Monday, August 11, 2008

'Ol Faithful

Just back from a 7hr overnight flight, and I come home to a washing machine with a clogged drain hose.

This machine has served me well for the past 5 years or so. Sure the control knob has fallen off, and yeah, I use a flat-head screwdriver to open the front when I load in my laundry. Overall though, it has done its job of making sure I have clean underwear to wear to work everyday.




I had initially wanted to get a brand new one, but then balked at the prices when I perused some at the home appliances department. They cost upwards of $800!!

After googling around for a self fix-it, I came upon this site that pretty much teaches one how to DIY repair just about any household appliance in the home.


I chickened out halfway when I heard strange noises coming from the launder monster.

So I called in the repair guys to patch up the old faithful. It took 2 visits ( the 1st was due to faulty wiring) and some earnest work from the dudes. I am happy to report that it will continue to serve me for another 2-3 years, perhaps. By then it may have to retire, missing knob, dropped off door handle and all.




Oh and what caused the clog??
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My lunch money for the next 3 days...

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

just buy a new washing machine! i don't mean to be evil, but just imagine you are back from another back breaking long trip, you need to do laundry asap and taaadaaa..... washing machine R.I.P! hmm, horrors right :)

Anonymous said...

HAHAHAHA, MENNNNNN.

remember to dig out your coins!!!

Unknown said...

heh, just tahan a biiit longer la

Anonymous said...

tv already damn pain, can don't buy and waste $ better don't buy

Anonymous said...

the money looks really dirty loh!! I wouldn't dare to accept those. =S

garylee402 said...

you could buy from courts that let you buy first, pay later through installments. of course with interest.

Unknown said...

c.o.o.l ;
Installments? Nah...not my style

None said...

HAAA!!!

Anonymous said...

Nice one. I bet you can't bear to use a top load anymore, right?

Unknown said...

nah... It's front load for me from here on. They are more expensive though..ah well