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Re: comet…again!!!
There were discussions on Money Saving expert about what to do with the gift vouchers for Comet. Anyone who holds gift vouchers would have become creditor and the chance of getting money back would be in few pounds rather than full amount if they gone into administration. Basically if anyone have it now then spend it now before they close the door.
There are quite a lot of families who have a family fund card and they often use it to purchase whitegoods with extended warranty. It was funded by taxpayers.
Re: AEG 72640 washer
Replaced drain pump unit. Bit of a faff as it’s easier change the pump by removing front panel rather from the rear. Also this machine had a split hose from dispenser to tub. Wouldn’t have picked it up if it wasn’t for the heavy limescale deposits blocking the drain hose as I had to make a third visit to rectify it.
Glad to have resolved it in the end.
Re: What is
stratfordgirl wrote:The Sale of Goods Act still applies to second hand goods so the machine must be sold in satisfactory condition, taking account the price paid. So, for example, if the motor brushes wore out, the door hinge broke or the bearings failed within 6 months, the buyer would probably be entitled to a free repair.
A huge gamble on selling reconditioned appliance so to my mind, it is worthwhile to replace those common parts to avoid being called out again in six months time! Is it legal requirement that the machine is to work for at least six months? To me it is rather difficult to judge as some people would use the machine very heavily and if not then abuse it a lot more than a brand new appliance.
Re: What is “reconditioned” washing machine?
Interesting… Perhaps I thought wrong? I may have wrongly assumed that reconditioned or refurbished meant that bringing the appliance back to as new standard so one would expect the appliance was given new lease of life aka new door seal, bearings, belt and a good scrub?
Re: New UK Washing Machine Manufacturer ?
Perhaps they have so much in common with Apple..
Designed in California and assembled in China
For washing machine perhaps designed in China and assembled in Britain?
The UK manufacturer need to be very different and have a completely new model that is not copied from other companies or even sharing their components. Look at Ford, they used Citroen engines in their diesel range and look at the older Volvo and Jaguar which were rebadged Ford Mondeo. Vauxhall is using Fiat engines as well??
I think the last thing we need is a rebadged of an old model. Do we really need a British made washing machine which are basically the same as their competitor and the only difference is the price and patriotism? It is worth trying getting a slice of the washing machine sales market? They need to come up that is revolutionary like LG with its direct drive, White knight with their eco electric tumble dryer even though it takes 8 hours to dry the clothes. I will watch this space and see what is so different from hundreds of washing machines…
Re: What is
So if you are reconditioning the appliance then what would you do?
a) Fix it if it was just a blockage in the pump (clear the blockage) and sell it as it is?
b) Same as above along with mouldy door seal which you replace then sell?
c) Same as above clear the blockage and clean motor then replace the brushes, door seal, descale, new belt, and a good scrub then sell it?Just curious on the level of standard as everyone have different standards and like you said Martin, depending on people expectations. I draw my thoughts from seeing reconditioned appliances at charity shops and small second hand shops and noticed the difference on the standards and the all used the same word as Reconditioned.
Re: New UK Washing Machine Manufacturer ?
No washing machine manufactured in UK? The market is saturated with too many imports. The machine maybe built in the UK but they will be importing the spares from a small circle of suppliers so in essence they could well be putting a sticker saying “Built in Britain” rather than made in Britain like the one we see on foreign trucks.
Re: Washing machine rentals.
Interesting though I noticed you are from the Isle of Wight, so the market is different from the mainland. The reason why I said this that due to the vast space of mainland, people will travel easily to pick up cheap machines which makes renting seems a niche market for the poor.
There is this dreadful Brighthouse selling cheap machines for same price as the rental but in the end you get a brand new cheap washing machine for £800 instead of £200. Like I said they are dreadful but people still buys machines from them!
Re: Washing machine rentals.
I would check the liability and product liability insurance as there was a case of a faulty rented washing machine ripped a little boy’s arm off a while back. Also I wonder if these machines are required to have a yearly service combined with safety checks? After all with the rental money would cover those extra expenses?
I’m not an expert in these things but I would be nervous about renting out machines knowing that the “hirer” will abuse it. The cost of repairing it could put you out of pockets lets alone the rental income. I’m surprised that there’s a market for it these days. I’d feel safer selling the recon machines.
Re: Bosch SGS model with plastic sump
BobHope wrote:thats one to watchout for on all appliances with a moulded plug, the first thing i do after i trace it to the cable is cut the plug off and wire up a new one.
Bob.
If only I had thought of it in the first place, then I wouldn’t have gone into a lot of trouble with Connect, the diesel and the time taken to sort the parts out. There’s a box of 37 new plugs in the back of my van lurking somewhere in one of many boxes, a mere 30 pence each. Still a lesson learnt!
Re: Bosch SGS model with plastic sump
Martin wrote:Keep hold of the mains filter as they are always blowing! 😉
The odd thing, I did test the appliance with the suppressor removed and it still throws up low insulation. So it is the mains flex that was the problem. Will bear this in mind, thanks Martin.
Re: Holy Moly Thats Expensive!!
After fixing a lady’s Hotpoint WML Washer, bra wire got caught along with 4 hairpins broke off all three paddles which I replaced the lot for £18 plus call out charge. I learnt that she was charged £17 for one paddle from a local domestic appliance shop previously before called me out. This was supply only, all she had to do is pick it up from the shop.
I am shocked to learn that someone down the road decided to charge more than 4 times the cost price. Not sure of my maths but isn’t that 400{e5d1b7155a01ef1f3b9c9968eaba33524ee81600d00d4be2b4d93ac2e58cec2d} markup?
Re: Bosch SGS model with plastic sump
Turns out it was the mains lead. Thanks guys.
There was a minor hiccup at Connect over the mains lead. On their website there was a picture of the mains lead showing without the suppressor so I ordered a suppressor. Upon arrival the mains lead came with the suppressor which meant the suppressor I ordered is surplus to requirement.
The snag is that they are saying I need to go home and get a cancellation number then come back with the unwanted suppressor. I thought it was crazy so I asked if they could do it there and then. After few discussions they agreed to do it there and then.
