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Paper Weight Or...
Indispensable Workhorse?
Gary Bryant
Some of us own several. Most of us possess one of
each. I'm talking about the big hunks of white metal
we've tucked away in the basement or utility room: the
washing machine and it's reluctant spouse, the clothes
dryer.
For many people the broken or ailing washer/dryer
combination presents a personal dilemma. Should we buy
a new pair, or have the old one repaired? A third choice,
fixing them yourself, never seems to enter the picture.
And when we call for repair estimates, we eliminate that
option.
Many people see the only choice available as a
visit to the local Sears showroom, where they proceed
to adopt a new washer and dryer. Why am I telling you
this? Because these people just put a classified ad in
this paper.
In an effort to sell the old washer and dryer, they
must make room for the new washer and dryer. They might've
spent a thousand dollars for the old pair when it was new,
but right now they'll be happy if they get a hundred dollars.
Get your brother-in-law Dave to go over with his pickup
truck and retrieve these neglected machines. Test drive them
in your basement to see if there is something wrong with them.
Often times, washers won't spin just because they're not level.
Dryers may not dry because the exhaust hose is blocked,
retaining all of the moisture. There are books in the library
on repairing these things. There are dealers in your town who
will provide the same parts to you as he would to a service person.