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Had to choose between a new washer and fixing my old one
My washing machine started making this awful grinding noise two months ago. I called a repair guy and he quoted me $450 to fix the drum bearings. Then I looked at new machines and saw a basic model for $550. I went with the repair since it was cheaper upfront and I figured the old machine was built better. Well, it broke down again last week with a different issue, this time the control board. Now I'm kicking myself because I could have put that $450 toward a new washer with a warranty. Has anyone else dealt with this kind of decision where the cheaper fix ends up costing more in the long run?
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samward4mo ago
That repair guy probably knew the machine was on its last legs but didn't say anything, right? I've been there with a fridge where I poured money into fixes until the compressor finally gave out. Did you ever ask around or check reviews to see if that model was known for dying young?
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williamschmidt4mo ago
@samward yeah those Samsung fridges are notorious for compressor failure.
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