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The personnel at the local Sears told us (when pushing a warranty) that the new major appliances like the washer and dryer we were buying would only last 5-7 years, tops. They told us that our previous combo, which lasted 12 years, were the last units we would have to last that long.
They said that the circuit boards were particularly sensitive to power surges and lightning, and would cost more to replace than the appliance was worth. The old ones were mechanical clockwork driven.
I am sure they could be hardened/protected, but realistically, that would negate their plan of early obsolescence.
Unfortunately, the prices are not lower as a result of that.
If you have an old unit and you are happy with it, keep it.
I noticed that the metal body of the freezer is much thinner than the older units and dents much more easily.
I am defrosting it a couple of times per year, mostly when the frost near the top gets to be enough that the baskets won't move.
TR
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De Oppresso Liber 01/20/2025
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