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TheBlackAdder

(29,758 posts) Mon Oct 13, 2025, 12:45 PM 2 hrs ago

The Secret Counter in Your Washing Machine Bosch, Siemens series 4 & 6 How long do they last?

Planned obsolescence, countdown timers and components welded together so they cannot be serviced.

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The Secret Counter in Your Washing Machine Bosch, Siemens series 4 & 6 How long do they last? (Original Post) TheBlackAdder 2 hrs ago OP

I have a Whirlpool set that I bought 27 years ago, top load wash, front load dryer Shellback Squid 2 hrs ago #1

i was thinking of my old kenmore when you posted this. rampartd 2 hrs ago #3

bought my kenmore washer and dryer in 1983. dryer still works. rampartd 2 hrs ago #2

Looking at buying a Speed Queen TV2000 this week. SheltieLover 1 hr ago #4

Shellback Squid

(9,660 posts)

1. I have a Whirlpool set that I bought 27 years ago, top load wash, front load dryer

Reply to TheBlackAdder (Original post)

Mon Oct 13, 2025, 12:53 PM

2 hrs ago

Replaced the dogs in the agitator about 7 years ago, element in the dryer about 10 years ago and both are
working like champs.
I considered the newer techy models but I have heard and seen too many issues with these models, especially Samsung
and LG (lucky goldstar) but old tech is reliable and usually homeowner repairable.

I'll keep them

rampartd

(2,609 posts)

3. i was thinking of my old kenmore when you posted this.

Reply to Shellback Squid (Reply #1)

Mon Oct 13, 2025, 01:19 PM

2 hrs ago

i would far prefer fixing what i have to replacing old junk with new.

rampartd

(2,609 posts)

2. bought my kenmore washer and dryer in 1983. dryer still works.

Reply to TheBlackAdder (Original post)

Mon Oct 13, 2025, 01:12 PM

2 hrs ago

after katrina (2005) i junked the washer and bought a new maytag.

the dryer still works. i wash at the laundromat.

maybe the worst suck on planned obsolescence is an hp printer. i think it is a timer,

SheltieLover

(74,388 posts)

4. Looking at buying a Speed Queen TV2000 this week.

Reply to TheBlackAdder (Original post)

Mon Oct 13, 2025, 02:09 PM

1 hr ago

Life expectancy is ~30 yrs. Fully mechanical, metal gears, & light commercial.

Not cheap, but no bs either.

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