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Re: Lee’s DSG Thread
I have also heard a rumour that Comet are interested in the coverplan work and are recruiting engineers.
Re: maytag top loader
Hi, i am a Maytag dealer and you are correct the current top loader is only 8.2kg and the matching dryer is 10kg. Maytag is owned ny whirlpool and they want the Maytag brand to be more european, hence asko washing machines and side by sides made in italy to euro spec.
The Whirlpool top loader is as good as the maytag, or you could try looking for an Admiral.Re: DSG/RepairCare Rate Cuts
I dont think Depper was there, i think it was bernard and someone called hinchcliffe.
Re: The Future…….. is there one for this industry.
funkyboogy wrote:yeh eh …
maybe if the goverment forced them to pay a decent repair rate – they would stop selling crap ,
Hmmm… maybe there is a case there for a little bit of regulation!Re: The Future…….. is there one for this industry.
I know i asked the question, being the subject of this thread, but i do not think this industry is dead at all either, there will always be a home appliance to fix, and as Ken said it will just be more technical and we will need to be more skilled and trained on the products, we do a lot of built in appliance replacements and upgrades, its a very satisfying part of the business.
The benifit of the products being more technically advanced for me will mean that this trade will shed the not so qualified who dont wish to stay in the trade as they dont want or cant afford to invest in the new technology to carry out the repairs, this will leave in my opinion the companies that will have the better skills, the test equipment etc and hopefully by then this trade will be properly recognised and with some form of regulation/competence standards.
After my first attendance at a WTA meeting it brought many thoughts in my head, after thinking long and hard and discussions with others i now believe there is a brighter future ahead, it is now a fact that we can get a proper labour rate for repairs, if one manufacturer will pay it i am sure others will follow.I think we should all go out and hug a pole!!
Re: New integrated drawerline washer?
Neff and bosch dont, but there is a possible solution, both do a stainless steel door to fit on their fully integrated dishwasher,( 715mm x 595mm)comes with a handle, i have once before modified this to go on a washing machine where the customers door was just broken, i then replaced the dishwasher and did the same, it looked okay, just waiting for her to ask me to replace the ovens now then full match!
links:-
http://www.applianceworldsw.com/shopite … uctID=4498
http://www.applianceworldsw.com/shopite … ductID=147
Doing this then makes it full integrated
Nigel
Re: New integrated drawerline washer?
Missed that doh! try this:-
Re: intergrated f/f
quote them for a Neff, they may not know its from the same factory, and they are built in germany!
Re: New integrated drawerline washer?
try this:-
Re: The Future…….. is there one for this industry.
Ken, i think you have answered my points, and i agree with you views mostly, my ultimate fear is joining the WTA and putting the effort in and see it go the way of DASA and lose its independance, i would appear that my dream of professional recognition would be hard to achieve, but i think if it did it wouldnt neccessary incur lots of paperwork/costs because at the end of the day the body (WTA) would decide on the relevent level of paperwork and code of practice.
Re: The Future…….. is there one for this industry.
Sean, as i have already stated, i would sooner be part of a group that has that intention, ie WTA, but i want to be sure of the intentions before signing on the dotted line. A group will have a louder voice than little old me.
As far as traing goes, over 20 years ago i use to train engineers for a company up in Leicester. I trained 4 engineers down here, 2 of which run there own repair businesses in other parts of the country, 1 still works for me and the other has left the industry.Nigel
Re: The Future…….. is there one for this industry.
Martin, fantastic response and i will have to read it several times, lots there to consider.
Re: The Future…….. is there one for this industry.
Ken, i do not want to be in a battle against you, i want to be along side you. Like it or not you carry great credability and others will follow your lead without question, you have earned your integrity and loyalty, i have respect for you too, but lets not ping pong school yard talk and move back to the topic of this thread. Answer me the following points:-
1) having read Aidrians post about the plan for WTA and you post saying your against regulation as it creates a mini cartel such as Gas Safe and Part P, if the WTA achieves its aims would that not be then another mini cartel?, the very thing you said your opposed too, are you for this or against it?
2) I do feel strongly about making this trade recognised, and as i said to Aidrian on saturday i will support the WTA in its aims and would have no problems in helping in any way i can, i want to get the trade recognised and in return hopefully then the Profession can charge fair and honestly for its services. It was because at the meeting on friday these aims were not clearly laid out, now i have been told what the aims are, i understand where the WTA want to go. What is your opinion, if the WTA become recognised in a few years time are you going to decline membership because you are against regulation and mini cartels?This is not a soap opera on the TV, its real life and i cant just switch off, you do have an opinion and like i said earlier your opinion carries more weight that most, you are involved with the WTA, the WTA needs members, its important to all of us that before we join another group and pay our money that we understand fully the plan and the true feelings of those that will sit on the top table, this i believe is the way to gain more support, because as Aidrian said the WTA is going to need most of us in this trade to be members, to get the powers that be to listen.
Believe it or not, and this goes out to everyone, i am not the sort of person to shout from the stands, i will always want to be a player, but first i have to be convinced about it, and i guess most of you out there feel the same.
NigelRe: The Future…….. is there one for this industry.
No, sorry Ken, i have reread it and my conclusion is the same, no offence intended.
I sometimes wonder what you want for the trade Ken, you say that DASA have chased the rainbow for 20 years and failed so far, so what is the point of another Trade Body? Why are you bothering with the WTA, you seem to have given up?
I know you talk of issues your father had in business and seem to carry these issues with you, i agree most of the stuff you speak about makes sense but you are not right about everything, on here it seems that you are treated as some sort of oracle, the one to lead, the one to listen too. I expect that now i have questioned you i will be slated by all for questioning you, why is this?
I believe there is a need for our trade to be a profession and recognised, you on the other hand do not, you have a big following and much of what you say will be agreed with, is this healthy, should we all join the WTA and have a vote on weather to loby for recognition? And if the vote was yes, what would you do then.
Sometimes i think you yourself may have to much of an influence? If i am in the minority i will leave, with my tail between my legs.
No offence intended.
Nigel
