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Originally Posted by suesiegel
We had a MAYTAG that came USED with our previous house.
It was ??????? 7-8 years old when we got it and it was till working when we sold the house 40 years latter.
We left it for the new buyers, FREE with no warranty. So in round numbers it ONLY lasted for 50 years. There was one repair an issue with the timer. I go a quote for the price of a new timer and it was like $100. I cleaned the contacts muttered some swear words and it was up and running again.
Today with all the electronic wizbangs even swearing, no matter what your level of expertise is works.
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Things have changed. I googled extensively and found that none of the major brands go the distance anymore. The Whirlpool I replaced was only 4 years old and the lid was completely rusted and I did not feel it cleaned well. Speed Queen makes all of the washing machines for laundromats and their home machines are identical except for the coin slots. They are very old fashioned but I think they work well and they are supposed to last. Time will tell.