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We just found out this morning that we're going to have to install a new dishwasher. One of the renters damaged it (the agency doesn't know which one, so, again, we won't get any damage deposit back). It will cost almost as much to repair it as it will to get a new dishwasher. You know that this week's guests will ask for a discount since they are inconvenienced by not having a dishwasher. So that'll cost us too.

How could someone tear up a dishwasher? It's a three-year-old top of the line KitchenAid. Our KitchenAid at home is 18 years old and has had only one service call (right after we moved in because a wire was loosened during installation). How can we use a dishwasher 52 weeks a year for 18 years, yet people staying in our home at most 6 to 10 weeks a year for 3 years can tear one up?
:pissed:
 

dbuck

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Jun 2, 2005
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Beach Runner said:
We just found out this morning that we're going to have to install a new dishwasher. One of the renters damaged it (the agency doesn't know which one, so, again, we won't get any damage deposit back). It will cost almost as much to repair it as it will to get a new dishwasher. You know that this week's guests will ask for a discount since they are inconvenienced by not having a dishwasher. So that'll cost us too.


How could someone tear up a dishwasher? It's a three-year-old top of the line KitchenAid. Our KitchenAid at home is 18 years old and has had only one service call (right after we moved in because a wire was loosened during installation). How can we use a dishwasher 52 weeks a year for 18 years, yet people staying in our home at most 6 to 10 weeks a year for 3 years can tear one up?
:pissed:
Are you certain renters damaged it and it isn't just a defective dishwasher. The sad fact is nothing seems to last beyond 3 years anymore. Besides, how do you tear up a dishwasher? :dunno:
 
dbuck said:
Are you certain renters damaged it and it isn't just a defective dishwasher. The sad fact is nothing seems to last beyond 3 years anymore. Besides, how do you tear up a dishwasher? :dunno:
It wasn't defective - they pulled it out of the wall. Apparently someone sat on or fell on the door. It messed up the electronic panel and the latch strike.
 

goin' coastal

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Jul 11, 2005
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dbuck said:
Are you certain renters damaged it and it isn't just a defective dishwasher. The sad fact is nothing seems to last beyond 3 years anymore. Besides, how do you tear up a dishwasher? :dunno:

I provide sturdy plastic glasses and dishes(with beach scenes) along with all the other dishes for my guests. I have had found plastic spoons(large serving spoons) and spatulas melted from people sticking them in the dishwasher. Yes, I do provide all needed kitchen ware. I have replaced at least 5 skillets pots and pans, cookware that were just burned to a crisp??? Lucky there has not been a fire.

Knives things just throw in the dishwasher helter skelter could damage a dishwasher. Buckets with sand????

OMG not last more than 3yrs :dunno: Have 23 yr old stove, washer, frig(has duck tape on the handle), and dishwasher in our home in Nashville and they all work. Rare repair. In the beach house have already repaired washer full of sand, frig left open -- condensation damage.
 

dbuck

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Jun 2, 2005
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I guess I'm just clueless how people could cause so much damage. :dunno:

AND yes a frig can just last 3 years. My best friend is having her home refrigerator replaced after only 2 1/2 years. GE is having to replace a whole line of frigs that they sourced out.
 

jessifunn

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Jul 7, 2005
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Rocco said:
You are probably right about the owners invading your privacy, but I do know that a lot of owners are handling their own landscaping, pool and all other maintenance issues so you will see them a lot more at their properties than you use too. I don't think they are "snooping" on you, but you should say something to the owner if you are bothered by it.
:shock:
 

goin' coastal

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Jul 11, 2005
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dbuck said:
I guess I'm just clueless how people could cause so much damage. :dunno:

AND yes a frig can just last 3 years. My best friend is having her home refrigerator replaced after only 2 1/2 years. GE is having to replace a whole line of frigs that they sourced out.

Oh, I am sure it can happen. Just been lucky with my golden oldies( really black not gold--not that 60's old).

It is hard to appreciate how bad it feels to have things destroyed until it happens to you. Like BR, happens over and over.
 

Beachlover2

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Jun 17, 2005
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OK - Seems every time I get down there I have to clean the bottom of the dishwasher - ALWAYS have broken glass blocking the drain. Sounds like yours was abuse - but make sure you clean out your drains or someday it could be a major flood in your kitchen.

We just had a $300.00 repair to a 2 year old stove in our one unit. Not sure what happened.

Also does anyone know how to get pen off of leather. Some little person decided to scribble on our one chair. At least it is on the side and not too noticeable - but still would like to get rid of it.
 

KISH7374

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Jul 13, 2005
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As a renter I would like to offer my 2 cents worth. I do an extensive search for the right house to make sure we are where we want to be and have the extras we would like. When we visit a vacation home I tell everyone in our party to treat this place as your own and act like it is your home. We have never had any problems with the units we have rented on 30-A and do not expect any problems this year. We are going to be renting from the same people for the third year in a row and will have stayed in 3 different units. When I contact the owner I try to develop a relationship with the owner so that they will feel comfortable dealing with us. I give them some personal history and let them know who we will have in our party. Granted it is always family but in some cases it does not make a difference, there are just some real slobs out there. My wife always makes sure that the place we stayed in is as clean or cleaner then when we arrived. We have never been contacted by the owners when we arrived but I am alway sure I call them to let them know we are on site and the condition of the unit. I think as a renter's prospective it is better to be proactive then reactive and call with any problems up front or to let the owner know how happy we are. We are looking forward to this year's trip and do not forsee any problems but I can understand the owner's side also. As I stated earlier there are some real slobs out there and just don't care about anything but themselves and to he** with anything else.
 
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