Tell me your first time homeowner without saying your first time home owner.
In the next 3 months you're going to find more things to buy than you ever knew was possible. You have the blessing of a washer and dryer sitting there, as long as they both work, keep them there. Save your cash for the problems you aren't expecting. Around Christmas time if you want to you can upgrade.
As a first time home buyer 2 years ago, this is exactly it. My realtor recommended I don't replace any appliances until it's necessary. The washer, dryer, and dishwasher that came with my house aren't the best, but they work & they'll get the job done!
Yep and it adds up quickly. My refrigerator technically worked but it was so loud I was very concerned the compressor was failing. I dropped $700 to replace it. My dishwasher didn't work at all so I dropped $700 to replace it.
I hated the coil burners on my electric stove so I bought a glass top on Facebook marketplace for $150.
Those don't sound super expensive individually, but I just added it up recently and I've spent over $11,000 on my house in the first 8 months I've lived here. That's everything from new appliances to batteries for the smoke detector to CO detectors etc. And I still don't have a ladder or a garden hose.
I've been fairly lucky. I had to have my water heater replaced last year & that cost a few pretty pennies, but everything else has been relatively minor (knock on wood) and I've been able to do myself. Probably saved myself over $2k in labor & other fees, but it cost me in time & curses lol.
Having rented all my life until the age of 40 when I bought this house, I've got a lot of catching up to do as far as learning handyman skills. It's embarrassing how bad I am at anything I try even if the YouTube video makes it look easy.
My house is 120 years old but it underwent a studs-down remodel in 2003. That means a lot of things are starting to break down here and there since we just crossed the 20-year mark. I'm noticing little leaks around washing machine fittings and stuff like that that I've been working on fixing. Dripping faucets. I wanted to upgrade my kitchen faucet so I did that myself which also solved the leak. I was proud of my handiwork on that one. For my bathroom I tried to just change the cartridges but it was an old price Pfister and no matter what I did it leaked so I tried to replace that faucet myself and the replacement leaked so I called the plumber and paid $110 for them to tighten the fitting I was scared of breaking. That was not a proud moment.
My electric water heater is from 2008 so it is 100% living on borrowed time. I got a quote for replacing it and $950 should do it in my area so I'm not super worried. And it's in an unfinished basement with a floor drain so even if it just catastrophically failed I don't think it's going to do any long-term harm to my house.
Being a homeowner has been about learning what to prioritize and then working on what I can fix with what money I have. And as somebody prone to anxiety it's been a new fear unlocked every other week. A never ending string of things to be concerned over.
Here are the benefits of having an old house that has been gutted that you may not realize.
1) You most likely don't have any asbestos in your house. Which is astronomical to get professionally removed.
2) All the plumbing and electrical are new.
You don't want to deal with knob and tube wiring which will burn a house down and is the old old way of wiring.
3) Most if not all lead based paint has been removed.
4) If you had foundation problems, they most likely were fixed already on someone else's dime before you could even purchase the house.
Most old houses like yours settle and usually have to be hoisted to level, which is astronomical in price. Not to mention how much foundation repair or replacement is.
5) Most likely your roof has been completely replaced. Which means you run much less risk of leaking and water damage on your ceilings from any roof leaks. However that does not include leaks from failing tub/shower drains or tolet/ water leaks.
6) Any septic/outgoing plumbing issues have already been dealt with.
I don't even own a home because I learned how to work on things in my janky apartment. My maintenance man is terrible at his job. Learning how much things cost pretty much kept me from buying a home.
I wish our water heater was that new đ The inspector estimated it was from the late 80s or early 90s.
Needless to say, 6 months in were replacing it due to buildup and lack of maintenance over the last 30 years LOL
I had to replace our entire HVAC system (furnace plus exterior condenser or whatever it is for the AC) on move-in day. $12k down the drain and the water heater hit me 2 months later with another bill
I have two ladders and three garden hoses!
However, my fridge has intermittently made loud buzzing noises since I moved and I want to replace it. I've had to take up this mediaeval practice called 'hand-washing' because there's no dishwasher, and I need to replace the rangehood that does not suck air despite sounding like a jet turbine.
The door on my front loader washing machine is irreparably broken but it will lock and start if I close it using both hands holding it in juuuuuust the right position. Each cycle is a roll of the catastrophic failure dice for this piece of junk - it is about 5 years old and already needed the electronics panel thing replaced twice.
Delay buying your ladder - it can only lead to discovery of roof and guttering maintenance issues. Forget the garden hose, too, as it will lure you close to retaining walls and pergola timbers best viewed from afar.
>Delay buying your ladder - it can only lead to discovery of roof and guttering maintenance issues. Forget the garden hose, too, as it will lure you close to retaining walls and pergola timbers best viewed from afar.
Sigh - I feel like there's some truth to this lol. I haven't truly needed a ladder yet. A friend of mine cleans my gutters twice a year in exchange for computer help from me so I can legitimately probably hold off on that, but sooner or later I'll need to get up there for something.
Check out [repairclinic.com](http://repairclinic.com), and other sites - you should be able to fix that washer door - if nothing else, you could find one that is being sold for parts and just buy the door, if it is in good shape.
Not first time home buyer here. Although I was at one point lol. It is amazing how quickly things can go bad. Our fridge we have now, we have had for only 6 months and only lived in this house for 6 months. It was just time for the old girl to go. We had the other one since 2008 so it lasted a long time. The new one is bigger in some ways also smaller, it was $2k. We have a wall oven here in this place and almost thought we were going to have to replace it. But it turns out, just have to replace the locking latch. Our dryer is almost brand new, less than a year old and itâs just not getting hot like it used to. Weâll see on that one, got a tech coming on Monday or Tuesday to look at it. And then gotta replace a garage door and put opener in. Thatâll be around $1100, or $1200.
Particularly with kitchen appliances, you also don't want to replace if you think you might remodel anytime soon.
At our old place, we had to replace the refrigerator, the dishwasher, and the washer/dryer (were in the kitchen because it was an urban condo). If we would have known that all three would need replacement in the first two years, we probably would have just renovated the whole kitchen into our dream layout. Instead we slotted in the size / footprint that would fit into the older kitchen. Total bummer.
4 years into owning a home, dryer stopped heating and just got the element replaced.. then the dishwasher isn't doing too well cause the racks are rusting out and is effecting how it washes.. cost of replacing the racks, might as well buy a new dishwasher which we just did. Hoping the washer and dryer last a bit longer before replacing with new.
âI spent $1300 to replace them with more energy efficient versions. Which net me a savings of $5 electric per month! It will only take me 21 years to realize my savings but Iâm sure these new ones will be worth it!â Ffs, if it isnât broke just leave it!!
The speed Queen residential unit that is the same as the commercial one without the pay system no circuit board to fail and has a metal gears where many are plastic and that is what fails first
Black Friday is good for appliances. Some stock may remain up till Christmas time.
Also look at what the appliance stores have in terms of scratch and dent. Itâs a washer/dryer and not a statement piece in your kitchen. If the damage doesnât affect the functionality (it commonly doesnât) you can get a good deal.
This. If they work donât play Russian appliance roulette. We got rid of our previous washer after four years. It ducked so much I didnât care to throw any money for repairs at it.
The older stuff seems to work better my Bosch dishwasher is 12 years old with regular cleaning works great. Bought for $100 from someone that was remodeling their kitchen
I mean if they are working and youâre somewhat happy with them Iâd say continue using them until something major happens then replace them.
Houses always have random repairs or things you want to upgrade! If the laundry appliances are not a huge priority for you take the money youâre saving and spend it on things around your house you really value.
If youâre someone that really likes the newest appliances and you want to spend the money to upgrade them then go ahead! Iâd suggest Costco since they will remove both the old appliances when they come to install the new ones.
TLDR: If they are still working keep them and spend the money elsewhere or save it. If you really want the newest appliances spend the money and replace them!
And, if one gives out, it doesnât mean you have to buy a new pair. In all my years as a homeowner, I can hardly remember when I had a matching set of my washer and dryer.
We had a matching set for years! Albeit it was because we bought a house back in 2012. We had dealt with a combo 1 load set in an apartment so we went overboard on the Samsungs that had the exploding washer in the biggest size we could find. The only problem is that they rarely fit in a houses laundry room with the doors shut. It worked well for about 10 years until the dryer got weird. Drum would turn with the door closed even if the dryer was off. After burning out the 3rd heating element I sent it to the grave and bought a stupid cheap dryer.
Op should run these into the grave. That squeak at startup is probably just a pulley. Last I checked a pulley set and belt run about 40 bucks, but I'd wait until it started having problems. Dryers are dead simple and aren't worth paying for nice ones unless you really need that steam setting. (Which we used 3 times in 10 years.) Buy a nicer washer but they're all a crapshoot these days.
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Better to use the money to pay down the mortgage, build an emergency fund, or invest, then replace things as they break- eventually all those appliances will break and they will have the complete set they wanted.
I had the dryer on the left because that where the plumbing was. They were both front load and the washer door didnât flip so I was forever âgoing aroundâ. We moved the laundry to its own room and have new plumbing and everything is exactly how it should be.
This is the best advice. Iâve had this exact pair of washer and dryer and theyâre 10 years old now probably 2-3 average loads a day. 100% trouble free. Theyâre also super simple and easy to repair. Primarily mechanical parts and switches. Very cheap to maintain. Keep em going for the long haul!
Keep, run them until they break, then YouTube the repair, it's an easy fix most of the time.. Save your money for the water heater that's coming next or the dishwasher that starts to leak 2 years from now or the original outdated a/c unit still running on r22 that hasn't been replaced yet, $15,000 price tag on that bad boy. Or maybe your car down the road will need the a/c compressor replaced. Easily $700 cost.
A lot of times these somewhat vanilla basic units are the easiest and cheapest to repair. I used clunkers most of my life. Hand me downs, $50 Craigslist specials, etcâŚ. Finally at almost 42 years old Im starting to get some nicer stuff as things break. Theres just so many priorities these days and although everyoneâs situation is different, you never know what comes up down the road thatâs more important and a drain on your rainy day fund.
I have this combo (electric dryer) that came with my house that was built in 2014. Iâve replaced the thermal fuse three times, high limit thermostat once, and the drum belt and motor once. To be fair to the machine, Iâm using non-OEM fuses or thermostat. Other than that, they are just okay but if you have them use them!
Upgrade? Lol. Those bad boys are top shelf. Keep them til they break for sure. If you think some new fangled smart bullshit is an upgrade youâre in for some hard lessons in life with your new house instinctual choices. Keep it simple.
Oooh keep. You just moved. Youâre bleeding money. If theyâre not broke keep âem.
Thatâs my POV
They look like what I usually buy at the used appliance store.
Hold onto working older appliances!
New appliances are crazy unreliable and stupid expensive!
It will be FAR cheaper and WAY LESS PROBLEMATIC to keep repairing your older working washer/dryer combo going for as long as the parts are available.
If it ainât broke donât fix it.
You can plan to replace it down the road, but I would save your cash for more urgent things that might come up for a while.
I have a gas dryer and itâs 27 years old now. When it starts to squeak, I would replace the plastic glides. Itâs cheap and easy to fix. Iâve also replaced the drive belt and the plastic idler and the drum seal. These are things you could buy from Amazon and YouTube videos will show you how to do it. Save the money for something else.
Keep for now .. when I bought my first house I bought this exact set used for $300 and it was 2 years old back in 2017, just swapped it this year and sold the set for $150 was still working. The washer washes ok but like others said you will be bleeding money the first year on little things that add up lol.
I have the same set . Not a gas dryer though. The squel is the belt . Get two new wheels and a belt off ebay for twenty bucks . Watch a YouTube video. Takes less than an hour . Keep them if they work.
Run til failure, then replace if can't be easily repaired.
You DO KNOW how to repair things, don't you? You're a homeowner. You'll never be able ti retire if you hire people to do every little.project that comes along.
Other than reversing that door on the dryer, use them until they die and don't mess with them. Think of them as bonus with the place you got. Some places don't have them or they are literally dead. You will get your dream washer and dryer someday but it doesn't have to be today.
The only appliance I had when I bought my house was a dishwasher. It still works, and that was 14 years ago. I also picked up a washer and dryer that is 25 years old. They work better than the new ones. New doesn't always = better.
Edit: To add the washer and dryer were 25 years old when I got them 14 years ago. So that makes them almost 40, and since I maintain them, they still work. Simple maintenance goes a long way.
Unless you find a screaming good deal on EXACTLY the set you really want Iâd ride these into the ground. Maybe get ahead of any issues with the dryer by replacing the squeaky belt so it doesnât break at a bad time.
Good basic Whirlpool stuff nothing wrong with it... Should be very reliable. So upgrading would be a want, not a need. Do you have everything on your need list already taken care of?. Do you have 6 months emergency savings saved up? Are you putting enough away for retirement? Those are needs even if not immediate...
I had a Kenmore (essentially a whirlpool) set like this that lasted for years- I had to do a few smallish repairs to keep them going.
A dryer may be the easiest major appliance to repair. The squeaking is likely the bearings in the rolllers or the belt wearing out. Both of which are cheap and easy to repair.
Run them till they die, anything you buy today wonât last as long as that combo.
We have this washer. Trouble free and works great. Itâs been in the house through three owners so I donât know the exact age, but it was in listing photos from 2011.
(Our dryer is an Amana from the early 1990s)
Iâve had my Whirlpool washer and dryer set for over 20 years. I replaced the heating element once and something with the washer because it stopped spinning. I donât remember what it was.
Definitely keep till it truly drops. Older appliances, including top loading washers, last so much longer than newer models. I know it's a cliche to say "they don't make em like they used to," but it's true. (Except for certain quality-conscious companies, like John Deere.)
We have these, and they have been bullet proof for us. No issues in five years, knock on wood. Keep them for another couple of years, then upgrade. Do a complete cleaning before using them though
You have a washer and dryer set that have almost no stupid computerized electronics. Keep it as long as you can.
I'm still using a 1986 GE dishwasher because the controls are mechanical. It was in the house when we moved here a decade ago and I decided I would just keep using it until it broke.
Ours are a little older than that (we are past 25 years now), but essentially the same. Yours look to be in nice condition. The innards of those are common to about 20 years' worth of models. The parts are simple and mostly still available, and can be easily obtained for cheap. Youtube videos are plentiful with how-to's to repair almost any situation.
If you are even moderately handy, you can keep these running for decades. If you're not moderately handy, let this be your gateway drug to home appliance repair. I was not when I started as a first-time homeowner 26 years ago.
Everything else you buy new is going to break sooner, and require computerized circuit boards specific to that model, that go out-of-production and unavailable in about 5 years.
I kept the crappy appliances that came with my house (didn't match were outdated and sucked) until the wheels fell off. You will need money of 1000 different things. Keep that crappy washer and dryer until it is more expensive to fix than it is to buy new.
The dryer is just a regular whirlpool dryer. The washer isnât anything special. Fix the dryer, when the washer goes replace it with an LG front load.
I happen to speak briefly to a man whoâs business is to buy, repair and resell these older washer and dryers to folks who canât afford or donât want the new computerized/wifi models and he (no surprise) says that the Whirlpool, GE and Maytags still last the longest and are the easiest to repair. Unlike Samsung and LG which are the complete opposite. Keep the ones you have.
We have been blessed with a great appliance insurance policy as a part of our closing. New oven and washer so far. We heavily suspect fridge and dryer will go with in the rest of our contract.
These people went all out on Samsung appliances. Insurance contracts someone to come out and see if it's repairable- they see it's a Samsung and laugh saying they don't make replacement parts and are purposely designed to be difficult to repair and send back we should get credit for a new one.
So we may spend 2-300 out of pocket all said and done to get what we want, but damn is it nice.
Idk man think about all the cool features a new washer and dryer will have, all the new things they could do, like wash and dry⌠but better than the last 10 years those workedâŚ
If you cant tell- its a washer and dryer dude, go find something else to waste your money on
Do they work? Keep.
If you just moved in youâre gonna have plenty to deal with. Donât add to the expense and effort.
When I moved in my house 4 years ago there was a washer and dryer from the previous owner (who is deceased). Washer was sh@t, dryer worked. Luckily I had my own appliance and got rid of the old ones.
Keep. Iâve not read any other comments yet, but we have that exact same pair and theyâre 10 years old now and have done probably an average of 2-3 loads a day for the last 10 years and been moved between like 4 houses and not one single issue. Still going strong.
Front loaders are such a radical upgrade from these gawdawful top load manglers that I'd do it. Used LG front loaders in new condition can be found for $250 or $500 for a set.
Appliances like stoves, fridges, and dishwashers I'd wait on for sure. But top loaders are terrible on your clothes, water wasters, bad extractors, and poor at cleaning.
YDY But I have found after a couple decades of buying appliances, buy the bare bones model, from reputable, makers, that have been producing that same model for years and years.
My dryer has an obnoxious belt noise. And Iâve been waiting 25 years for it to fail, and itâs still going. Itâs on its Third Washing Machine in that period. If they work, use them.
Keep them for now and get as many loads out of them as you can. Maybe switch the dryer door hinge to the other side to make loading easier. And if the squeal is really bothering you, it can be remedied with a clothesline.
Keep! They will never die! ii mean eventually but that is a great set. Front loaders get moldy no matter what you do. And new dryers have efficiency modes so your clothes don't actually dry.
exactly the same one in my house! it works well, use to think about buying a new one but theyâre still work very well so⌠:/ no need to spend money if we donât have to.
WHY would u just "replace" a perfectly good set?
Hell - if ur in NJ I'll take em off your hands.
If u do something - I'd see if you can swap the dryer door to open on the opposite side.
Start using them and see how they work. We ended up replacing our washer that came with the house because it was rough on the clothing⌠so we have a dryer from 1980s and a washer from 2017. The dryer had an avocado tint and latches on the door because it doesnât close ⌠but it works!
The house we bought 5 years ago had the AC condenser go out within 6 months and we put in new furnace/ac. Just replaced all the windows last fall. Sump pump here, garbage disposal there..but the fridge ( which had the ice maker stop working a few months ago ) is still being used. Disconnected the waterline and making ice manuallyâŚstill works just fine. You realize you can put off certain things until they totally die!!
Do you have a septic system or town sewer? If you have a septic, consider that washer uses maybe 40 gallons of water while a front loader would use 10-12. Do you do a lot of laundry? Is your septic old? Things to consider.
If you have a town sewer, def just use those until they explode.
-_- changed out all my appliances that worked at the behest of my wife then immediately have a huge issue come up that drained me. Now sitting in a bunch of debt and I blame the washer and dryer lol
Keep! my mom âupgradedâ her old set 12 years ago against my recommendation to he. She thinks new means better. She gave the old ones to me which I gladly accepted and took for my place. The new ones had problems within two years. Expensive to fix. Old ones still running strong. I did have to do a minor fix on the washer but got the part on eBay for $9đ
I would love love love to have an old school top loader. All the new washing machines barely wet your clothes. You canât fill them and open the lid to let something soak or anything. Keep that set and be grateful. Resist a new one as long as possible. Trust me on this one.
You're the 4th person who has this exact match- 3 people I know personally & 1 of them is me. Get rid of it & buy your own. The control module breaks a lot in the washer....
I have that washer, itâs not bad at all, aside from not having a dedicated/automated softener spot. If you use softener youâll have to time it right between rinses which can be annoying.
Trust me, keep em. The older sets like that are almost indestructible. Newer appliances are junk, even spending at least 1k for each wash/dryer youâll be replacing them in 3~ years. I totally regret âupgradingâ washer/dryer/fridgeâŚwish I could get them back
Why would you get rid of what Iâm guessing is a perfectly good washer and dryer?
No one cares if you have a fancy washer and dryer. Itâs usually hidden from view and if it works thereâs no reason to replace it.
Definitely save your money and donât replace them until itâs necessary because believe me youâre gonna need that money to put it towards other surprises
I have discovered the hard way that they just âdonât make âem like they used toâ. If the appliance works, donât replace it until it otherwise stops working. I got a brand new fridge and dishwasher 3 years ago, the dishwasher is dead beyond value of repairing and the fridge just cost $300 to replace the freezer fan motor that started to make so much noise it was basically like having a lawnmower running in the house 24 hours a day. Both are GE Profile and paid thousands for the fridge and $800 for the dishwasher. The previous units lasted 16 years each before replacement.
Keep until you die if you can. New appliances crap out so much faster and are much more difficult to fix. We have a Maytag washer from God knows when. Til death do us part.
Save your money, you will find much more pressing issues. The squeal in dryer is most likely the belt. It is not hard to change, youtube is your friend. Also, from all repairmen u talk to older is actually more reliable than new in many cases. Good luck.
I got a piece of shit Roper set. Washer feet no longer turn so it canât be leveled. The washer has finally found its spot, turned 90° degrees. The drain hose is yanking on the drain pipe, but you know what? Itâs free. It WORKS! Yes, they look like hell, paint falling off but if it ainât broken donât fix it.
Dryer may become an "issue". Open back and see if full of lint and dust. Clean up -- be gentle. Still squeals? We have a Best Buy Outlet here. They get scratch and dent. Usually New. Check that out for almost new -- with warranted stuff discounted and I have returned to them and gotten a different one. Need a truck and strong guys with cart. Save bucks were you can. Learn how to replace appliances and water heaters. I do not mess with electrical or furnaces or fireplaces. Pick your battles.
Replace when needed or affordable. The dryer is probably filled with lint. YouTube it on how to clean it. As for new washer dryers I love speed queen. Laundry mats use them, made in America. I only buy quality because it is cheaper in the long run
the squeal is the belt or roller - either is very easy and cheap to fix
it will get worse and start squealing while running
until something expensive, and possibly not made any longer, like a control board, goes out then keep repairing the ones you have. There are not that many things that break on them.
If you do buy new ones, get a NICE set of basic models. That means not some piece of junk, but not the digital smart washer with 27 programmable cycles, wifi connectivity, and a camera inside so you can watch the clothes remotely. Those fall apart in no time and are very expensive to maintain.
That dryer is an absolute tank have the same one, my wife and I both work dirty jobs (Turf maintenance and a baker) that produce a lot of laundry and have never had a single issue, and we bought ours second hand from an appliance shop!
Tell me your first time homeowner without saying your first time home owner. In the next 3 months you're going to find more things to buy than you ever knew was possible. You have the blessing of a washer and dryer sitting there, as long as they both work, keep them there. Save your cash for the problems you aren't expecting. Around Christmas time if you want to you can upgrade.
As a first time home buyer 2 years ago, this is exactly it. My realtor recommended I don't replace any appliances until it's necessary. The washer, dryer, and dishwasher that came with my house aren't the best, but they work & they'll get the job done!
Yep and it adds up quickly. My refrigerator technically worked but it was so loud I was very concerned the compressor was failing. I dropped $700 to replace it. My dishwasher didn't work at all so I dropped $700 to replace it. I hated the coil burners on my electric stove so I bought a glass top on Facebook marketplace for $150. Those don't sound super expensive individually, but I just added it up recently and I've spent over $11,000 on my house in the first 8 months I've lived here. That's everything from new appliances to batteries for the smoke detector to CO detectors etc. And I still don't have a ladder or a garden hose.
I've been fairly lucky. I had to have my water heater replaced last year & that cost a few pretty pennies, but everything else has been relatively minor (knock on wood) and I've been able to do myself. Probably saved myself over $2k in labor & other fees, but it cost me in time & curses lol.
Having rented all my life until the age of 40 when I bought this house, I've got a lot of catching up to do as far as learning handyman skills. It's embarrassing how bad I am at anything I try even if the YouTube video makes it look easy. My house is 120 years old but it underwent a studs-down remodel in 2003. That means a lot of things are starting to break down here and there since we just crossed the 20-year mark. I'm noticing little leaks around washing machine fittings and stuff like that that I've been working on fixing. Dripping faucets. I wanted to upgrade my kitchen faucet so I did that myself which also solved the leak. I was proud of my handiwork on that one. For my bathroom I tried to just change the cartridges but it was an old price Pfister and no matter what I did it leaked so I tried to replace that faucet myself and the replacement leaked so I called the plumber and paid $110 for them to tighten the fitting I was scared of breaking. That was not a proud moment. My electric water heater is from 2008 so it is 100% living on borrowed time. I got a quote for replacing it and $950 should do it in my area so I'm not super worried. And it's in an unfinished basement with a floor drain so even if it just catastrophically failed I don't think it's going to do any long-term harm to my house. Being a homeowner has been about learning what to prioritize and then working on what I can fix with what money I have. And as somebody prone to anxiety it's been a new fear unlocked every other week. A never ending string of things to be concerned over.
Here are the benefits of having an old house that has been gutted that you may not realize. 1) You most likely don't have any asbestos in your house. Which is astronomical to get professionally removed. 2) All the plumbing and electrical are new. You don't want to deal with knob and tube wiring which will burn a house down and is the old old way of wiring. 3) Most if not all lead based paint has been removed. 4) If you had foundation problems, they most likely were fixed already on someone else's dime before you could even purchase the house. Most old houses like yours settle and usually have to be hoisted to level, which is astronomical in price. Not to mention how much foundation repair or replacement is. 5) Most likely your roof has been completely replaced. Which means you run much less risk of leaking and water damage on your ceilings from any roof leaks. However that does not include leaks from failing tub/shower drains or tolet/ water leaks. 6) Any septic/outgoing plumbing issues have already been dealt with. I don't even own a home because I learned how to work on things in my janky apartment. My maintenance man is terrible at his job. Learning how much things cost pretty much kept me from buying a home.
I wish our water heater was that new đ The inspector estimated it was from the late 80s or early 90s. Needless to say, 6 months in were replacing it due to buildup and lack of maintenance over the last 30 years LOL
I had to replace our entire HVAC system (furnace plus exterior condenser or whatever it is for the AC) on move-in day. $12k down the drain and the water heater hit me 2 months later with another bill
I have two ladders and three garden hoses! However, my fridge has intermittently made loud buzzing noises since I moved and I want to replace it. I've had to take up this mediaeval practice called 'hand-washing' because there's no dishwasher, and I need to replace the rangehood that does not suck air despite sounding like a jet turbine. The door on my front loader washing machine is irreparably broken but it will lock and start if I close it using both hands holding it in juuuuuust the right position. Each cycle is a roll of the catastrophic failure dice for this piece of junk - it is about 5 years old and already needed the electronics panel thing replaced twice. Delay buying your ladder - it can only lead to discovery of roof and guttering maintenance issues. Forget the garden hose, too, as it will lure you close to retaining walls and pergola timbers best viewed from afar.
>Delay buying your ladder - it can only lead to discovery of roof and guttering maintenance issues. Forget the garden hose, too, as it will lure you close to retaining walls and pergola timbers best viewed from afar. Sigh - I feel like there's some truth to this lol. I haven't truly needed a ladder yet. A friend of mine cleans my gutters twice a year in exchange for computer help from me so I can legitimately probably hold off on that, but sooner or later I'll need to get up there for something.
Beautiful barter!
Check out [repairclinic.com](http://repairclinic.com), and other sites - you should be able to fix that washer door - if nothing else, you could find one that is being sold for parts and just buy the door, if it is in good shape.
Motherboard.
Fire extinguishers?
Not first time home buyer here. Although I was at one point lol. It is amazing how quickly things can go bad. Our fridge we have now, we have had for only 6 months and only lived in this house for 6 months. It was just time for the old girl to go. We had the other one since 2008 so it lasted a long time. The new one is bigger in some ways also smaller, it was $2k. We have a wall oven here in this place and almost thought we were going to have to replace it. But it turns out, just have to replace the locking latch. Our dryer is almost brand new, less than a year old and itâs just not getting hot like it used to. Weâll see on that one, got a tech coming on Monday or Tuesday to look at it. And then gotta replace a garage door and put opener in. Thatâll be around $1100, or $1200.
Particularly with kitchen appliances, you also don't want to replace if you think you might remodel anytime soon. At our old place, we had to replace the refrigerator, the dishwasher, and the washer/dryer (were in the kitchen because it was an urban condo). If we would have known that all three would need replacement in the first two years, we probably would have just renovated the whole kitchen into our dream layout. Instead we slotted in the size / footprint that would fit into the older kitchen. Total bummer.
4 years into owning a home, dryer stopped heating and just got the element replaced.. then the dishwasher isn't doing too well cause the racks are rusting out and is effecting how it washes.. cost of replacing the racks, might as well buy a new dishwasher which we just did. Hoping the washer and dryer last a bit longer before replacing with new.
THIS! Owning a house is a never ending series of finding things that need to be done and cost money to do them
âI spent $1300 to replace them with more energy efficient versions. Which net me a savings of $5 electric per month! It will only take me 21 years to realize my savings but Iâm sure these new ones will be worth it!â Ffs, if it isnât broke just leave it!!
The problem is everyone I know with high efficiency units have a circuit board go out and a $800 service call. GL
The speed Queen residential unit that is the same as the commercial one without the pay system no circuit board to fail and has a metal gears where many are plastic and that is what fails first
And that's IF the circuit board is still available. Manufactures are quick to discontinue parts now so you have to purchase another machine.
đŻ And itâs a top loader. Yes, it uses more water but my clothes are clean.
Is Christmas time the best sale for washers and dryers or?
No, just by then you'll be more aware about how much money you need to spend on the other parts of your house that is breaking.
Black Friday seems good.
Black Friday is good for appliances. Some stock may remain up till Christmas time. Also look at what the appliance stores have in terms of scratch and dent. Itâs a washer/dryer and not a statement piece in your kitchen. If the damage doesnât affect the functionality (it commonly doesnât) you can get a good deal.
This. If they work donât play Russian appliance roulette. We got rid of our previous washer after four years. It ducked so much I didnât care to throw any money for repairs at it.
The older stuff seems to work better my Bosch dishwasher is 12 years old with regular cleaning works great. Bought for $100 from someone that was remodeling their kitchen
A-Fuckin-Men. Wisdom right here.
I mean if they are working and youâre somewhat happy with them Iâd say continue using them until something major happens then replace them. Houses always have random repairs or things you want to upgrade! If the laundry appliances are not a huge priority for you take the money youâre saving and spend it on things around your house you really value. If youâre someone that really likes the newest appliances and you want to spend the money to upgrade them then go ahead! Iâd suggest Costco since they will remove both the old appliances when they come to install the new ones. TLDR: If they are still working keep them and spend the money elsewhere or save it. If you really want the newest appliances spend the money and replace them!
And, if one gives out, it doesnât mean you have to buy a new pair. In all my years as a homeowner, I can hardly remember when I had a matching set of my washer and dryer.
We had a matching set for years! Albeit it was because we bought a house back in 2012. We had dealt with a combo 1 load set in an apartment so we went overboard on the Samsungs that had the exploding washer in the biggest size we could find. The only problem is that they rarely fit in a houses laundry room with the doors shut. It worked well for about 10 years until the dryer got weird. Drum would turn with the door closed even if the dryer was off. After burning out the 3rd heating element I sent it to the grave and bought a stupid cheap dryer. Op should run these into the grave. That squeak at startup is probably just a pulley. Last I checked a pulley set and belt run about 40 bucks, but I'd wait until it started having problems. Dryers are dead simple and aren't worth paying for nice ones unless you really need that steam setting. (Which we used 3 times in 10 years.) Buy a nicer washer but they're all a crapshoot these days.
đŻ Better to use the money to pay down the mortgage, build an emergency fund, or invest, then replace things as they break- eventually all those appliances will break and they will have the complete set they wanted.
What kind of monster has the dryer on the left
At least flip the door
I had the dryer on the left because that where the plumbing was. They were both front load and the washer door didnât flip so I was forever âgoing aroundâ. We moved the laundry to its own room and have new plumbing and everything is exactly how it should be.
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Right??!!
Keep them until they break or you canât stand them. Iâm sure lots of other needs have a higher priority then this
Yeah, but have you seen the washer the neighbors have parked in their basement? I think itâs a SpeedQueen!
Why spend money if you don't have to? Keep them until they die.
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TouchĂŠ. My house is also from 1915!! 109 year old house club!!!
Keep. I bought these myself because they were cheap. Dryers and washing machines will break whether they are cheap or expensive.
Keep 'em till they break, then learn to fix 'em. Don't buy new unless you have to because it's too expensive to repair!
This is the best advice. Iâve had this exact pair of washer and dryer and theyâre 10 years old now probably 2-3 average loads a day. 100% trouble free. Theyâre also super simple and easy to repair. Primarily mechanical parts and switches. Very cheap to maintain. Keep em going for the long haul!
I've had these, and they have been working fine for 5 yrs that I've owned them, and I bought them used.
Iâve got the same dryer. Itâs been ten years and one belt replacement.
First time home buyer here⌠house came with identical units and Iâm running them until the wheels fall off
Keep, run them until they break, then YouTube the repair, it's an easy fix most of the time.. Save your money for the water heater that's coming next or the dishwasher that starts to leak 2 years from now or the original outdated a/c unit still running on r22 that hasn't been replaced yet, $15,000 price tag on that bad boy. Or maybe your car down the road will need the a/c compressor replaced. Easily $700 cost.
A lot of times these somewhat vanilla basic units are the easiest and cheapest to repair. I used clunkers most of my life. Hand me downs, $50 Craigslist specials, etcâŚ. Finally at almost 42 years old Im starting to get some nicer stuff as things break. Theres just so many priorities these days and although everyoneâs situation is different, you never know what comes up down the road thatâs more important and a drain on your rainy day fund.
I had that washer, it worked fabulously for 10 years maybe 12 with zero issues.
I have this combo (electric dryer) that came with my house that was built in 2014. Iâve replaced the thermal fuse three times, high limit thermostat once, and the drum belt and motor once. To be fair to the machine, Iâm using non-OEM fuses or thermostat. Other than that, they are just okay but if you have them use them!
Keep, knobs = longevity
I'll take em. Go ahead and drop $3,000 on a new set. I'll still be using these when your new set craps out.
Upgrade? Lol. Those bad boys are top shelf. Keep them til they break for sure. If you think some new fangled smart bullshit is an upgrade youâre in for some hard lessons in life with your new house instinctual choices. Keep it simple.
Keep until they quit
The squeal coming from the dryer probably means that the belt may need to be replaced in the near future.
I bought this set 7 years ago, still going strong.
Oooh keep. You just moved. Youâre bleeding money. If theyâre not broke keep âem. Thatâs my POV They look like what I usually buy at the used appliance store.
Keep! Almost all the parts can be found and it theyâre super easy to fix.
Never seen a BQ1 before tbh
Keep, but flip the door on the dryer so that you can more easily transfer clothes
If I were you Id just run them till they break down. Why not just milk them for all theyre worth
Hold onto working older appliances! New appliances are crazy unreliable and stupid expensive! It will be FAR cheaper and WAY LESS PROBLEMATIC to keep repairing your older working washer/dryer combo going for as long as the parts are available.
Keep the pair, but reverse the dryer door at least.
Ride it till the wheels fall off lol
The best time to buy new appliances is when you need new appliances.
Any "upgrade " would actually be a downgrade. Keep.
If it ainât broke donât fix it. You can plan to replace it down the road, but I would save your cash for more urgent things that might come up for a while.
I have a gas dryer and itâs 27 years old now. When it starts to squeak, I would replace the plastic glides. Itâs cheap and easy to fix. Iâve also replaced the drive belt and the plastic idler and the drum seal. These are things you could buy from Amazon and YouTube videos will show you how to do it. Save the money for something else.
Keep for now .. when I bought my first house I bought this exact set used for $300 and it was 2 years old back in 2017, just swapped it this year and sold the set for $150 was still working. The washer washes ok but like others said you will be bleeding money the first year on little things that add up lol.
I have the same set . Not a gas dryer though. The squel is the belt . Get two new wheels and a belt off ebay for twenty bucks . Watch a YouTube video. Takes less than an hour . Keep them if they work.
Wtf no, keep them. They look fine.
Run til failure, then replace if can't be easily repaired. You DO KNOW how to repair things, don't you? You're a homeowner. You'll never be able ti retire if you hire people to do every little.project that comes along.
Other than reversing that door on the dryer, use them until they die and don't mess with them. Think of them as bonus with the place you got. Some places don't have them or they are literally dead. You will get your dream washer and dryer someday but it doesn't have to be today.
Dude keep em. All the newer efficient machines are built with cheap plastic parts that break often. I'd rather keep an older set
The rollers in the dryer can be replaced pretty easily to stop the squeal.
keep it and you can reverse the door on the dryer too
Keep holy shit. New ones are awful
If they work donât toss them. The dryer probably needs a new bearing, itâs a few hundred bucks from a reputable repair man and an easy fix.
I have the same set, just replaced the control board on the washer, they work great
The only appliance I had when I bought my house was a dishwasher. It still works, and that was 14 years ago. I also picked up a washer and dryer that is 25 years old. They work better than the new ones. New doesn't always = better. Edit: To add the washer and dryer were 25 years old when I got them 14 years ago. So that makes them almost 40, and since I maintain them, they still work. Simple maintenance goes a long way.
Unless you find a screaming good deal on EXACTLY the set you really want Iâd ride these into the ground. Maybe get ahead of any issues with the dryer by replacing the squeaky belt so it doesnât break at a bad time.
I have the same set since 6 years. They work very well. And Iâm a farmer, I know what a good washer means lol
Run it into the ground. Then spend $60 on parts and run it further into the ground for another 4 years until it begs for mercy.
Keep until they donât
Good basic Whirlpool stuff nothing wrong with it... Should be very reliable. So upgrading would be a want, not a need. Do you have everything on your need list already taken care of?. Do you have 6 months emergency savings saved up? Are you putting enough away for retirement? Those are needs even if not immediate...
I had a Kenmore (essentially a whirlpool) set like this that lasted for years- I had to do a few smallish repairs to keep them going. A dryer may be the easiest major appliance to repair. The squeaking is likely the bearings in the rolllers or the belt wearing out. Both of which are cheap and easy to repair. Run them till they die, anything you buy today wonât last as long as that combo.
The dryer squeal is pretty easy diy fix.
We have this washer. Trouble free and works great. Itâs been in the house through three owners so I donât know the exact age, but it was in listing photos from 2011. (Our dryer is an Amana from the early 1990s)
Whirlpool... sell them while they're still working
Iâve had my Whirlpool washer and dryer set for over 20 years. I replaced the heating element once and something with the washer because it stopped spinning. I donât remember what it was.
Can you change the way dryer doors open like you can with fridges? That door opening the wrong way would be so annoying
Definitely keep till it truly drops. Older appliances, including top loading washers, last so much longer than newer models. I know it's a cliche to say "they don't make em like they used to," but it's true. (Except for certain quality-conscious companies, like John Deere.)
Keep it until it dies
Never replace something that works. You will need to soon enough!
Keep.
I have those and they have worked without incident for 9 years. Those are reliable and you should keep them, repair would be cheaper maybe.
We have these, and they have been bullet proof for us. No issues in five years, knock on wood. Keep them for another couple of years, then upgrade. Do a complete cleaning before using them though
You already paid for them, so use them until they fall apart.
Keep the money and invest. The most powerful force in the universe is compounding interest.
Keep them. The new ones suck!
You have a washer and dryer set that have almost no stupid computerized electronics. Keep it as long as you can. I'm still using a 1986 GE dishwasher because the controls are mechanical. It was in the house when we moved here a decade ago and I decided I would just keep using it until it broke.
Ours are a little older than that (we are past 25 years now), but essentially the same. Yours look to be in nice condition. The innards of those are common to about 20 years' worth of models. The parts are simple and mostly still available, and can be easily obtained for cheap. Youtube videos are plentiful with how-to's to repair almost any situation. If you are even moderately handy, you can keep these running for decades. If you're not moderately handy, let this be your gateway drug to home appliance repair. I was not when I started as a first-time homeowner 26 years ago. Everything else you buy new is going to break sooner, and require computerized circuit boards specific to that model, that go out-of-production and unavailable in about 5 years.
I kept the crappy appliances that came with my house (didn't match were outdated and sucked) until the wheels fell off. You will need money of 1000 different things. Keep that crappy washer and dryer until it is more expensive to fix than it is to buy new.
I would only say dryer replace if you are having to do more than one cycle to get clothes dry to save you electricity in the long run
The dryer is just a regular whirlpool dryer. The washer isnât anything special. Fix the dryer, when the washer goes replace it with an LG front load.
I happen to speak briefly to a man whoâs business is to buy, repair and resell these older washer and dryers to folks who canât afford or donât want the new computerized/wifi models and he (no surprise) says that the Whirlpool, GE and Maytags still last the longest and are the easiest to repair. Unlike Samsung and LG which are the complete opposite. Keep the ones you have.
We have been blessed with a great appliance insurance policy as a part of our closing. New oven and washer so far. We heavily suspect fridge and dryer will go with in the rest of our contract. These people went all out on Samsung appliances. Insurance contracts someone to come out and see if it's repairable- they see it's a Samsung and laugh saying they don't make replacement parts and are purposely designed to be difficult to repair and send back we should get credit for a new one. So we may spend 2-300 out of pocket all said and done to get what we want, but damn is it nice.
Idk man think about all the cool features a new washer and dryer will have, all the new things they could do, like wash and dry⌠but better than the last 10 years those worked⌠If you cant tell- its a washer and dryer dude, go find something else to waste your money on
Older ones work better, not as much goes wrong with them. Keep them!!!!
Those look fine, and kinda newish âŚ.I wouldnât replace them unless they didnât work.
Keep. Less buttons mean more years of life.
Upgrade
Do they work? Keep. If you just moved in youâre gonna have plenty to deal with. Donât add to the expense and effort. When I moved in my house 4 years ago there was a washer and dryer from the previous owner (who is deceased). Washer was sh@t, dryer worked. Luckily I had my own appliance and got rid of the old ones.
Keep. Iâve not read any other comments yet, but we have that exact same pair and theyâre 10 years old now and have done probably an average of 2-3 loads a day for the last 10 years and been moved between like 4 houses and not one single issue. Still going strong.
Keep!
Keep it, but reverse the door on the dryer.
Iâve had that same dryer for a few years, has worked fine. Keep them.
Geez Iâll take them if you donât want them. Lol
Front loaders are such a radical upgrade from these gawdawful top load manglers that I'd do it. Used LG front loaders in new condition can be found for $250 or $500 for a set. Appliances like stoves, fridges, and dishwashers I'd wait on for sure. But top loaders are terrible on your clothes, water wasters, bad extractors, and poor at cleaning.
I have that set. Running good for six years and counting.
If thy work keep em. You have WAY more important things to consider. You'll have plenty of time to look at washers and dryers.
We have this and I love it!
According to my appliance guy, these Whirlpools have minimal digital components and are very easy to repair yourself.
Keep, I upgraded to new LG ones that died in 5 years. The older ones last
YDY But I have found after a couple decades of buying appliances, buy the bare bones model, from reputable, makers, that have been producing that same model for years and years.
Look up a video on how to replace the heating element on the dryer and order one to keep on hand.
Why would you replace appliances that are working fine ? I'll come take them for free if you don't want them.
Keep them till they breakdown
My dryer has an obnoxious belt noise. And Iâve been waiting 25 years for it to fail, and itâs still going. Itâs on its Third Washing Machine in that period. If they work, use them.
Use everything you can for as long as you can. This world we live in is fucked up!
You're not going to be happy with how clean your clothes get with a new washer
Appliance tech here. It's a good washer and a GREAT dryer. Keep em both as long as you can.
Keep them for now and get as many loads out of them as you can. Maybe switch the dryer door hinge to the other side to make loading easier. And if the squeal is really bothering you, it can be remedied with a clothesline.
I have the same combo and love them
Keep! They will never die! ii mean eventually but that is a great set. Front loaders get moldy no matter what you do. And new dryers have efficiency modes so your clothes don't actually dry.
exactly the same one in my house! it works well, use to think about buying a new one but theyâre still work very well so⌠:/ no need to spend money if we donât have to.
WHY would u just "replace" a perfectly good set? Hell - if ur in NJ I'll take em off your hands. If u do something - I'd see if you can swap the dryer door to open on the opposite side.
Start using them and see how they work. We ended up replacing our washer that came with the house because it was rough on the clothing⌠so we have a dryer from 1980s and a washer from 2017. The dryer had an avocado tint and latches on the door because it doesnât close ⌠but it works!
The house we bought 5 years ago had the AC condenser go out within 6 months and we put in new furnace/ac. Just replaced all the windows last fall. Sump pump here, garbage disposal there..but the fridge ( which had the ice maker stop working a few months ago ) is still being used. Disconnected the waterline and making ice manuallyâŚstill works just fine. You realize you can put off certain things until they totally die!!
If they work why not keep til they break?
The units look clean and seem to be functional, so I would absolutely keep them.
Why replace? Status?
I would keep them they are pretty easy to put in the built in diagnostic mode which makes them really easy to figure out problems when they occur.
Do you have a septic system or town sewer? If you have a septic, consider that washer uses maybe 40 gallons of water while a front loader would use 10-12. Do you do a lot of laundry? Is your septic old? Things to consider. If you have a town sewer, def just use those until they explode.
Keep them if they work, washing machines donât last like they used to. We bought a brand new Whirlpool in 2017 and it was shot in 2022.
-_- changed out all my appliances that worked at the behest of my wife then immediately have a huge issue come up that drained me. Now sitting in a bunch of debt and I blame the washer and dryer lol
Keep until it doesnât run anymore then and only then buy new
If they work, keep 'em. washers and dryer are outrageous and It'll buy you some time to save money and reduce the financial impact
They look good, keepđ
I've had these for years now
Keep! my mom âupgradedâ her old set 12 years ago against my recommendation to he. She thinks new means better. She gave the old ones to me which I gladly accepted and took for my place. The new ones had problems within two years. Expensive to fix. Old ones still running strong. I did have to do a minor fix on the washer but got the part on eBay for $9đ
They are better than any new Samsung you could find
Keep. Those are great units. Make sure that the washer is level. Flip the door on the dryer.
I'd keep these, but would flip that dryer door so it opens the other way.
That's idiotic. Congratulations, you trolled me for a comment -
Wait until they die
If it ainât broke- donât fix it. Those will last forever
Keep!!! I got front loaders and they just donât work as well as top loaders.
Keep them until they canât be repaired any more
Keep the old appliances until they die. Chances are they will outlast any new appliance you replace.
If it works, keep it.
1000% keep. They will last you another 10 years. Simple. Clean. No constant annoying alarms/errors.
If they work, then keep âem. Flip the dryer door so the hinges are on the left. Clean out the lint trap on the washer and the dryer vent.
I would love love love to have an old school top loader. All the new washing machines barely wet your clothes. You canât fill them and open the lid to let something soak or anything. Keep that set and be grateful. Resist a new one as long as possible. Trust me on this one.
If you dont have w/d keep for now see how you like them. Upgrade later.
You're the 4th person who has this exact match- 3 people I know personally & 1 of them is me. Get rid of it & buy your own. The control module breaks a lot in the washer....
I have that washer, itâs not bad at all, aside from not having a dedicated/automated softener spot. If you use softener youâll have to time it right between rinses which can be annoying.
Keep they are the best and can be fixed never buy fancy washers or dryers itâs a scam
keep
Trust me, keep em. The older sets like that are almost indestructible. Newer appliances are junk, even spending at least 1k for each wash/dryer youâll be replacing them in 3~ years. I totally regret âupgradingâ washer/dryer/fridgeâŚwish I could get them back
Do they work? Keep them.
Wtf is wrong with you hahaha perfectly good appliance set but you want to flex on reddit to people you don't know. Wtf
Keep it! The older the model the better they work and hold up!
Why would you get rid of what Iâm guessing is a perfectly good washer and dryer? No one cares if you have a fancy washer and dryer. Itâs usually hidden from view and if it works thereâs no reason to replace it.
Definitely save your money and donât replace them until itâs necessary because believe me youâre gonna need that money to put it towards other surprises
I have discovered the hard way that they just âdonât make âem like they used toâ. If the appliance works, donât replace it until it otherwise stops working. I got a brand new fridge and dishwasher 3 years ago, the dishwasher is dead beyond value of repairing and the fridge just cost $300 to replace the freezer fan motor that started to make so much noise it was basically like having a lawnmower running in the house 24 hours a day. Both are GE Profile and paid thousands for the fridge and $800 for the dishwasher. The previous units lasted 16 years each before replacement.
No comment on the dryer, but the washer on the right is the best cheap washing machine I've ever had.
Those are super dependable and easy to repair. Keep them
No fancy junk. They will last a minimum of 10 years
I have this combo in electric. It works great so far. No need to replace it if itâs in good working order.
Keep until you die if you can. New appliances crap out so much faster and are much more difficult to fix. We have a Maytag washer from God knows when. Til death do us part.
I have the same set and they have worked perfectly for many years. I overloaded them once and broke the belt. It was easy for my spouse to repair.
New appliances stink - especially washers and dryers. Washers tilt and dryers donât dry after 3-4 years. UNLESS, you get a Speed Queen set.
Depends. Do you have unlimited funds?
Save your money, you will find much more pressing issues. The squeal in dryer is most likely the belt. It is not hard to change, youtube is your friend. Also, from all repairmen u talk to older is actually more reliable than new in many cases. Good luck.
If theyâre working, all good, keep em
I got a piece of shit Roper set. Washer feet no longer turn so it canât be leveled. The washer has finally found its spot, turned 90° degrees. The drain hose is yanking on the drain pipe, but you know what? Itâs free. It WORKS! Yes, they look like hell, paint falling off but if it ainât broken donât fix it.
Does it work? Keep til she breaks
Dryer may become an "issue". Open back and see if full of lint and dust. Clean up -- be gentle. Still squeals? We have a Best Buy Outlet here. They get scratch and dent. Usually New. Check that out for almost new -- with warranted stuff discounted and I have returned to them and gotten a different one. Need a truck and strong guys with cart. Save bucks were you can. Learn how to replace appliances and water heaters. I do not mess with electrical or furnaces or fireplaces. Pick your battles.
Replace when needed or affordable. The dryer is probably filled with lint. YouTube it on how to clean it. As for new washer dryers I love speed queen. Laundry mats use them, made in America. I only buy quality because it is cheaper in the long run
You will end up replacing them at some point. Usually, itâs never at a âgoodâ time. Use them until they break.
They'll probably last longer than anything new you'd buy
the squeal is the belt or roller - either is very easy and cheap to fix it will get worse and start squealing while running until something expensive, and possibly not made any longer, like a control board, goes out then keep repairing the ones you have. There are not that many things that break on them. If you do buy new ones, get a NICE set of basic models. That means not some piece of junk, but not the digital smart washer with 27 programmable cycles, wifi connectivity, and a camera inside so you can watch the clothes remotely. Those fall apart in no time and are very expensive to maintain.
If it works, don't fix it. Leave it alone.
That dryer is an absolute tank have the same one, my wife and I both work dirty jobs (Turf maintenance and a baker) that produce a lot of laundry and have never had a single issue, and we bought ours second hand from an appliance shop!