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Feb 02
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This week i purchased a new tumbledryer. The Ex had always chosen the electrical stuff before - comparing products etc and I had very little to do with it - no interest and I bowed before his superior knowledge. Anyway I chose carefully comparing price, function, cashback sites, delivery times, blah blah and I'm pleased with my dryer and feel I made the best possible decision. Tick One.
For a few days now I have been aware my fridge freezer is on the blink and now Im faced with having to replace this too . Apart from more expense right now, I am almost in tears looking at the different fridge freezers online. I have measured mine, but its not as straight forward as one that fits the space. I need to look at energy ratings and volume capacity and all sorts. Its frightening. My brain skips around it. I panic.
I so want to ring him right now and have him come with me, and effectively save me from this. He wouldnt tho, and I wont give him the satisfaction of rejecting me. So somehow I have to sort this by myself. And I have to get it right. i know i'll be proud when I have, but its a huge decision and one I dont want to make alone. :(
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Mitchum
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I'm with you all the way on this one!! It's one thing getting on with your life and something else being responsible for EVERYTHING. I'm sure others will come in with advice on the fridge freezer but there are some companies which say they will refund the difference if you find it cheaper anywhere else. I've got a problem with mine and I'm told it's because it's an automatic defrost model. I have to find a repairer who will deal with those, as not all will. You might bear that in mind when you buy your new one? Good luck! xx |
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ascatfish
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Thanks Mitchum. i ahve just been down to Currys with a 4 yr old and a 16 mnth old running riot as it just seemed easier to actually see and touch the models. Unsurprisingly a sales assistant did not approach me at any point. Now seeing if I can get the one I liked cheaper online... | |
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caz2011
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you dont need him hun girl power you are doing great and think its another two new things in your life you have nothink to thank him for ( except your four amazing boys) but that was more you to hes just become a sperm doner like my kids dad . You r doing great keep it up xxx | |
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ascatfish
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yes I definitely LIKE replacing stuff in the house in general and it being new and MINE. Sometimes I fantasize about showing him around the house and showing him all the new/replaced stuff - not that it would ever happen, but it amuses me  |
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Mitchum
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Hold onto that thought! You're making it yours. I talk myself into doing difficult things by telling myself, 'You can do this.' I also tell myself, 'This is all mine now and no one can take it away from me!' Try it, it works. | |
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Blackie
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You can do it by yourself hun and you will feel such a sense of achievement when you do! But don't forget there are so many friends here on wiki - just away and someone will help. A lot of the so-called 'husband' things are easily answered by some of the chaps (and ladies too!!) on here so don't be frightened to ask for help xx | |
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jjones123
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Actually, I don't think you can go too wrong buying a fridge freezer. Do you want a bigger freezer, or a bigger fridge? In the end, it's going to be your decision and that is something which is empowering. (Avoid the Beko ones, or whatever they are called) I don't have any further advice! I had to make a similar decision about 7 months ago and bought an 'El Cheapo' brand I had never heard of. It's a bit small, but that's okay - there's only me, and it works just fine. You can't go wrong, really... | |
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ascatfish
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actually the one I had my eye on is a BEKo! lol! i need one with equal fridge and freezer . 60cm depth..can go up to 65cm width and probably 185 high. As big capacity asposs - 4 freezer drawers a deffo. And as cheap as poss! On the bright side I have put my fridge freezer on fast freeze again and it seems cold - im hoping it willhang on a bit longer so I can recover from the tumble dryer expense! |
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Canuck425
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I love the freezer on the bottom. It means much less bending for most stuff! | |
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woodybuk
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Ascatfish, there are lots of forums where kind people will give you advice on this. It is relatively easy to google these. There is some essetial maintence that you stbx probably didn't tell you about re: cleaning out etc. I'm certainly no expert on this. But, I Know people you can consult with and from my own experience it could save you a packet, do pm me for the phone number, you can always just use the advice. All best wishes, Woody | |
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scaryclairie
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Oh, I hope woody's advice helps your freezer limp along a bit more. I think the divorce gods also decree that everything shall breaketh downeth just as the ex leave. Like you, I was terrified financially and emotionally when fridge freezer and wash machine broke down within weeks of him going. But hey, - I did it - inlucing the new fridge freezer (beko) breaking down within another 3 weeks and having to be replaced. Oh, and let the new freezer stand for 24 hours before plugging it in - something to do with the gasses settling - I thought that was old fashioned stuff - but apparently still inportant and makes freezer last longer. I know it sounds a bit hocus pocus but probably won't do any harm You are doing brilliantly. Scary.x |
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pixy
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Actually I think the ost important thing is to look at the layout inside the fridge. There's no point in buying one where the shelves are too small to take a 4 pint carton of milk if you regularly buy 4 pint cartons. If you have to store jams/preserves, a half shelf across the body of the fridge is useful. Do you want self defrosting? If not and you have to defrost it manually where will the water go (all over the floor or is there a reasonable spout type thing to funnel it into a container). And Woodybuk may well be right - defrost and clean it. If the little defrost channel has got blocked up it messes the temperature control. It may just be the seal. |
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ascatfish
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Yeh this iswhy it took me most of yesterday to find one the right size. the one I have at the moment has 2 salad comaprtments, a chiller comparment and a dairy compartment as well as the large doorshelves.. seems impossible to find like for like now :/ I was told I was over thinking it but I want one that is at least comparable with what I have and if anything a step up not a step down. Woody i have tried to send you a Pm and for some reason I cant work it out! LOl |
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