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For a lot of appliances, there are brands that are known to last for years. The only problem is that you get what you pay for, so they tend to be rather expensi
by AmericanChopper 6y ago
For a lot of appliances, there are brands that are known to last for years. The only problem is that you get what you pay for, so they tend to be rather expensive.
- jbotz 6y agoGive us some examples. OK, I'll start... Vacuums: Miele. I don't think Miele vacuums are quite as reliable as they used to be, but they are still (with some success) being marketed that way. What other brands for appliances ("white goods")..?
- beloch 6y agoVitamix blenders seem to be the real deal. I have one that's seen nearly daily use for about 15 years and is still going strong. I have tripped it's overheat sensor on some things (e.g. hummus), but it just shuts down and forces you to wait for it to cool instead of burning out.
- AmericanChopper 6y agoVitamix, kitchenaid (their stand mixers at least), magimix come to mind for appliances at least. If you take them apart you can see how high-quality all the components are. The only thing I’m skeptical about are the new wifi blenders, I’m sure they’ll prove to be less reliable than the one button + one dial models.
- colinb 6y agoOur Dualit two slice toaster is ~15 years old. It has a touch of Trigger's Broom because I've replaced the central heating elements once, and will do the same with the side elements soon. I know Dualit sell replacements for the timer mechanism though ours has been fine so far. I would like a toaster that could handle thicker slices. But I quite like having a toaster that has survived three house moves, two children, a lot of floating cat hair, and generally rough treatment, and doesn't have a visible scratch. I think they must make them from old battleship armor.