Our old refrig/freezer was dying, and we replaced it after 9+ years of service.
A fellow retiree friend helped us to install our new fridge.
He is about our age, and he will probably buy a replacement unit this week with the sale prices. Like us, if he gets 9-10 years of use, he will be happy.
Our fridge is from 1999, had to replace the thermostat last year, with regular care and cleaning, will run forever. Not getting new ones with smaller compressors and more sensors and electronics that fail faster. Also, keep your fridge on a surge protector. And any other electronic devices/appliances that are very important to you.
I hate to hear only 9 years or so service.
I bought a WESTINGHOUSE ref/freezer in NOV 1965 when I moved into unfurnished apartment on 2nd floor. Over/under—2 doors.
Moved into house in 1966—moved again in 1993-—Moved again in 2004 (couldn’t find new property) so Found new property in Jan 2005. Appliance has been moved 5 times, counting original trip into apartment.
59 years. STILL RUNS JUST FINE.
1972 G E upright freezer in kitchen has been moved more times, as I bought it used.
52 years. RUNS JUST FINE.
IF I MOVE AGAIN-—ALL MY APPLIANCES ARE GOING WITH ME-—including the Western Holley gas stove I bought used in 1965 for about $250. GREAT stove-—but this house came with one.
IMO-—IT IS DOWNRIGHT PITIFUL to only get 9 years out of a major appliance.