My washer will not be fixed until June 26th. $1000 machine...$200 warranty

[ScreamingMeemie]

$$$$$untold in gas and laundry expenses.

Fuckity...fuck. Yes, I used a bad word.

We're contacting the Better Business Bureau...and channel 7 for good measure, dammit.

[Maestro]

1. How muich are the repairs?

I guess with a $1000 machine and $200 warranty you have no choice but to repair.

[ScreamingMeemie]

3. The tub has a hole, the Gasket was shredded (the machine is 1 year old)

and it's a piece of junk. We tried to just replace it with a new one, but they (HomeDepot, Maytag, God, and Bush) won't allow it. I am really really angry...sitting here in my house that has been decorated with Early American clothepile. :(

[Nite Owl]

2. Over a week with no

washing machine. That's harsh. I hope you get some publicity and they come sooner.

[ScreamingMeemie]

4. It has been since May 10th actually.

We have not had a washer for over 5 weeks. They came to repair it four weeks ago and broke another part and I had to continue to call to get that date. :(

[salin]

5. that is some expensive machine

what a drag! Cleaning for one - did a much cheaper machine (from the local Sears "dent" store).. I would be steaming with the costs you list.

[ScreamingMeemie]

6. We were stupid and bought a Neptune from Maytag. I have never

owned a brand new washer. I had an old Kenmore, so MrG surprised me with this one...yes I was giddy about it even. Now, I'm not so giddy. :(

[salin]

11. Sorry to hear that

better business bureau is good - let the store from which you bought the machine that you are about to do so, before you do it -maybe they will kick in and do the right thing.

[Nite Owl]

I looked at them

when we moved in here but we needed a refrig, dishwaher and microwave too so I passed on the fancy one. They are supposed to be so 'green' and save water right? I wished I could afford one now I'm glad I couldn't. My friend got one and had problems too.

May 10th? I feel for ya.
:cry:

[Midlodemocrat]

20. Crap. I just bought one.

the dryer too. I guess I should get the extended warranty.

So far the machines are great, but they have only been here about 2 weeks.

[xray s]

7. Maytag used to make good machines, not anymore

We have one thats three years old. It has broken down three times and is acting up again. The laast time they replaced the entire transmission.

[ScreamingMeemie]

10. It sucks, doesn't it? We have no clean clothes.

:(

[Rowdyboy]

8. Jesus, that sucks...We've used the same machine since I moved in

in 1989 and Michael had it for years before that. I thought those things weren't supposed to break that easily.

[ScreamingMeemie]

9. My old beat up Kenmore was more reliable than this thing. The top

gasket that holds the tub in was shredded like it was 20 years old. MrG says they used the wrong type of plastic for it. :(

[Rowdyboy]

14. Thats horrible! Our old Maytag is probably 22-30 years old....

Nothing fancy, but it does the job. What you're describing would be a nightmare to me. I remember so clearly how badly I hated going to laundramats, almost having to guard your stuff to keep it from being stolen etc.

Sounds like Home Depot did a real number on you guys. Thats really sickening.

[Floogeldy]

12. $1000 for a Washer?

Oooooooooooookay.

And I've got a Milky Way candy bar that I will sell you for $25.00. Bada Ping!

But seriously, you should have bought the super duper additional expanded total no-questions-asked extended warranty!

B-)

[ScreamingMeemie]

13. Yes. Right. Silly me.

:( It was supposed to be able to wash everything in my house in one load practically. :( The warranty was supposed to fix things...poof...overnight...:cry:

[Floogeldy]

15. LAWSUIT!

Go get 'em.

:smoke:

[ScreamingMeemie]

17. MrG's uncle is with the Better Business Bureau. He's going to

handle it for us. I just sent a certified letter to HD. :hi: Thanks Floog!

[Floogeldy]

23. You got it!

If the BBB doesn't come through, sue, sue, sue. (No Johnny Cochran pun intended).

Hold them accountable!

B-)

[Zuni]

16. I am sorry Mrs. Grumpy

that is a royal pain in the ass---I have forgotten what a bummer laundromats are myself since I moved into an apartment with a washer/dryer :grouphug:

Well, good luck on them fixing your machine next week, if they don't screw it up.:eyes:

Btw--it is nice to see you :hi:

[ScreamingMeemie]

18. It's nice to see you too!

:hug:

I am not getting my hopes up. I have been told three times they were coming back, only to have them not show. :(

[hickman1937]

19. My Kenmore washer and dryer died within a couple of months

of each other 2 years ago. They were bought in 1981. They needed about $200 of repairs to be fully functional again, but my sister had an extra washer and dryer that she gave me. They stink. I should have fixed the old ones. Unfortunatly, my BIL, and my son took them apart to get them out of the basement. Live and learn I guess.

[bleedingheart]

21. whoa...those are expensive machines

you should have gotten 10 years out of that baby....

My mom bought me a washer and dryer as a wedding gift...they were Admirals...the washer still works and the dryer was replaced just a few months ago after 10 years of use....and Admirals were cheap...

I think you are right to go to the BBB.

[madrchsod]

22. that sucks

hell i`m still pissed cause i don`t have any room to get a wringer washer! hell i`m old school.

[Whoa_Nelly]

24. Fisher & Paykel

Costs more, but absolutely the best. Other than that, Sears (which is really Whirlpool) is a pretty good brand.

Sorry to hear of your probs. Hope things improve!!!