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How long should a fridge last for...

bright.ton42 — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 08:01:34 GMT

I've had my Westinghouse for 8 years and it's finally carked it - after a costly repair last year.

Just wondering - I'm sure in the last generation fridges used to last a lot longer.

What are others experiences?

Re: How long should a fridge last for...

kopenhagen5 — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 08:08:29 GMT

Yes, I think you are right. They don't make em like they used to.

I think a good fridge should last 10-15 minimum especially if it has good ventilation at the back.

Sounds like you should look at another rather than repairs, it might just be a one of lemon. 😉

Re: How long should a fridge last for...

cherry*135 — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 08:13:54 GMT

Life expectancy for bigger electrical items is supposed to be 6-7 years these days, sadly.

I know of two fridges that have carked it recently and they were both just under 10 years old..

Fridges used to last about 20-30 years didn't they?

Re: How long should a fridge last for...

j*oono — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 08:16:13 GMT

You would be lucky to get more than 10 years out of any household appliance these days. I also have a Westinghouse and I've had problems with it from day one.

Out in the shed I have an old 1950's fridge that still works but it freezes things now. I'd love to get it fixed properly one of these days because I love it.

Re: How long should a fridge last for...

freakiness — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 08:17:03 GMT

mine doesn't need the ventillation space at back. It is over 15 years old, F&P. The previous one was the worst ever fridge, philips, and was stuffed at about 5 yrs....

Re: How long should a fridge last for...

bright.ton42 — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 08:26:14 GMT

Thats what I thought amethyst that they used to last about 20 years. Mum had a Kelvinator that lasted about 25 years.

Yep I'm getting a new one, but not bothering with a Name

brand after this.

I think maybe Fischer & Paykel are very good but I can't afford it.

Re: How long should a fridge last for...

lakeland27 — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 08:26:29 GMT

You would be lucky to get more than 10 years out of any household appliance these days. I also have a Westinghouse and I've had problems with it from day one.

Out in the shed I have an old 1950's fridge that still works but it freezes things now. I'd love to get it fixed properly one of these days because I love it.

i have one too, made in the 40's a Rotafrig. its round and it has a lazy susan thing inside .. so you can rotate the shelves,

i drag it out when the moderns die .. every 5-7 yrs. its a case of not having enough freezer room then though.

Re: How long should a fridge last for...

j*oono — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 08:26:47 GMT

I like this one too. It's in my other kitchen.

Re: How long should a fridge last for...

cherry*135 — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 08:35:35 GMT

How many kitchens do you have joono?

F&P aren't as good a brand as they used to be. They are a NZ company and since they moved production off shore to Asia the quality isn't there anymore.

Re: How long should a fridge last for...

lakeland27 — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 08:47:04 GMT

i'm straining to read the badge on j*oono's little cream one 🙂

Re: How long should a fridge last for...

j*oono — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 08:52:57 GMT

It hasn't got a name on it. It's some kind of an eagle emblem.

It's not real. It's a miniature 😄

Re: How long should a fridge last for...

lakeland27 — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 08:58:23 GMT

i must say the fridge and hot water heater are breathtaking . (and the rest of course, its not just those) and the gas kooka oven i can see in the pic looks great too.

Re: How long should a fridge last for...

cherry*135 — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:00:18 GMT

and the 3 ducks flying on the wall.

Re: How long should a fridge last for...

j*oono — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:04:07 GMT

They are great miniatures all made by the same company in England.

The fridge is so solid. It actually weighs over half a kilo and inside it has an ice chest and the old shelves.

Re: How long should a fridge last for...

carls*world — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:05:59 GMT

Yes, the older ones did last a bit longer.

My 1965 Kelvinator has had a set of door seals. That's it. Never a thermostat, regas or any other such work. Purrs along like a new one.

Re: How long should a fridge last for...

carls*world — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:06:43 GMT

and the 3 ducks flying on the wall.

😮 😮 😮 😮

Re: How long should a fridge last for...

kopenhagen5 — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:19:19 GMT

If you know of someone with access to Choice, they have reviewed over 70 fridges. 😉

Re: How long should a fridge last for...

bright.ton42 — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:30:29 GMT

Yes, the older ones did last a bit longer.

My 1965 Kelvinator has had a set of door seals. That's it. Never a thermostat, regas or any other such work. Purrs along like a new one.

A 65 Kelvinator? Nearly 50 years? Truly awesome. .

And Joono I love your miniature kitchen, ducks and all. Have you got any other miniature rooms?

Re: How long should a fridge last for...

j*oono — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:48:20 GMT

Yes I have Brighton. I've even started decorating my antique cupboard in miniature style.

This is one section I was doing for Christmas.

Re: How long should a fridge last for...

cat_mioux — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 10:30:08 GMT

My Westinghouse is 31 years and still going strong. I've only ever had the seals replaced once.