The Long Run
At the risk of sounding like a Boomer, they don’t make things like they used to — especially appliances. The fridges, ovens, and stoves of yesteryear were built to withstand entire childhoods and then some. Today’s appliances only average about a decade or so before they die, according to AARP.
As someone with a fixer-upper kitchen whose original appliances from 1984 are still running in the 13 years that I’ve owned the home, there’s truth to this statement. So how have I, and how do you, keep universally pricey appliances last as long as possible? Read on for tips for keeping fridges, dishwashers, ovens, and more in top shape.