| How much do washing machine repair workers charge 15:16 - May 29 with 735 views | wkj |
The washing machine has finally given up.
Went to investigate after hearing an alarming amount of metallic clunking and discovered what appears to be a bent piece of wire lodged somewhere inside the drum mechanism. No idea where it came from. I certainly don't recall washing any wire hangers. The machine now makes a noise like a shopping trolley and refuses to spin properly.
I'm genuinely baffled at how some random curved wire could end up inside a washing machine.
Needless to say, anyone know how much those manual labour magicians charges these days, preferably the not so attractive ones as I want to avoid the village thinking I'm starring in a porno. |  |
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| How much do washing machine repair workers charge on 15:18 - May 29 with 715 views | StokieBlue |
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| How much do washing machine repair workers charge on 15:21 - May 29 with 687 views | _CliveBaker_ |
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Had a guy in Bury come to my house on a Sunday afternoon a couple of years back, fixed a part and got it working and he only wanted £40. He was mad as a box of frogs and spent more time talking to me about his amateur dramatics than he did fixing the machine, but I thought it was ludicrously cheap. I gave him £60. |  | | |
| How much do washing machine repair workers charge on 15:26 - May 29 with 664 views | Ewan_Oozami |
Usually when that happens, it's time for Mrs O to buy a new bra as it's broken wire that has got through one of the holes....generally I get a thin screwdriver, poke it through various holes in the drum while turning it and see if I can hook it out - successful 3 times so far!
Other than that you're looking at about £100-£150 for callout and wire removal I reckon...cheaper than a new washing machine though!
Edit - get Clive's guy in! [Post edited 29 May 15:27]
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| How much do washing machine repair workers charge on 15:26 - May 29 with 663 views | wkj |
| How much do washing machine repair workers charge on 15:21 - May 29 by _CliveBaker_ |
Where are you?
Had a guy in Bury come to my house on a Sunday afternoon a couple of years back, fixed a part and got it working and he only wanted £40. He was mad as a box of frogs and spent more time talking to me about his amateur dramatics than he did fixing the machine, but I thought it was ludicrously cheap. I gave him £60. |
I'm not actually local at the moment. I'm out and about campaigning for the alfresco gig, so the poor washing machine has decided to pick its moment (typically short-sightedness from household appliances).
£40 sounds like an absolute bargain though, especially on a Sunday. The fact you gave him £60 says a lot about both of you. If I can get mine fixed anywhere near that sort of money I'll be delighted.
The timing isn't ideal as the wife has taken a keen interest in clothes shopping. Funny how these things happen. | |
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| How much do washing machine repair workers charge on 15:35 - May 29 with 612 views | GlasgowBlue |
Sounds like a wire from the drum has come though. Not sure how often your appliances breakdown but I would recommend taking out cover with a supplier (we use Scottish Gas).
We make a monthly payment and they come out and fix everything from washing machine, boiler, tumble dryer, dishwasher etc. And if they can't fix it they give you a replacement.
As for a call out charge with no cover, I paid £65 for a company to look at an industrial dishwasher at my business. So I would imagine it won't be much difference for a household call. |  |
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| How much do washing machine repair workers charge on 18:06 - May 29 with 390 views | Mark |
| How much do washing machine repair workers charge on 15:35 - May 29 by GlasgowBlue |
Sounds like a wire from the drum has come though. Not sure how often your appliances breakdown but I would recommend taking out cover with a supplier (we use Scottish Gas).
We make a monthly payment and they come out and fix everything from washing machine, boiler, tumble dryer, dishwasher etc. And if they can't fix it they give you a replacement.
As for a call out charge with no cover, I paid £65 for a company to look at an industrial dishwasher at my business. So I would imagine it won't be much difference for a household call. |
How much does that cover cost a year though? I suspect it will only cover fairly new boilers etc. |  | | |
| How much do washing machine repair workers charge on 18:35 - May 29 with 349 views | GeoffSentence |
| How much do washing machine repair workers charge on 15:26 - May 29 by Ewan_Oozami |
Usually when that happens, it's time for Mrs O to buy a new bra as it's broken wire that has got through one of the holes....generally I get a thin screwdriver, poke it through various holes in the drum while turning it and see if I can hook it out - successful 3 times so far!
Other than that you're looking at about £100-£150 for callout and wire removal I reckon...cheaper than a new washing machine though!
Edit - get Clive's guy in! [Post edited 29 May 15:27]
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Had it a couple times now. The underwire from one of the ladies of the houses bras has come out. They pop them in a mesh bag before washing now, saves a bit of trouble. |  |
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| How much do washing machine repair workers charge on 21:20 - May 29 with 230 views | GlasgowBlue |
| How much do washing machine repair workers charge on 18:06 - May 29 by Mark |
How much does that cover cost a year though? I suspect it will only cover fairly new boilers etc. |
Just asked the wife. £50 per month. It covers the boiler, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, wine cooler, overn, hob, extractor fan and all electrical sockets.
There are six of us in the house so the washing machine needs repair quite often with coins and stuff getting left in the wash and causing problems. We've had a new washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher when they have been unable to repair. | |
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