How Long Does Your Appliance Last?

[DavidU (Dave)]

Hahaha yep. I got the same problem. LOL

Originally Posted by Hagar

Fridges seem to be the most long lived and reliable appliance. Probably because their rotating parts are sealed in an oil bath. The worst for us is the trusty dish washer. I've tried them all. the cheap, the mid priced and the very expensive and none have had an apparent long life. Even the one I married has broken down a couple of times. May be in need of replacement. Can't afford a new one.

[Steffen]

The longest lasting so far appear to be my speakers (Rogers Ls3/5a) which are close to 25 years old. Next a Samsung fridge, circa 12 years old. We recently replaced a Miele dishwasher, which made it to just 8.5 years. Our Sony Bravia TV just turned 8 and is still doing fine (with one panel replacement under warranty).

[leon]

Nice pick up Trevor and i even checked the spelling before i posted.

Leon

[Nortilus (Josh)]

my mum has a westinghouse upright freezer that would be now pushing 35 years old. Oldest thing i have is probably my 40inch samsung 1080p LED tv. Had it nearly 8 years and still works great. Or maybe my astronomy laptop which is a toshiba is now pushing 10+ years. screen is bit wrecked and stuff but unstoppable. I'll be very sad the day it dies.
I believe in spending a bit more on quality as my dad had a saying that I always follow, you buy s#@t you get s#@t...

[AndrewJ]

Ive got a hot water heater in the roof that is at least 45years.
Only one thermostat and a few rubber valve seat replacements reqd so far.
However, i doubt anything touches this
http://www.centennialbulb.org/
Its own dedicated webcam will probably die before it does :-)

Andrew

[astronobob (Bob)]

Our Whirlpool washing machine is 15yrs still going strong, bought from 'The Good Guy's' Discounted 2nd (2/3rds the retail price) as it has a dent a couple mm dep & size of a 50c piece on the side, and had some scratches on the back plate cover, dont see either !

Have replace the Dog Clips on the Agitator myself about 3 yr ago, parts $9, and regreased the friction plate with wheel bearing grease then & in its 1st yr !

[Chee]

I had a gorenje washing machine. Bought in 1991 and it is still running in good order!
The only part that was replaces was the front loading door and had the water pump serviced once.
Bought an electrolux while waiting for the door to come. Nowit is sitting in The garage as a spare.
The Gorenje is much better. When it spins, the motor purrs like a jet engine and less vibration and the clothes are much dryer. The Lux is good but the Gorenje is better.
Seems it is make in an Eastern Euro country, Czech perhaps?

[kinetic (Steve)]

Dome laptop that drives the telescope in DOS

circa 1997 Pent120 Compaq laptop.

Still going strong

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...86&postcount=1

Steve

[GrahamL]

maytag washing machine, cant remember exactly when we got it but must be close to 30 years ,I do remember the sales guy saying this will be the last one you buy ,, well hes probably not going to be right and we have spent a little on repairs over the years but it sure keeps on going .

[rally]

Got a Compaq Contura 486 laptop from c1994 that is still in weekly use at work - its only job is to provide a serial interface to a CNC machine.

Its a hostile environment - they get dropped, covered in dust, swarf and oil, dirty keys and high temperatures - in the last week internal temperatures have been over 40C

Thought about replacing it many times - but it just keeps working !

Originally Posted by kinetic

Dome laptop that drives the telescope in DOS

circa 1997 Pent120 Compaq laptop.

Still going strong

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...86&postcount=1

Steve