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My ancient coffee maker finally gave up the ghost on Tuesday morning.
It started making a sound like a dying robot and then just stopped, right before my first meeting. I found a basic replacement at the thrift store for $8 instead of buying a new one. What's the oldest appliance you've had to replace on a tight budget?
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anthonys607mo ago
What about your trusty toaster?
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harperp247mo ago
Mine gave up on me last week after like ten years of service. It was a sad morning, couldn't even have my usual bagel. Felt like losing a quiet little friend that just did its job. Honestly been using the oven broiler and it's just not the same at all.
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rodriguez.mia7mo ago
My grandma's toaster lasted 25 years, a real tank from the 90s. They just don't build them with that kind of simple guts anymore. You could fix a loose wire or a stuck lever back then. Now it's all cheap plastic inside, designed to fail. That broiler will never give you the same even, quick toast.
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ryan_black6mo ago
Modern toasters are actually pretty reliable if you avoid the cheapest models. My current one has lasted eight years with no issues. The old ones just had a simpler failure that was easier to spot and fix.
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