A New Washer and Dryer

 

I'd say we have a new washer and dryer at no cost to us except we do pay a good amount each month in rent to Barclay Square Apartments also known as Apartments Seldom Scene.  Our new lease which began this month had just a $30 increase which is not bad at all.

Our dryer had been temperamental for months.  When we thought we should put a request for repair on the portal, it would work the next time I used it.  But then it began squeaking.  Not just a little squeak but a very loud persistent squeak.  Jim had enough of it with his study right next to the laundry room.  So he put our complaint on the portal.  

Within hours, Adriano was at our door.  He stopped the annoying squeak but said he wanted to get us a new dryer.  He said it was 20 years old and if it was repaired, it would just make trouble again.  It might take a few weeks, he said, but meanwhile it was usable and quiet.

However, Adriano and Don and Tony were here early this morning within a week and hauling out both our dryer and washer because they were all one unit.  This was not an easy job when it is necessary to go up and down a flight of steps.  So now we have a brand new washer and dryer--and I don't  even have a load of laundry to do.

There are many household chores that I postpone or do with reluctance but not the laundry.  It is so good to have a unit right in our apartment--and now one that is brand new.  I use my eco friendly detergent called Earth Breeze which eliminates plastic jugs from any need for recycling.  I guess it is just a feeling of accomplishment with very little effort.