Now, that i got my washer fixed, I need to get a new dryer. The one I have, absolutely won't work at all, Not even a buzz. I have looked at new dryers (I have never bought one brand new) and I found a Whirlpool for $259.99 +$10 for the cord + $59.99 delivery/haul away.
On the other hand, I could go check out the used place here in town. Not sure how reliable the dryer will be. The prices start at $59 and go up from there. The Delivery and haul away is only $25. Last time I looked items advertised on their sign, I didn't find anything at the low end price. So really not sure what kind of prices they will actually have.
The frugal side of me says, to buy used, and save the cash (or pay down debt). The more sensible side of me says to get something that you know is reliable and will last at least 10 years.
I would really appreciate all of your thoughts.
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To your sensible side, let me just say - 10 years without worry from an appliance does NOT exist anymore. Just don't want you to walk in feeling like you will pay once an be done with it.
ReplyDeleteWith your current dryer - check the Ignition Module. They have a tendancy to go and could be your problem. You may be able to buy this and replace it yourself.
I'm only guessing this, because you say you have nothing. No noise or fire up or anything.
Dryers & Washers for that matter are not complex items. There are only a few parts that can go wrong. This is definitely an item I would recommend fixing, if you can.
If not, you may be better off going new.
Just my 2 cents.
PS - I'm a lover of Maytag.
Kevin: I have fixed dryers before. Don't buy a Whirlpool - they are the hardest to fix and the parts cost the most. Get a used Kenmore. Check craigslist and your local newspaper for used ones. Make sure you test them that they work before you buy them used. Have a friend with a truck haul for you or rent a truck for an hour or 2 to go pick it up.
ReplyDeleteI suggest craigslist as well, or try Freecycle, last year I gave away a perfectly fine washer as I needed a stackable. If it is free and it only works a few months that is still better than nothing. I would not buy new. I am certain for $100 or less you can get a working dryer. Even if you have to rent a truck for $25 and get dryer and dispose of your old one, it is still better than buying new. I see used dryers on craigslist all the time. -Becky
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ReplyDeleteI can always count on the 3 of you to be straight with me on your opinions. I just arrived home (about an hour ago) from the used appliance place. They were running a special (supposedly) of 10% off all appliances. Anyway, I found a good GE for $125.95 + the $25 delivery/haul away charge. So over all I got a "newer" dryer with tax and all for $162.24.
With a 60 day warranty. It should last me five years at least (I hope). By which time, I hope to be able to buy a brand new washer/dryer set.
Buy a new energy efficient washer and dryer. I have to say I think repairing an old washer a bad idea.
ReplyDeleteMostly because of rising electricity costs.
I wrote today about how much energy do you consume? Be honest about kwh and therms you use to heat, cool your house throughout the year. I heat with 1000 therms/year and it cost a fortune.
I use about 850 kwh for 3 adults a month and it costs about $225/month. It is only going up by about 30-40% this year.
Using energy efficient appliances is better in the long run.
http://www.livingalmostlarge.com/2008/07/30/how-much-energy-do-you-consume/
If I were in my final home, you betcha I'd have a tankless water heater, solar panels or shingles, and potentially geothermal heating. Do you know how much it costs to have standing hot water? People always say to turn it down, but you need at least 120 if you run the dishwasher.
I looked up which washer/dryers were most energy efficient before I bought. I paid I think $300 for mine, and a front loader also energy efficient and uses only 14 gallons per load instead of normal 41 gallons per load.
Sure the front loader was more expensive but it has paid off already.
As long as you don't have children skip the dryer.
ReplyDeleteBuy one of those 10$ clothes rack that should do the trick. Even when I had a dryer I never used it. These things really use up a lot of electricity.
MY theory is this..if you can afford to purchase the newer appliances it may worth your while. I have found that when you purchase cheap (whether you can afford to or not) you end up paying more. The quality isn't the greatest and you end up spending more time trying to fix or replace the item. I'd encourage you to stay within your means. If this causes a hardship and you need to eliminate your debt in a short span of time I'd consider a mortgage checking account even if you are renting. For more information visit http://tyffanishanell.wexlfinancial.com
ReplyDeletegreat and you didn't have to worry about hauling away your old one or picking up your new one. awesome that you got a 60 day warranty. I hope it works for 5 years. Now you need to put away $1000 over next 5 years for a new set, that's $200 a year or about $20 a month. This will get you a nice energy efficient set in 5 years.
ReplyDeleteI do second the drying rack and line drying when weather is nice. I can wash two loads a day, and dry outside if it does not rain. I only use the dryer if it is raining or in Nov.-March. -Becky
I third the "airer" approach. I have a clothes rack - all shirts are hung on hangers on the rack which can be brought in overnight. Even inside the clothes dry in under 2 days.
ReplyDeleteWe even hang trousers and skirts up to dry that way. Undies and some pants go on the clothes airer.
I have 3 kids, including one in cloth nappies and I manage to keep on top of it.
i bucket wash and line dry, at least in the summer. in the winter, i might keep it up while hauling to the coin-op once in a while. but bucket washing works great for me.
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