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Jack - 03/04/2013 21:40

Today, my washing machine broke down, within its warranty. I asked my neighbour if she could open the door for the mechanic while I was at work; she agreed. When I came home, I had a bill for 80 bucks for not opening the door. Her reason? She was busy watching her favorite TV show. FML

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Going to work naked tomorrow - 11/12/2018 04:00 - United Kingdom - Northallerton

Today I remembered to put my work uniform in the wash; as I hit start I got an email notification. My landlord confirmed that the engineer will be out to fix the washing machine tomorrow after my housemate reported it as broken. My clothes are locked in the machine that now won't turn on. FML

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Anonymous - 14/09/2011 09:55 - United States

Today, I paid a repairman $65 to come to my house to fix my washer. He walked in, looked at the washer, bent over and removed a large steel bolt with a bright red tag sticking out the side that said, "Remove before use." He then looked at me and said, "All fixed." FML

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veevee - 17/08/2009 08:31 - Australia

Today, I noticed my dishwasher wouldn't turn on. After shelling out $120 call-out fee, I was a little miffed when the technician walked in, pressed the 'unlock' function and walked out again. FML

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jessmess - 01/08/2012 16:44 - United States - Corpus Christi

Today, I went to do the laundry at my hotel. I had just enough money for my two loads. After getting frustrated with the washer taking two of my quarters and giving no credit, I took the clothes out. The washer then locked the door shut and started without my clothes. FML

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Asteria - 15/11/2018 05:00

Today, my dryer was finally repaired after not working for over a month. I did one load of laundry and my washer stopped working. Another day, another $400+ repair bill. FML

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Anonymous - 20/12/2020 20:01 - Canada

Today, after spending $300 replacing a dryer and getting the vents cleaned out when our tenants complained their clothes weren't getting dry, my husband and I realized that it was actually the washing machine that was broken. FML

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Anonymous - 10/12/2020 20:06 - Nigeria

Today, I got stuck in my washing machine. When my sister saw me, she just left me there. FML

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Ashley Rocha - 11/09/2018 20:30

Today, after my washing machine broke yesterday in the middle of a cycle, I went and spent $1400 on a new one. Also today, my dryer started to smoke and almost caught my clothes on fire. There goes another $1000. FML

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PolarBear2020 - 27/07/2021 21:58

Today, maintenance was supposed to come in to replace my broken washer. I worked late last night until 4 AM, and then dozed off. I slept so soundly that they managed to enter the apartment, haul away the broken washer, and install the new one, all while I was fast asleep in the next room. FML

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coius - 29/11/2020 01:03 - United States - Lincoln

Today, our washing machine broke and dumped around 100 gallons onto the floor. My dad had installed crappy water valves and we couldn’t turn off the water. I called my dad and he accused me of lying. His “repairs” have now caused 5 major disasters in our home due to his shoddy and cheap work. FML

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cmayer 20

Thursday 4 April 2013 9:07

If you want something done right, do it yourself.

BlackBlazeCobra 16

Thursday 4 April 2013 9:08

I would make her pay the bill for utter laziness.

Examine 7

Thursday 4 April 2013 9:18

What a shitty situation

lilhellian 26

Thursday 4 April 2013 9:23

One question.. Where was shit involved? I certainly hope not on the dishes..

timelessone 16

Thursday 4 April 2013 10:09

Dishes? He said his washing machine, not his dishwasher.

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Thursday 4 April 2013 10:31

No pun intended here, perhaps #13 is safe for now.

zandalee 19

Thursday 4 April 2013 9:24

As its still in its warranty period, tell them to come back at a time convenient to you.

techweed 12

Thursday 4 April 2013 9:54

Well, how can you possibly expect her to fulfill her promises when her favorite TV is on? Stupid OP...

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Thursday 4 April 2013 10:16

Give her a karmic retribution. Cut the cable to her receiver, if it's within inconspicuous reach..,

ninaskyez 12

Thursday 4 April 2013 10:20

People i tell ya! There so selfish!!

klutz44 28

Thursday 4 April 2013 12:54

Where so selfish? Over there?

perdix 29

Thursday 4 April 2013 11:37

You should challenge the $80 fee. If the repair guy has a GPS to tell him how to get to your house, how come he doesn't have a TV Guide to tell him when the awesome shows are on? Huh? If my house caught fire during The Daily Show, I might not make it out alive!

sikunt89_fml 16

Thursday 4 April 2013 11:47

Maybe you should have offered her like 20 bucks to help you... coulda saved 60

sezzle17 11

Thursday 4 April 2013 11:48

What a lazy bitchasss

DanielBenyamin 18

Thursday 4 April 2013 11:53

Make them pay, it's easy as that.

Fifinella43 0

Thursday 4 April 2013 12:07

I'm currently in school to become an appliance tech. This is actually a common occurance, if you get the wrong people. Although, the price sounds about right. It really is around $80 just to see what the problem is. Then depending on the problem.. you'll end up spending the same, or in the $100's...

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Thursday 4 April 2013 12:18

A lot of time it's a rip off though. I worked as a mobile phone tech for 5 years. 70% of the time, the fault was something I could fix within a minute. That'll be $50, thanks. On the flip side, something could take me a day or 2 to fix (about 2% of cases), and it would still cost the customer $50 as my boss believed in fixed price repairs.