Most brand manufacturers talk about a 15-year service life, but washing machines can actually last upwards of 25 years. — dpa
Brand-new isn’t always better. Take household appliances, for example: It’s easy to find secondhand dishwashers online these days that cost far less than from the store and do the job just as well.
Claudia Oberascher is a German expert on energy-efficiency, and she has a few tips on what you should look for when buying secondhand appliances to make sure energy costs don’t outweigh the asking price.
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