topic Re: Life expectancy vs Energy Rating in Home

Life expectancy vs Energy Rating

Abrowneyegirl — Sat, 21 Dec 2019 20:02:14 GMT

I read somewhere that in addition to or replacement of Energy Rating on appliances they could be a Life Expectancy Rating based on type of use.

For example- # loads of regular wash loads a week, this washer will last # years.

This would allow consumers to compare cost per use.

I know the lobbyists for the manufactures were having a fit but perhaps we need more consumer lobbyists?!?

Has anyone seen a petition somewhere out there?

Did anyone else see or hear this?

Re: Life expectancy vs Energy Rating

Scooby Doo — Sat, 21 Dec 2019 21:17:29 GMT

When I read the title I thought this was about people LOL

In that case I'm about done.

Re: Life expectancy vs Energy Rating

faeriemoon — Sat, 21 Dec 2019 22:33:06 GMT

@Scooby Doo wrote:
When I read the title I thought this was about people LOL
In that case I'm about done.

I thought the same thing!!! I was almost afraid to open the thread!!

Re: Life expectancy vs Energy Rating

ValuSkr — Sat, 21 Dec 2019 22:38:05 GMT

I think that's a great idea. And, yes, who lobbies on behalf of the consumer? Whoever it is, I'm sure they don't line politicians' pockets like manufacturers do.

Re: Life expectancy vs Energy Rating

Foxxee — Sun, 22 Dec 2019 00:10:40 GMT

Speed Queen has a calculator on its website that determines how long the washer will last based on number of loads of laundry per week.

Of course, the number of loads vary, but I tried it at 6 a week. The calculator determined that model would last 20 years.

Re: Life expectancy vs Energy Rating

Abrowneyegirl — Sun, 22 Dec 2019 02:25:42 GMT

@ValuSkr wrote:
I think that's a great idea. And, yes, who lobbies on behalf of the consumer? Whoever it is, I'm sure they don't line politicians' pockets like manufacturers do.

Good point! There's the $$$$$ aspect to consider

Re: Life expectancy vs Energy Rating

Abrowneyegirl — Sun, 22 Dec 2019 02:29:45 GMT

@Foxxee

Good to know!

Now wouldn't be nice if ALL manufacturers did this? Then you could truly cost compare.

AND it would motivate manufacturers to make appliances that last longer than 4-8 yrs.

Re: Life expectancy vs Energy Rating

wildcat fan — Sun, 22 Dec 2019 14:36:11 GMT

I like the idea of "life expectancy" labels, but I'd want them to be accurate. I had a Coach handbag strap break after a couple of years and was told that their "lifetime warranty" is about 1 to 3 years on a handbag and about 1 year for a strap. Seems there are other "lifetime" warranties out there that mean "life of product" which is much less than what I thought the lifetime would be. Televisions don't seem to have the life expectancy that they used to have.

Re: Life expectancy vs Energy Rating

Abrowneyegirl — Sun, 22 Dec 2019 21:23:44 GMT

@wildcat fan

This is a good example of why life expectancy should be stated.

If a consumer expects a TV to last 10 yrs and manufacturers plan for 4-6 yrs consumers are disappointed.

People can plan and budget better if they have a better understanding of the Life Expectancy of a product.

I understand the life expectancy of an appliance before I buy so I do not consider is a MAJOR purchase anymore just a routine purchase. I never wait for an appliance to breakdown. I start shopping ahead of time so I can get the best deal.

When shopping for a new Dishwasher recently I walked into an appliance store and told the manager when he gets a scratch or dent deal on one of these 2 dishwashers in this color call me. 3 weeks later they called me they got a 'refused delivery' due to the wrong color. It was the right color for me. 55% discount they wanted it off the floor I bought it over the phone. I got exactly what I wanted for less than I planned to spend. But it is all about the timing.

Re: Life expectancy vs Energy Rating

sissel — Mon, 23 Dec 2019 03:21:23 GMT

I wonder if it is about the size of your family & little kids and be hard on fridge doors or some family wash everyday. We are retired so no little ones running around but if an appliance breaks after 10yrs old we just replace it. I feel at 10yrs may not be worth the repair.

Re: Life expectancy vs Energy Rating

sissel — Mon, 23 Dec 2019 03:50:21 GMT

Unless you have someone that is good with taking things apart & replairing (wish I had that) My FIL many times took dryers/washers apart & fixed them. My DH has no idea. DH years ago could do repairs on cars but not now with all the computer stuff.

Re: Life expectancy vs Energy Rating

Abrowneyegirl — Tue, 24 Dec 2019 17:06:43 GMT

@sissel wrote:
I wonder if it is about the size of your family & little kids and be hard on fridge doors or some family wash everyday. We are retired so no little ones running around but if an appliance breaks after 10yrs old we just replace it. I feel at 10yrs may not be worth the repair.

I agree.

I learned this lesson the hard way. We bought a top Consumer Reports rated washer and dryer. We spend 4 figures but I figured with just the 2 of us it would last about 10 years so fine.

The washer stopped working within the first year with multiple error codes. It was replaced. 4 yrs later both the washer and the dryer had problems 2 months apart. In the end, we spent about $650 on repairs.

Never again!!