The washer and dryer have been in storage for the past year. I'm not sure if the units have incurred any wear or damage from sitting in storage. Is it a good deal to buy a washer or dryer that has sit in storage for less than a 2 years?
2006-09-28 09:19:03 · 5 answers · asked by dzovi 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
the units that drive the pumps etc on a washer are sealed units and should not be a problem. The rubber belt that goes around the dryer and makes the thing run could me dry, but those things are made to last at least 10 to 20 years, so if the machines are fairly new, you might be getting a good deal, but it still buyer beware
2006-09-28 09:29:36 · answer #1 · answered by GUILLERMO U 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My daughter stored a gas dryer at my house because her military housing was set up for electric. It sat down there over 5 years when my gas dryer quit. I put hers into service and had no problems. I can't see what could wear out unless hoses or something have dry rot and that you can see.
2006-09-28 16:55:54 · answer #2 · answered by Classy Granny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The seals will be dried out in the washer. The motors may also be seized up due to not being used on both units. They may be full of bugs and spider webs. Some of the electrical components
may be corroded from the moisture. If they do work, they won't work for long.
2006-09-28 10:22:29 · answer #3 · answered by bugear001 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
All rubber parts should be replaced, especially the hoses. Cheap fix. You did well.
2006-09-28 11:03:14 · answer #4 · answered by Liligirl 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
unless it was exposed to extremes of hot and cold weather both...they should be okay
2006-09-28 09:22:09 · answer #5 · answered by cabjr1961 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋