Fix or Buy.

@rakski (112993)
Philippines
April 28, 2021 10:19pm CST
I just received an email from the washing machine company. This is the price quotation of the parts to fix the washer. It is written there that the parts will cost me $250 plus the labor fee of $30-40. In short I need to spend around $300 for this. I already ran through some washer online and I saw an LG and TCL brand inverter type already for around $450 to 500 I think. hmm.. Do you think I let them fix it or just buy a new one?
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@marguicha (214281)
• Chile
29 Apr 21
I would buy a new one.
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@rakski (112993)
• Philippines
29 Apr 21
I think that will be the best. I am just now scouting online. I am not sure though if I will buy it online or go to the mall. I never try buying appliance online
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@Shxrubia (2752)
• Indonesia
29 Apr 21
The best option is to buy a new one
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@rakski (112993)
• Philippines
29 Apr 21
I think so too
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@kareng (53375)
• United States
29 Apr 21
That is a tough choice. They sure don't make appliances like they used to! They used to last for years! I have gone through several washing machines and dryers, oh and refrigerators.
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@kareng (53375)
• United States
29 Apr 21
@rakski I would have to lean toward a new one then for sure.
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@rakski (112993)
• Philippines
29 Apr 21
the washer is already 10 years old. According to the technician the usual life of the washer is around 6-7 years
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@rakski (112993)
• Philippines
29 Apr 21
@kareng Yes, that is also what I am feeling
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@stanley777 (9402)
• Philippines
29 Apr 21
The price is quite near to each other, i think better to buy new one.
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@rakski (112993)
• Philippines
29 Apr 21
Yes, I think so too
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• Philippines
29 Apr 21
Do you want a top loader or a front loader? Ours is Samsung (top loader automatic) Have you discussed it with your husband? I assume you'll both pay for it.
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@rakski (112993)
• Philippines
29 Apr 21
Ours is a front load washer automatic. I think I might get the same but the inverter type
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@rakski (112993)
• Philippines
29 Apr 21
@porwest oh okay, thank you for telling that. But so far speaking from my experience I did not notice that. and as what the technician told me, our washer stand the test of time. ahaha
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@porwest (78702)
• United States
29 Apr 21
I always tend to shy people away from front loaders. They have a tendency to hold moisture toward the bottom of the door, creating mold issues and wearing out the seal.
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@Belexhanns (3431)
• Kampala, Uganda
29 Apr 21
Its better you buy new one because I don't trust those people well, they fix it poorly so that they may come back again
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@rakski (112993)
• Philippines
29 Apr 21
Yes, the technician told me that having the parts is not yet a guarantee that it will work
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@RebeccasFarm (84363)
• Wheat Ridge, Colorado
29 Apr 21
hmm..I may buy new
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• Wheat Ridge, Colorado
30 Apr 21
@rakski Let us know what you decide
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@rakski (112993)
• Philippines
29 Apr 21
I am thinking of that too now
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@rakski (112993)
• Philippines
30 Apr 21
@RebeccasFarm yes, I am leaning more into buying now but I am still scouting for a good item online. I do not like buying appliances online so I check out first the store website and might call them if the item is available before going there personally
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@jobelbojel (34723)
• Philippines
30 Apr 21
I would buy a new one instead.
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@rakski (112993)
• Philippines
30 Apr 21
I am scouting one already
@LadyDuck (454850)
• Switzerland
29 Apr 21
Do not let them fix it, buy a new one. The new one comes with a warranty, if they do not fix you old one properly and it breaks 3 months from now you have to pay again.
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@LadyDuck (454850)
• Switzerland
30 Apr 21
@rakski Should the cost to fix would be no more than $150 you could take the risk, but here you almost pay the same price than you would pay for a new one. I have seen yesterday at Aldi washing machines for sale at $190.
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@rakski (112993)
• Philippines
30 Apr 21
@LadyDuck I saw one with lower prices too but I might be buying the inverter type and the cheapest one is at $500
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@rakski (112993)
• Philippines
29 Apr 21
that is what we are thinking. Even if we fix it now, we will not know what will happen in the future
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@DaddyEvil (137251)
• United States
29 Apr 21
I'd buy a new one. Even if the repair lasts for years, something else is bound to break on it.
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@rakski (112993)
• Philippines
29 Apr 21
you got a point there
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@porwest (78702)
• United States
29 Apr 21
If you can buy a new one for $450-$500, I would chuck the old washer and just buy a new one. I am considering that the cost to fix the old one is roughly 60% of the cost of buying a new one. I use the 50/50 rule. If the cost of the repair is 50% or more of the cost of replacement, I usually opt for replacement.
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@rakski (112993)
• Philippines
29 Apr 21
I am leaning towards that also. I am now scouting for a new one. We still do not know if we will buy it online or go to the mall
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@rakski (112993)
• Philippines
30 Apr 21
@porwest same here. But I am visiting the website of an appliance store. I would want to know more about the brand and availability before personally going there.
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@porwest (78702)
• United States
29 Apr 21
@rakski Personally I would not want to buy an appliance online. But if you know enough about it before hand, it might be a good way to go.
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@arunima25 (84953)
• Bangalore, India
29 Apr 21
I would go for a new one. It's a huge price to pay for fixing an old one.
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@rakski (112993)
• Philippines
29 Apr 21
Yes, that is right. I was kind of shock too because the technician showed a small piece as part that needed to be replaced
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@rakski (112993)
• Philippines
30 Apr 21
@arunima25 that is true
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@arunima25 (84953)
• Bangalore, India
30 Apr 21
@rakski Even a small piece if it is a crucial one can cost you a fortune. Better to get it replaced with a new one.
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@ladyhero (3846)
• Indonesia
30 Apr 21
I think if the price difference is that much better buy it just now
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@rakski (112993)
• Philippines
30 Apr 21
you are right there
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@rakski (112993)
• Philippines
30 Apr 21
@ladyhero I think so
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@ladyhero (3846)
• Indonesia
30 Apr 21
@rakski and you can sell the old one for a third of the price or whatever price you want
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@slianty (399)
• Indonesia
29 Apr 21
Buy a new one, the item that has been repaired will not last long
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@rakski (112993)
• Philippines
29 Apr 21
You have a point there
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@snowy22315 (168368)
• United States
29 Apr 21
I would buy. I had to buy a new washer recently too. I was not a happy camper, but with an old machine you have to kind of expect it I guess.
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@rakski (112993)
• Philippines
29 Apr 21
Yes, I am now scouting for some now
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@prinzcy (32326)
• Malaysia
8 May 21
I would just buy a new one. So not worth the cost to fix it. There's no guarantee it won't happened again as it already start giving you trouble.
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@rakski (112993)
• Philippines
8 May 21
I agree. We decided to buy a new one hopefully soon.
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@JESSY3236 (18760)
• United States
4 May 21
I would buy a new one.
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@rakski (112993)
• Philippines
5 May 21
Yes, I will buy a new one. thanks
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@thelme55 (76342)
• Germany
29 Apr 21
I would buy a new one instead of repairing the old washer.
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@rakski (112993)
• Philippines
29 Apr 21
I am leaning on that too now
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• Nairobi, Kenya
29 Apr 21
Buy a new one that has one year warranty
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@rakski (112993)
• Philippines
29 Apr 21
yes, I will
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@CarolDM (203478)
• Nashville, Tennessee
29 Apr 21
If it were me, I would get a new one.
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@rakski (112993)
• Philippines
29 Apr 21
I am now scouting for some online
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