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I agree. I live in the EU and bought a washing machine for 450 eur. After 1 year and 2 months a big hole in the Drum appeared and this makes it flood my apartment. LG wants 530 eur to fix it, so obviously not worth it.

My parents had 2 washing machines in their whole life, in contrast...

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You should have a two year warranty in the EU: http://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/consumers/shopping/guar...

If this was a concern for you why didn't you buy a more expensive washing machine that has a longer warranty and a reputation for quality?

These things exist but they cost more. Consumers need to be willing to put money where their mouth is.

450EUR is an expensive washing machine, they start at about 200.

"Reputation" for quality won't ensure you anything and noone gives out warranty over mandatory minimum enforced by law.

Miele [0] give a 10 year guarantee on their washing machines.

[0] https://www.miele.co.uk/domestic/10-year-parts-and-labour-wa...

It's starting to be difficult to differentiate "good quality and expensive" from "bad quality and expensive".

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