I remember when a refrigerator lasted 30 years–and an old Coldspot survives in my sister’s house, relegated to the cellar and holding apples etc. (I am not ancient, but obviously “experienced,” LOL.)

Major applances were an investment that were intended to last, for sure. It’s sad, really. As time passes, fewer people will remember what it was like when something didn’t break down, or grow obsolete, in 8 months or a year or so. And when you recycle something, it sometimes means storing it until you know where to take it. Sigh.