The problem with these push-pull valves is not only that they can fail over time BUT on some valves like the ice maker and the toilets you can't replace the supply hose. These supply hoses are rated for about 5 - 8 years and after that you are gambling on when they will fail. And yes, there will be the homeowners who say theirs are going on 20 years without a problem and that's fine. Just know you are gambling every day and if and when you do get the failure of the valve or supply hose, unless you are home and catch the flood, you will be in for a very large expense and inconvenience.
Same goes for the washing machine hoses. They need to be changed every 5 years or so or whatever they are warranteed for. Some are 5 years and some are 10 years. If and when you have a washing maching supply hose failure, you will remember it for the rest of your life. Especially if it happens when you are not home, like shopping at Publix or while eating out or dancing at the square. The flooding will be dramatic.
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