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Deciding if I should fix my washing machine or just buy a new one
My washing machine gave out last Thursday mid-cycle, water everywhere in my basement in Phoenix. The repair guy quoted me $380 to fix the motor. A new basic machine is like $500. Part of me thinks just drop the $380 since mine is only 4 years old. But the other part says spend the extra $120 and get something new with a warranty. What do you all think, fix or replace? Anyone dealt with this call before?
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lisa_bennett2d ago
Have you actually checked if your home insurance might cover water damage from a broken machine like that? I had a neighbor in Mesa last year whose washer flooded and their policy actually paid for the repair and the water cleanup, not the full replacement but it helped a ton. Might be worth a phone call before you decide on either option. Also, $380 for a 4 year old machine feels steep to me, those basic parts usually run cheaper online if you're handy at all.
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emmajackson2d ago
Insurance deductibles usually eat up any savings on stuff like that.
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