My life has come to this: hoping and praying my freezer will keep running for one more year

[Siwsan]

I just defrosted it, cleared some stuff out, crossed my fingers and plugged it in. Thankfully, it started up. (it came with the house and it is pretty old).

Buying a new one was on this year's list of things to do. I just didn't get to it fast enough. Hopefully by some time next year, they will be available, again. And maybe I should learn how to can my garden veg, instead of freezing it.

[hlthe2b]

1. I thought I only had to worry about my washer/dryer...

but... my water heater is leaking.

[Siwsan]

9. I replaced mine a couple years back, when I replaced the furnace/ac

It was still working but I knew it was only a matter of time. I got a 'bundle' deal from the company I used. Now I'm going to call them for a price on a new well pressure tank and water softener. Both are still working, but again, they are old and probably on borrowed time.

When I had to replace the well pump, a few years back, the date on it was 1983. The well guy said it was the 2nd oldest he's ever replaced.

[jimfields33]

2. I feel the same way about my AC/heating unit

6,000 dollars doesn’t come easy these days.

[empedocles]

4. With 22 straight days of 90+, 70's at night here, A/C is big

Had power outage this mornng for 2 hrs. Quick trip to 7/11 for ice, which was available. Must have been pretty local outage.

[jimfields33]

10. Absolutely a horrid situation

You must live in Florida as well.

[DonaldsRump]

3. Home warranty

I had mentioned this on your OPs about your roof, but a home warranty has greatly helped us. We were given it by our real estate agent when we closed on our home a few years ago, and it has been a lifesaver.

It will generally cover appliances. If the service technician can't fix it, the warranty company will buy you a new unit. You pay a relatively low fee (usually $60-75, depending on the warranty company), and that covers pretty much everything. For example, our oven was pretty much gone, and the warranty company gave us the money to buy a relatively high end/quality replacement.

If you go this route, make sure you research the warranty company to make sure they have a good reputation IN YOUR AREA and check the exclusions carefully before deciding.

[underpants]

19. Yeah we just renewed ours

Paid a bit more but our deductible is $100 per trade. If the same trade has to be called more than once we only pay $100.

[Ohiogal]

5. I hear you

My a/c is going on 30 years old and my refrigerator is about 40 years old.

[Miigwech]

6. Don't know if you checked the back of the unit

pull it out and vacuum off the coils and behind and under it so there is increased air flow.

[Siwsan]

11. The big issue is it needs a new door gasket

I'm doing what I can to mitigate that.

[displacedtexan]

7. My refrigerator sounds like Ricky Ricardo rehearsing his bongo solo.

And it only does it after 10pm!
GRRRRRRRR

[Ohiogal]

15. Ha ha ha

We used to say our furnace sounds like Buddy Rich on the drums. Same thing ...

[MissMillie]

8. Us too

plus our furnace, our roof and our truck.

(And we're not so sure we can do anything about any of them next year either.)

[Siwsan]

13. I'm getting a new roof and two new windows

I've replace all of the windows in the front of the house, the stove, refrigerator, washer, well pump, furnace/ac and water heater.

The last 3 things on my list are the freezer (sigh) the well pressure tank and the water softener. All 3 of those things still work but I know it's just a matter of time.

I inherited this house and EVERYTHING was old and very dated when I moved in. I've already put more into it than it originally cost! But, I can't really complain. Maybe whinge, a bit, but not complain.

[hurl]

12. Feel the same way about RBG

[Siwsan]

14. So true!

[Red Mountain]

16. What part of the country do you call home?

[Siwsan]

17. Michigan

Born and raised.

[CountAllVotes]

18. My refrigerator is 20 years old

It gets tired in the heat and water drips out of the bottom of it.

You have to turn it down and it stops.

I don't know how much longer it will last. It is a "Hotpoint" -- a brand not made any longer.

I've had to replace every appliance in this house, some of them twice or more.

It sure gets costly so yes, I know what you mean abt. trying to get every last breath you can out of it!

The hot water heater went out right before I rec'd the stimulus check. It cost me $850 to replace so there went most of it.

[Bengus81]

20. Good quality fridges and freezers last a longggg time usually.

Had a garage refrigerator shoot craps this spring. Monkey Wards branded but I was told it was GE or Admiral by a guy who worked there all those years ago. Put it into operation in our new house October 1981, moved it to the garage when a new Whirlpool was installed in our newly remodeled kitchen in 1999. Used it out there for keeping extra cola,ice etc. Finally quit cooling this spring, would run but failed to cool.

Came within six months or so of working for 39 years.

[Siwsan]

22. Wow

I wish I knew how old this one is. But, I just double checked it and it's running.

[Lochloosa]

24. My GE is going on 20 years. Purrs like a kitten...just doesn't snuggle as well.

[Bengus81]

33. The Whirlpool double door I put in the kitchen during the remodel is now on year 21

The only problem with it is that has shed some of it's white paint. I have never had a fridge do that but this one is. With the rough texture paint on the fridge it will be easy to repaint and make it look good again. Just never have seen that happen and it's really only on the doors themselves.

[Hortensis]

21. How about, whether freezer or fridge, keeping an eye out for used

and buy when you find something you like -- ahead of breakdown. Either replace the old one for now or put in garage/wherever as a backup. You'd probably have fun canning amounts that suit you too.

[Siwsan]

23. When my niece replaces the fridge/freezer in her house, I'm taking the old one

It's not really that old. My niece and her hubby are fixing up my late mother's house and they want to replace the appliances.

I figure if I can't find a freezer, I'll put that in the garage. I can use the refrigerator for 'beverages' and the freezer compartment will be the ideal supplement size for the kitchen one.

So, that's my 'Plan B' that might have to become my 'Plan A'.

[Hortensis]

26. Sounds good, even a good plan A. Maybe use the money saved

for a nice little trip or something to have fun planning or daydreaming about while waiting.

[Turbineguy]

25. Our chest freezer has been running since 1983.

It's probably not as efficient as newer models. As long as you do the minimum maintenance such as cleaning the condenser and defrosting they can run a long time.

[whistler162]

27. I think ours is half full

of water-filled milk or juice bottles. It is also old as heck, got it used 20+ years ago.

[tavernier]

28. Some decent ones with free shipping on Amazon

for 2- 3 hundred $. Maybe could work until you are able to get out and look for something more permanent.

[Doreen]

29. I wish I was ALLOWED to have a freezer without a doctors note.

I have a dinky apartment refrigerator and freezer. I have to go out more to keep it stocked. Believe me, I am very good at packing but it still does no good.

[Siwsan]

31. That was me for most of my adult life

I always lived in apartments, some with VERY small refrigerator/freezers.

[Doreen]

32. It really sucks.

[Phoenix61]

30. I want to learn how to can but after witnessing

my grandmother almost blow up a pressure cooker, I’ve been reluctant. The pressure thingy blew off and put a ding in the ceiling.