In our case, we've been buying the last of the Speed Queen line of completely mechanical washers and dryers (multiple houses). They're reasonably priced, built

In our case, we've been buying the last of the Speed Queen line of completely mechanical washers and dryers (multiple houses). They're reasonably priced, built like tanks, and can be repaired by mortals with screwdrivers, soldering irons and wrenches. But, apparently, they're on their way out. Frustrating.