We are back to buying used. Except he's running out - can't replace his old stock with today's junk, I guess. Says he'll retire in a few years. --173.18.xx.xxx

I bought a brand new dryer in October and it died in February. Neither whirlpool or Lowe’s would honors a refund or the manufacturer warranty. Had to buy a new one and tossed the other brand new one out. Appliances are disposable items at this point. --174.240.xxx.xx

Adapt or die. --198.168.xx.xxx

Fixing in place . Also experiencing with new is that the delivery and install is painful. They will not unhook or hook up an ice maker. They avoid anything gas as in cook range... weeks for delivery and then the delivery folks don't want to install or disconnect. It's just a total pain. I do have a good appliance fix it person and he's honest enough to recommend replacement when necessary. Soon all these new units will be at my used appliance shop. It's puzzling. Maybe back to not furnishing appliances and less rent. --172.59.xxx.xx

No Bells, no Whistles and 6 years later, no problemo. --204.10.xxx.xx

RB, that was my philosophy with the one I bought in October. Buy the cheapest and replace when it dies. I just didn’t think 4 months would be it and not even the manufacturer warranty made a difference. --24.152.xxx.xx

Dryers are about the easiest thing to repair and you threw it out? It usually costs between $25-$40 and 15-30 minutes of time. Failures are most often because of poor ventilation. --172.56.xxx.x

Ya, it’s not rocket science. I went over everything I could find and there was nothing obvious. I think the motor failed with no way to verify. Yes, for $400 it was easier to just toss it and get a new one. --24.152.xxx.xx

RB knows how it works. Keep it simple. --73.19.xxx.xx

Also, the part has to be available. Tenants broke the roll-out drawer in the freezer compartment of their fridge. The replacement arms are not horrible expensive but they have been on back order. Slightly over a year later, they sent me ONE replacement arm with a note that the other side one is still on back order. --76.178.xxx.xxx

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RB...six years...You'd be dismayed how far and how fast quality has gone down in that six year period. --173.18.xx.xxx

I agree with Jason. Electric dryers are very simple operations and easy to repair. It's usually a sensor that's the problem. I bought a used one where the heat coil went out a few months ago. I was able to diagnose using YouTube. Today, I would use AI to troubleshoot. Anymore, I just repair my own appliances and order replacement parts from Amazon. --172.56.xxx.xx

My tenants have a copy of the warranty policy, copy of my receipt and phone number to call -- plus the steps to claim the $200 food spoilage payout. If the refrigerator/freeze can't be fixed within 48 hours, I get a loaner or replacement free of charge. --47.155.xx.xxx

Do not depend on consumer data reviews, brands buy their way in, it's like a club. Told me to get a speed queen with NO electronics, just simple twist dials, which will last forever or are easy to fix. Ditched my expensive not so old LG bought the Speed Queen not pretty but lOVE IT. Then he went through all my appliances and did an elavuation on if they were worth it or not. Blessing on the Bosch dishwasher. Fast forward, bought a house with an brand new LG frige. Starting emitting high frequency sounds from the compressor. Turns out that's a nightmare, research how LG will not honor warrenties on that sucker. Bottom line kids, stay far far away from LG, they are only good for target practice. --173.40.xx.xx

Almost all of the used places are gone here. I found a guy last year but he is often out of the one I need. I don’t buy any washers/dryers but I have seen the decline in fridges. I’ve had several newer ones fail, usually after warranty. My repair guy says that some of them are built so that repairs are too difficult. I think what he told me about the last one was that the compressor is welded in. He wouldn’t touch it. --162.204.xxx.xxx

For tenants, we buy new no frills white bread appliances. No icemaker, special cycles, etc. --64.246.xxx.xx

Speed, Huebsch are all made by alliance international in Us where the front load, top load and dryers are commercial grade where the ECB is heavy duty along with each weighs more as this same as the laundromats. While expensive but will last a long time. Samsung, Lg is not the best. Dishwashers now have filter at bottom that has to cleaned at least once a month. Like everything today vehicles are designed to last more than 200,000 km as wet belt is used for timing and oil pump where once fails the engine is destroyed. Most will not replace before warranty. --216.110.xxx.xxx

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Wow, 72 years. That’s impressive. --24.152.xxx.xx

I bought a commercial Maytag washer. It was pricey, but I figured it would be better built and trouble-free. It came with a 5-year warranty. Good thing, too--the control panel has failed TWICE. I think I've owned it three years. Maybe I'm just unlucky, but I'm keeping my Maytag repairman busy! Even with a commercial machine! My next washer will be a Speed Queen. --108.201.xxx.xxx

I bought a commercial Maytag washer. It was pricey, but I figured it would be better built and trouble-free. It came with a 5-year warranty. Good thing, too--the control panel has failed TWICE. I think I've owned it three years. Maybe I'm just unlucky, but I'm keeping my Maytag repairman busy! Even with a commercial machine! My next washer will be a Speed Queen. --108.201.xxx.xxx

I love my simple antiquated machines and vehicles. I don't mind turning a simple knob or flicking a switch. Then again, I just assume throw the smart phone in the trash. Going back to my cave now while the rest figure out the problem, or not. --73.19.xxx.xx

We also do have a rent to own program where our residents can request new appliances. We require a minimum credit score of 680 and add an amount to rent to cover costs plus 20% over 2 years. They can take it with them if paid off, or pay the balance owed. Otherwise it stays. --67.177.xxx.xx

I need a refrigerator for a rental apartment at Lauderhill,FL33313 --99.102.xx.xx

If they can build a spaceship that can return from the moon 50 times, appliance manufacturers should be able to build a dishwasher that lasts more than 5 years. The simple fact is they don't want to - they want Pinto dollars. --208.107.xxx.xx

I do not supply any appliances. Why should you? The only entity that can force you to supply appliances is you! --174.81.xx.xxx

Michael, that’s not true. Some jurisdictions require appliance be provided. --24.152.xxx.xx

I stopped providing appliances decades ago and don't reget it. Less headaches to deal with. --100.4.xxx.xxx

And never, ever hire Appliance Repair Connect for ANY repair. --72.220.xxx.xxx

To Robin in wisconsin. Speed Queen all the way. i recently had a Kenmore fridge go out on me twice from 2 Different power outages. had 2 ppl look at it and they both said it was the compressor. Looked around for a used one but they were all dented. Found an open box wp at a local appliance store dor $499. got the extended warranty and i pray it lasts me 10 yrs. --166.181.xx.xxx

That is actually a very well-balanced rent to own model. I like that one because you give them the option to pay the balance at the end. You are not only giving the customer what they want if they want it, but you are getting them to want it. I know some others allow them to take them with them if they paid for so many years, but I am not sure that they give them the option to pay the balance at the end if not fully paid. --73.19.xxx.xx

Tenants these days want UTILITIES included (will never do that!) Appliances are just a given unless you want WELL less rent than you could get for $1000 in used appliances. --73.216.xxx.xxx

I have never seen properties around me without appliances. It may be required more recently but it’s been that way going back over 20 years. --162.204.xxx.xxx

I only have two rentals and both are grade A single family homes. --172.10.xx.x

fix used oven with New Morther board - $350 installed Vs. purchase New oven open- an box at best buy with 1 year warranty for $500 current Whirlpool - oven. - inside spotless looks new. but three years old. repair man stated roaches get inside will keep property unsure what makes sense. feedback appreciated --75.220.xxx.xx

Speed Queen W/D are only reliable ones and that's what I have in my own home. Many tenants bring their own W/D; otherwise, if there is a W/D in the unit, tenant is welcome to use them for as long as they work, but we don't repair or replace. Also, I take out the kitchen disposals when they fail. And when I replace a refrigerator, no ice makers and no water in the door - just the basic model as less to break. Appliances these days are just awful. --72.212.xxx.xxx

Solution - now I provide the washer and dryer. Funny how quickly residents are to report even a tiny drip now. When they don't have to pay for the repair, they don't mind reporting it and the drip gets fixed right away instead of hidden for weeks. --208.107.xxx.xx

I supply washer, dryer, fridge, and stove, really basic necessities for living in the house. Also, I do not want tenants moving these big items in and out, and up and down the stairs. The walls and floors get seriously messed up. And, as April in KS tells the story, leaking connections or drains get fixed fast and the right way when the Landlord does it. My houses are class B and get used appliances that are clean and working properly. If they cannot be repaired, I might buy new if the tenant is a keeper and clearly cares for the house the way I care for my own. As everyone has experienced, no appliance I have bought new has lasted more than 7 years, including hot water tanks. I build replacement costs into the rent and accrue from year to year. Be prepared. --23.113.xxx.xxx

I supply used appliances but offer RTO new appliances if residents are willing to pay that extra --174.131.xxx.xxx

We are looking to buy but don't know anyone local with a set. --47.227.xx.xxx