The Secret Counter in Your Washing Machine Bosch, Siemens series 4 & 6 How long do they last?

[TheBlackAdder]

Planned obsolescence, countdown timers and components welded together so they cannot be serviced.

[Shellback Squid]

1. I have a Whirlpool set that I bought 27 years ago, top load wash, front load dryer

Replaced the dogs in the agitator about 7 years ago, element in the dryer about 10 years ago and both are
working like champs.
I considered the newer techy models but I have heard and seen too many issues with these models, especially Samsung
and LG (lucky goldstar) but old tech is reliable and usually homeowner repairable.

I'll keep them

[rampartd]

3. i was thinking of my old kenmore when you posted this.

i would far prefer fixing what i have to replacing old junk with new.

[rampartd]

2. bought my kenmore washer and dryer in 1983. dryer still works.

after katrina (2005) i junked the washer and bought a new maytag.

the dryer still works. i wash at the laundromat.

maybe the worst suck on planned obsolescence is an hp printer. i think it is a timer,

[SheltieLover]

4. Looking at buying a Speed Queen TV2000 this week.

Life expectancy is ~30 yrs. Fully mechanical, metal gears, & light commercial.

Not cheap, but no bs either.