What is the average life of a washing machine?

Question

my machine has just broken ( well it just won't fill up with water ) i think its about 5 years old. ( front loader ) Do you think i should get it fixed or just buy a new one.

Answer 1

Mine lasted 25years

But they don't make them like they used to...

Answer 2

well it could be anything from a solenoid control valve

allowing water to enter the machine, a timer malfunction,

burnt wire. If your local repair shop will give free estimates

on repairs you might be in luck. If it is something a touch

more complicated such as the drum rotation motor. It

might just be cheaper to go new or second hand.

Sometimes you can go second hand for under $200.00

dollars sans paying between $350.00 for new scratch

and dent to $1200 dollars for top of the line brand new.

It's your choice, all depends on the funds available.

Good Luck!

Answer 3

I've had my washer and dryer for 20 years in October.  They're still going strong.  The washer is a top loader.  I've been hoping they die so I can get a newfangled front loading one.

Answer 4

Life of a washing machine

Washing machine, top load 14 years

Washing machine, front load 11 years

I guess u cud get it fixed up!

Answer 5

It depends, my experience with fixing is not encouraging: Asko $1300 repairs over 10 years over $1200, Timer .. motor...pump..motor etc..

Can you ask for a free quote for repairs and then decide if it is worth it.