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When I did the math on replacing a 10-15 year old fridge, I was able to amortize the cost of the new fridge in 2.5 years, from the energy savings.
by random_savv 3y ago
When I did the math on replacing a 10-15 year old fridge, I was able to amortize the cost of the new fridge in 2.5 years, from the energy savings.
- momirlan 3y agoassuming the new one will last 2.5 years...
- williamcotton 3y agohttps://www.thisoldhouse.com/home-finances/reviews/best-refrigerator-warranty 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.
- maccard 3y agoBarring 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
- momirlan 3y agomaybe 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
- maccard 3y agoFor 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?
- ilyt 3y agoWhat is "your universe" then ? Name and shame
- momirlan 3y agoKenmore stove by Sears, Samsung dryer, same Instant Pot (they filed for bankruptcy later :-)