Home appliances used to be label as one of the most dependable things you can purchase. They can last for over a decade, and would nearly never require repairs or replacement. But nowadays, this isn't the case. Most appliances last a maximum of 10 years, and some will only last for 3-4 years.

Some appliances last longer than others: those ones with moving parts or that process a significant amount of water such as washers, dryers, dishwashers, tend to less a fraction of the length of time they once did. Consumers now have to accept the custom of having to purchase multiple appliances with the same purpose over the course of their lifetime.

Why is this the Case?
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