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[–] Deplorable_Badger 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

I just bought a Speed Queen washer and dryer for wifey. The only difference between it and the laundromat models is the coin slot. Made in USA and will last us 25 years or more. Strongly recommended.

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[–] qfollower911 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Inferior (by design) Chinese steel (in everything, including military spare parts).

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[–] WillGreeley [S] ago 

Wholeheartedly agree!

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[–] Strelnieki 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Obsolescence.

GE & Westinghouse created the technique after having a price-war over lightbulbs. They agreed to make light bulbs only last for a fraction of their capability so that they wouldn't have to keep undercutting each others prices.

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[–] Incty 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

When we were little, things were built mostly in the USA and built to last. Today is the disposable generation.

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[–] GlendaleBurbank 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

My Thermador Range/Oven and dishwasher are made in the USA also...I bought them 8 years ago and they are maintenance free so far.

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[–] Agapechik57 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago  (edited ago)

Thermador and Bosch are both made by the same company. All their applianes last 4 ever and are pretty much maintenance free. I was so tired of repair men basically living at my house, we spent more this time, but I do not regret it! Great company good products!

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[–] GlendaleBurbank 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

I bought a whirlpool Refrigerator 3 years ago, the sticker inside reads: Made in America.

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[–] Poopydick1 1 point 0 points (+1|-1) ago 

The sticker itself maybe

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[–] GlendaleBurbank ago  (edited ago)

If that was the case, I would not have purchased it. The refrigerator is indeed made in America. I researched it before I purchased the refrigerator. With my track record of buying products that are made in the USA I am not easily duped. Sorry you are cynical of other people's research capabilities.

www.madeinusaforever.com

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[–] LoyalTrumpArmy ago 

Exactly

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[–] GlendaleBurbank 0 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago 

I have a 22 year old kenmore washer and dryer. I have recently paid to have them refurbished to new condition. It was cheaper to get them refurbished then to buy new (by less then half) and I have a reliable set with no digital electronics, just good old fashioned knobs. If you want to buy american, buy an old used model and get it fixed as needed. Or, invest in a Speed Queen set (made in the USA) and they will last you forever.

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[–] 19074268? 1 point -1 points (+0|-1) ago 

I have a set of LG side-loaders, large enough for a family of 8 so the 8+ cubic feet models.

The 10 year linear motor warranty just ended and LG sent me a notice that the only way they could perform a software update on the board was by sending me a new board and having someone install it.. for free. Including another 10 year warranty on the electronics.

I've personally inspected the linear motors because I'm curious. If well maintained they would run 50+ years. I have zero issues with LG and hope they can last as long as your Kenmore.

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[–] DamnLiquor 1 point 1 point (+2|-1) ago  (edited ago)

Just buy Speed Queen, Amana, Frigidare and forget the junk!

... the name Speed Queen just makes me smile. Consumer appliances built with commercial parts.

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[–] LoyalTrumpArmy ago 

Who owns Frigidaire now? That may be garbage too now.

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[–] monsterdoggie ago 

It is, and has been for years.

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