How long should a fridge last for...

[bright.ton42]

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?

[kopenhagen5]

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. 😉

[cherry*135]

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?

[j*oono]

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.

[freakiness]

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....

[bright.ton42]

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.  

[lakeland27]

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.

[j*oono]

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

[cherry*135]

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.

[lakeland27]

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