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Re: Siemens WT46E384GB condenser tumble dryer
Thanks Martin,
It is definitely not a loose buckle and I am not using dryer ball (what are these for, anyway?). I called Siemens and the guy on the phone said something like “Sorry, I don’t have a clue, but there is 5 yeard warranty, so don’t worry”.
I’ll try to call them once again, maybe this time I’ll speak to someone who knows their stuff.Re: Siemens WT46E384GB condenser tumble dryer
And another thing – the dryer makes quite a loud clunking noise when operating. Is this how it should be or shall I be worried?
Re: Zanussi ZNB4051 – warm fridge, cold freezer
Great stuff, many thanks for it.
It’ll probably take me a week to implement the plan I guess.
BTW, why not Siemens? I thought that BSH products are of good quality, better than most of the other brands?
Re: Zanussi ZNB4051 – warm fridge, cold freezer
So the plan is like this then:
1. Defrost
2. Run it and see if the problem still exists.
3. If it does, then check the baffle (do you know where it is located?)
4. If baffle is open then check the fan (a continuity test will do, right?)
5. If fine is OK then call for an engineer
6. If no engineers around or if repair is not economically viable, use John Lewis’ trade-in offer and get Siemens fridge/freezer. 🙂Re: Zanussi ZNB4051 – warm fridge, cold freezer
This is what printed on the label:
Model: ZNB4051
Type: CNBF395
Prod. No: 925034408-00
Serial: 65020058
Version: 4I turned it off for now (to defrost it).
Re: AEG gas hob
One thing I forgot to mention – there was a piece of precision-cut foil under each hob. My wife decided to remove it as it was quite unsightly. Can this be the issue?
The trouble is that I don’t even know what these things are called, so searching for replacement part is very difficult.Re: AEG Lavatherm 57700 – Empty Water light
Ran a not-so-quick check and it seem that the pump is not at fault in this case. The issue is that when I switch the dryer on and select the program, it shows correct amount of minutes left, then changes it randomly.
So, for example, it can be showing 102 minutes, then it shows 0 (15, 34, etc) minutes and switches itself off after that time is passed.
I know this problem from the past – it happened first two months after I bought the dryer and service engineer replaced the entire electronic board. After that the dryer worked for 10 years, so I assume the engineer was right.
So it looks like the AEG goes to landfill and will be replaced with Siemens machine (at least the warranty with them is long).
Re: AEG Lavatherm 57700 – Empty Water light
Same story again… I thought that the pump should last slightly more than year and a half. 🙁
Re: AEG gas hob
Thanks for your reply.
I was hoping that I can just replace those little white things (ignitors? is this is the right word?) that ignite the gas.
Apart from the ignition, the hob works, we just have to use matches as in good old days…Re: Sebo or Miele?
As I am not in trade, I don’t really know the background of it. I can explain why I bought it from Tesco if it helps.
I simply can’t visit any independent shop because I work far from home (65 miles commuting each way) and by the time I get back home all independents are closed. So the only way for me to shop is either at supermarkets or Argos/DIY stores as they are open late. However, in this case I bought it off the web as none of shops in my area selling James model.
Because I can’t get any independent advice for the reasons above, my only option was to order it off the web (Tesco doesn’t sell Numatic in my local store). Normally I only buy products off Internet when I know 100{e5d1b7155a01ef1f3b9c9968eaba33524ee81600d00d4be2b4d93ac2e58cec2d} what I am buying, such as computer stuff, games or books. Tesco is the only one that doesn’t charge for delivery and also their return policy is first class (from the buyer’s point of view). In short, what they say is “don’t like it? bring it back, no questions asked”.I am not trying to defend Tesco and other supermarkets but I’ve got another example of how they can turn a dying business to a very profitable one. Next to my house we had a small corner shop which was struggling to get customers in. It wasn’t because of their prices or product selection. Rather than that, it was because of their opening hours – they worked 9 to 6. As a result everyone simply went to Tesco or Sainsburys to buy even small things like bread, milk or tray of eggs.
After the shop was closed, Tesco bought it and reopened under their Tesco Express brand. The store is now open 8 till midnight. The prices are way higher than in supermarkets.
And guess what? They recently had to refurbish it and put 4 tills in there as queues were unbearable. Still the store is full of buyers.
Think about it – same shop, same products (more or less), same shoppers and totally different business model. This is the difference between failure and success.Don’t get me wrong I am not trying to tell you how you should conduct your own business. What I was trying to say is that I rate businesses by the level of service they can provide to me and other customers. I also understand that no independent can match buying power of supermarket
(I can easily imagine Mr Tesco or Mrs Asda coming to Numatic and saying something like “what is your annual output? Good. I am buying everything you produce in a year but the price will be half of what you normally charge us. Deal or no deal?”)
But maybe there is some other way for independents to offer customers a better deal and thus increase a market share? A joint buying association maybe?Re: Sebo or Miele?
Got my new Numatic James delivered this week and today I tried it – what a great machine! Yes it looks industrial and all that, but suction is great despite motor being only 1100W. All in all, it is an excellent vac if really basic. I paid 76 quid for it and think that this is money well spent.
Re: Sebo or Miele?
LOL, went today to nearby Comet with my missus. She saw there Sebo X4 Extra (overpriced by at least 50 quid, no less) and decided to try it in store. She said that Sebo looks and feels like a Russian tank – rough, tough and immovable. In short, she wasn’t quite impressed with it.
By contrast, she really liked Miele’s S7 yellow upright – until she had to lift it up, that’s it. But otherwise she was impressed by Miele.It’s a real pity there is no shop nearby to take a look at K1 series. Right now she doesn’t even want to talk about Sebo 🙁
Women! 😀I guess, I’ll just get her Numatic Henry James or whatever it is called (the smaller, lighter version). At least it is yellow and cute (sort of). There is also a benefit buying from Tesco’s – if the vac will be not good for her, we can just return it under their 30-days ‘no quibble’ guarantee.
Is this plan sounds good?Re: Sebo or Miele?
Right… so Bosch and Miele are out. My wife set her eyes on Nilfisk Coupe Parquet, which is cheap at 66 quid delivered, but I am not quite sure about this one – there are almost no reviews on this model, but reviews on their other domestic machines are less than stellar – seems like there are some quality issues (broken plastics, etc).
The Henry (or rather his smaller brother, James) looks quite good if very basic. There is no special hard floor brush and even multifunction one relies on vacuum power only (not a turbo). Wondering whether this will have any adverse effect on laminate cleaning. It is also quite cheap at 75 quid apiece.
The Henry Turbo or Xtra is a bit too big for missus to operate, so she ruled these out.The selection is now down three models (sorted pricewise):
1. Nlifisk Coupe Parquet. Pros: modern looks, cheap, has special parquet attachment, lightweight. Cons: dark horse, small bags (2.5l only).
2. Numatic James. Pros: cheap, lightweight, simple and very repairable. Cons: too basic, no hard floor attachment, old-style canister look (well… apart from ‘face’).
3. Sebo K1 Komfort. Pros: has special parquet attachment, lightweight, looks, 5 years warranty. Cons: price.Am I missing something? What do you think?
