> If you have an old fridge/dishwasher/etc take care of it, polish it up, treasure it. I think it's more a question of what you buy. The crappy ones from the '

> If you have an old fridge/dishwasher/etc take care of it, polish it up, treasure it. I think it's more a question of what you buy. The crappy ones from the '90's that weren't going to last have all died. The ones that left were the quality ones. You can still buy good quality, straightforward appliances. You just are going to pay accordingly.