I had a Samsung washing machine for about two decades. We deciced to replace it with another Samsung, it already has a big crack in the plastic after a year of use and the top is all scratched just by dragging the clothes out.
Speed Queen, my parents bought one in 1992 and it lasted over 20 years with almost no issues. When it finally started needing regular maintenance mom replaced it and got another Speed Queen, ten years later not a single issue yet.
Washing machines from 10 years ago are not comparable to the washing machines now and their build quality. Even the speed Queen ones from then to now are far different
The spindles holding the baskets are raw aluminum, which corrodes with detergent. They are designed to fail in 7 years. For many companies, you can’t buy the replacement part, and Bosch seals the drum so you can not repair at all.
Samsung appliances used to be durable.
I had a Samsung washing machine for about two decades. We deciced to replace it with another Samsung, it already has a big crack in the plastic after a year of use and the top is all scratched just by dragging the clothes out.
Damn, South Korean industry really going the way of American car manufacturing, huh?
Speed Queen, my parents bought one in 1992 and it lasted over 20 years with almost no issues. When it finally started needing regular maintenance mom replaced it and got another Speed Queen, ten years later not a single issue yet.
Washing machines from 10 years ago are not comparable to the washing machines now and their build quality. Even the speed Queen ones from then to now are far different
The spindles holding the baskets are raw aluminum, which corrodes with detergent. They are designed to fail in 7 years. For many companies, you can’t buy the replacement part, and Bosch seals the drum so you can not repair at all.