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Re:A fridge from 70 years ago has better features than the f... by momirlan on Monday July 31, 2023 @10:14AM (#36942804)
assuming the new one will last 2.5 years...
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Re:A fridge from 70 years ago has better features than the f... by williamcotton on Monday July 31, 2023 @10:18AM (#36942870)
https://www.thisoldhouse.com/home-finances/reviews/best-refr...

It looks like all of the major manufacturers have a "sealed system" warranty for five years:

A refrigerator’s sealed system typically refers to the compressor, evaporator, condenser, dryer, and connection tubing. Most companies cover both parts and labor for this system for five years. Miele and KitchenAid extend this sealed system warranty for an extra five years. Note that years six through 10 cover parts only.

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Re:A fridge from 70 years ago has better features than the f... by maccard on Monday July 31, 2023 @10:21AM (#36942919)
Barring something going horribly wrong, even the cheapest of cheap household appliances will last that, and more. Most major retailers offer longer retailer warranties than that. And, for an absolute bottom of the feature set appliance, a repair shop still exists
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Re:A fridge from 70 years ago has better features than the f... by momirlan on Monday July 31, 2023 @01:50PM (#36946294)
maybe in your universe. i lost count of appliances that failed after 1 year, where the vendor is asking for all sorts of pictures and then declares "it's not covered by warranty". repairing such item comes from own pocket, and -if possible - it's usually comparable to paying for it again
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Re:A fridge from 70 years ago has better features than the f... by maccard on Monday July 31, 2023 @03:33PM (#36947647)
For something like a fridge, vacuum, dishwasher, washing machine they're all lasting substantially more than a year, even at the bottom of the market. If you're talking about a £20 blender then... yeah, I guess?
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Re:A fridge from 70 years ago has better features than the f... by ilyt on Tuesday August 01, 2023 @07:11AM (#36954641)
What is "your universe" then ? Name and shame
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Re:A fridge from 70 years ago has better features than the f... by momirlan on Tuesday August 01, 2023 @04:21PM (#36962172)
Kenmore stove by Sears, Samsung dryer, same Instant Pot (they filed for bankruptcy later :-)
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