My clothes washer has been fixed!

[Sirrahsim]

First it wouldn't spin or drain so I checked for kinks and blockages as best as I could. Then I tried gently fiddling with the auto-stop button and somehow managed to knock the entire auto-stop assembly down into the body of the machine where it broke into about a dozen pieces. It is dead. I am in mourning...

I can't live without a washer, but we can't take a washer with us to Germany so if we get a new one we would just have to put it in storage six months from now.
what on earth do I do now??? I can't even imagine wrestling all of my clothes and both of my boys to the laundrymat and back every week

[prechrswife]

Oh, no! With kids, it is really tough to be without a washer, and I agree that hauling clothes to the laundromat would be a royal headache. I don't even know if this is possible, but I wonder if rental companies ever have washers available.

[Pinot's Mom]

Rent - rental companies DO have machines. I don't know, for six months, I might consider the laundromat option. It only takes the time of one load to do all your laundry that way...just a thought.

[aTailOf2Kitties]

you can probably find a cheap used one to use for 6 months then donate it to charity when you move.

[Freedom]

Ugh how frustrating! What timing, do you think it KNEW you were going to Germany and planned to elave it behind???

I think you got 2 good suggestions. I see them on craigslist often, maybe even check freecycle. Not sure how you ensure the used one works.

[Karen]

Is there someone else who is about to deploy that would let you take their washer for six months? Worth asking around ...

And definitely check freecycle, and craigslist ... you never know. After all, you don;t need "new and fancy" - you just need function!

[Sirrahsim]

I fixed it! I pieced together the lid switch and rigged it to work temorarily! Never underestimate the power of duct tape...

I found the replacement part on ebay and bought it for $11.75!

[Catherinedana]

I fixed it! I pieced together the lid switch and rigged it to work temorarily! Never underestimate the power of duct tape...

I found the replacement part on ebay and bought it for $11.75!

Clever clever girl!!!!!

[Karen]

Very good - the best solution yet!

[sirrahbed]

I am impressed You are even more determined that your mom!!

[lvpets2002]

Way to go.. Thats our Texas spirit..

I am impressed You are even more determined that your mom!!

[Freedom]

Super news! Quite a relief for you, as well. Whew!

[Laura's Babies]

I am SO impressed! KHUDOS to you!!