my first fridge lasted 27 years. It was a Phillips (sp?) & was new to the Australian market when I bought it in the late 70s & could be easily accessed for any repairs thru the top, according to the friend in the frozen foods industry who recommended it.

I dunno about that - it never needed repairing! Eventually the door seal which had been replaced a number of years earlier was no longer holding the door so I bought a new one which I know will never last 27 years.

My first clothes dryer lasted 17 years, the second about 9 years, dunno how long no. 3 will last -

sandra