Replacing a washing machine

Sam Plusnet · 2025-10-21T18:48:07+00:00

This isn't DIY, but I'm hoping for suggestions.Our washing machine has just died - my own fault since I was praising, it only yesterday, in another newsgroup.It's an 11 years old Miele and we are contemplating a replacement.Our problem is that it is stacked with a (heavy) tumble dryer on top, and is hemmed in on both sides by other 'stuff'. Furthermore, there is very little free space in the 'Utility' room.I am past the point where I want to tackle lifting & relocating the tumble dryer in order to get the old washing machine out, and a new one in.Whilst I'm sure we could get a new machine delivered, I very much doubt it they would do all the extra work involved to put everything in place and take away the old one.This can't be a new problem, so how do we get this done?

Oct 21, 2025 Last reply: 8 months ago 21 Replies

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Sam Plusnet 8 months ago

Thanks. They do seem to have 'local' agents so it's worth a look.

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Sam Plusnet 8 months ago

Just to wrap this thread up, SWMBO has bought a new machine from Gillman's (based in Gloucester) who will do all the work described for £75 on top of the selling price of the w/m - including disposal of the old machine. Their price for the washing machine was pretty good too.

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