This afternoon Matthew, I am washing machine repair man

[JamezF]

The washing machine had started leaking small quantities of water, so this afternoon I have taken it apart to find the cause. Fortunately I've had it apart before so I only needed a quick jump through a youtube video to remind me where all the screws are. Eventually I found a split in the top of the door seal next to the water inlet. That explains why the leaking water was clean then. Cunning design too, I note, to have much of the cabling running along the base of the machine where it will sit in water when there is a leak. There's no obvious reason that the seal should be tricky to replace so I went off to the usual online spares suppliers to order one. It's not that old a model, but several of the places I usually use had no stock. When I did find one, including delivery it was fifty of your Earth pounds! I was half-tempted to squidge some silicone sealant over the hole instead It's not a small split though, so I guess I'd better do the job properly.

I'm off for a lie down now...

James

 

[Amari]

The washing machine had started leaking small quantities of water, so this afternoon I have taken it apart to find the cause. Fortunately I've had it apart before so I only needed a quick jump through a youtube video to remind me where all the screws are. Eventually I found a split in the top of the door seal next to the water inlet. That explains why the leaking water was clean then. Cunning design too, I note, to have much of the cabling running along the base of the machine where it will sit in water when there is a leak. There's no obvious reason that the seal should be tricky to replace so I went off to the usual online spares suppliers to order one. It's not that old a model, but several of the places I usually use had no stock. When I did find one, including delivery it was fifty of your Earth pounds! I was half-tempted to squidge some silicone sealant over the hole instead It's not a small split though, so I guess I'd better do the job properly.

I'm off for a lie down now...

James

£50 is better than squandering megabucks on annual repair insurance for white goods.

 

[MillMeadow]

I'd love to able to convert my knackered old one into a little water wheel power generated like the videos you see online.

 

[roche]

Repairing stuff is a bit of a lost art...So is designing products.
So many of the home appliances I see are poorly designed - either in terms of durability, cleanability, user interface, energy efficiency or just plain doing the job they are supposed to do reliably. It is so easy to get drawn down the rabbit hole of designing and making everything...

 

[philipm]

Used to repair our old hotpoint every year for about 20 years, we replaced it in the end for a more efficient LG model .I've repaired this one twice one sensor which cost around £7 and a new set of bearings and seals.I put it down to living in Cardiganshire that I,m too mean to buy another one.

 

[enrico]

Used to repair our old hotpoint every year for about 20 years, we replaced it in the end for a more efficient LG model .I've repaired this one twice one sensor which cost around £7 and a new set of bearings and seals.I put it down to living in Cardiganshire that I,m too mean to buy another one.

For years I use an old washing machine pump to pump water in my outside pond to a waterfall! It worked brilliantly, just a little risky using 240v to run it . I was young and stupid, now I am just old and know when I am being stupid!

 

[Gilberdyke John]

The washing machine had started leaking small quantities of water, so this afternoon I have taken it apart to find the cause. Fortunately I've had it apart before so I only needed a quick jump through a youtube video to remind me where all the screws are. Eventually I found a split in the top of the door seal next to the water inlet. That explains why the leaking water was clean then. Cunning design too, I note, to have much of the cabling running along the base of the machine where it will sit in water when there is a leak. There's no obvious reason that the seal should be tricky to replace so I went off to the usual online spares suppliers to order one. It's not that old a model, but several of the places I usually use had no stock. When I did find one, including delivery it was fifty of your Earth pounds! I was half-tempted to squidge some silicone sealant over the hole instead It's not a small split though, so I guess I'd better do the job properly.

I'm off for a lie down now...

James

I replaced the drum/door seal rubber on our beko washer about a year ago. I watched the professional doing the job on you tube before starting so I knew where to look for the various fixings and connections etc. Taking it apart was straightforward enough as was fitting the rubber. However when it came to refitting the securing spring bands which held the rubber to the drum and the doorframe it took all my knowledge of magical incantations known only to people with a background in fixing stuff plus improvisation of sundry tools gathered over the years to achieve the desired result. Oh and a pack of plasters for the various minor wounds resulting from metal edges. The you tube video had glossed over the refitting of the clamping bands of course.
I had completed the job by the time Mrs J came back from shopping (but only just)

 

[Henna]

£50 is actually not a big deal for seal replacement I got mine replaced from candy service center in £150. Amazed to see hw much they are looting

 

[Rob38]

I had a similar thing a while back, the bearing went in the back of the "new" 5 year old machine. Went to the usual shop for a set of bearings and was told they are moulded into the outer drum now so rendered un removable, he could get me a new drum with bearings in place but that would cost £300, almost passed out there and then, went home to inform SWMBO that she needed to choose a new machine, I offered it as an early Christmas present but was swiftly told to go forth.....no pleasing some people!

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

I offered it as an early Christmas present but was swiftly told to go forth.....no pleasing some people!

well if she doesn't want a new washing machine, that's her look out

 

[Rob38]

That's what I said, I didn't know what to do, I offered a lift in the trusty astra down to the laundrette due to needing a clean shirt for Monday morning

In all seriousness the chap in the shop was saying that things now aren't built to be repaired but replaced, its that old argument is it worth repairing the 20 year old volvo or buying a new electric hyundai etc.
I quite like the repair option if possible but if manufacturer's are taking that option away then we have limited options

 

[pargyle]

I had a similar thing a while back, the bearing went in the back of the "new" 5 year old machine. Went to the usual shop for a set of bearings and was told they are moulded into the outer drum now so rendered un removable, he could get me a new drum with bearings in place but that would cost £300, almost passed out there and then, went home to inform SWMBO that she needed to choose a new machine, I offered it as an early Christmas present but was swiftly told to go forth.....no pleasing some people!

I paid £80 for a man to come and look at our 5 year old Bosch dishwasher which has a minor leak ...He told us that it has a minor leak and he could not economically repair it ... It still has a minor leak, I tip it slightly once in a while and it continues to work ... which was what I was doing before 'er indoors insisted I get a specialist in ....

I think I have all the qualfications to make a living NOT repairing small appliances ... just rack up, fiddle about, look at my laptop, huff and puff, finish my cup of tea and then present the client with a bill for £80 and tell them it's not economically repairable. I can do that ... giz a job !

 

[Rob38]

Remember, you have to start your diagnosis buy sucking air though you teeth shaking your head and saying"well,where do I start"

 

[roche]

That's what I said, I didn't know what to do, I offered a lift in the trusty astra down to the laundrette due to needing a clean shirt for Monday morning

In all seriousness the chap in the shop was saying that things now aren't built to be repaired but replaced, its that old argument is it worth repairing the 20 year old volvo or buying a new electric hyundai etc.
I quite like the repair option if possible but if manufacturer's are taking that option away then we have limited options

The Right to Repair legislation introduced by the EU and copied by the UK is a small step in the right direction, but does not go nearly far enough.

 

[philipm]

Sad to say that most repair people these days wouldnt have a clue how to knock out a bearing or fault find on old equipment.If its not on their laptop or tablet it cant be done.I remember when I did my basic training in the Navy we were taught to repair most things which still stands me in good stead today

 

[Gilberdyke John]

Sad to say that most repair people these days wouldnt have a clue how to knock out a bearing or fault find on old equipment.If its not on their laptop or tablet it cant be done.I remember when I did my basic training in the Navy we were taught to repair most things which still stands me in good stead today

Amazing what a wire brush and a pack of Belzona can achieve.