Tuesday, February 5, 2008
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Quite often we are asked "When do I buy a new appliance?"
Once upon a time not so long ago, appliances would last 20 maybe 30 years, and it was not unheard of that an appliance would be passed on not just to your children but your grandchildren. Manufacturers today appear to be constantly shortening the life cycle of an appliance.
So what sort of life can you expect from a new appliance? Well it all comes down to the all mighty dollar, what you pay for is what you get. You could say there are three main categories for washing machines -
Back to the original question when do you buy a new appliance, well it is a simple mathematical equation. First work out which category your appliance is in and how much you paid for it, add in what you have spent in repairs, and what you could spend in repairs in the near future. Those 3 "cheap" washing machines that you bought and repaired over the last 15 years could have cost you more than the 1500 dollar industrial strength washer that has given its owner trouble free service.
Next post Can your old R12 Freon filled fridge be repaired?
For more advice from appliance repair experts head to www.appliancerepairs.com.au
Once upon a time not so long ago, appliances would last 20 maybe 30 years, and it was not unheard of that an appliance would be passed on not just to your children but your grandchildren. Manufacturers today appear to be constantly shortening the life cycle of an appliance.
So what sort of life can you expect from a new appliance? Well it all comes down to the all mighty dollar, what you pay for is what you get. You could say there are three main categories for washing machines -
- First there is the small imported machine which sells between two and four hundred dollars. What can I say... don't expect too much from this little baby, if you are strapped for cash this should get you through the warranty period without too many problems.
- Next is the mid size family machine that you could pay up to about one thousand dollars for. You may start repairing this machine on a regular basis at the ten year mark.
Many families seem happy with these machines, just be careful that you are not throwing good money after bad if the machine begins breaking down regularly. - Above one thousand dollars you start to see the large robust commercial style machines that you find in laundromats. These are the old school machines which are usually worth hanging onto. They feature more reliable components and can take a hammering over the years.
Back to the original question when do you buy a new appliance, well it is a simple mathematical equation. First work out which category your appliance is in and how much you paid for it, add in what you have spent in repairs, and what you could spend in repairs in the near future. Those 3 "cheap" washing machines that you bought and repaired over the last 15 years could have cost you more than the 1500 dollar industrial strength washer that has given its owner trouble free service.
Next post Can your old R12 Freon filled fridge be repaired?
For more advice from appliance repair experts head to www.appliancerepairs.com.au
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