What a shit day.

[mikey3000]

So, yesterday my fridge broke, my dishwasher broke, and my tooth broke, with no prospects of getting any of them repaired in the near future. What the fuck else can go wrong (besides a deadly global pandemic) ?

 

[MusicMan321]

Oh wow that's awful

 

[unloadonme]

Order a new fridge and dishwasher online. Pay a bit extra to have them delivered and the old ones taken away. Go to the pharmacy and buy a pack of temporary dental filling and use it to patch up your tooth until you can get to your dentist. Sorted.

 

[mikey3000]

Wait! What? Dental filling at the pharmacy? Never heard of that.

 

[Alistair]

Order a new fridge and dishwasher online. Pay a bit extra to have them delivered and the old ones taken away. Go to the pharmacy and buy a pack of temporary dental filling and use it to patch up your tooth until you can get to your dentist. Sorted.

This, but dentists are open for emergencies. Call around and see if you can find one.

I also think a fridge repair would be a necessity and a serviceman would likely be working.

 

[unloadonme]

I also think a fridge repair would be a necessity and a serviceman would likely be working.

Is it economic to repair things like fridges these days? White goods are relatively inexpensive and I'd rather spend my money on a new one.

 

[Alistair]

Is it economic to repair things like fridges these days? White goods are relatively inexpensive and I'd rather spend my money on a new one.

Depends on what's wrong with it I guess. I'm amazed at how many things can be fixed yourself now using google or youtube. Last year I saved $180 on a furnace repair by googling and ordering a $3 part off amazon.

 

[unloadonme]

Depends on what's wrong with it I guess. I'm amazed at how many things can be fixed yourself now using google or youtube. Last year I saved $180 on a furnace repair by googling and ordering a $3 part off amazon.

True (and well done). However a new boiler/furnace might cost £3,000 which makes the old one worth fixing. A new fridge costs maybe £200 to £300 though. I'd just get a new one every time.

 

[zoltanspawn]

True (and well done). However a new boiler/furnace might cost £3,000 which makes the old one worth fixing. A new fridge costs maybe £200 to £300 though. I'd just get a new one every time.

Yeah, just buy a new fridge.

You'll be out a service call minimum with only a chance that the fridge is worth salvaging if you try to repair. And, the cost of repair will likely approach the cost of a new appliance. A repaired fridge also has a shorter lifespan. For a little more, a new unit will last longer.

I use some residential units at work. Stay away from GE.

 

[unloadonme]

Wait! What? Dental filling at the pharmacy? Never heard of that.

This sort of thing:

https://www.dentek.com/oral-pain-relief-and-dental-repair-products/temparin-max

 

[jjonn3]

And with the refrigerator - if your current one is getting old the electricity savings in the new one will help off set the cost.

Also where I live our department of Water and Power offer rebates if you buy new energy efficient appliances.

 

[Rickrock]

True (and well done). However a new boiler/furnace might cost £3,000 which makes the old one worth fixing. A new fridge costs maybe £200 to £300 though. I'd just get a new one every time.

I'm not sure where you are getting your price from, but a new refrigerator at Home Depot or Best Buy costs anywhere from $500 US to well over $2000 US depending on what you want. I'm not sure what a house call for a repairman costs but I am guessing about $100 for the house call plus whatever repairs cost.

 

[Yooper]

My dentist keeps sending me emails reminding me if I have an emergency, I can call anytime and get patched up quick.

Repairing a fridge is usually a losing battle. Consumer's Union (the folks behind Consumer Reports) say it is not worth repairing an appliance over 7 years old.

 

[ChristianGianni]

Good luck getting a Dentist mikey, we're getting people through the ER with chronic tooth pain, with the Virus around everywhere their Dentist's won't look at them.

 

[nycguydowntown]

Is it economic to repair things like fridges these days? White goods are relatively inexpensive and I'd rather spend my money on a new one.

you are correct sir---most experts have said if the refrigerator is-- get this--- 3 to 5 years old! --and is not top of the line--like a Wolf or Sub Zero ---not worth fixing just get a new one.

 

[Dominus]

I actually have the perfect solution for your tooth.

Hardware stores are still open. Go get a torch, some solder metal alloy, and solder flux. When you get home, start applying flux around your tooth. Then light up the torch and start heating up your tooth. Once your tooth is at the right temperature, simply apply some solder and voila you got your filling. No need for expensive dentist visit.

 

[Nealm1]

Stay strong Mikey - good suggestions here. Let us know how you get through these challenges

 

[Thad1527]

Suddenly my day is filled with sunshine and roses.

Mikey, I'm sorry bad stuff happens to you.

 

[Vannie]

By now you should have plenty of Dinty Moore you can heat up. No refrigerator needed.

Was the dishes by hand...and keep your hands clean from that coronavirus thing.

And tell everyone you are just visiting from Arkansas.

 

[unloadonme]

I'm not sure where you are getting your price from, but a new refrigerator at Home Depot or Best Buy costs anywhere from $500 US to well over $2000 US depending on what you want. I'm not sure what a house call for a repairman costs but I am guessing about $100 for the house call plus whatever repairs cost.

I was thinking of this sort of thing:

https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/house...fridges/333_3127_30214_xx_xx/xx-criteria.html

There are plenty of fridges for under £200.