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

BikingBud

I feel this discussion typifies some of the significant problems we have as a society nowadays.

We buy cheap and don't expect the equipment to be particularly good and dispose of far too much rather than focussing on re-use!

Mr.Generous

One of the issues for me is that Premium brand stuff can and does fail just as frequently as cheap stuff. Sometimes the new tech fitted just isn't proven or reliable, and sometimes brands with a good reputation tha took years to build downhill really quickly. Another vote for Beko for a washer, but I wouldn't see an issue buying a used F/F - as others said some people change them or move house and sell them when nearly new. A good clean is all it needs.

If you get a good relationship with landlord you might end up being able to sell appliances directly to new tenant with a bit of luck.

RHemmings

BikingBud said:

I feel this discussion typifies some of the significant problems we have as a society nowadays.

We buy cheap and don't expect the equipment to be particularly good and dispose of far too much rather than focussing on re-use!

In the case of my fridge, I bought cheap and 19 years later I'm hoping that it will finally die so I feel justified in getting a better one. It's not good enough to even donate to a food bank because of various broken bits that don't stop it functioning. 

LHW99

BonaDea said:

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

Depends what - tried it with the ones (2) we were left, and they still stank overwhelmingly of garlic. I like garlic, but not in my yoghurt, milk.....

Skiddaw1

BikingBud said:

I feel this discussion typifies some of the significant problems we have as a society nowadays.

We buy cheap and don't expect the equipment to be particularly good and dispose of far too much rather than focussing on re-use!

Isn't it more the other way around? We've been recommending cheap but reliable brands (such as Beko) that last the course.

BikingBud

RHemmings said:

BikingBud said:

I feel this discussion typifies some of the significant problems we have as a society nowadays.

We buy cheap and don't expect the equipment to be particularly good and dispose of far too much rather than focussing on re-use!

In the case of my fridge, I bought cheap and 19 years later I'm hoping that it will finally die so I feel justified in getting a better one. It's not good enough to even donate to a food bank because of various broken bits that don't stop it functioning. 

19 years and likely overtaken by much more efficient device seems reasonable.

BikingBud

Skiddaw1 said:

BikingBud said:

I feel this discussion typifies some of the significant problems we have as a society nowadays.

We buy cheap and don't expect the equipment to be particularly good and dispose of far too much rather than focussing on re-use!

Isn't it more the other way around? We've been recommending cheap but reliable brands (such as Beko) that last the course.

Why buy new when there is som much second hand stock around.

Cars are exactly the same, people feel they must pay PCP and renew every 3 years!

BarelySentientAI

BikingBud said:

Skiddaw1 said:

BikingBud said:

I feel this discussion typifies some of the significant problems we have as a society nowadays.

We buy cheap and don't expect the equipment to be particularly good and dispose of far too much rather than focussing on re-use!

Isn't it more the other way around? We've been recommending cheap but reliable brands (such as Beko) that last the course.

Why buy new when there is som much second hand stock around.

Cars are exactly the same, people feel they must pay PCP and renew every 3 years!

Buying a new washing machine to use for 20 years is not the same as leasing a car.

BikingBud

The point I'm making is spending money when there are lots of cheaper options, some are even free, that would leave funds to cover housing costs, deposit, legal fees etc doesn't seem to be sound MSE advice.

Buying a car on PCP rather than buying one to last 20 years is the issue.  

It's the same mentality, satisfying immediate wants rather than needs and spending money that is not readily available or could be better spent elsewhere. 

Once in the house and the bow wave of expenditure has passed work out what you would like and how to get there. A new kitchen including built in appliances means the ones that were just bought even if cheapo will not be staying. Whereas free cycle does it's job and everybody get some benefit.

Skiddaw1

BikingBud said:

Skiddaw1 said:

BikingBud said:

I feel this discussion typifies some of the significant problems we have as a society nowadays.

We buy cheap and don't expect the equipment to be particularly good and dispose of far too much rather than focussing on re-use!

Isn't it more the other way around? We've been recommending cheap but reliable brands (such as Beko) that last the course.

Why buy new when there is som much second hand stock around.

Cars are exactly the same, people feel they must pay PCP and renew every 3 years!

We don't. All our cars have been (decent) second hand cars (including the current one).

In any case, I do think there's a difference between cars and white goods.