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> This must be the case for so many discarded appliances these days, especially underengineered ones with common issues.

While it's true that lots of those old appliances are easily fixable, depending on how old they are it's better to replace due to other factors.

I just recently replaced my 10 years old washing machine instead of fixing it. I was absolutely surprised by the difference. The newer one uses less electricity, less water, washes and dries in half the time, and is absolutely silent.

I only hope it lasts as long as the old one.