Electrical goods

Chris.G · 03-05-2006, 20:30

After reading Pixi's thread about the TV breaking down within 4 months it got me thinking about the amount of appliances ive had to replace over the last couple of years.

4 Washing machines within 5 and a half years.

3 Vacuum cleaners in just over two years.

Samsung wide screen TV - dead after one year (full refund given).

Grundig 32" wide screen TV - problems after one year.

JVC DVD surround system- dead after a year and a half.

Philips DVD recorder - dead after year and a half.

Panasonic DVD recorder - problems after one year.

Matsui (i know its cheap but it was for the spare room) - dead after 5 months.

2 freeview boxes - dead after one year.

Anyone else got a list that long?

ChrisRs · 03-05-2006, 20:41

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Originally Posted by Chris.G

After reading Pixi's thread about the TV breaking down within 4 months it got me thinking about the amount of appliances ive had to replace over the last couple of years.

4 Washing machines within 5 and a half years.

3 Vacuum cleaners in just over two years.

Samsung wide screen TV - dead after one year (full refund given).

Grundig 32" wide screen TV - problems after one year.

JVC DVD surround system- dead after a year and a half.

Philips DVD recorder - dead after year and a half.

Panasonic DVD recorder - problems after one year.

Matsui (i know its cheap but it was for the spare room) - dead after 5 months.

2 freeview boxes - dead after one year.

Anyone else got a list that long?

Ruddy Hell. How's your car been??

Chris.G · 03-05-2006, 20:54

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Originally Posted by robbo51

Ruddy Hell. How's your car been??

Four Skodas -

One brake master cylinder replacement.

One air bag fault.

Reversed octy vrs into concrete post £1200 worth of damage.

Two punctures.

Kwikfit scratched bonnet of furby while removing a wheel.

Just curbed an alloy on my current octy 2.

I made a spelling mistake in my last thread

Ill pick you some lottery numbers if you like

Oh bollox I think ill just throw myself off a bridge.

Kentish · 03-05-2006, 20:55

Miele washing machine.....perfect for 7 years and expect another 13
Miele condenser dryer...perfect for 3 years so far and expect another 17
Toshiba 32" tv...one minor fault in 4 years
Bosch 60cm dishwasher...perfect for 9 years, still going strong
Sebo upright vacuum cleaner...perfect for 5 years, still going strong.
Admiral fridge freezer...perfect for 5 years, still going.

Important appliances I don't waste money on cheap stuff.

Chris.G · 03-05-2006, 21:02

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Originally Posted by Kentish

Miele washing machine.....perfect for 7 years and expect another 13
Miele condenser dryer...perfect for 3 years so far and expect another 17
Toshiba 32" tv...one minor fault in 4 years
Bosch 60cm dishwasher...perfect for 9 years, still going strong
Sebo upright vacuum cleaner...perfect for 5 years, still going strong.
Admiral fridge freezer...perfect for 5 years, still going.

Important appliances I don't waste money on cheap stuff.

Good advice if you have the money to buy expensive stuff in the first place.

That said, a mate has a Lowe* TV set that cost him loads, nothing but trouble its been back to the dealer 4 times in two years.

Miele stuff is very nice and I know people who have had them for years but they are very expensive as far as I remember.

Ill start saving

ChrisRs · 03-05-2006, 21:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris.G

Four Skodas -

One brake master cylinder replacement.

One air bag fault.

Reversed octy vrs into concrete post £1200 worth of damage.

Two punctures.

Kwikfit scratched bonnet of furby while removing a wheel.

Just curbed an alloy on my current octy 2.

I made a spelling mistake in my last thread

Ill pick you some lottery numbers if you like

Oh bollox I think ill just throw myself off a bridge.

I like your sense of humour

Dr Zoidberg · 03-05-2006, 21:29

The cooker built into my kitchen blew up a few weeks back but that was there when I moved in so I don't know how old it was.

Other than that I'm struggling to think of anything electrical I've owned that has died as opposed to being replaced cause I fancied a newer one.

My washing machine is 8 years old now , as is the fridge freezer.

I've never had a TV or stereo die.

Oh , the tuner in my video packed up 5 years ago but the rest is still working and in occasional use.

I did kill a strimmer once but that was user abuse

Kentish · 03-05-2006, 22:13

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Originally Posted by Chris.G

Good advice if you have the money to buy expensive stuff in the first place.

That said, a mate has a Lowe* TV set that cost him loads, nothing but trouble its been back to the dealer 4 times in two years.

Miele stuff is very nice and I know people who have had them for years but they are very expensive as far as I remember.

Ill start saving

Aren't Lowe just glorified Phillips gubbins in a nice cabinet?

As for Miele stuff being dear, I suppose initial hit wise it is. But as it lasts longer, you save money over time.

dstev2000 · 03-05-2006, 22:25

Tosh 32" telly, still good after about 9 years, now hosts the PS2 in the games room upstairs, got another 32" tosh in the lounge I bought 2 years ago.

My 7 year old PC is still in good order, 2 PSU's, 2 new hard drives, 2 motherboards, 3 processors and a new graphics card is all its ever needed...........

Dyson: Fitted a new motor to it after 2 years and a new hose a few weeks ago at three years old so not too bad.

My Pioneer Dolby digital amp literally went bang last year as well so I bought a nice shiny Yamaha amp to replace it.

My Dell laptop needed a new motherboard just after a year or so which was a real pain.

steviec · 03-05-2006, 22:25

I got one of those LG Direct Drive Washing Machines, because of a free 5 Year Guarantees (Parts & Labour) and they are quite reasonable. Work on the principle a 5 Year Guarantee for free, must mean the manufacturer has confidence in the product or they would lose loads on call outs. So far four years in no problems and with two kids its used every day.

pixi · 03-05-2006, 22:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris.G

I made a spelling mistake in my last thread

Ill pick you some lottery numbers if you like

Oh bollox I think ill just throw myself off a bridge.

Kentish · 03-05-2006, 22:31

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Originally Posted by steviec

I got one of those LG Direct Drive Washing Machines, because of a free 5 Year Guarantees (Parts & Labour) and they are quite reasonable. Work on the principle a 5 Year Guarantee for free, must mean the manufacturer has confidence in the product or they would lose loads on call outs. So far four years in no problems and with two kids its used every day.

Some of the Miele washers come with a 10 yr parts and labour warranty.

cheezemonkhai · 03-05-2006, 23:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris.G

After reading Pixi's thread about the TV breaking down within 4 months it got me thinking about the amount of appliances ive had to replace over the last couple of years.

4 Washing machines within 5 and a half years.

3 Vacuum cleaners in just over two years.

.....

Anyone else got a list that long?

One word : Miele - The washers come with a 5/10 year guarantee and have heard on plenty go on for 25 years. The things start at about £500 but are built to last rather than just to last the time it's guaranteed

EDIT: Ooops looks like i was beaten to that comment

devonutopia · 03-05-2006, 23:55

Panasonic - A brand I've come to trust for quality in the long run. I have a 7 year old telly, 8 year old VCR, 13 year old hifi system. The only thing Panasonic that ever packed up on me was a combi oven/microwave, and that was OLD and well used.

Johnnyc · 04-05-2006, 00:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kentish

Miele washing machine.....perfect for 7 years and expect another 13
Miele condenser dryer...perfect for 3 years so far and expect another 17
Toshiba 32" tv...one minor fault in 4 years
Bosch 60cm dishwasher...perfect for 9 years, still going strong
Sebo upright vacuum cleaner...perfect for 5 years, still going strong.
Admiral fridge freezer...perfect for 5 years, still going.

Important appliances I don't waste money on cheap stuff.

See what you have done now. You are tempting fate.

The thing I really like about Miele washers/dryers is that they are sooo quiet.

Kentish · 04-05-2006, 14:43

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Originally Posted by Johnnyc

See what you have done now. You are tempting fate.

The thing I really like about Miele washers/dryers is that they are sooo quiet.

No fate tempting here, I know they won't dare go wrong and force me to get the tools out on them.
Anyway, Miele spares take no more than 3 days to arrive

03-05-2006, 20:30	#1
Chris.G Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: London Posts: 1,209 Members Car: Renault sport clio 197 Thanks: 36 Thanked 28 Times in 28 Posts	Electrical goods After reading Pixi's thread about the TV breaking down within 4 months it got me thinking about the amount of appliances ive had to replace over the last couple of years. 4 Washing machines within 5 and a half years. 3 Vacuum cleaners in just over two years. Samsung wide screen TV - dead after one year (full refund given). Grundig 32" wide screen TV - problems after one year. JVC DVD surround system- dead after a year and a half. Philips DVD recorder - dead after year and a half. Panasonic DVD recorder - problems after one year. Matsui (i know its cheap but it was for the spare room) - dead after 5 months. 2 freeview boxes - dead after one year. Anyone else got a list that long?

03-05-2006, 20:55	#4
Kentish Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 5,244 Members Car: 4 wheels, 4 doors. Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Electrical goods Miele washing machine.....perfect for 7 years and expect another 13 Miele condenser dryer...perfect for 3 years so far and expect another 17 Toshiba 32" tv...one minor fault in 4 years Bosch 60cm dishwasher...perfect for 9 years, still going strong Sebo upright vacuum cleaner...perfect for 5 years, still going strong. Admiral fridge freezer...perfect for 5 years, still going. Important appliances I don't waste money on cheap stuff. __________________ Andy Owner of a sense of humour.

03-05-2006, 21:29	#7
Dr Zoidberg Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the back of an AA truck with a failed turbo Posts: 10,745 Members Car: Octavia II 2.0 TDi Elegance Thanks: 30 Thanked 194 Times in 145 Posts	Re: Electrical goods The cooker built into my kitchen blew up a few weeks back but that was there when I moved in so I don't know how old it was. Other than that I'm struggling to think of anything electrical I've owned that has died as opposed to being replaced cause I fancied a newer one. My washing machine is 8 years old now , as is the fridge freezer. I've never had a TV or stereo die. Oh , the tuner in my video packed up 5 years ago but the rest is still working and in occasional use. I did kill a strimmer once but that was user abuse __________________ Alex "I laugh in the face of danger, then I hide until it goes away" www.drzoidberg.co.uk

03-05-2006, 22:25	#9
dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Back in the Green Posts: 4,036 Members Car: 2 Octavia II's, an L&K combi and a vRS hatch. Thanks: 48 Thanked 168 Times in 153 Posts	Re: Electrical goods Tosh 32" telly, still good after about 9 years, now hosts the PS2 in the games room upstairs, got another 32" tosh in the lounge I bought 2 years ago. My 7 year old PC is still in good order, 2 PSU's, 2 new hard drives, 2 motherboards, 3 processors and a new graphics card is all its ever needed........... Dyson: Fitted a new motor to it after 2 years and a new hose a few weeks ago at three years old so not too bad. My Pioneer Dolby digital amp literally went bang last year as well so I bought a nice shiny Yamaha amp to replace it. My Dell laptop needed a new motherboard just after a year or so which was a real pain. __________________ MY08 L&K: Black-Estate-Diesel-Sunset Glass-MFD2-W8 Interior light-Colour coded door strips-LED sidelights and Puddle lights-VAG-COM fettled-Lovely! SWMBO's: MY08 vRS TDI - Standard

03-05-2006, 22:25	#10
steviec Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Warrington, Cheshire Posts: 753 Members Car: Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0 FSI Thanks: 10 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Electrical goods I got one of those LG Direct Drive Washing Machines, because of a free 5 Year Guarantees (Parts & Labour) and they are quite reasonable. Work on the principle a 5 Year Guarantee for free, must mean the manufacturer has confidence in the product or they would lose loads on call outs. So far four years in no problems and with two kids its used every day. __________________ Cheers Steve Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0T FSI - Black Magic, 18" Alloys, Dual Zone Climate Control, Jumbo Box, Rear Electric Windows, Xenon Headlights, MaxiDot, Light Assist, Front & Rear Parking Sensors, Rain Sensing Wipers & Dipping Rear View Mirror. Pentagon SupaGlass in Midnight, Parrot 3400LS GPS Bluetooth Car Kit.

03-05-2006, 23:55	#14
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,081 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 75 Thanked 352 Times in 295 Posts	Re: Electrical goods Panasonic - A brand I've come to trust for quality in the long run. I have a 7 year old telly, 8 year old VCR, 13 year old hifi system. The only thing Panasonic that ever packed up on me was a combi oven/microwave, and that was OLD and well used. __________________ Jason - Only a Skoda. Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

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