It seems thst 20 years should be easy to achieve yet it seems more and more that manufacturers are cheapening their products. I saw a really interesting youtube video of a British home appliance repair person. He said roughly four years ago manufacturers started sealing the washing machine drums so repair of a bearing or motor that was $15-$20 is now $300 to replace the entire drum.
"Many modern British and European washing machines (from brands like Hotpoint, Indesit, Hoover, Candy, Beko, and even budget Bosch models) are built with sealed, plastic-welded tubs. Because these tubs are glued together rather than screwed, manufacturers often declare them unserviceable, meaning a simple failed bearing or seal can result in a massive repair bill or a written-off machine."
