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[vermint]

My Samsung french door refrigerator is 7 years old, and still going strong...no icemaker, or in-door dispensers, etc. may help. I'd buy another Samsung!

Our 1st home was a single-wide trailer, with a GE washer & dryer that was already 6 years old. When we sold the trailer 11 years later, they were still working well. I've never bought anything but GE since. In 36 years, I'm just on my 2nd set, so not too bad. My current washer is wi-fi enabled, etc. but I don't use that...it was just the only one available when I needed it.

[Katcat1]

@MoJoV   40, 50, 60 years ago appliances for the kitchen, tvs, were built to last and they did.  Now it's quick, cheap labor and no one cares.

[Laura14]

The best one I've come across lately is I bought Happy Birthday candles from Walmart which were the actual letter candles.

They came without the Y. Not that the Y was missing, there was literally no hole for it to be.

I was sorely tempted to contact someone and let them know that, last I checked, we still spelled birthday with a Y at the end.

Or is just me who missed that memo?

[goldensrbest]

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@Laura14 wrote:

The best one I've come across lately is I bought Happy Birthday candles from Walmart which were the actual letter candles.

They came without the Y. Not that the Y was missing, there was literally no hole for it to be.

I was sorely tempted to contact someone and let them know that, last I checked, we still spelled birthday with a Y at the end.

Or is just me who missed that memo?

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WHAT?

[LadyAlice]

Made in the USA does not guarantee quality. I have been waiting since June to get a second control board for a Maytag washer less than four years old. My utility company was able to get the first one in a few days; now despite their efforts (especially since I am a caregiver), Maytag still says it’s back ordered. There was one on the internet for $500! There is little caring and customer service — really sad!!

[Spurt]

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@MoJoV wrote:

I bought a new washer last year....quit working in a month. The repair people said it was a design flaw by the engineers, they'd order a part.  They did and it works. 

Last week bought a new cooktop....the fourth burner won't turn on.  Technician coming Wednesday,  I HOPE.  These days you never know. The woman I spoke with about it kept screwing up the numbers I was giving her.  Just frustrating.  Whenever I buy something new I keep waiting for something to mess up.  

Thanks for listening.

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A Salesman at Lowes was explaining about this.....all the appliances now include all this fancy technology that's added on to the appliance. and the technology doesnt last long so repairs are quickly needed.  For example a basic refrigerator for keeping your food cold will last you a long time, while one with fancy icemakers and electronic readings you dont really need or that built-in TV screen will cause that regrigerator to not last long at all.....

Just like cars, the salesman told my friend be sure to get the Extended Warranty package not so much for actual car repairs, but for all the tech gadgets that break down easily......

[Spurt]

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@blueroses47 wrote:

Things aren't made to last, that's for sure.

I keep wondering why my vacuums don't last even 5 years.  I usually buy Sharks because I like their power and they are "sort of" reasonably priced, but even though I treat them well, and take care of them properly, things happen within 3-4 years, it seems.

I remember growing up with a Hoover that lasted well beyond 10 years, and did a good job.

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@blueroses47 

My latest Sharks were only lasting a yr and a half, I switched to Eureka!

[Othereeeen]

Things marked "made in USA" ....

Unless they are one or two simple part, MOST of the COMPONENTS are NOT made here.

They can SAY "Made in USA" if a certain percentage is assembled or maybe even made here.

Computer chips.most electrical components and mother boards and circuits etc are almost ALL made overseas.

The cabinet is probably the only part "made" here.

And that doesn't run the machine.

[blueroses47]

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@Spurt wrote:

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@blueroses47 wrote:

Things aren't made to last, that's for sure.

I keep wondering why my vacuums don't last even 5 years.  I usually buy Sharks because I like their power and they are "sort of" reasonably priced, but even though I treat them well, and take care of them properly, things happen within 3-4 years, it seems.

I remember growing up with a Hoover that lasted well beyond 10 years, and did a good job.

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@blueroses47 

My latest Sharks were only lasting a yr and a half, I switched to Eureka!

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I think I'm going to try switching brands too.  Sometimes I'm just too slow getting the message.

[geezerette]

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@Othereeeen wrote:

Things marked "made in USA" ....

Unless they are one or two simple part, MOST of the COMPONENTS are NOT made here.

They can SAY "Made in USA" if a certain percentage is assembled or maybe even made here.

Computer chips.most electrical components and mother boards and circuits etc are almost ALL made overseas.

The cabinet is probably the only part "made" here.

And that doesn't run the machine.

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A more accurate description would be "Assembled in USA".