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Old Nov 25th 2009, 7:58 pm
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This might be a really stupid question but do british machines work in australia?

thanks trying to work out what to take.
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Old Nov 25th 2009, 8:33 pm
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Hiya
I have known quite a few familys ship their washing machines over and none have had any problems, so yours should be fine.

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Mine's fine, been working happily on Aus power and water and powder for four years now. Kiss of death. If it breaks down now, it's your fault
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Originally Posted by gingerlindz
This might be a really stupid question but do british machines work in australia?.
What make is your washing machine? There is a chance its not british.....
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Originally Posted by MarkMC
What make is your washing machine? There is a chance its not british.....
I reckon you could guarantee it is not!
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If it's a new one then bring it - but *don't* forget to immobilise the drum!

If it's more than a couple of years old then flog it and buy a new one here, with its Australian guarantee.
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Why flog it?

If it's working bring it!
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Why flog it?

If it's working bring it!
Because it costs to bring it, it costs to insure it (and insurance won't pay just because and if it doesn't work when you get here) and if white goods last more than about five years you're winning. I wouldn't dream of bringing a five year old machine halfway round the world when I could get a hundred pounds for it and then buy a new, warrantied one in Australia. We got pretty good money for fridge, freezer, washer, dryer and microwave with ads in the local shops and free papers.
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I realise my school girl error with the british washing machine error!!!!!! Thanks for comments its a hotpoint just hitting the 5year mark when we move...now to decide if its worth it to bring or not!
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Yes, it will work but it will spin the other way same as the water in your plug holes!!!! But its a simple conversion, just ask at any appliance store
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Originally Posted by wanttobedownunder
Yes, it will work but it will spin the other way same as the water in your plug holes!!!! But its a simple conversion, just ask at any appliance store



If you have room bring it...ours is a Hotpoint and has worked fine for 4 yrs so far...it's probably 6 yrs old now btw...
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Because it costs to bring it, it costs to insure it (and insurance won't pay just because and if it doesn't work when you get here) and if white goods last more than about five years you're winning. I wouldn't dream of bringing a five year old machine halfway round the world when I could get a hundred pounds for it and then buy a new, warrantied one in Australia. We got pretty good money for fridge, freezer, washer, dryer and microwave with ads in the local shops and free papers.
We bought a second-hand Bosch front-loading washing machine for 50 bucks in 2004. It lasted us until 2008.

It's my observation that when people get to retirement age, a little gene activates which renders them fascinated with warranties on white-goods. My mother is the same - her gene kicked in, in her late 50s. She is of the opinion that the warranty is worth it.
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I moved my Hotpoint washing machine from UK to NZ and then from NZ to Aus. We reckon we had about 7/8 years out of it altogether, its just given up a couple of months ago. There isn't nearly as much choice here and there fairly expensive to buy and not many interest free options either. Our new one was about $750.

Well worth bringing anything you can with you in my opinion. We left the UK about 5 years ago and I am still using my old UK microwave, fridge/freezer and watching my UK TV. Helps to keep your dollars where you can and replace items slowly, as required but then we have been on a very tight budget, so its worked for us.
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What are the top loaders like compared to the front ones?

Anyone a preference:?
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thanks for asking this question
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