Two things I love about this old Facebook thread:-
The inevitability
of the washer breaking down at the most awkward time of the year, i.e.
immediately before Christmas.
The way
everyone piles in with advice …
Thunderthighs has just gone out all alone in the snow and ice to get the Observer for his father who is lying snoring in bed
Miss Fiddle Has he come back yet?
Bentonbag He was out for some time but has returned
NEED HELP Anyone know anything about fixing washing machines? Mine's making a noise like it's got a brick in it every time it spins and sounds like a poorly Concorde taking off as it winds up to spin. Otherwise it's a trip to John Lewis' tomorrow
Mrs Elswitch Sounds like the ball bearings. The man who fixes them for my flats usually
says it's more expensive to fix than getting a new one.
The Squireen I agree with Mrs Elswitch you will probably have to get a
new washer
The Boatman Could be the mountings though - it's worth getting the
sides off...
Mr Pearl Tried it once - never again
Bentonbag Been to John Lewis, ordered new washer, arrives 29 Dec -
could have had it on 24th but couldn't face Xmas Eve sorting out the kitchen. Have poss-stick and bucket to keep up with
underwear and socks until then. Fester's
paying.
Bentonbag Boatman - you show a touching faith in Fester's ability as
a handyman - or mine!!!
Mr Gobiron You did right. Modern
household appliances are not amenable to fixing by home handypersons. I say this as a fully trained engineer who
served his time in the domestic appliances trade, and couldn't fix a busted
tumble-drier when ours went. Almost
certainly, even if you could figure it out, you'd need a part that needs
ordering, and then you’d have to strip the thing to its underwear to fit the
thing and still no guarantee. A proper
repair person could probably do it, but the chances are that the bill is almost
as bad as buying a new one.
Bentonbag Can you imagine the apocalyptical and apoplectic amount of
swearing there'd be if Fester attempted anything like that? Like I say about
motorcycling - not until he's made a will and take out life insurance.
The Boatman I do understand how it is. But just occasionally it turns out to be
something easy and cheaper than a new white box. But think how nice a new nice box will be...
Bentonbag
The old one was getting on for 10 years old and had been seen
to once. And 10 years in this house is
worth 30 in any other so it owes us nowt.
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