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Oven Parts (not so much of a bargain as a tip)

  • 29-08-2008 04:36PM
    #1
    Hugh_C
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,852 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    A fan element blew in my oven recently and I phoned a local (Dublin) company to get a quote for repairs. At first I was told an engineer would have to come to the house and establish which part was blown (I already knew), then they'd order the part, and then they'd come back and install it. They said they didn't have parts in stock so it'd have to go on order, at least 5 working days.

    The quote for labour was about €80 I think
    The quote for an element was €138

    Thought that was a bit steep, so I looked up the part on google. Found http://www.elementreplacement.co.uk/ in Liverpool, phoned them up, lovely people to deal with and ... wait for it ... the price was €32

    So you can save yourself a bit buying the parts in from England - €138 vs €32 - go figure.

    Hugh


Comments

  • #2
    BobJones
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8 ✭BobJones


    There's a thread in Consumer Issues dealing with plumbers in a similar situation. http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=57082616#post57082616


  • #3
    podge3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,862 ✭✭✭podge3


    I got my Creda element from this Seller on ebay a few months back:

    http://stores.ebay.co.uk/AppliancesSparesUK

    Total cost was about £10 sterling/€13 - fast delivery too.

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  • #4
    Oracle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,630 ✭✭✭Oracle


    Washing Machine Module, Whirlpool parts price was €170. I priced it on the internet at €35: http://www.lemona.lt/index.php?page=item&i_id=9703e446e77249e09d4c13d2725c197f


  • #5
    knighted
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 559 ✭✭✭knighted


    only buy elements if your sure they are legit -most 'cheap' or 'bargain' elements are prone to exploding and some are recons chemically cleaned to look like new but chemicals cause weakening of the metals -safety first


  • #6
    Repentant
    Closed Accounts Posts: 39 ✭Repentant


    Same for boilers. There is a place on the belgarde road that does stuff at 25% of the price repairers quote.


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  • #7
    nava
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,739 ✭✭✭nava


    paulblack wrote: »
    I got my creda oven element from www.appliancespartsdirect.com They're based in Ireland. They even have a "repair tips" section on their website to help you identify the part you need to fix your cooker, washing machine etc. I ordered my part at lunchtime It was on my desk the following morning.

    Are u giving discounts to boards members?


  • #8
    degsie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,813 ✭✭✭degsie


    paulblack wrote: »
    I got my creda oven element from www.appliancespartsdirect.com They're based in Ireland. They even have a "repair tips" section on their website to help you identify the part you need to fix your cooker, washing machine etc. I ordered my part at lunchtime It was on my desk the following morning.


    Hmmm...only four posts and all promoting the same site....:eek:


  • #9
    FredH3as
    Closed Accounts Posts: 540 ✭✭✭FredH3as


    ibtl.jpg


  • #10
    mawk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,737 ✭✭✭mawk


    degsie wrote: »
    Hmmm...only four posts and all promoting the same site....:eek:

    god damm, i missed that for once.. i usually have a great nose for self promotion..


  • #11
    Greentree_uk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,022 ✭✭✭Greentree_uk


    2 year old Rangemaster, fan started to go. very loud. got part from ebay and fixed it myself it was a doddle. saved myself a packet. now just need to fix the fridge.


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  • #12
    turly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 254 ✭✭turly


    paulblack wrote: »
    I got my creda oven element from www.appliancespartsdirect.com I ordered my part at lunchtime It was on my desk the following morning.

    A whole day to get to your desk? That's shocking inefficiency.

    I mean, given that you work there and all.


  • #13
    Lawdie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 863 ✭✭✭Lawdie


    paulblack wrote: »
    www.appliancespartsdirect.com They're based in Ireland. They even have a "repair tips" section on their website to help you identify the part you need to fix your cooker

    Hey Paulblack, I checked out your friends. They have a fantastic currency exchange calculator that magically created a stunning exchange rate of, and wait for this, £0.70 to every holy €1.

    I mean does your company deliver to MY desk, or should I expect them to fit the part after giving the fridge a cleaning with my old tooth brush.

    Tell appliances parts direct of Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland to wake up.

    Got the part delivered for a better price, and its genuine, off the UK Whirlpool site.


  • #14
    Scobie Doo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18 ✭Scobie Doo


    paulblack wrote: »
    I got my creda oven element from www.appliancespartsdirect.com They're based in Ireland. They even have a "repair tips" section on their website to help you identify the part you need to fix your cooker, washing machine etc. I ordered my part at lunchtime It was on my desk the following morning.

    Self-promoting and useless. I ordered something last week and after a full week it's still pending. Even said it was in stock! And I thought it'd "be on my desk the following morning". Muppets:mad:


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