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Re: Bosch WFF2001 pump
If its suits you to do business that way Iadom then that’s fine by me. 😀
They’re obviously very good (Martin thinks????….”wonder who they are?”)
Martin
Re: Bosch SGS55E12GB Special Edition Champion 12
Boyde,
It’s old stock that’s why you cannot find it on the current Bosch website. However the machine is very fine, very reliable AND a very good price 😀
Martin
Re: Bosch WFF2001 pump
iadom wrote:Just got of the phone, my usual supplier
How come you have to “Phone” to enquire about spare parts supplies anyway??? You’d be best to set-up a few accounts with all the big boys in the trade I would suggest, to be fully informed and up to date on stock holdings/prices etc etc 😉
Martin
Re: Hoover H160E
Bryan,
The ‘Stepper Motor” (Part No 41003735) is a known pain it the proverbial. 💡
“2-5 minutes” is a bl**dy long time though (or are you exaggerating a little on the time maybe?).
But hey!!! If it ain’t broke now don’t mend it eh 😆
Martin
Re: Bosch WFF2001 pump
Penguin45 wrote:Get on to Maddocks ande get it for under a tenner.
Well its £14.99 actually (51-BS-08 ) but still a good price 😀
Martin
Re: Public Liability Insurance
Pat-UK wrote:it’s an Online only service hence the low price.
Would appreciate that info Pat ‘cos mine costs me £135
Martin
Re: Wierd WMA
Goatboy wrote:Maybe someone over-tightened the motor.
Or :lesson:
… more likely someone replaced the belt recently with an undersized none S-T-R-E-T-C-H belt???????????????Martin
Re: The Easy Way to remove Hotpoint Drum Bearings
Seamy wrote:Is this info applicable to the WMA range or only the WM range or all??
Yep!…even the WMA’s are a piece of cake this way (i.e my way, at the top if the’re really not budging using those lousy outer race sprung-loaded collets from the Hotpoint Toolkit that is) Seamy 8)
Martin
Re: hotpoint
peewak wrote:ie If i set it on programe F which says 40 will it reach that temp
Well yes of course it will, but best you get a user manual. 😉
Simply go to the Hotpoint website (link below) and fill in the request form at the bottom of the page, they will then send you a new user manual 😀
http://www.theservicecentre.co.uk/Service/inst.htmlMartin
Re: Which- online
….there’s more…..
Before splashing out on a new household appliance, it’s worth considering how much spares will cost and how easy they’ll be to find. We’ve compared prices for commonly needed spare parts for four appliances, to see how much different manufacturers are charging.
We priced parts for upright vacuum cleaners, washing machines, dishwashers and tumble driers. We contacted the manufacturers about appliances we’d tested three to six years ago to ask about the current price and availability of spare parts.
We’ve compiled league tables to compare prices for commonly required spares for each of the appliances. To find out which parts are most commonly at fault when breakdowns occur, we spoke to manufacturers, independent repairers, parts suppliers and breakdown plan providers. All prices include VAT.
Our league tables show that, for some appliance types, there is a significant difference in the price of spare parts. A set of spares for a Miele washing machine is £621 more than for the same spares for a Candy, but the biggest price difference between manufacturers for vacuum cleaner spares was just £93.
Where to get your spares
It’s clear from members’ letter and e-mails that getting spares is frustrating. So, where should you begin?Make the manufacturer your first port of call. Look for a contact number in the instruction manual, or on the appliance. The manufacturer should be able to help you if you have a model number, and should offer advice about fitting the part if you need it.
Failing that, many people said they’d bought parts successfully from local spare parts suppliers they found in Yellow Pages, or from local electrical retailers.
Refurbishment is an alternative to landfill.
You could ask the retailer from whom you bought the appliance whether they know where you can buy parts. Sourcing parts online is another option. Sites you recommended included http://www.easyfix.co.uk, http://www.sparesrus.co.uk and http://www.spares2go.co.uk. For small parts, it’s often better to take the broken one into a shop and get a matching replacement.Recycling old appliances
When you decide that repairing your appliance is no longer feasible, what can you do with the old one? Refurbishment is an alternative to landfill.The Furniture Recycling Network co-ordinates the refurbishment of furniture and appliances for people in need. Call 01924 375 252 for details of your nearest project. Create (Community Recycling and Enterprise Training for Employment) repairs appliances and sells them on. It has projects in London (call 020 8885 6209) and Merseyside (call 0151 448 1748).
There are virtually no schemes for recycling household appliances in the UK. It’s likely that retailers will have to have recycling schemes once the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive comes into effect from 2004, but it’s not clear yet how the directive will work.
Large household appliances make up 43 per cent of the total electrical and electronic waste sent to landfill. The legislation will make it mandatory for more of them or of their components to be recycled.
When buying a new appliance, ask if the retailer or manufacturer can remove the old one. Some manufacturers will pick up old appliances when they deliver new ones, and dispose of them for you. But most suggested contacting your local authority about disposal.
Vacuum cleaners
Eighteen per cent of upright vacuum cleaners up to six years old have needed at least one repair, according to our figures. We priced parts for vacuums we tested in 1998 and 1999. Of the brands in our table, Hitachi, Panasonic, and Sebo have above average reliability. Although parts from Hoover and Dyson were cheaper, their vacuum cleaners have below average reliability, so you’re more likely to need spares.Most manufacturers said they try to have spares available for about ten years. Dyson offers spares for seven years after a product is discontinued, and Sanyo said seven years for functional parts and six for cosmetic ones. Sebo maintains the availability of its spare parts the longest (15 years), and it has very good reliability, with only 3 per cent of vacuums up to six years old needing repairs.
Washing machines
Prices vary widely in our league table, with Miele parts costing almost three times more than the next most expensive brand. It was the most expensive for all the washing machine parts we priced.Front loading machines are more reliable than top-loaders or washer-driers. Our reliability survey told us 19 per cent of front-loading washing machines up to six years old have needed at least one repair. We priced parts for washing machines we tested in 1998. Of the brands in our table, AEG, Bosch, Candy, Miele and Zanussi have above average reliability. Hoover and Hotpoint both have below average reliability.
It is worth considering how easy it will be to get replacement parts when you buy a new appliance. This might seem pessimistic, but the types of appliance we’ve looked at here do break down.
Ten years is the average length of time for which manufacturers say they hold parts. Bosch and Siemens told us they hold spare parts for at least ten years, while Hoover and Candy said they hold functional spare parts for ten years, but cosmetic ones for only four.
Dishwashers
Our reliability data shows that 16 per cent of full-sized dishwashers up to six years old have needed repairs. We priced spares for dishwashers we tested in 1996 and 1999. Of the brands in our table, only Bosch has above average reliability. Indesit has below average reliability; the rest have average reliability.Manufacturers told us the average expected lifespan of their dishwashers is ten years. Miele told us it expects its machines to last 20 years or more – more than any of the other manufacturers. It also stocks spare parts the longest, 15 years. This still isn’t long enough to cover the expected lifespan, though.
Our league table shows that Miele came out the most expensive for replacement parts. One extraordinary example was the prices for a replacement cutlery basket. A cutlery basket from Whirlpool costs just £6.17, but one from Miele costs a whopping £88.05. Of the other manufacturers, AEG Bosch, Candy and Siemens had more expensive parts than their competitors.
Tumble driers
Our reliability data shows that 12 per cent of electric tumble driers up to six years old have needed repairs. We priced parts for driers we tested in 1997 and 2000. Of the brands we’ve looked at here, only Creda has above average reliability. Hoover and Whirlpool have below average reliability. Manufacturers we spoke to said they expect tumble driers to have a ten-year lifespan.Prices for tumble drier spares varied less than for dishwashers and washing machines. Bosch had the most expensive set of parts at £226 in total. Creda and White Knight were the cheapest, both charging less than £100 for a set of spares.
Re: repolishing cramic hobs
The most popular ceramic hob glass used by many manufacturers is produced by Ceran based in Germany. Very tough and reliable over many years of use and abuse usually. Sugar spillage is the biggest headache for damaging the glass surface and in severe circumstances renders the glass irrepairable. Use good quality products specifically formulated for ceramic glass care and nothing else.
Further advise available from the Ceran website which may be of help to you 😉
http://www.us.schott.com/hometech/english/products/ceran/service/faq.htmlMartin
Re: removing timer module Tricity 4638
Alastair,
There is no technical information available on this model. Many parts are obsolete including the Timer Controller you are trying to remove, so I can offer little help here. Except that in general removing cooker timer units is accessed by removing the top cover, many are then secured to the glass control panel with a couple of pinch clips and screws.
In any event it should be apparent how it’s removable once you can get a full view of it in place 😉
DON’T FORGET TO ISOLATE THE MAINS FIRST :zap:
Martin
Re: It’s ‘be nice to Martin’ day today!!!
Gentlemen!
I am touched by your sentiments, moved by your comments and before a lump comes to my throat with emotion will sign off now for an evening with the other grumpy old gits at the rest home.
It’s Bingo tonight as well :rotl:
Martin
