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Old May 16th 2005, 8:53 pm
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I will need to purchase both a dishwasher and fridge freezer when I arrive next month. Can anyone recommend where to buy them from in the Melbourne area. I would like one of the large American type fridge freezers with icemaker etc. Many thanks.
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I will need to purchase both a dishwasher and fridge freezer when I arrive next month. Can anyone recommend where to buy them from in the Melbourne area. I would like one of the large American type fridge freezers with icemaker etc. Many thanks.
There is a firm called "goodguys" and they sell all manner of white and household electrical goods.....they have a web site so they might have a store near you...And best of all they seem pretty cheap to me...(12% OFF FOR CASH)

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You will find a whole rangeof shops selling this stuff , you will need to shop around and compare prices. ALL of the shops will haggle with you especially if you are buying the two things together - do not pay the price on the sticker.

This is serious this haggling lark - I was in a hury and bought a bike and didnt haggle with the bloke - when I picked it up it had all sorts of things on it for free , he just felt guilty I guess that Id' paid full whack for it.

Good guys appear sometimes to do cheap deals and are famous for their 'pay less for cash' ubt others have found you can get same or better from others - others will all price match - watch out for delivery charge of 45-75$ and try to get that included too.
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Whilst we're on the subject of Fridge freezers. Is it really not possible to take your own fridge freezer when you move to Oz?

Mine is only 2 1/2 years old, and is energy efficient. I have heard pepole say that the motors in U.K fridges won't stand the heat, but surely it can't be that hot indoors???
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Originally Posted by Tiawamutu
Whilst we're on the subject of Fridge freezers. Is it really not possible to take your own fridge freezer when you move to Oz?

Mine is only 2 1/2 years old, and is energy efficient. I have heard pepole say that the motors in U.K fridges won't stand the heat, but surely it can't be that hot indoors???
I'd say take it, it should be ok. We're taking 3.
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I'd say take it, it should be ok. We're taking 3.
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Originally Posted by Amazulu
I'd say take it, it should be ok. We're taking 3.
remember they won'y get in if they fail the oz cfc checks
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Originally Posted by Sir Les Patterson
remember they won'y get in if they fail the oz cfc checks
I know, I've heard about that...

Mine should be OK, as it's pretty new...
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Originally Posted by Tiawamutu
but surely it can't be that hot indoors???
Sorry, can't help with your question, but that really did make me laugh .
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Originally Posted by MrsDagboy
Sorry, can't help with your question, but that really did make me laugh .
Is it that hot indoors that a U.K fridge could overheat is what I meant
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Is that what you thought I meant?
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Default Re: Dishwasher/Fridge Freezer

Originally Posted by Tiawamutu
Whilst we're on the subject of Fridge freezers. Is it really not possible to take your own fridge freezer when you move to Oz?

Mine is only 2 1/2 years old, and is energy efficient. I have heard pepole say that the motors in U.K fridges won't stand the heat, but surely it can't be that hot indoors???
Fridges and Freezers don't appreciate long journeys! After a few weeks of transportation and no power it will be fingers crossed that it will work again. My advice - sell it and buy new over here. You'll need a bigger one anyway for all the beer
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Fridges and Freezers don't appreciate long journeys! After a few weeks of transportation and no power it will be fingers crossed that it will work again. My advice - sell it and buy new over here. You'll need a bigger one anyway for all the beer
Good idea....thanks Pixau
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Originally Posted by Tiawamutu
Is that what you thought I meant?
I think it was just the way it was worded . To answer your question, unless you have air con, its likely that your house will get hotter indoors than outdoors, particularly if you are out during the day (ie while at work etc) & the house is locked up.

I dont know if overheating or efficiency will be a problem, but it regularly gets to 40+ in Perth in summer I believe. Any fridge struggles in that sort of heat .

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Originally Posted by Sir Les Patterson
remember they won'y get in if they fail the oz cfc checks
Al 3 are non-cfc. Cfc's in fridges were banned in the mid 90's.
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