The Squeeky wheel....

[scottishduffy]

Had a small victory today and thought I would share. I really don't like to be the squeeky wheel and cause a fuss to get something but I was sort of fed up today.

I moved into a new apartment complex 3 weeks ago, overall I love it! With one exception... The dryer! In 3 weeks I have had to call maintenance out 3-4 times to fix it for heat related issues. It broke 3 days ago when it over heated and would not turn back on. I asked that instead of a repair could they just swap out my dryer with a new one. I was told no.

The very nice maintenance fellow comes to fix it today and says my problems stem from the fact I am missing a Heat Shield. This is why the dryer gets so overheated and keeps breaking. He calls the manager to ask for a new dryer... the manager says No. "Not unless the top of the dryer can reach 250 degrees"

Fine, Lets run an experiment shall we? I get the dryer going, since it will run now. I put a pot of water on top and a couple slices of bread. While the dryer runs I make a lovely grilled cheese sandwich and some hot cocoa with the boiled water. When the cycle is done my clothes are not dry (it gets hot outside but not inside....) but I do have a lovely snack to take the front office manager and give to him while I explain my situation.

Upon seeing the grilled cheese and hot cocoa they agreed to get me a new dryer. They claim it will be here by 5.

I always knew visual aids were effective teaching tools!

 

[Mrs. Charming]

LMAO!!! Good for you. I applaud your creativity! YAY for a new dryer!

 

[dicar123]

Ohmigosh, that is some crazy heat! Good for you!

 

[DizBelle]

The surface of a dryer that can boil water and toast bread sounds like a safety hazard to me.

 

[snowywhite89]

Had a small victory today and thought I would share. I really don't like to be the squeeky wheel and cause a fuss to get something but I was sort of fed up today.

I moved into a new apartment complex 3 weeks ago, overall I love it! With one exception... The dryer! In 3 weeks I have had to call maintenance out 3-4 times to fix it for heat related issues. It broke 3 days ago when it over heated and would not turn back on. I asked that instead of a repair could they just swap out my dryer with a new one. I was told no.

The very nice maintenance fellow comes to fix it today and says my problems stem from the fact I am missing a Heat Shield. This is why the dryer gets so overheated and keeps breaking. He calls the manager to ask for a new dryer... the manager says No. "Not unless the top of the dryer can reach 250 degrees"

Fine, Lets run an experiment shall we? I get the dryer going, since it will run now. I put a pot of water on top and a couple slices of bread. While the dryer runs I make a lovely grilled cheese sandwich and some hot cocoa with the boiled water. When the cycle is done my clothes are not dry (it gets hot outside but not inside....) but I do have a lovely snack to take the front office manager and give to him while I explain my situation.

Upon seeing the grilled cheese and hot cocoa they agreed to get me a new dryer. They claim it will be here by 5.

I always knew visual aids were effective teaching tools!

Good for you. Enjoy the new dryer.

 

[Eeyore'sthebest]

I really needed a laugh today! Thank you!!!

Enjoy the new dryer.

 

[bumbershoot]

Does the manager WANT an apartment fire?

Glad you kept at it!

 

[cabanafrau]

I guess if you're someone to pick your battles, you sure picked a darn good one to fight. Sounds like that could have been a potentially dangerous & costly situation if you didn't stick with it.

 

[MIGrandma]

Good for you!! What an interesting way to prove to them you needed a new dryer!! Dryers scare me. I am diligent about removing lint from the trap, DH cleans out the hose periodically too and I never leave it on when we go to sleep or out. But I still worry about a fire.

 

[LuvOrlando]

Fantastic!

 

[scottishduffy]

My new dryer arrived within 30 minutes of my little display and ran beautifully!

I was too terrified to have that over heating dryer in my apartment. It had already broken several times and I just knew eventually something would short out or spark on that thing. No way.

The new dryer has run through 4 load of laundry thus far with no excessive heat.

 

[Eeyore'sthebest]

My new dryer arrived within 30 minutes of my little display and ran beautifully!

I was too terrified to have that over heating dryer in my apartment. It had already broken several times and I just knew eventually something would short out or spark on that thing. No way.

The new dryer has run through 4 load of laundry thus far with no excessive heat.

Excellent news!!!