• oppy1984@lemdro.id
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    11 hours ago

    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.

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      10 hours ago

      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

      • SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca
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        3 hours ago

        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.