Mungler Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 Ok, we all have heard the stories of someone who knows someone whose mum had a washing machine that was used every day and lasted 40 years. My normal electronic goods buying 'plan' is simple - buy bottom of the range German (with as fewer buttons and complicated features that will never be used and so aren't given the opportunity to go wrong). Nevertheless, I have a freezer of legend. It's a full height free standing husqvarna freezer that was given to me second hand. It was bought by my old dears in 1985 and following my most recent house move I've just plugged it in again today (with the expectation it wouldn't work) and hey presto, it's working. Flippin awesome. Mungler 1, Evil self destructing just out of warranty electrical goods 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxfordshooter Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 That's very un-patriotic of you, everybody knows that unless we regularly buy lots of **** the economy will remain ******. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 (edited) I think you should buy a nice new Scottish freezer, to show support for that nice Mr Salmond. I have a few angle grinders, but my favourite is about 20 years old and has taken some real hammer. Been borrowed by the world and his wife too. Edited September 13, 2014 by Gordon R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 Regrettably we also buy simple german - usually BOSC and they work well - still going well after 14 years. We bought a big american style samsung freezer and its gone wrong annually and its now almost impossible to get them to fix it for free ! There was an old Zanussi here when we arrived and it just died - 20 years ish. The thing which broke most and almost instantly from new was the Range Rover, its Merc replacement wasnt any better. My best buy is the Fergie tractor, still working well and born in 1953, made in Britain or should I say England now?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aris Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 Low end German brands are often not made in Germany - not the same quality despite the badge. To make them cheap, they have to cut costs somewhere. Read the advice here http://www.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/help/buying-advice/all-appliances.html Makes for interesting reading - written by appliance repair professionals. Rather buy a mid range German appliance made in Germany. Buy cheap, pay twice. We've had our Bosch washer for 14 years, was one below top of the range at the time £600 or so. Only had to change the bearing on it last year, and was not too difficult of a DIY job. If I were buying new today, I'd budget £900-1300 for another Bosch or a Miele. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lampwick Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 Buy Beko!! Great value, the Skoda of white goods in my book! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aris Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 This article spells it out http://www.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/help/buying-advice/all-appliances/2830-cheap-appliances.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 Buy Beko!! Great value, the Skoda of white goods in my book! Didnt Beko have a problem with 'spontaneous combustion' - I certainly wouldnt buy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 Think that was White Knight had a dryer go up in smoke, so did a friend. Very scary and of course after the guarantee period. Got a Skoda, very pleased with it. Just not enough ground clearance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clakk Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 had my black n decker drill 19 years and believe me its been aboosed n then some.dont think todays slack n decker will last as long.and yes beko were bursting into flames as are lambos and other xxxpensive eyetalien sports cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxfordshooter Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 (edited) There's a lightbulb in California that's been on for 112 years. What does that say about built-in obsolescence?li Edited September 13, 2014 by Oxfordshooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 (edited) 112 years ago they didn't build in obsolescence. That's why we have so many Victorian structures around, built to last and over engineered. Built to a standard not down to a price. Edited September 13, 2014 by loriusgarrulus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxfordshooter Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 112 years ago they didn't build in obsolescence. That's why we have so many Victorian structures around, built to last and over engineered. Built to a standard not down to a price. ... and all funded by slavery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 Another one with a cup half empty. Thought it was all done by the muscles of Irish Navvies on the equivalent of minimum wage.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 Another one with a cup half empty. Thought it was all done by the muscles of Irish Navvies on the equivalent of minimum wage.. Certainly the Ship canal was ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 And most of the railways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 Don't worry the scots will fill that role shortly. Minimum wage in England will be millionaire money in Scotland if the jump ties get there way. Buy Scottish in the future it's bound to be cheap. Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 White Knight appliances are made in Hipperholme and have an excellent reputation. Beko are the brand with the "smokin" reputation. Would not touch them. Electrolux own Husquvana. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 Maybe White Knight have improved since we had one around 1990 to 1991. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRYAN3 Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 Whats all this "smokin Beko"? First i've heard of it. Our Beko washer buzzed and smoked and blew the fuse on thursday(14 months old). I have a new Zanussi coming tomorrow. Bryan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 Watching a 24 year old TV is no fun.... My parents bought a new TV 24" Panasonic in 1990 and it's still going with remarkable picture quality but despite the fact it still works. (It predates the internet!) it really should be replaced!!! Husqvarna (Electrolux) freezer eh? Should have bought a stihl..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanj Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Ok, we all have heard the stories of someone who knows someone whose mum had a washing machine that was used every day and lasted 40 years. My normal electronic goods buying 'plan' is simple - buy bottom of the range German (with as fewer buttons and complicated features that will never be used and so aren't given the opportunity to go wrong). Nevertheless, I have a freezer of legend. It's a full height free standing husqvarna freezer that was given to me second hand. It was bought by my old dears in 1985 and following my most recent house move I've just plugged it in again today (with the expectation it wouldn't work) and hey presto, it's working. Flippin awesome. Mungler 1, Evil self destructing just out of warranty electrical goods 0 Mung, my mums chest freezer has been plugged in and running since 1974, still going strong........ Her washing machine (twin tub) lasted for about 35 years. Both British made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 ... and all funded by slavery. Which was of course abolished 4 years before Victoria began her reign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Which was of course abolished 4 years before Victoria began her reign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aris Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Mung, my mums chest freezer has been plugged in and running since 1974, still going strong........ Her washing machine (twin tub) lasted for about 35 years. Both British made The difference isn't where it was made but the engineering and materials that went into it - and the price point it was designed to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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