Time for a new mini twin tub

[Accy cyclist]

You mentioned plumbing in. All that is required is a cold water inlet feed and waste out, it's two minute job to connect presuming the plumbing is there which it should be in any property that's been in anyway modernised.

I had someone look at how to do it before I bought the twin tub. he said it'd need holes cutting through the cupboards to feed the water pipes through, due to where the washer would fit if I bought one. I doubt the housing association would allow that.

 

[Gunk]

https://homeappliancegeek.com/best-top-loader-washing-machines

 

[Accy cyclist]

They might take it down but can’t imagine they’ll take it away.

I'm thinking offering 20 quid will persuade him/her to take it with them. I suppose then they'll take it to the local waste/recycling centre.🤔

 

[vickster]

I'm thinking offering 20 quid will persuade him/her to take it with them. I suppose then they'll take it to the local waist/recycling centre.🤔

Waist
Except they’ll get charged more than £20, more likely just to fly tip it

 

[winjim]

Our fro

I guess you meant front loader but no it doesn't. Our Bosch is designed to run on very little water and as far as I know the water level is never enough to spill out. I've had it 2 years and can only recall one occasion when I couldn't open the door to pop something else in. The benefits of a modern machine are significant. For example I can wash a full set of winter cycling gear, socks, bib shorts, bib longs, base layer (possibly two), winter jersey/jacket in 15 minutes and it comes out dry to the point where ten minutes in front of a radiator and it's fully dry.

You mentioned plumbing in. All that is required is a cold water inlet feed and waste water out, it's two minute job to connect presuming the plumbing is there which it should be in any property that's been in anyway modernised.

And the installers will take the old one away for you.

 

[Accy cyclist]

https://homeappliancegeek.com/best-top-loader-washing-machines

This may be ok. It looks high, not wide. The gap in my kitchen for a washer is a tight 24.5 inches.

View: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00V55VOMC/ref=as_li_tl?tag=homeapplia058-21&ie=UTF8&linkId=e7f0db51c9b88b0980c2ca1a16efe871&geniuslink=true


It's not in stock, but even if it was I have a 'don't buy from Amazon' policy.

 

[winjim]

I had someone look at how to do it before I bought the twin tub. he said it'd need holes cutting through the cupboards to feed the water pipes through, due to where the washer would fit if I bought one. I doubt the housing association would allow that.

Your HA won't let you install a washing machine?

 

[Accy cyclist]

Your HA won't let you install a washing machine?

Not if it involves cutting through cupboards so I was told. Mind you this is the same H/A that rehouses dickheads who get pissed/drugged up and smash their flat up, so I suppose a few 2 inch diameter, neatly cut holes won't faze them!

 

[jowwy]

Not if it involves cutting through cupboards so I was told. Mind you this is the same H/A that rehouses dickheads who get pissed/drugged up and smash their flat up, so I suppose a few 2 inch diameter, neatly cut holes won't faze them!

They will let you cut holes in cupboards to house a washing machine for pipes and waist……..thats why the gap is left there for you

 

[Accy cyclist]

They will let you cut holes in cupboards to house a washing machine for pipes and waist……..thats why the gap is left there for you

I can't see, or find the taps for a washing machine. 🤔

 

[numbnuts]

You need one of these
https://www.screwfix.com/p/self-cutting-tap-15mm-x/21250

 

[Gunk]

Or a competent plumber!

 

[jowwy]

I can't see, or find the taps for a washing machine. 🤔

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Because you havent fitted them yet…….

 

[Kingfisher101]

If you don't know what you are doing then you need to get a plumber in to do it. We once had a washer plumber in badly when I bought a new one and the whole kitchen flooded. It was terrible.
If I were you and you don't want to be paying a lot out then just get the mini twin tub.

 

[numbnuts]

Accy, your in housing accossation, if you ask them nicely they should put in a washing machine inlet and outlet for free as they would sooner they do it than you.
If you are on housing benefit the council will take anything from your place away for free, check on their website or phone them.
As for getting in down stairs find a man and van, they will do it for about £25, if not ask in the local pub if there is anybody would do it.