What Appliance Brand Is The Best?

What kitchen and home appliance brand is best? I wish I could give you a solid answer but the truth is that they are all suffering from poor quality in the recent years. It is not as much what brand is best as what production year is best. The older appliances are of much better quality and were actually built to last whereas the new ones look pretty and are energy efficient but are built to be replaced, the sooner the better. This applies to all of them, the refrigerator, washing machine, dryer, stove, dishwasher and the rest. In this video I review which appliance brands are good and which ones not to buy. The purpose of this video is to be more thought rather than a reference link to which model appliance you should buy. I mentioned a similar video of mine for heating and air conditioning. If you are interested, here are two videos on that topic:

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[WordofAdviceTV]

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[modtwentyeight]

I have a story for you: After WWII, my father went to work for Sears Roebuck & Co. In 1947 he purchased a chest freezer. In 2003, when he died it was still running. My brother took it after that and it is STILL running to this date! 75 years and the door gasket was replaced once. Absolutely amazing. Think that would happen today? I think not.

[HeroHire]

I’m in my 60s and noticed this trend. It used to be where appliances lasted 30 or more years. My mother and I recently talked about how nothing seems to last like it used to. I also have a very wise friend that only buys older appliances. She bought new GE stuff that died right after the warranty period ended and she’s sworn off new appliances from then on. I agree on pretty…, it’s much the same with people. “Pretty” and “flashy” tend to be very expensive and high maintenance. I find life is happier the simpler you make it! 😊

[gloriadurelli]

I own a 17 year old Amana refrigerator/freezer(on the bottom) that died this summer. The service tech recommended replacing it since it was old, instead of replacing the compressor. After shopping around, all I could find was a side-by-side style which I did not want. I couldn't find freezer on the bottom units at all that fit the space. I called the service tech back and had him replace the compressor. It is working fine. This video confirms my decision. Thanks!

[rogexpo]

Nice video Jay. I have a 22 year old whirlpool gas dryer that I can take apart with my eyes closed. I’ve replaced gas coils, igniter, belt, flu sensor, and drum roller wheels. I keep it because I can repair it very easily and it just works so good advice about sticking to simple mechanical machines.

[cecho]

I’ve been an appliance repair technician for 30 years. I started to notice this trend over 15 years ago. I have always and always will try to persuade people to hold on to the older appliances as long as they can. People ask me every day many times a day “what brand do you recommend?” I used to always say Whirlpool or anything made by Whirlpool. In my early years I even said GE. Now in recent years I’ve told people it really doesn’t matter what you buy because it’s all made to break. Just stay away from LG and Samsung no matter what. And you are so right about the part issue. I used to almost always have the part on my truck to complete the repair on one visit. Now I’d say I complete 50-60% on the first visit at best. As far as speed queen goes, I’ve been factory authorized by speed queen for many years and even they have gone down a lot in quality since they went electronic. They are still the strongest washer that is on the market.

[vaskyappliance]

36 years of repairing appliances here & I agree with everything you said!

[rodbartruff]

I own an Appliance Repair Business and agree 100%.

[CindyFleet]

Henry's Appliance Repair in Trail, BC agrees with you! After 35 years of service, he appreciates another fellow who can see through what the appliance companies are trying to pull off. The customers that have working old appliances will call and have them repaired not replaced. Even if the bill is $500, it's still cheaper than buying new. Thank you for your video!!

[HomieG-flwk]

I own a 112 year old rental with a 35 year old electric range and a 42 year old GE refrigerator side-by. Not once has it ever needed a repair. Sure the fridge runs 70% of the time but it just does not fail. It will outlive me and I just turned 50. It is time itself!

[jeffmorse]

Bought a house 12 years ago and needed a fridge, washer and dryer. I got the cheapest GE models they store had (I couldn't afford better). After about 6 years the fan in the freezer started making racket. I searched Youtube and found out how to replace it (easy and the part only cost $30). After about 9 years the dryer timer went bad. Again, searched Youtube, found out how to do it (easy as well) and the part cost $60. So far they're all still running fine. So yeah, I agree with buying plain, simple, inexpensive appliances and if you are even remotely handy you can usually fix them yourself (with Youtube's help!).

[charlesjedlicka]

I still have a harvest gold 22cuft Frigidare that was bought new in 1979. At least once a year I blow out the condenser. My Maytag washer and gas dryer are around the 35 year mark. Those I just replace the belts, one igniter, roller wheels, teflon strips. Both machines have been work hard from my work cloths and winter Carharts. I see my neighbors keeping up with the trend of have to have the now bells and whistles. Then a very short time later i see the service trucks. Thanks for all your great video's

[FR-tbxh]

My MAYTAG washing machine lasted over 30 years, and my MAYTAG dryer is still going strong at about 40 years!
So when my Maytag washer’s drum finally failed and couldn’t be fixed, I bought a popular model washer. It failed TWICE in a matter of months of light usage. Who puts up with that?! So I canvassed my local laundromats to see what they used. SPEED QUEEN! I bought the lowest-end, least electronic, pro residential Speed Queen top-loading washer I could find. I love it!

It turns out, SPEED QUEEN transcends EVERY washing machine/dryer appliance company out there!

I’m still using a GE cooktop and wall oven that are over 50 years old! Same models as the pair Julia Child used in one of several cooking shows! I figure, until I can cook better than she ever did, I have no excuses to update those appliances!

[DonaldAMisc]

To see how far appliances have NOT come, look up the 1956 Frigidaire commercial...I'll take THAT fridge over a Wireless Smart Fridge any day! 😂

[FlyAwayFlyHigh]

I think my Kenmore washer, dryer, and electric kitchen stove are over 30 years old. When I moved in 22 years ago, these were here already.
They are still working great! 👍

[alberthartl]

I am a general contractor and purchase about 20 appliances every year. I agree with about 80% of what you said. However I have had good luck with LG and you need to consider efficiency when holding on to old appliances. New refrigerators use much less electricity and front load washers use much less water.
If you don't mind a few scratches or dents, Lowes Outlet or American Freight can save you a lot of money.

[ebelray]

I’m now almost $400 and four parts into a DIY fridge repair myself. I just don’t want to spring for a new one but if I do thanks for the tips. I also have been into my front load washer and dryer in the past year too. I feel like an apprentice in your field. Thank goodness for channels like yours to help me out.

[detphemale]

I miss Sears Kenmore appliances
My stove is 22 years old and my washer is older than that. Fridge is 13 years old. Hot water heater 21 years old. No problems. Bought a dryer, used and it works great! All Kenmore. Sears was the absolute BEST!

[zipperheaded]

My dad's motto when it came to any appliance or machine or tool was "fewer moving parts!" Which was shorthand for "the fewer moving parts there are, the fewer chances of something breaking." Of course, he's a mechanical engineer from the days when machines were mechanical, not electronic, but if you consider electronics just more moving parts, it holds true.

[MollyMiaAndMe]

Lots of great advice! I had a 1999 Kenmore washer top load that I thought was starting to have a problem. Bought a new Whirlpool, returned it. Found a 2.5 year old gently used Speed Queen, mechanical dial for $175! The couple replaced it with a Samsung when they bought their house lol. I still miss my Kenmore, and wish I had done a service call instead. This year replaced my failing 36 year old Whirlpool dryer, with a new Whirlpool, also top lint tray. 36 years of reliability with just one belt change.