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The post that was quoted here has been removedits always good when you find a solution, i fixed our washing machine, looked up a youtube video, bought the carbon brushes for our Bosch model, whipped out the motor in five minutes, replaced the carbon brushes, reinstalled the motor, total cost £7, savings £300-£400 for new washing machine, result, washing machine works like a dream, wife is happy and i skipped away gleeful.
Originally posted by robbie carrobieMeanwhile some poor Mr. Washingmachine mechanic has had to tell his wife and 4 kids "We won't be going to Greece for 3 weeks this year because of some 'frugal' Scottish DYI guy."
its always good when you find a solution, i fixed our washing machine, looked up a youtube video, bought the carbon brushes for our Bosch model, whipped out the motor in five minutes, replaced the carbon brushes, reinstalled the motor, total cost £7, savings £300-£400 for new washing machine, result, washing machine works like a dream, wife is happy and i skipped away gleeful.
Originally posted by Great Big Steesfrugal or resourceful? that is the question dear friends, washing machine mechanics come to your house and charge you 40 quid just to look at it and tell you its broken.
Meanwhile some poor Mr. Washingmachine mechanic has had to tell his wife and 4 kids "We won't be going to Greece for 3 weeks this year because of some 'frugal' Scottish DYI guy."
Originally posted by robbie carrobieAnd accountants tell you that, "I'm sorry but your claim for your fish food is not an acceptable deduction, but hey give it a go and let's see if it works. That'll be 120 'quid'."
frugal or resourceful? that is the question dear friends, washing machine mechanics come to your house and charge you 40 quid just to look at it and tell you its broken.
Originally posted by Great Big Steessuch an accountant is not an accountant at all, but a cook, a cooker of books and he or she should be able to justify his fee on the basis that he will save you 500 'quid', if you spend 120!
And accountants tell you that, "I'm sorry but your claim for your fish food is not an acceptable deduction, but hey give it a go and let's see if it works. That'll be 120 'quid'."
Originally posted by robbie carrobieHow did you know it was the brushes?.
its always good when you find a solution, i fixed our washing machine, looked up a youtube video, bought the carbon brushes for our Bosch model, whipped out the motor in five minutes, replaced the carbon brushes, reinstalled the motor, total cost £7, savings £300-£400 for new washing machine, result, washing machine works like a dream, wife is happy and i skipped away gleeful.