Washer shopping.
The washing machine has been acting up in a bad way lately, it's been making this grinding noise during all of the cycles, and one night when doing the laundry, I had to shut it off because the belt was burning.
I know it was burning because of the following:
1) the smell
2) the smoke that filled the room
If the washing machine continues to act up, if the belt starts burning again, it looks like I may have to purchase a new one with my income tax return.
I don't want to spend money on that, I'd much rather do something fun with the money, like take the teens to visit their family up north or some sort of other family vacation, but if the washer breaks, I absolutely have to have a new one.
When we first moved in here, I didn't have a washer or dryer, so we had to go to the laundromat every Saturday morning, it cost roughly $12-$15 dollars in quarters because the dryers never, ever seemed to dry on just one or sometimes even two pay cycles, and it would take about six-seven hours to wash and dry it all, and then come home and fold it all, and then put it all away.
I refuse to ever have to go back to a laundromat again, it just sucks!
So if the washer breaks, I am hoping that I can either find one locally and really cheap, or get one for a really good sale price, and Buy.com has some nice washers that are priced LOWER than two of my local appliance stores.
I did some price comparisons the other day with these washers, and yeah, Buy.com is definitely priced lower on these two models.
This LG Electronics Electronics 5.2 Cu. Ft. Top Load Washer is priced at $998.98 with free shipping at Buy.com.
At one of my local appliance places, it is priced at $1,079.99 with a $150 fee for delivery of the new one, and removal of the old washer.
The other local place has it listed at $1,059.99 with a $100 fee for delivery of the new one, and removal of the old washer.
This LG Electronics WM2050CW 4.0 Cu. Ft. Large Capacity Front Load Washer is priced at $879.00 including shipping at Buy.com.
At the first appliance place, they also have it priced at $879.00 but with the $150 fee for delivery of the new one, and removal of the old washer.
At the second place, they also have it priced at $879.00 and with the $100 fee for delivery of the new one, and removal of the old washer.
If I go with either model from Buy.com, it will be delivered for free, and as far as removal of my old washer goes, all I would need to do is get a dolly and roll it out to the end of the carport.
There's an appliance place in the plaza up the street from me, and they have two guys who go driving around town with a huge truck with a lift, and all they do is find and pick up broken washers and dryers that people leave at their curbs.
The store then repairs and sells them for outrageous prices as "used" appliances, they don't tell people that they go picking up broken ones from around town.
I really hope that I don't have to buy a new one, but if I do, I am definitely buying a new one, not a used one so that it comes with the warranty and everything.
Just keep your fingers crossed that the washer holds out for just a little longer.
Comments
Kat, check Lowe's.
They have free delivery, and haul away. They also have a price match plus 10% deal. Basically, take them proof that store X is selling for whatever price and they match it, and subtract an extra 10 percent.
I don't think they carry LG.(Your local one might) However, a highly comparable Whirlpool Cabrio will run about the same $.
Regardless of where you buy, don't worry about dragging to the curb. Call that used appliance place. They should be willing to come pick it up if you wish to give it to them.
Posted by: mac | February 16, 2011 4:49 PM
Cooper's appliance in Bradenton is super cheap and the have warranties. I have bought from them in the past without a problem. They offer used and new and deliver.
Posted by: Kelli | February 16, 2011 7:58 PM
Check out craigslist! My washer and dryer broke last year around tax time and i got a super NICE set for around $250....this couple wanted super fancy ones and I just needed a set that cleaned clothes =) Totally worth a look to save some cash ! But, I'm crossing my fingers your washer is not "sick!"
Posted by: Kylie | February 17, 2011 2:37 PM
I own the second one, we've had it for over 4 years now & still love it. Good luck finding one you can afford :)
Posted by: Dyane | February 17, 2011 11:20 PM
Kat, first of all, Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and Happy Valentine's Day. It's been a while. And I've missed your daily updates.
I was wondering when you'd be back, as I was unable to comment on some of your older posts - but I understand as I cut my comments off after so many days too.
So I'm catching up on your last few posts and hope to see you more regularly on here.
Posted by: The Constant Complainer | February 18, 2011 4:16 PM
I hope you get a good one. Check out Sears or Home Depot I think that they deliver and hook up the new one and take the old one. Hope all goes well and that you get to come and visit too!!!! Love You Lots!!!!
Posted by: Mom | February 24, 2011 8:03 AM