[FlyingDragon]

Thanks, I’m sure I can do that. I work on my car often enough, servicing and repairs like brake pads, injectors and electricals.
The Number is 914525313-00, thanks for finding out. I did look on ebay what not, but theres a multitude of parts that don’t neccesarily come up with my model exactly.

On a side note, if I do take the option to replace I’ve narrowed it down to Bosch or LG (my budget). Are they good and if so, which would be better overall? Appreciate the help

[FlyingDragon]

Sorry about the very late reply, the complications of life as you know. Anyway, thanks for the pointers, unfortunately the WM was making a louder noise until one day it started to rattle, as if metal blocks were being washed. I stopped it immediately!
I then called some engineers all saying the drum and bearing is sealed so requires a complete kit, which can eb around £200-250, then around £200 or so for labour. The advice given was to replace as value will be lost in the repair, one said he’d gladly do it but seems a waste of my money.
So, my question, If I could get the part(s) could I replace the drum unit myself? Is that advisable and would I require any special bespoke skills/tools to do so?

[FlyingDragon]

Thanks people for the guidence. I’m a fairly competent person, tackle all manner of DIY and general electrical and electronic repairs but would be first time for a washing machine (repaired toasters, irons, vacuums, maintain my car etc). How complex are washing machines if lets say I inspect the machine and do the neccesary repairs, possible? Any good resources? I’m not sure if service guides are available for such white goods.

[FlyingDragon]

I see. Stoves and Belling I’ve already looked into quite thoroughly, though it’s been that long they’ve brought out new models, with a wok burner I like, which I’ll need to investigate. In the Rangemaster, the professional plus seems promising on paper and hopefully Currys near me carry that model range in any size just to see it, but not the best price for it. Hughes is another choice plus a better price.

Thanks again

[FlyingDragon]

don wrote:I would be looking at Rangemaster and AEG. I would though visit your local stores to have a real close up as you will find the quality of product is not the same as your current appliance. John Lewis, a local Euronics and of Course Currys are good places to start.

As for the rest the likes of Beko and Hotpoint are average and the others like Kenwood and Logik etc are okay on price but poor on quality.

Don

Thanks Don. I’ll look into Rangemaster and AEG further. Are Stoves or Belling viable? Thanks

[FlyingDragon]

Hi, thanks for dropping in and imparting your wisdom and advice.
To answer overall.
I and my family cook daily, around 90{e5d1b7155a01ef1f3b9c9968eaba33524ee81600d00d4be2b4d93ac2e58cec2d} on the hob and 10{e5d1b7155a01ef1f3b9c9968eaba33524ee81600d00d4be2b4d93ac2e58cec2d} with the main oven. As the grill packed in years ago, we haven’t had chance to experience it since but know we would a fair amount, thus using the toaster less plus being able to grill in general or extra oven (an option with some models) when we have guests. For now, needs to be gas hob and gas main oven. Perhaps if all fails, maybe electric main oven.

In regards to repairs, I’ve tried to look around on the net for parts, seems difficult to sttain. Talked to a few friends – friends who are Gas safe engineers, not many have experience in repairing such appliances but say the age could determine a significant cost plus parts availability issue.
Something to which has been said here. I thought why not ask here too.
You’re right about inflation. I was trying to determine that before too, as I think the cooker is easily over 25 years old hence why I thought about going up to around £900 at a push.

Yes Don, the Rangemaster 55 is 55cm. During covid era I refitted the kitchen (tiles, units, layout) with the idea of replacing the cooker at some point, thus did some research at the time concluding that 60cm cookers have a bigger selection, so allowed that space in the kitchen with a fraction more for ease.

So thats my status. What should I Iook at? Thanks

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