Help with Choosing Budget Washing Machine

jdyoung on 04/11/2024 - 20:23
Last edited 04/11/2024 - 20:53 by 1 other user

A low budget help!

Family of three needing washing machine. Looking at Chiq combo or Hisense series 3

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  CurlCurl on 04/11/2024 - 20:47

  Have the 5.5kg for 4 years with no drama. The 7kg maybe better for three.

  https://www.appliancesonline.com.au/filter/washers-and-dryer…

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  Aleigh123 on 04/11/2024 - 23:18

  I had a friend that got a cheap floor model Solt washing machine from The Good Guys. You could have a look around to see if they have anything discounted in-store.

  Or if you're find with second-hand, then marketplace should have plenty of second-hand washing machines. All you'll need to do is rent a van or trailer to pick it up.

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    jdyoung on 04/11/2024 - 23:58

    Whats solt like

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      Aleigh123 on 05/11/2024 - 00:16

      Nothing fancy. But it's been going well for almost two years now with no issues.

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  p1 ama on 04/11/2024 - 23:26

  +5

  Better off getting something second hand. You could pick up a washing machine in almost brand new condition for like $100-200 on Marketplace all day, every day. I would rather get something that's a bit older than something like a Chiq which would probably not last you that long.

  If you can wait a few weeks, you'll probably be able to get some good deals as you'll have a lot of people moving around at the end of the university semester - students moving interstate after graduating, international students going back home…etc.

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    payless69 on 05/11/2024 - 11:11

    fbm
    lots of patience

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    Boioioioi on 05/11/2024 - 11:38

    +1

    I agree on most things but I feel gross about a used washing machine. Rather get a new cheapie personally

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      Gdsamp on 05/11/2024 - 12:54

      have you ever stayed in a hotel

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        Boioioioi on 05/11/2024 - 14:30

        Hotel isnt washing my undies

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      p1 ama on 05/11/2024 - 20:16

      Back in the early 90s before I could afford my own washing machine, I took all of my laundry to the local "coin laundry", where it was $2 to wash, and $2 to dry per load.

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  jdyoung on 04/11/2024 - 23:59

  Hopingbto get some recommendations and or personal experience with the chiq or hisense series 3 also mayb considering haier or f&p series 3

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  bobokingdom on 05/11/2024 - 10:38

  Front or Top loader?

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  jdyoung on 05/11/2024 - 10:45

  prefrence front but open to recommondations

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  bazingaa on 05/11/2024 - 12:01

  Check marketplace, I got a used Simpson (Electrolux) front loader washing machine for $140 delivered in mid 2018, still works as new.