ᐅ Washing machine broken – What could be the problem?

I recently tried to use the Nokia 6310, which I used to be an expert with. I have to say, I’ve become too incompetent for it!

So much for progress.

Humanity is being educated into stupidity.

The fact is, if the analysis is correct and it comes out to 350 plus, and the new one costs 499, then just go with the new one. Karsten

The heating element costs about €80.
The spare part number BSHG00655855 is unusually expensive because it includes some kind of sensor; normally, these parts cost less than €20.
With some DIY skills, you can usually replace it yourself, although there are slight differences depending on the model—just search online for the instructions.

I personally find this trend somewhat alarming. Of course, who really needs products that last forever? But everyone talks about resources – how many are consumed or wasted when new goods have to be produced again and again? Sure, an old washing machine uses more electricity and water. But is it really worthwhile to have to buy a new one every few years when you take into account the resources used in manufacturing? I hardly believe the overall balance is positive. Of course, before spending several hundred euros on an “old” machine, I would rather buy a new one. But that’s exactly the problem: repairs have become expensive, partly because spare parts often come with inflated prices or the parts are installed in such a complicated way that entire units have to be replaced, or the technician has a hard time even getting access.

The Chinese produce this stuff very cheaply, and the expensive skilled craftsman simply wants the high German hourly wage. As long as this extreme income disparity exists, the problem cannot be resolved.

If the washing machine were produced locally and cost 3000€ (about 3200 USD) instead of 400€ (about 430 USD), then repairing it would also be worthwhile again. Alternatively, if it didn’t take so long and wasn’t completely impractical, repairs in China would probably be much cheaper as well. 😉

apokolok schrieb:
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In most cases, you can replace it yourself with some basic DIY skills, although there are slight differences depending on the model. Just search online for the instructions.

Poor Katja. I think she’d rather buy a new one than wait several days for the replacement part and then install it herself after work.

I wouldn’t want to go through that either; I’d just look for a new stylish Bosch again—maybe one with a great additional feature that the old one didn’t have. That way, the excitement outweighs the hassle.