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Post# 661431   2/21/2013 at 09:44 (4,053 days old) by brummybear (Birmingham uk)   |   | |
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Hi all, My LG 11kg has got dementia ! Its 4 years old and it can no longer decide which way it should tumble.
Its supported to rock back and forth then tumble followed my a brief spin. Instead it sort of judders a bit then tumbles while juddering But its spins fine! I call LG who inform me that its £130 to walk through the door. I informed them I could get a new washer for that at Argos. I don't have that sort of money. I no longer think its worth while buying a high end washer when the repairs are so steep. |
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Post# 661436 , Reply# 1   2/21/2013 at 10:18 (4,053 days old) by Iheartmaytag (Wichita, Kansas)   |   | |
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Post# 661442 , Reply# 2   2/21/2013 at 10:53 (4,053 days old) by fido ()   |   | |
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You would be better calling a local independent repairer who will probably have a call-out charge of about £40. |
Post# 661475 , Reply# 3   2/21/2013 at 14:26 (4,053 days old) by dave886 (united kingdom)   |   | |
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oh man this made me laugh, have you ever thought of taking out a insurance, it will be a lot cheaper. |
Post# 661587 , Reply# 5   2/22/2013 at 04:12 (4,053 days old) by brummybear (Birmingham uk)   |   | |
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Post# 661644 , Reply# 6   2/22/2013 at 11:12 (4,052 days old) by brummybear (Birmingham uk)   |   | |
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Post# 662522 , Reply# 7   2/26/2013 at 04:44 (4,049 days old) by brummybear (Birmingham uk)   |   | |
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Post# 662552 , Reply# 8   2/26/2013 at 10:00 (4,048 days old) by aquarius1984 (Planet earth)   |   | |
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So what has been the total cost of this machine including purchase price and all the repairs you have had to pay for over the years?
And can you honestly say hand on heart that EVERY cotton wash you have washed in it has been 11kg? The fact you seemed open to a 7kg Bosch tells me that the capacity is not an issue and probably never will be. Ignore the advice to take out insurance. YOU SHOULDNT HAVE TO. What is already an expensive machine should have some reasonable life expectancy because the extra drum capacity certainly does not cost the extra £200 odd compared to the 6/7/8kg models. |
Post# 662558 , Reply# 9   2/26/2013 at 10:46 (4,048 days old) by AquaCycle (West Yorkshire, UK)   |   | |
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That's funny, because my best friends 4 year old £210 Beko is still going strong, despite washing for 2 adults and 2 kids on a regular basis - it has never missed a beat.
LG have always been vastly overpriced and overhyped. If you're going to buy an expensive machine, choose the machine carefully. As stated above, stick with European brands like Miele, Siemens/Bosch, AEG, V-Zug, Gorenje etc if you're splashing out for an expensive machine. Most of these brands come with warranties and guaruntee's (I got 10 years with my Miele) so you're covered. |
Post# 662584 , Reply# 10   2/26/2013 at 13:42 (4,048 days old) by brummybear (Birmingham uk)   |   | |
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It cost £800 and so far about £225 in repairs,
When we first got it there were 8 adults of us living in the house 5 women 3 men and 3 children. The machine never stopped to be honest it worked its ass off. I honestly thort a 12kg machine costing £800 would work out well, and it was before I became a member of this great community. People moved out and now there are 4 of us and a 12kg is no longer necessary but it dose go on about 3 times a week and 80% of that is full ( we discovered that a small load was a no no as balancing was a problem). LG did replace the machine once after a big rant at them because of the balancing problem) It currently seems ok and is busy catching up. |
Post# 662585 , Reply# 11   2/26/2013 at 13:47 (4,048 days old) by brummybear (Birmingham uk)   |   | |
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Post# 663915 , Reply# 13   3/5/2013 at 03:38 (4,042 days old) by brummybear (Birmingham uk)   |   | |
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It Coughed up blood and died on Friday! It sat there dead as a Dodo. The repair guy came Saturday and tinkered with it and concluded ( as I did) that the main control board was the problem costing £115
The question is. Do I A cut my loses on this machine ( £800 New) and buy one from the charity shop? Or B fix this pile of dog mess? Heres a pic of the old lady showing the whipper snapper how its done. |
Post# 663917 , Reply# 14   3/5/2013 at 03:51 (4,042 days old) by ozzie908 (Lincoln UK)   |   | |
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Post# 663918 , Reply# 15   3/5/2013 at 03:51 (4,042 days old) by brummybear (Birmingham uk)   |   | |
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Post# 664153 , Reply# 19   3/6/2013 at 08:15 (4,040 days old) by brummybear (Birmingham uk)   |   | |
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The depth of the tub is 36cm and the width of the drum is 34cm. Because its such a hog with the water especially heating it I cheat a little. I turn it to program 1 and that it fill with hot tap water witch is gas and considerably cheaper than electric. Then I turn to program 5 witch is 40c and I dont have to heat the water.
I would love a new control panel for it but they rarely turn up. I have included a littel vid of my phone for the fun of it. :) CLICK HERE TO GO TO brummybear's LINK |
Post# 664164 , Reply# 21   3/6/2013 at 09:27 (4,040 days old) by brummybear (Birmingham uk)   |   | |
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Post# 664191 , Reply# 22   3/6/2013 at 12:52 (4,040 days old) by paulinroyton (B)   |   | |
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Hi Eean. There is a hotpoint top loader on ebay at moment, think in Warrickshire area. I still have my 1509, but may have to sell a few of my collection. Paul |
Post# 664217 , Reply# 23   3/6/2013 at 14:35 (4,040 days old) by sesteve (London, UK)   |   | |
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Hi Eean
I would sort out the toploader if I were you. They are such good machines and so fast at a wash. There is a new console available for your TL on this link www.buyspares.co.uk/console-panel.... I've been sorting out my two 9605's over the last few weekends - will do a thread on it soon - and have both of them working now. They are so easy to work on if you can get the parts but they are heavy on the water and power. I've got solar hot water panels which helps and my machines have the economy switch that turns off the heater. Your model washes at approx 10 deg C less than the programme selected unless you push the super wash button so it does try to save energy. Here's a pic of mine from the weekend S |
Post# 664228 , Reply# 24   3/6/2013 at 15:17 (4,040 days old) by brummybear (Birmingham uk)   |   | |
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Post# 664233 , Reply# 25   3/6/2013 at 15:37 (4,040 days old) by sesteve (London, UK)   |   | |
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The prices some of the stuff goes for is crazy but then there are others that seem to slip through the net. There was one hotpoint twin tub on eBay recently that went for £280!! While there was another that went for £6. If you can travel to get one then you could pick up a bargain.
I bought a Hoovermatic twin tub from a guy that was also selling two Hotpoint twin tubs. He keeps trying to sell them now in Middlesex. Can pass on his details if you are interested. |