My Kenmore (Whirlpool) is now over 20 years old. I had a few problems through the years though. The compressor stopped at about five years. It was just the start relay so I replaced that. Then it got to over 120 degrees at the frame between the doors. The fancy electronic fan failed, replaced it with the old style metal fan that way $18 instead of over $100 for the Panasonic. Then the ice maker failed, the circuit board had a metal trace that burned off, installed a jumper and it has worked since. Then the handles broke due to age, reinforced with aluminum flashing and epoxy at the mounting screws. Then the in the door ice stopped working, the plastic catch for the ice bin in the door worn so now I just reach in to get the ice. It is still working but the plastic trim is now more yellow than bisque color.
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Originally Posted by MollyJo
All appliances are the same, lucky to get 7 years out of them. LG French Door fridge lasted 4 years. Did research, Miele is the only one I found that claims to give consumers 20 years use. Convenience out weighs price for me.
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