We have an old Maytag washer and dryer that were left in our house when we bought it by the PO. Have had both repaired a couple of times, and the repairman has said NEVER get rid of them until they're totally dead. They're both simple and basic, non-electronic, and easy to replace normal wear items. He said the new stuff is all electronics and circuit boards, and they die like flies. Very expensive to fix too. He also said that if we just HAVE to get new shit, he'd happily buy our old ones, because they'll last forever.