Indesit WD12 – smelt burning plastic when tumble drying!

[Benga]

Hello.

Looks like you’ve got a great forum here – hope some one can help!

When we were drying towels to pack for our holiday we started to smell burning/melting plastic from the machine. Turned it of and unplugged it immediately but as we left for two weeks holiday early the following morning I’ve not had chance to look at it. It has also been doing the ‘control knob clicking round before the end of the cycle’ trick that seems to be all over the web now but wasn’t mentioned anywhere when we bought it! (which would be about 3 years ago). If I had seen the reviews that are available now we wouldn’t have bought it.

We’ve been told by Indesit that it’s cost £70 for the call out plus any parts.

Finally – my question…

Is it worth having some one out and repairing it or should we just bite the bullet and buy a new one?

Just to make it even more difficult we move to our new flat this week!

Thanks for any help you can offer.

Cheers,
Ben

[iadom]

Re: Indesit WD12 – smelt burning plastic when tumble drying!

The first thing to do when the knob starts to rotate is to count the number of flashes from the indicator neon, it should flash a set number of times depending on the area of the fault, report back with that, it is a fault code that may give us a clue as to your problems.

[Benga]

Re: Indesit WD12 – smelt burning plastic when tumble drying!

Hello again,

I really didn’t fancy turning the machine back on again after smelling burning plastic! Fear I may burn the flat down just before we move out – then we’ll never get our deposit back… 🙂

If I’m feeling brave I’ll try it later.

Have had independent advice saying we’ve probably had our moneys worth (have been informed by the girlfriend we’ve actually had it 4 years!). So we might cut our losses and get a new one. The Bosch WVF2402GB Washer Dryer is winning at the moment. Any suggestions for or against appreciated.

Thanks for all your help

Ben 🙂

[iadom]

Re: Indesit WD12 – smelt burning plastic when tumble drying!

Some of the Bosch equipment is actually produced in Spain & Poland. The Bosch experts on here will be able to give you more details. If the label says Made In Germany, buy it. If it says Made in the EU, tread carefully.
Unless you are stuck for space, separate appliances are a much better investment.

[don]

Re: Indesit WD12 – smelt burning plastic when tumble drying!

Bosch WVF2402 is EU made 😉 . Best to stick with the WVT1260 which is German produced. Slightly larger capacity and better spec too. Comes with a two year parts and labour guarantee subject to registration.

Don

[Benga]

Hi,

Thanks for the feedback. The WVT1260 is an extra £80 when we’re already pushing the boat out to afford the cheaper model. Is is really worth the extra? Is it only the WVT1260 that has the 2 year warrenty?

We’d love to have seperate washer and dryer but theres not the space for both – unless we lose the fridge/freezer or cooker! Both of which we have to buy as well. Can’t fill a fridge and a freezer in so we’ve splashed out on the Bosch KGV24325GB – hope you say nice things about it!)

This buying a flat lark is expensive! 🙂

Thanks for all your help so far.

Ben

[Benga]

Re: Indesit WD12 – smelt burning plastic when tumble drying!

Hello 🙂

Well, we’re in at last and in desperate need of a washer dryer! We’re still looking at the bosch WVT1260 but we’ve found a local dealer who has an A grade AEG 16820 with a 1 year parts and labour guarantee for less than the bosch. Should we be biting their hand off for it? Or should we stick with the bosch?

Obviously I’ll go and have a look at the A grade to make sure it looks ok before we commit (which being an A grade it should).

Thanks for your help

Cheers
Ben

[don]

Re: Indesit WD12 – smelt burning plastic when tumble drying!

Benga wrote:
Obviously I’ll go and have a look at the A grade to make sure it looks ok before we commit (which being an A grade it should).

Thanks for your help

Cheers
Ben

Hi Benga

If you are happy with the grading and the price is similar to the Bosch then yes it should be a good investment, personally I still like Bosch 😉

HTH

Don

[Benga]

There’s £30 difference between to two. Have found the bosch for £480 and the AEG is £450.

Why still Bosch – is it just better made? Tbh £30 for an extra year cover is probably worth it. Don’t think there is a massive difference in the spec (1400 vs 1600)

Thanks again!
Ben

[don]

Re: Indesit WD12 – smelt burning plastic when tumble drying!

Hi

I still feel that they provide a good all round package ie the quality of product, build factor, two year guarantee and service availability. Go on spoil yourself 🙂 go for the Bosch.

Don

[Benga]

One bosch sold to the man with a beard 🙂

You should do this for a living 😉

Cheers for all your help Don!

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