09/21/2022
Let's face it, some of our appliances today don't stack up to some of those trusty appliances made a few decades ago.
Our first microwave was a hand-me-down from my grandpa. It was the first microwave he had purchased in the 70's. 30 years later it still worked and did its job well!
5 years ago we moved into our house, purchased new appliances and the "beautiful" mustard yellow fridge found a new home in the basement as the over-flow fridge. It's still ticking along!! Sadly we are having problems with the new fridge.
What am I getting at? Most homes in Saskatchewan include the appliances with the purchase, so when out house shopping you'll have to keep in mind the age of the appliances in a potential home. You could be looking at needing to replace 1 or more in the next year or two.
When shopping for new appliances, research brands (something I wish I would have done), consider looking at the high-end brands. If you can afford these high-end brands you will see a return in the long run.
Here are some averages on appliance longevity:
Fridge - 13 years
Stove - 13 years (electric)
- 15 (gas)
Dishwasher - 9 years
Washer - 10 years
Dryer - 10 years
