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The Death of Durable Appliances by Rachel Wharton, Caira Blackwell, Christine Cyr Clisset

The Death of Durable Appliances

from The Wirecutter Show

by Rachel Wharton, Caira Blackwell, Christine Cyr Clisset

Published: Wed Jun 11 2025

Show Notes

Appliances don't last as long as they used to—but not for the reasons you probably think. Senior staff writer Rachel Wharton explains why modern fridges, ovens, and other large appliances often won’t last more than a decade.

She also reveals the strategies you can use to invest in new appliances that will last you longer.

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