Just google appliance longevity and you will quickly put to bed the notion refrigerators only last 1-3 years!!!
That is nothing but a salesperson's axe to grind.
No doubt they are not made like they used to be. Then what is.....and that does not automatically imply bad!!
Many of us still have a 15-20 year old refrigerator cranking in the garage.
New life expectancy is in the 7-10 year range....most will do better.
Check Consumer Report among others to get the real story.
1-3 years
