Anyone else's wife faff about un-necessarily?
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Beko dishwasher here, bought as an emergency measure after our old Bosch one caught fire...
It has all the build quality of an 80s Lada but cleans the dishes fine and is still going strong 7 yrs later.
Like a Lada it is also fixable and parts are cheap. Last year the water heater went, I was about to just buy a brand new machine but decided to have a quick Google first. £30 later a new water heater was on its way to me which I fitted easily in about 30mins. I quite enjoyed it and the OH now thinks I am a domestic God
It has all the build quality of an 80s Lada but cleans the dishes fine and is still going strong 7 yrs later.
Like a Lada it is also fixable and parts are cheap. Last year the water heater went, I was about to just buy a brand new machine but decided to have a quick Google first. £30 later a new water heater was on its way to me which I fitted easily in about 30mins. I quite enjoyed it and the OH now thinks I am a domestic God
I recently moved house and the appliances had to be left at the old house so needed a new washing machine, clothes dryer and dishwasher.
I want more from my appliances than for them to not break down. I want them to be quiet, efficent, self dose their own detergent and be gentle on clothes, most of all I want them to not catch fire and burn my house down.
What I didn't realise I wanted was for them to be smart but now I have smart ones it seems like a good thing. I schedule all of them to operate overnight during cheap rate electricity hours that I get on an EV tarif. Whatever they cost in electricity to run now cost's me 1/3 of that.
I want more from my appliances than for them to not break down. I want them to be quiet, efficent, self dose their own detergent and be gentle on clothes, most of all I want them to not catch fire and burn my house down.
What I didn't realise I wanted was for them to be smart but now I have smart ones it seems like a good thing. I schedule all of them to operate overnight during cheap rate electricity hours that I get on an EV tarif. Whatever they cost in electricity to run now cost's me 1/3 of that.
CivicDuties said:
Do you get up to move the clothes from washer to dryer in the middle of the night, or leave them until the next night? That's the conundrum I can't solve when it comes to overnight laundry. I'm always glad to see the start of the outdoor drying season.
I normally drape the clothes over a rack on the long wheelbase AGA so the dryer doesn't see much action, normally just for bedding.paralla said:
I recently moved house and the appliances had to be left at the old house so needed a new washing machine, clothes dryer and dishwasher.
I want more from my appliances than for them to not break down. I want them to be quiet, efficent, self dose their own detergent and be gentle on clothes, most of all I want them to not catch fire and burn my house down.
What I didn't realise I wanted was for them to be smart but now I have smart ones it seems like a good thing. I schedule all of them to operate overnight during cheap rate electricity hours that I get on an EV tarif. Whatever they cost in electricity to run now cost's me 1/3 of that.
You don’t need a smart anything for that. Our washing machine’s got a simple timer on it so SWMBO sets the timer when she loads it just before she goes to bed such that it’s finished its cycle just before she gets up the following morning. We can do the same for the dishwasher, so the smart function is irrelevant - just set the timers when you load the appliance.I want more from my appliances than for them to not break down. I want them to be quiet, efficent, self dose their own detergent and be gentle on clothes, most of all I want them to not catch fire and burn my house down.
What I didn't realise I wanted was for them to be smart but now I have smart ones it seems like a good thing. I schedule all of them to operate overnight during cheap rate electricity hours that I get on an EV tarif. Whatever they cost in electricity to run now cost's me 1/3 of that.
Antony Moxey said:
paralla said:
I recently moved house and the appliances had to be left at the old house so needed a new washing machine, clothes dryer and dishwasher.
I want more from my appliances than for them to not break down. I want them to be quiet, efficent, self dose their own detergent and be gentle on clothes, most of all I want them to not catch fire and burn my house down.
What I didn't realise I wanted was for them to be smart but now I have smart ones it seems like a good thing. I schedule all of them to operate overnight during cheap rate electricity hours that I get on an EV tarif. Whatever they cost in electricity to run now cost's me 1/3 of that.
You don’t need a smart anything for that. Our washing machine’s got a simple timer on it so SWMBO sets the timer when she loads it just before she goes to bed such that it’s finished its cycle just before she gets up the following morning. We can do the same for the dishwasher, so the smart function is irrelevant - just set the timers when you load the appliance.I want more from my appliances than for them to not break down. I want them to be quiet, efficent, self dose their own detergent and be gentle on clothes, most of all I want them to not catch fire and burn my house down.
What I didn't realise I wanted was for them to be smart but now I have smart ones it seems like a good thing. I schedule all of them to operate overnight during cheap rate electricity hours that I get on an EV tarif. Whatever they cost in electricity to run now cost's me 1/3 of that.
Welcome to the 1980's, we've been doing this without apps for donkeys years.Speed 3 said:
Antony Moxey said:
paralla said:
I recently moved house and the appliances had to be left at the old house so needed a new washing machine, clothes dryer and dishwasher.
I want more from my appliances than for them to not break down. I want them to be quiet, efficent, self dose their own detergent and be gentle on clothes, most of all I want them to not catch fire and burn my house down.
What I didn't realise I wanted was for them to be smart but now I have smart ones it seems like a good thing. I schedule all of them to operate overnight during cheap rate electricity hours that I get on an EV tarif. Whatever they cost in electricity to run now cost's me 1/3 of that.
You don’t need a smart anything for that. Our washing machine’s got a simple timer on it so SWMBO sets the timer when she loads it just before she goes to bed such that it’s finished its cycle just before she gets up the following morning. We can do the same for the dishwasher, so the smart function is irrelevant - just set the timers when you load the appliance.I want more from my appliances than for them to not break down. I want them to be quiet, efficent, self dose their own detergent and be gentle on clothes, most of all I want them to not catch fire and burn my house down.
What I didn't realise I wanted was for them to be smart but now I have smart ones it seems like a good thing. I schedule all of them to operate overnight during cheap rate electricity hours that I get on an EV tarif. Whatever they cost in electricity to run now cost's me 1/3 of that.
Welcome to the 1980's, we've been doing this without apps for donkeys years.I love smart things, but sometimes it's not actually an improvement over non-smart things. For me, a smart tumble dryer would be good simply because it's in another building and somewhat fickle in its predictions of time remaining. I'd love for my HA to know the time remaining and when it's actually finished (could do that with an IP cam and the seven segment display reading add-on). Instead I find myself trudging back and forth a few times to check if it's finished and I can stick the next load in.
Dr Murdoch said:
Sorry to continue down the washing rabbit hole, but in terms of energy, would if be best to wash in the evening, and then set the dryer over night? Rather than wash overnight and then need to use the dryer during the AM peak?
Tumble dryers are a safety hazard, wholly inefficient and wreck clothes - I wouldn't want one running when I'm asleep. Hondashark said:
donkmeister said:
Pit Pony said:
The opposite of my (aspergers) nephew.
On his arrival, he says what time he will leave.
That time arrives, he walks to the hall, puts his shoes on, pops his head back un the lounge, and says, bye then. And he's out the door and down the road.
Once I was in the kitchen for a few moments and he'd gone. At exactly the time he said he'd go.
The perfect house guest! On his arrival, he says what time he will leave.
That time arrives, he walks to the hall, puts his shoes on, pops his head back un the lounge, and says, bye then. And he's out the door and down the road.
Once I was in the kitchen for a few moments and he'd gone. At exactly the time he said he'd go.
This was pointed out to her the same day by said nephew, who pointed out that he thinks its weird when people (at home or work) announce that they are going to the loo, going to the canteen, going for a walk, going to put some washing on, going to make a coffee, going to a meeting. My wife agrees with him.
I think it's weird not to.
But today I'm going to try not to announce anything.
Pit Pony said:
Yesterday I was chastised by my wife, for getting up, picking up our lap trays (we had our evening meal in bed) and saying, " Right. I'm off to wash up." Apparently normal people don't announce what they are about to do next. Apparently she hates my running commentary.
This was pointed out to her the same day by said nephew, who pointed out that he thinks its weird when people (at home or work) announce that they are going to the loo, going to the canteen, going for a walk, going to put some washing on, going to make a coffee, going to a meeting. My wife agrees with him.
I think it's weird not to.
But today I'm going to try not to announce anything.
I'm off to work (from home) see you all later. This was pointed out to her the same day by said nephew, who pointed out that he thinks its weird when people (at home or work) announce that they are going to the loo, going to the canteen, going for a walk, going to put some washing on, going to make a coffee, going to a meeting. My wife agrees with him.
I think it's weird not to.
But today I'm going to try not to announce anything.
Speed 3 said:
Dr Murdoch said:
Sorry to continue down the washing rabbit hole, but in terms of energy, would if be best to wash in the evening, and then set the dryer over night? Rather than wash overnight and then need to use the dryer during the AM peak?
Tumble dryers are a safety hazard, wholly inefficient and wreck clothes - I wouldn't want one running when I'm asleep. 
t", try saying that and see what she says!Pit Pony said:
Yesterday I was chastised by my wife, for getting up, picking up our lap trays (we had our evening meal in bed) and saying, " Right. I'm off to wash up." Apparently normal people don't announce what they are about to do next. Apparently she hates my running commentary.
This was pointed out to her the same day by said nephew, who pointed out that he thinks its weird when people (at home or work) announce that they are going to the loo, going to the canteen, going for a walk, going to put some washing on, going to make a coffee, going to a meeting. My wife agrees with him.
I think it's weird not to.
But today I'm going to try not to announce anything.
Wouldn't it be considered rude if someone just got up and walked out of a room and not return for at least an hour?This was pointed out to her the same day by said nephew, who pointed out that he thinks its weird when people (at home or work) announce that they are going to the loo, going to the canteen, going for a walk, going to put some washing on, going to make a coffee, going to a meeting. My wife agrees with him.
I think it's weird not to.
But today I'm going to try not to announce anything.
Pit Pony said:
Yesterday I was chastised by my wife, for getting up, picking up our lap trays (we had our evening meal in bed) and saying, " Right. I'm off to wash up." Apparently normal people don't announce what they are about to do next. Apparently she hates my running commentary.
This was pointed out to her the same day by said nephew, who pointed out that he thinks its weird when people (at home or work) announce that they are going to the loo, going to the canteen, going for a walk, going to put some washing on, going to make a coffee, going to a meeting. My wife agrees with him.
I think it's weird not to.
But today I'm going to try not to announce anything.
On the other hand, whenever I left the room, my wife would always ask me where was I going or what was I doing.......This was pointed out to her the same day by said nephew, who pointed out that he thinks its weird when people (at home or work) announce that they are going to the loo, going to the canteen, going for a walk, going to put some washing on, going to make a coffee, going to a meeting. My wife agrees with him.
I think it's weird not to.
But today I'm going to try not to announce anything.
Pit Pony said:
Yesterday I was chastised by my wife, for getting up, picking up our lap trays (we had our evening meal in bed) and saying, " Right. I'm off to wash up." Apparently normal people don't announce what they are about to do next. Apparently she hates my running commentary.
This was pointed out to her the same day by said nephew, who pointed out that he thinks its weird when people (at home or work) announce that they are going to the loo, going to the canteen, going for a walk, going to put some washing on, going to make a coffee, going to a meeting. My wife agrees with him.
I think it's weird not to.
But today I'm going to try not to announce anything.
But you just have.This was pointed out to her the same day by said nephew, who pointed out that he thinks its weird when people (at home or work) announce that they are going to the loo, going to the canteen, going for a walk, going to put some washing on, going to make a coffee, going to a meeting. My wife agrees with him.
I think it's weird not to.
But today I'm going to try not to announce anything.
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