Washer/dryer and refrigerator brands form US

MAS1
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Washer/dryer and refrigerator brands form US Aug 13, 2012 22:35:00 GMT

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Post by MAS1 on Aug 13, 2012 22:35:00 GMT

Hi,
We are at the visa medical stage of our journey to Dhahran. We have a GE profile refrigerator with ice maker that we plan to bring and we need to buy washer/dryer as the one we have is pretty old. I was wondering if you could suggests the brands that would work well and could easily be repaired if needed.

The wealth of information in this forum is a blessing and I would appreciate the guidance.

Dalyguy Newbie Posts: 9	Washer/dryer and refrigerator brands form US Sept 3, 2012 8:07:35 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Dalyguy on Sept 3, 2012 8:07:35 GMT I have Electrolux washer/dryer, refrigerator and dishwasher in my apartment.

vpainter ExPats Administrators Moderator Posts: 3,701 Job Status: None of the Above	Washer/dryer and refrigerator brands form US Sept 6, 2012 3:05:28 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by vpainter on Sept 6, 2012 3:05:28 GMT You can pay Aramco appliance repairmen to repair your own washer and dryer. Sometimes they can get the parts and sometimes not and you need to bring them in or ship them in. So get a washer and dryer you like.

mamaille Newbie Posts: 4	Washer/dryer and refrigerator brands form US Sept 17, 2012 16:14:30 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by mamaille on Sept 17, 2012 16:14:30 GMT Hi all, In your opinion, would you suggest we buy a washer/dryer in the States or buy it when we get there? Are the prices/variety comparable? Thanks a lot!

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Washer/dryer and refrigerator brands form US Sept 17, 2012 20:06:37 GMT

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Post by Overland on Sept 17, 2012 20:06:37 GMT

If you want your own, I would buy (as we have) prior to leaving. The camp operates using 115/230 volts, unlike the rest of the kingdom. That will limit availability. You may be able to buy used on the Aramco Intranet classifieds. I think that you can rent both for a moderate fee from Aramco like the rest of the furnishings that they will be supplying. That would be the easiest, but you may not like what you get.

I can tell you from experience that the local laundry/dry cleaning service fees are ridiculously cheap.

Washer/dryer and refrigerator brands form US

Post by MAS1 on Aug 13, 2012 22:35:00 GMT

Post by Dalyguy on Sept 3, 2012 8:07:35 GMT

Post by vpainter on Sept 6, 2012 3:05:28 GMT

Post by mamaille on Sept 17, 2012 16:14:30 GMT

Post by Overland on Sept 17, 2012 20:06:37 GMT