Top Washer and Dryer Brand?
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For how cheap the value brand new ones are, the time it`ll take you searching out a good used on, and the cost to repair used one`s when needed, I`d purchase new.
Where did you buy Daniel?
Where did you buy Daniel?
QUOTE (housingrental @ Aug 20 2009, 09:32 AM) For how cheap the value brand new ones are, the time it`ll take you searching out a good used on, and the cost to repair used one`s when needed, I`d purchase new.
Where did you buy Daniel?
I haven`t purchased yet, its for my exiting home I live in.
Where did you buy Daniel?
I haven`t purchased yet, its for my exiting home I live in.
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For appliances for rental units (assuming your target tenants are mainstream, not high end), the brand doesn`t really matter much. For most domestic brands, there`s really only a couple true manufacturers anyway. All the rest are just branding for marketing. Instead of focusing on brand, look for a good dealer who specializes in scratch and dent or refurbished units and that will provide you with delivery/takeaway, service and a warranty. Build a good relationship with a company like that and you`ll be further ahead in the long run than focusing on "brand" which is mostly just cosmetics.
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Gatsby;
I just replaced a dryer in one of my units. The repair man that I had out to look at the old dryer suggested that if I were looking for a used one to get a Whirlpool and to find one that has the lint trap on the top as he sees far less problems with those models.
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I just replaced a dryer in one of my units. The repair man that I had out to look at the old dryer suggested that if I were looking for a used one to get a Whirlpool and to find one that has the lint trap on the top as he sees far less problems with those models.
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For the purpose of "rental units" it really does not matter. Just make sure that you try and get some type of warranty. Typically what I do is supply the unit, but I make the Tenant responsible for any and all repairs. I do this because washing machines are nothing but a headache and will burn up any cash flow that you may be generating. Hope this helps? QUOTE (gatsby @ Aug 19 2009, 08:47 PM) Hi guys,
I need to buy a used washer and dryer and was hoping someone could steer me in the right direction in terms of choosing a reliable brand and type. Any advice on this topic woul be appreciated. Thanks!
I need to buy a used washer and dryer and was hoping someone could steer me in the right direction in terms of choosing a reliable brand and type. Any advice on this topic woul be appreciated. Thanks!
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Hi Tonypeters
Note Daniel is in Ontario and what your suggesting you can`t legally do for a rental unit
As its also for his own use its probably a bad idea for the hassle and the cash he`ll blow through on repairs to go used unless he can source and assess good quality newer used washer at a significant discount and can easily arrange the delivery of it.
QUOTE (tonypeters @ Sep 8 2009, 10:54 AM) For the purpose of "rental units" it really does not matter. Just make sure that you try and get some type of warranty. Typically what I do is supply the unit, but I make the Tenant responsible for any and all repairs. I do this because washing machines are nothing but a headache and will burn up any cash flow that you may be generating. Hope this helps?
Note Daniel is in Ontario and what your suggesting you can`t legally do for a rental unit
As its also for his own use its probably a bad idea for the hassle and the cash he`ll blow through on repairs to go used unless he can source and assess good quality newer used washer at a significant discount and can easily arrange the delivery of it.
QUOTE (tonypeters @ Sep 8 2009, 10:54 AM) For the purpose of "rental units" it really does not matter. Just make sure that you try and get some type of warranty. Typically what I do is supply the unit, but I make the Tenant responsible for any and all repairs. I do this because washing machines are nothing but a headache and will burn up any cash flow that you may be generating. Hope this helps?