Media Summary: These days we're always hearing "they don't make them like they Soviet refrigerators work for decades, while modern refrigerators fail after just a few years. Why does this happen? Is it just a ... After everything we've exposed — the sealed drums, the badge engineering, the fiberglass mattresses, the battery traps — you've ...

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These days we're always hearing "they don't make them like they Soviet refrigerators work for decades, while modern refrigerators fail after just a few years. Why does this happen? Is it just a ... After everything we've exposed — the sealed drums, the badge engineering, the fiberglass mattresses, the battery traps — you've ... Matt Hillebrand goes over the numbers on why

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Why Old Appliances Lasted Forever — and New Ones Don’t (Planned Obsolescence)

Why Old Appliances Lasted Forever — and New Ones Don’t (Planned Obsolescence)

There was a time when the

Are Old Appliances REALLY Better?

Are Old Appliances REALLY Better?

These days we're always hearing "they don't make them like they

The Only 4 Refrigerators That Still Last (The "30-Year" List)

The Only 4 Refrigerators That Still Last (The "30-Year" List)

The Only 4 Refrigerators That Still

Why do Soviet refrigerators last 60 years and modern ones break down after 5?

Why do Soviet refrigerators last 60 years and modern ones break down after 5?

Soviet refrigerators work for decades, while modern refrigerators fail after just a few years. Why does this happen? Is it just a ...

Why Everything Built Before 1985 Was Designed to Last Forever

Why Everything Built Before 1985 Was Designed to Last Forever

Your grandfather's

Vintage fridge vs modern: built to last? - Which?

Vintage fridge vs modern: built to last? - Which?

This vintage fridge is over 60 years

The “UNBREAKABLE” 5: Appliances That Actually Last 20+ Years

The “UNBREAKABLE” 5: Appliances That Actually Last 20+ Years

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Why don’t appliances last like they used to?

Why don’t appliances last like they used to?

Fair Go investigates why things don't

The Only 5 Appliance Brands That Still Last (The "Repairman's" List)

The Only 5 Appliance Brands That Still Last (The "Repairman's" List)

After everything we've exposed — the sealed drums, the badge engineering, the fiberglass mattresses, the battery traps — you've ...

The Only 5 Appliances Still Built to Last (Forever List)

The Only 5 Appliances Still Built to Last (Forever List)

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Why Aren't Appliances Lasting as Long? The TRUTH About Old Vs. New Appliances

Why Aren't Appliances Lasting as Long? The TRUTH About Old Vs. New Appliances

Matt Hillebrand goes over the numbers on why

Why Are New Appliances So Bad?

Why Are New Appliances So Bad?

Why does it seem that

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Make appliances last years longer

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