Sorry for another washing machine thread BUT....

[tonysingh]

....mine is fucked and it'll be ages before i can afford a new one.

It wont heat the water up, it gives me an error message which Google tells me means the heating element is fucked. So it'll only do cold washes. On that basis, d'ya think that it will still actually clean my clothes or will i be a smelly nelly until i can get a new one? I've been quoted £90+ to fix it by several repair men so may as well just get a a new one innit.

 

[farmerbarleymow]

If you use detergent that says it'll do cold washes you should be OK (Aerial says it does cold washes). It might not work as well on filthy clothes, so muddy stuff might be a problem.

 

[tonysingh]

If you use detergent that says it'll do cold washes you should be OK (Aerial says it does cold washes). It might not work as well on filthy clothes, so muddy stuff might be a problem.

See, i dont get especially muddy, just the occasional bit when i walk my twatty dog.

It's more every day stuff like sweat etc.

 

[tonysingh]

Not forgetting the gym stuff when i eventually make it back there.

 

[farmerbarleymow]

You should be OK then. Just do the sniff test when the clothes are dry to see if it works.

 

[tonysingh]

There's no laundrette near me and my only other option is BrightHouse.

 

[farmerbarleymow]

Could you wash stuff by hand for things that won't go through a cold wash?

Washing by hand is a bastard though - you really need a mangle to do the job properly.

 

[farmerbarleymow]

Worst case scenario - febreeze might be a stop gap until you get it fixed.

 

[Saul Goodman]

Just boil a couple of kettles and throw them into the drawer as the machine is filling.

 

[Supine]

I'd imagine a large percentage of the worlds population wash their clothes in unheated water. Should be fine.

 

[cupid_stunt]

There's no laundrette near me and my only other option is BrightHouse.

DO NOT GO with BrightCunts, do a work around* until you can solve the main problem.

Cold washes, friends that will let you use their machine for a couple of cans, etc.

 

[telbert]

Just boil a couple of kettles and throw them into the drawer as the machine is filling.

What he said.

 

[felixthecat]

Lived overseas, never did the washing in hot water (didn't even have a hot tap), didn't smell. Even got used to showering in cold water.

You'll be fine

 

[StoneRoad]

Use aerial or an own brand washing powder that'll do cold washes. Don't overload the machine and use a longer programme.

Avoid bright*nts like the plague - you end up paying fat chunks of interest.
Instead try for a British Heart Foundation furniture shop (the one in Whitehaven does white goods at remarkably good value).

See if you can find the required element on an internet auction site ... and then get someone to fit it.

 

[peterkro]

Changing an element on most washing machines is a piece of piss.Videos on youtube, advice on here, support from a mate with more experience if your a bit overwhelmed.

 

[twentythreedom]

Whatever you do, stay well away from Brighthouse. Capitalism at its worst

 

[ShiftyBagLady]

You should definitely try using the cold wash and see how clean they get. You could also try soaking really soiled clothes in hot water (with bio detergent) and then doing a cold wash.
Improvise.
And when you get bored improvising the. You'll have to get it fixed or a new one.

 

[farmerbarleymow]

Just checked the Aerial I've got in and it says it works in a cold wash (with an added 'brrr' blurb), but the iconography implies they mean down to 20°C. Not sure if this is just indicative, but worth giving it a spin on a completely cold wash to see what happens.

 

[tonysingh]

Thanks all.

Running pair jeans, couple shorts, couple t shirts through on longer cycle cold wash now to see how it goes.

I'll try n stay away from BrightHouse, it's just I don't do so well with the stress n they're seeming like an option is all.

Use aerial or an own brand washing powder that'll do cold washes. Don't overload the machine and use a longer programme.

Avoid bright*nts like the plague - you end up paying fat chunks of interest.
Instead try for a British Heart Foundation furniture shop (the one in Whitehaven does white goods at remarkably good value).

See if you can find the required element on an internet auction site ... and then get someone to fit it.

Yes, I hadn't thought of charity shops. I'll have a wee butchers tomorrow.

 

[Puddy_Tat]

another thought, i think you've said you're somewhere in kent (not asking you to confirm / clarify) - found this organisation based in canterbury. if that's a bit of a trek from you (or if i've got it wrong and you're somewhere completely different) there may be something similar local.

 

[Tooter]

What model is it?

 

[purenarcotic]

Most detergents do fine on cold washes now, reckon you’ll not have any issues unless you get something really soiled.

I appreciate what you say about feeling stressed and going to bright house but I wonder how the stress levels will compare when you owe a shitty store that is openly out to screw as much money as possible from you. If you have a shit week and can’t pay, what are you gonna do? Not worth it when at least at the moment the machine is washing the clothes.

 

[tonysingh]

another thought, i think you've said you're somewhere in kent (not asking you to confirm / clarify) - found this organisation based in canterbury. if that's a bit of a trek from you (or if i've got it wrong and you're somewhere completely different) there may be something similar local.

Im in Kent yeah. Wee bit from Canterbury though! I did a Google n there's a similar store in Strood which is lot nearer.

What model is it?

It's a hotpoint Ultima.




And I'm stressing majorly again now over it. Ffs.

 

[farmerbarleymow]

See if you can find the required element on an internet auction site ... and then get someone to fit it.

I found this one which says it is for your model of machine (£17.99). Not sure if it is the exact fit though.

 

[mrs quoad]

Sew yourself in until next winter.

 

[Chilli.s]

cold wash will be fine.

 

[Tooter]

Hotpoint Washing Machine Heater Element- HTR74

Here it is for £11.99

I would just fix it, I had an issue with a thermal switch on my washing machine. Was quoted £150 to fix, did some research bought a part for £11 and replaced it myself. And it worked! Satisfaction!

 

[Chilli.s]

I did one too, it was easy and cheep, or was I lucky.

 

[farmerbarleymow]

Sew yourself in until next winter.

Its only round the corner anyway.

 

[tonysingh]

Yeah....i'm not sure i'd be able to repair it myself, without making myself sound excessivley odd, i'd get confused easily which leads into Hulk mode anger.