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[SilleeMee]

I truly believe that appliance manufacturers deliberately make their products so that they don't last long. 'Job security'.

[Shelbelle]

I had a repairman tell me a few years ago, longevity in appliances today wont happen, now built to last on avg. of 8 years. 

My original Whirlpools lasted me 25 years for the washer and 32 for the electric dryer

[icezeus]

This is precisely why I will not replace my current washer/dryer with units that have more bells and whistles. Knock on wood. I have had my combo for about 23 years and have only needed one repair on the washer, which was done years ago. 

The brand is Whirlpool. 

[Shelbelle]

The more bells and whistles the more issues you will have. 

[drizzellla]

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@icezeus wrote:

This is precisely why I will not replace my current washer/dryer with units that have more bells and whistles. Knock on wood. I have had my combo for about 23 years and have only needed one repair on the washer, which was done years ago. 

The brand is Whirlpool. 

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I wish I had not replaced my 35+ year old Maytag washer. It developed a small leak. And I foolishly bought a new Whirlpool.  With what I know now, I wish I had tried to have the Maytag fixed.

My Whirlpool supposedly has a sensor to figure out how much water the load needs. The sensor's opinion and Mine differ. I have pulled pants out of the washer after going through all the cycles, and the pant leg is completely dry. I now use the deep water wash for every load. And the Casual/Wrinkle Control setting is a joke. The clothes are so tightly twisted when the load is finished. You go to pull out one item and you end up with 6 shirts tightly wound around each other.

Whoever designed the new washers certainly has a different clientele in mind. 

Wish it wasn't an appliance that I can't live without.

[SilleeMee]

I wonder if my functioning 40yo Maytag washer will be repairable when it breaks? Parts for it may not be available anymore. 

[seaBreeze]

Speed Queen ... no other lasted as long for me.

Simple, no bells or whistle ... just reliability and clean clothes.

[rockygems123]

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@SilleeMee wrote:

I wonder if my functioning 40yo Maytag washer will be repairable when it breaks? Parts for it may not be available anymore. 

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@SilleeMee 

That is a good possibility.  Mechanic already having trouble finding parts for my 21yr old Lexus SUV. 

I know car vs appliance but with 3D printing you'd think anything could be made, guess not. 

[hkrgrl]

companies don't and won't pay for R&D anymore.  too much money.  they would rather fix in the field - more $$

that being said:  our LG washer died. 16 years old. dryer was fine but we replaced both. 

3 year in and so far so good.  front loader. 

very happy with the pair. 

Bring nature home, plant native species to your area

[SilleeMee]

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@rockygems123 wrote:

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@SilleeMee wrote:

I wonder if my functioning 40yo Maytag washer will be repairable when it breaks? Parts for it may not be available anymore. 

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@SilleeMee 

That is a good possibility.  Mechanic already having trouble finding parts for my 21yr old Lexus SUV. 

I know car vs appliance but with 3D printing you'd think anything could be made, guess not. 

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@rockygems123 

I'm 70yo and there's reason for me not to buy some expensive washer/dryer which I may not use very much from here on out. Time is running out and it's just me here so I will probably buy a mid-priced set and hope it lasts till I no longer need it. Cross that bridge when I get there.