the 3 year old Bosch slimline packed up (repair man said it was part of a dodgy batch from Spain, according to the serial number we gave him, and not worth paying the money to repair).  The person selling it had just bought the house and the previous owner had left their machine behind.

Your new home could have anything in it from inbuilt, to freestanding to nothing at all. Save the decision about what you really need for when you have your bought home.

In 2018, I bought a washing machine from gumtree intending it to be used for only three months as a stop-gap measure. I calculated that the £100 it cost would be saved through not having to go to the laundrette after a previous landlord refused to replace the one provided for the property. It's still downstairs, and still going strong. It is a bit 'dodgy' now, and sometimes requires the door to be closed a few times before it starts. But, otherwise it's as good as new. 

However, having said that, when that machine dies, and when I eventually get sick of the supposedly (absolutely not) frost-free 'Servis' fridge that I bought new in 2005, I'm going to go for quality appliances. But, it seems that if I let it, that fridge may out-last me. 

Note: This is not a recommendation for the Servis fridge as that company doesn't exist any more and even the brand name has fallen into disuse.

Quality appliances can be worth it in the long run. But, any quality device can be broken through misuse just as easily as a cheap one. If I break something myself that's one thing. But if a tenant broke an expensive appliance that I had paid for (and would have to replace) then that would be much more annoying. 

juliushibert

Thanks all. Because I have no idea what property I’ll end up buying it makes no sense to splash out on something that might not fit in a future long term or forever property. 

I’ll look at Beko.  Any brands or machines or things to look for and avoid?

juliushibert

Anyone had experience with Hinsee washing machines?

juliushibert

Thanks for the advice. Sounds like a new beko is the way to go as I have no idea what a future property purchase would be. And I’m not going remodel kitchen to fit in a specific set of white goods. 

Anyone had experience with Hisense washing machines?

LHW99

We have an indesit fridge freezer that is (at least) 5 years old from new, and has survived a house move including 6 months in storage. I would never go for a second hand fridge, they can accumulate smells, "bits" and mould depending on how they've been used.

Washing machines / ovens aren't too bad as you can get them cleaned fairly easily, but we were left a second hand dishwasher we didn't want, and got it taken out as the 'pong' wasn't good.

Albermarle

Also take into account how much use a washing machine or dishwasher is likely to be used.
Even second hand could last for many years if they are only used once or twice a week. 

Albermarle

RHemmings said:

Slinky said:

I'm going to disagree with most postings here and say see what you can pick up cheaply on Facebook marketplace and the like. We bought a secondhand full sized dishwasher for about £40 which did us the turn we needed for about 18 months while the house was being done up, and after the 3 year old Bosch slimline packed up (repair man said it was part of a dodgy batch from Spain, according to the serial number we gave him, and not worth paying the money to repair).  The person selling it had just bought the house and the previous owner had left their machine behind.

Your new home could have anything in it from inbuilt, to freestanding to nothing at all. Save the decision about what you really need for when you have your bought home.

In 2018, I bought a washing machine from gumtree intending it to be used for only three months as a stop-gap measure. I calculated that the £100 it cost would be saved through not having to go to the laundrette after a previous landlord refused to replace the one provided for the property. It's still downstairs, and still going strong. It is a bit 'dodgy' now, and sometimes requires the door to be closed a few times before it starts. But, otherwise it's as good as new. 

However, having said that, when that machine dies, and when I eventually get sick of the supposedly (absolutely not) frost-free 'Servis' fridge that I bought new in 2005, I'm going to go for quality appliances. But, it seems that if I let it, that fridge may out-last me. 

Note: This is not a recommendation for the Servis fridge as that company doesn't exist any more and even the brand name has fallen into disuse.

Quality appliances can be worth it in the long run. But, any quality device can be broken through misuse just as easily as a cheap one. If I break something myself that's one thing. But if a tenant broke an expensive appliance that I had paid for (and would have to replace) then that would be much more annoying. 

Regarding the highlighted comment in bold.
We have a newish good quality washing machine( Siemens) that has the same issue. It is a nuisance, but I do not consider it a fault as such. Just that the machine will not start until the door lock is fully engaged and that it needs a couple of attempts ( or more ) and/or push hard on the closed door with your hand or your knee just to get the lock to engage fully.

RHemmings

Albermarle said:

RHemmings said:

Slinky said:

I'm going to disagree with most postings here and say see what you can pick up cheaply on Facebook marketplace and the like. We bought a secondhand full sized dishwasher for about £40 which did us the turn we needed for about 18 months while the house was being done up, and after the 3 year old Bosch slimline packed up (repair man said it was part of a dodgy batch from Spain, according to the serial number we gave him, and not worth paying the money to repair).  The person selling it had just bought the house and the previous owner had left their machine behind.

Your new home could have anything in it from inbuilt, to freestanding to nothing at all. Save the decision about what you really need for when you have your bought home.

In 2018, I bought a washing machine from gumtree intending it to be used for only three months as a stop-gap measure. I calculated that the £100 it cost would be saved through not having to go to the laundrette after a previous landlord refused to replace the one provided for the property. It's still downstairs, and still going strong. It is a bit 'dodgy' now, and sometimes requires the door to be closed a few times before it starts. But, otherwise it's as good as new. 

However, having said that, when that machine dies, and when I eventually get sick of the supposedly (absolutely not) frost-free 'Servis' fridge that I bought new in 2005, I'm going to go for quality appliances. But, it seems that if I let it, that fridge may out-last me. 

Note: This is not a recommendation for the Servis fridge as that company doesn't exist any more and even the brand name has fallen into disuse.

Quality appliances can be worth it in the long run. But, any quality device can be broken through misuse just as easily as a cheap one. If I break something myself that's one thing. But if a tenant broke an expensive appliance that I had paid for (and would have to replace) then that would be much more annoying. 

Regarding the highlighted comment in bold.
We have a newish good quality washing machine( Siemens) that has the same issue. It is a nuisance, but I do not consider it a fault as such. Just that the machine will not start until the door lock is fully engaged and that it needs a couple of attempts ( or more ) and/or push hard on the closed door with your hand or your knee just to get the lock to engage fully.

For my washing machine, I think it is a fault. As it didn't use to do that. It's not the end of the world - I'd much rather just work around it rather than buy a new one before I have to. Otherwise it's a good Hoover machine. 

It sounds like your machine needs even more encouragement to start than mine does. I'm not sure I would be happy with that given that Siemens is, I think, a premium brand. 

annetheman

I'm in a similar situation, buying a house and selling a flat where everything was integrated so moving with no appliances. I debated buying second hand because I'm doing the kitchen and utility renovations in 2 years or so with all integrated appliances. Decided against - going to buy cheap and new because:

1. Used more likely to become faulty/need repairs so would cost more in the long run.
2. New appliances come with guarantees for 2+ years, so future proofed for the time I will use it.
3. Will be able to re-sell or give away when I no longer need, vs probable skip for used ones.

BonaDea

Fridge smells can be got rid of by washing out with a solution of bicarbonate of soda.