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How to choose and buy a used washing machine

used washing machineIn life, there are many situations when buying a new washing machine is impractical. For example, if you are a soldier and wander around the garrisons without staying in one place for more than 6 months, or for some everyday reasons, you constantly move from place to place. In such a situation, I really want to create a more or less acceptable life in a rented apartment, without spending much.

In such cases, you can relatively cheaply buy a used washing machine. And if everything is done correctly, then you can choose a good “device” that will serve you 2.3, and maybe 5 years. How to choose a used washing machine, how much does it cost and how to check it? We will discuss all these issues in the framework of the article.

Where to look and at what price?

The vast majority of people, when they are asked the question, where will you look for a used washing machine, if it becomes necessary to buy it, the answer is Avito. And, indeed, you can find a lot of things on the country's largest Internet flea market by spending very little time on this. Learn more about how to buy a washing machine on Avito, read in the article of the same name on our site.

Avito is not the only site on which you can search for various offers for the sale of used washing machines. There are also such resources as Barakhla.net, buy-sell.rf and the like. Why is it better to look for a used washing machine on the web?Avito

  • On such sites, ads are placed in the prescribed form with a description of the product and its photos. Thus, you can immediately draw conclusions about the product without spending time on calls to sellers.
  • You do not need to buy numerous “buy-sell” or “hand-to-hand” newspapers, spending money, and then view them, spending time. It is very simple to go to the site and use the quick search for the right product.
  • You can place ads on such sites for free without leaving your home, so you can find the latest and most current offer on them.

Not everyone understands, but when buying goods on the Internet flea market you need to be extremely careful, because this is the largest platform for fraudsters in the country. They usually act as follows.

They put up an advertisement for the sale of an almost new washing machine in excellent condition at a bargain price, motivating this, for example, by an urgent move to another city. Attached to the ad are pictures that show off a really excellent used washing machine. They leave several phone numbers of various mobile operators, and then begin the hunt.

The main goal of scammers is your personal data, mainly a credit or debit card number. There are plenty of ways to lure this data from them, up to very subtle psychological techniques. Be carefull!

Now about the price. The price of a used washing machine can be set as you like, this is understandable. But it is also clear that the price should be reasonable. Too low a price suggests that the washing machine is faulty and not worth buying. Too high a price is a deterrent, because what is the point of paying for a used washer almost as much as for new equipment.

Important! Experts say the normal price for a used washing machine should not be higher than 50% of the price for a new car of a similar model.

Do you need European equipment?

check used washing machineRecently, people have been trying to buy washing machines from Europe, they say, used European-assembled machines work better and longer than the new washing machines assembled in Russia. Indeed, washing machines from Europe are somewhat better in quality than Russian-built machines, but still you should not chase equipment from Europe.

  1. First, intermediaries at overpriced prices are trying to sell washers from Europe.
  2. Secondly, very often used equipment from Europe was subjected to artisanal repairs, since it is often brought to dealers directly from waste processing centers.
  3. Thirdly, by purchasing some used Coopersbush, which costs 200, or even 300 thousand rubles, in the store, you will pay for it as much as the new Indesit or Kandy brand car costs. At the same time, the chances that your “sophisticated” Coopersbush will go to the dump in 2 months are also great, as well as when buying some used Korean equipment.

Note! You can find a lot of angry statements from buyers of used washing machines from Europe on the network, it seems that there are much more negative reviews than positive ones.

Features of the choice of used vehicles

It is better to choose a used washing machine according to a specific system. So you will take into account all the basic nuances and most likely you will not run into any “hastily repaired consumer goods”.

  • Buy used cars of brands that are less likely to get to service centers, namely Bosch, Miele, Siemen, LG. Accordingly, you should not buy washers, which according to statistics very often break after 5 years of operation - Kandy, Indesit, Samsung, Electrolux.
  • When choosing a washing machine, talk with the owners, maybe they will honestly answer you a question about the reason for selling the equipment. It would be better if the reasons were: relocation, repair, or a desire to buy a newer model of the washer.
  • Try to find out from the owners how intensively the washer was operated and whether it was under repair. The preferred option is moderate operation of the machine, not repaired.
  • Be sure to ask the hosts to turn on and test the washing machine. If they fail, it is best not to make a purchase. It is very likely that they are trying to sell you broken equipment.

Note! It will be very good if you find a used LG direct drive washing machine released after 2007. Excellent equipment, inexpensive and will work for a long time.

Verification Procedure

there should be no damage in the cuffHaving chosen the options for used washing machines, do not rush to make a purchase. Find out how much each machine costs, choose the most affordable option and go see what they are trying to sell you.

First thoroughly inspect the washing machine from all sides for defects. Try to find what the owners kept silent about, it may be possible to bring down the price a little. Start the washing program, which involves rinsing, spinning and heating the water, see that the drum does not knock, the heater warms up the water, the pump drains the water and the spin cycle program is working properly.

After the test, look at the floor around the machine and under it, everything should be dry. Open the hatch and carefully inspect the rubber cuff, it should be intact, without holes and cracks. The hatch should open and close freely, and the lock should be activated every time. Then spin the drum by hand, if it rotates easily, does not knock or jam, then everything is fine. If everything else suits you, you can take it.

So, how much can a used washing machine cost, where to buy it and how to choose the right one. In this matter, there are many difficulties, and the risk of running into scammers who are trying to sell trash has not been canceled. But if you act according to plan, you can find an excellent technique. Good luck

   

3 reader comments

  1. Gravatar Oksana Oksana:

    Need a washing machine, how much does it cost and where to buy?

  2. Gravatar Tolik Tolik:

    I need a washing machine for 2000. Where can I buy it?

    • Gravatar Passerby Passerby:

      Look on sites like Avito, Yula or a group in social networks for the sale of used equipment. Maybe you will find some old, but working.

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