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A well manufactured machine that lasted, with an average life of 17-19 years. The machine was very simple, operating with knobs, buttons, belts and they were easily serviced. Appliances now last about half that time for a variety of reasons. First is energy efficiency. In the 1980s, California initiated the first energy efficiency laws. In order for products to be sold, they would meet certain requirements. That program would morph into todays national EnergyStar program.
The first step in deciding when to buy appliances is to determine the lifespan of the ones you already have. The pros at Sears tell us that, on average, washers and dryers usually can last up to 13 to 14 years, while refrigerators and stoves can last up to 17 years. Dishwashers are usually the first to go, at about 10 years. If yours are edging toward their golden years, itâs time to start thinking about (and budgeting for) replacing them. The next step is to do a little digging into the best time of the year to buy new appliances.