On May 25, 10:46*pm, brassplyer wrote:
I've got a 70's era washer and dryer that I got used in the late 80's.
The drum sliders on the dryer have worn and the drum is at a low
angle, the transmission on the washer finally gave up the ghost.

I can get a replacement transmission for the washer and renovate the
drum sliders on the dryer, but it occurs to me that besides the
hardware, there's also 30-plus year old electrical components. I
wonder if at a certain point appliances become dangerous to keep
going.

The problem I have with new appliances is that they all seem to
utilize computer chip/circuit board technology. One of the great
things about the old washer/dryer is they utilize relatively simple
mechanical controls which appear to have contributed to their
longevity.

Does anyone still make rock-solid barebones washers and dryers with
mechanical controls?

I bought a new GE electric dryer in 1970 and it's still in use today.
Only repairs in all that time were a belt and a drum bushing. I'll
keep it until it dies. By contrast, I've been replacing my washer
about every 5 years. They just don't make 'em like they used to.

KC