How old is your refrigerator?

[the nail at the foul line]

I have a 1997 Maytag. No need to replace as of yet. Built in USA. Iowa.

My Maytag washer lasted up until 2022. Bought together. The dryer went out in 2020.

 

[CaptainBoogerBuns]

I have a 1997 Maytag. No need to replace as of yet. Built in USA. Iowa.

My Maytag washer lasted up until 2022. Bought together. The dryer went out in 2020.

I had to eat my own foot to escape that hell box of yours

 

[the nail at the foul line]

I had to eat my own foot to escape that hell box of yours

Hopefully you had some salt.

 

[UK82]

I have a 1997 Maytag. No need to replace as of yet. Built in USA. Iowa.

My Maytag washer lasted up until 2022. Bought together. The dryer went out in 2020.

Average life span of refrigerators these days is 12-15 years so consider yourself lucky. Very lucky. If I'm not mistaken, Norge went out of business because their products lasted too long.

 

[JonathanW]

I just got a new one last summer after buying house in May. The house had the original fridge from when it was built in 1979, and yes it still worked (except about an inch of water would stay in the bottom, even if I scooped it out. Yes, 45 years old.

 

[BC_Wader]

The one we have now is a stainless Hi Sense. Pretty good sized french door with pull out freezer door. It's about 4 years old. The one before was a Samsung. Let me just say that they make crappy appliances. Paid a few grand for it and it was THE biggest hunk of junk. Never again. They make great phones and tvs, however.

 

[HymanKaplan]

Everyone makes crap appliances now. The lone exception now would probably be Speed Queen washers and dryers. They aren't cheap, but you'll never have to replace them. If something DOES break, a person with even absolutely MINIMAL to ZERO "fix-it" skills can repair them.

 

[rick64]

My mom passed away in 2010. Her refrigerator was a GE that my dad got when he retired as a gift in 1981. So 29 years it lasted. And was still working.

Like cars now a days the more technology and whistles and bells the more that can go wrong.

I've worked for GE Aplliances in Louisville for 22 years now. We've had pretty good luck with the appliances we've had in our house.

 

[august-west]

Does your refrigerator still run?


















Better hurry up and catch it

 

[_ukcat]

Most appliances now a days built to be replaced every 5-10 years. Pretty much built to be obsolete and not repaired when they break down,they just don't make them like they use to.

 

[Ron Mehico]

I have a 2024 SubZero and 2024 GE. Dishwasher we have a 2024 Bosch and 2024 Viking. And washing machines we have 2024 SpeedQueens and 2024 LGs

 

[LordEggForgotHisPassword]

Last night I replaced a 40 year old water heater.

 

[*CatinIL*]

I'm not sure...but it's still going strong. However, I did have to move it outside to make room for the new buck mount...

 

[WildcatfaninOhio]

We bought a Kenmore side-by-side for our kitchen about 6 or 7 years ago. This after our 15 year old refrigerator died. Salesman, as we bought the new one, says we'll be lucky if it lasts 10 years. Meanwhile, the 50 year old fridge that's in our garage keeps humming along.

A couple years ago our Whirlpool dryer started making a gawdawful racket when turned on. We still have the owner's manuals that were left behind by the previous homeowners. I saw that the dryer was built in 1982. I figured it was time to buy a new one. so off to Lowe's I go. Talked with the saleslady and told her what was going on. She advised against buying a new one, saying a new one would last 5 to 10, maybe. I was floored. She said the old one should last forever. So I looked up the model number and saw there was a repair kit sold at a nearby appliance parts store. Bought the kit for $49, which had a new drive belt, and 4 rollers that the drum sits on. Watched a 2 minute Youtube video on how to install it. The dyer is now as good as new. And probably WILL last forever, just as I was told.

 

[BigBlueDave]

My Maytag washer lasted up until 2022. Bought together. The dryer went out in 2020.

I had a 1990 Maytag set up until 2020. The washer timer would get hung and wouldn't advance. One of the few parts not available for it. In the early 2000s, Maytag went into debt when they bought Amana and couldn't recover. They were bought by Whirlpool. That's a fine brand, but it's not what Maytag was. Maytag now is an upper end whirlpool, but lesser than whirlpool's Kitchenaid.

I bought a Speed Queen set with the least amount of electronics offered. Everything about them is built as heavy as my old Maytag set and looks to be just as easy to work on. They sell them as a commercial unit to get around the residential regs. The water levels are 1/2 and full tub, like days of old. I think they will outlast me.

I have a 1997 Maytag. No need to replace as of yet. Built in USA. Iowa.

18 year old 2007 Frigidaire side-by-side. I've only had issues with the ice maker. I'm on the third ice maker and third water solenoid. It has a common ice maker that the parts houses sell for $175. Lowes sells a kit to add an ice maker to a basic refrigerator. The kit comes with an ice maker, tray, solenoid and tubing. The ice maker is the same one as mine. It sells for $60 in that kit.

I won't replace until the repair comes down to a compressor or refrigerant leak. Every other part is easy to get to. I don't know what I would buy as a replacement. I don't know of a "SpeedQueen-like reliable" refrigerator. I mean there are plenty of expensive refrigerators out there, but it seems all have issues.

My best friend bought a Bosch four years ago for $3500, but has already had a $1100 and a $1300 repair. They were warranties, but still.

 

[BlueTick2]

I have a Whirlpool in my garage 22 years old. Moved it to garage 3 years ago because ice maker quit, and the repair was not worth risking.

 

[HymanKaplan]

A standard "freezer top" refrigerator* with no bells and whistles, regardless of brand, will outlast side by side and freezer drawer refrigerators all day/every day. Industry studies have proven this.

The problem is a lot of people don't want them, and in modern homes they might look out of place. Fortunately for me I live in an old house and give no fvcks about style/decor. 🤣

*(GE is the only company that still make freezer top fridges in the USA)

Ice makers and through the door water dispensers are the two highest failure points in modern refrigerators. Better off just getting a countertop ice maker IMO. (if you go through a lot of ice. If not, you know, ice trays LOL)


This guy has a great youtube channel where he tests and rates household appliances. It's a great resource when you need to replace stuff.

https://www.youtube.com/@bensappliancesandjunk

 

[UKWildcats1987]

I just got a new one last summer after buying house in May. The house had the original fridge from when it was built in 1979, and yes it still worked (except about an inch of water would stay in the bottom, even if I scooped it out. Yes, 45 years old.

I've had mine for 9 years. Well 4.5 we have lived here and prior 4.5 for 9 total.

Only issue is water keeps pooling at bottom of inside of fridge and idk how to fix it. I think it has something to do with something behind back panel not working but that requires me to remove all shelves and items to get into. I'm lazy. I figure it will die in 2 to 3 years anyways and just get a new one.

 

[Catfan in Tn.]

Whirlpool manufactured May 2011.

 

[Cold Stout Beer]

Don't ever by a Samsung Fridge. Like Never.

Still runs after 10 or 12 years but all the drawers and shelves are made of absolute garbage. It's basically an ice box at this poiint as everything made of plastic has either broken or had to be removed and thrown away, lol.

 

[vhcat70]

LG counter depth 2016 freezer bottom drawer - we had kitchen remodeled then.

Backup Kenmore 2005 s-b-s in garage that's exposed to quite hot conditions there.

 

[BlueCat#8]

I have whirlpool freezer that is over 40 years and going. I had to replace the thermostat a 15 dollar part and that's it. It is not a frost free one. Frost free freezer swings to much in temperature.

 

[HymanKaplan]

Don't ever by a Samsung Fridge. Like Never.

Still runs after 10 or 12 years but all the drawers and shelves are made of absolute garbage. It's basically an ice box at this poiint as everything made of plastic has either broken or had to be removed and thrown away, lol.

I can attest to this. And further, don't buy Samsung appliances at ALL. We remodeled our kitchen about 14 years ago, and got (what we thought) was a good deal on Samsung appliances. Replaced everything in the kitchen with them. Side by side fridge, stove, over the range microwave, and dishwasher. None lasted more than 4 years. Complete garbage.

If your kitchen has room for it, and it fits the decor, a small standalone chest freezer is a lifesaver. And, according to the experts, will help extend the life of your fridge.