Stop appliance genocide

[davet753]

Originally Posted by electronjohn

Over 15 years ago we purchased a used Maytag washer & dryer for $250. I'm thinking early 70s with the woodgrain control panels. The washer continues to function flawlessly, and all I've had to do to the dryer is replace the heating element about 10 years ago and a new belt last year. As long as they can be repaired they'll never be replaced.

You'll never have to replace those machines. About the only thing you might have trouble finding down the road is a timer assembly, but those usually hold on for years.

About the only thing you'll see replaced on Maytag washers (from the 50's until the early 90's) are the pump and drive belts or a water valve. The transmissions are pretty much bullet-proof.

If the dryer conks out, it's most always something simple (element, limit switch, belt, etc.).