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Are you 100% sure that the appliances were more reliable?

Exactly. Lots of people seem to remember how reliable old appliances were, but it's notable that there are a lot fewer appliance repair shops than there used to be.

Is that a result of appliances becoming more reliable, or just cheaper to replace (disposable)?

I am absolutely certain that both my grandparents' homes had fully working 40 year old refrigerators and washing machines.

Which doesn't really answer the question without knowing how often they were repaired.

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