remove dead dishwasher; make shelves?

Posted by Stormin Mormon on October 6, 2009, 8:00 pm

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excuse l/c; typing one-handed; broken wrist

my dishwasher "died" a few months ago. probably could be
revived;
problem is that water won't enter.

from liitle research i have done, 13-year-old d/w not
economical to
repair. can't afford good new one and
don't wany to buy c**p.

2-person household can do nicely w/o d/w.

friend said she removed d/w and converted space to drawers

i could use shelves; drawers seem very expensive, what with
the
carpentry.

what does group think?

tia

Posted by Phisherman on October 7, 2009, 12:45 pm

On Mon, 5 Oct 2009 16:00:18 -0700 (PDT), Higgs Boson

>excuse l/c; typing one-handed; broken wrist
>my dishwasher "died" a few months ago. probably could be revived;
>problem is that water won't enter.
>from liitle research i have done, 13-year-old d/w not economical to
>repair. can't afford good new one and
>don't wany to buy c**p.
>2-person household can do nicely w/o d/w.
>friend said she removed d/w and converted space to drawers
>i could use shelves; drawers seem very expensive, what with the
>carpentry.
>what does group think?
>tia

Doesn't make sense at all. Save up some $ to buy, they are not
expensive and a big convenience. Personally, I might pass up a house
for sale that did not have one, certainly wonder why.

Posted by Higgs Boson on October 8, 2009, 5:46 pm

> excuse l/c; typing one-handed; broken wrist
> my dishwasher "died" a few months ago. =A0probably could be revived;
> problem is that water won't enter.
> from liitle research i have done, 13-year-old d/w not economical to
> repair. =A0can't afford good new one and
> don't wany to buy c**p.
> 2-person household can do nicely w/o d/w.
> friend said she removed d/w and =A0converted =A0space to drawers
> i could use shelves; drawers seem very expensive, what with the
> carpentry.
> what does group think?
> tia

Really appreciate all the thoughtful input on all three sides of the
question:

1. to attempt repair (via handyman)

2. to buy new d/w

3. to have d/w removed and utilize the space otherwise.

Right now I am leaning toward #3. Considering I don't know a handyman
competent to diagnose
much less repair 13-year-old d/w (that, I have been told, might need
plumbing due to
changes in local code). I certainly can't afford -- have checked
this out - professional
services. Small household doesn't really need d/w.

I am sensitive to added water use, washing by hand; will just have to
be careful.

I love the practical ideas for utilizing the space, from slide-in
shelves to roll-in cart.

Considering that I have to do something about grungy nicks & chips on
counter-top,
think that's where I'll put my (few!) pennies.

Thanks a lot - you guys are great!

Hypatia

Whoever buys this place if/when I sell, would want a newer model.

Posted by fftt on October 8, 2009, 6:38 pm

> > excuse l/c; typing one-handed; broken wrist
> > my dishwasher "died" a few months ago. =A0probably could be revived;
> > problem is that water won't enter.
> > from liitle research i have done, 13-year-old d/w not economical to
> > repair. =A0can't afford good new one and
> > don't wany to buy c**p.
> > 2-person household can do nicely w/o d/w.
> > friend said she removed d/w and =A0converted =A0space to drawers
> > i could use shelves; drawers seem very expensive, what with the
> > carpentry.
> > what does group think?
> > tia

> Really appreciate all the thoughtful input on all three sides of the
> question:
> 1. to attempt repair (via handyman)
> 2. to buy new d/w
> 3. to have d/w removed and utilize the space otherwise.
> Right now I am leaning toward #3. =A0Considering I don't know a handyman
> competent to diagnose
> much less repair 13-year-old d/w =A0(that, I have been told, might need
> plumbing due to
> changes in local code). =A0 I certainly can't afford -- have checked
> this out - professional
> services. =A0Small household doesn't really need d/w.
> I am sensitive to added water use, washing by hand; will just have to
> be careful.
> I love the practical ideas for utilizing the space, from slide-in
> shelves to roll-in cart.
> Considering that I have to do something about grungy nicks & chips on
> counter-top,
> think that's where I'll put my (few!) pennies.
> Thanks a lot - you guys are great!
> Hypatia
> Whoever buys this place if/when I sell, =A0would want a newer model.

You missed an option...used d/w for dirt cheap (like free) on
craigslist. R&R's a d/w isn't much harder than doing a garbage
disposal.

Even if you're not handy R&R is still pretty easy and way esaier than
repair.

Do the craigslist thing...I just bought a stacked washer / dryer combo
(delivered) for $250....even if I only get a few years out of it,
it'll be WAY cheaper per load than a new one.

My neighbor & I just replaced another neighbor's d/w & we did a "free
stuff" / "curb alert" on CL...the unit still worked.

cheers
Bob

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