Washing machines only lasting 4 years

[DK123]

As part of my job, I often have to replace washing machines in people's houses. Looking back through everything, none of them seem to last more than 4 years. That's with different makes and models, different homes, different people using them. I am sure white goods used to last much longer than this. I don't remember my parents ever having to replace any of the white goods when I was growing up!

Now my own washing machine needs replacing and I'm quite annoyed and worried about the long term cost of having to keep replacing them.

Has anyone else noticed the same? Does anyone have any recommendations for brands which do seem to last? I'd be very grateful!

@tigertubbie - it's like you saw the 6 weeks, 3 tries and 40 long phone calls it took to get.our cracked fridge replaced. I love their products, but the service is really awful.

None of mine ever last long, i just thought it was because i have four kids and its on at least twice a day..However i had a repairman out a couple of years ago for a dishwasher who basically condemned it and said that all appliances now days are built not to last longer than 5 years and they make it so that it costs just as much to fix them as it would to buy a new one. I don't know how true that is.