Buying a refurbished washing machine in Breda — what to look for
A good refurbished appliance costs less than half of new, often lasts just as long and saves a lot of e-waste. But not every "refurbished" is genuinely refurbished. Here we explain how we do it — and what to look out for.
Warranty
3-6 mo
Tested
Fully
Breda
Pickup
Why refurbished?
Three reasons a refurbished washer, dryer or dishwasher is often a smarter choice than buying new.
50-70% cheaper
A good refurbished Miele or Bosch costs EUR 199–349. The same machine new: EUR 700+.
More sustainable
Every refurbished machine saves roughly 50 kg of metal, 20 kg of plastic and 300 kWh of production energy.
With warranty
Unlike Marktplaats: with us you get 3 to 6 months of warranty on the whole appliance. Local, reachable.
How we refurbish: 5 steps
No two appliances are the same, but each of our refurbished machines goes through this process.
Buying & inspection
We buy appliances that are technically sound but deserve a second life. The first inspection covers main functions, leaks and age.
Full cleaning
Drum, detergent drawer, filter, drain and housing are descaled and cleaned. A refurbished appliance should look like new — that's the standard.
Technical overhaul
Bearings, brushes, seals, sensors — anything that's a weak point gets checked. Worn parts are replaced as standard, not only after they fail.
Test cycle
At least 3 programmes are run with water, current and noise measurement. Only when readings are within factory tolerances does the appliance get a TrompTech label.
Warranty & delivery
3 to 6 months warranty on the whole appliance (not just the part). Pickup in Breda or delivery within the region.
Refurbished vs. new vs. Marktplaats
An honest overview of the three options most people choose between.
| Refurbished TrompTech | New | Marktplaats | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | EUR 149-349 | EUR 400-1200 | EUR 75-200 |
| Warranty | 3-6 mo (company) | 2 years (manufacturer) | None |
| Technically tested | Fully | Factory test | Usually not |
| Cleaned | Professionally | New | Unknown |
| Sustainable | Very | No | Yes |
| Delivery | Pickup or delivery | Via courier | Pick up yourself |
What to look for when buying refurbished?
Do
- • Ask about the age (year on the type plate)
- • Ask for test results per programme
- • Check that warranty is in writing
- • Buy from a company with a real location
- • Ask which parts have been replaced
Don't
- • "Refurbished" without explaining what was actually done
- • No warranty or warranty only on the part
- • Private seller without a real business behind them
- • Appliance not tested at all on collection
- • Suspiciously low price on premium brands
See our current refurbished range
Washing machines, dryers and dishwashers from Miele, Bosch, Siemens and more. All tested, with warranty.