> "Modern appliances are rarely built to last. They could learn something from the KitchenAid stand mixer...My dad bought the white-enameled machine 35 years ag

> "Modern appliances are rarely built to last. They could learn something from the KitchenAid stand mixer...My dad bought the white-enameled machine 35 years ago" There were good appliances 35years ago (except maybe GE). Our garage fridge is 20yo. We found a Maytag washer dryer set from 88 (but still using the 90s Whirlpool washer). We bought a new (entry model) KA mixer about 15 years ago. It had too many issues and went away. We eventually found one from about 35 years old and it's been great. Son #3 replaced something on it recently(& cheaply, & easily), a bearing I think.