[Shop-talk] To kill a refrigerator

[David Scheidt]

On 8/29/07, Ron Schmittou <rs1121 at earthlink.net> wrote:
> As the proud owner of an ancient slump shouldered Frigidaire that use to be
> my Great grandparents, I am amazed it still works - I think it was built in
> the early 50's, and according to all the family history, was moved about 20
> times around the country through various generations and family members, and
> has never had to have a single repair! It is currently at our remote cabin
> that experiences a lot of power outages and lighting strikes etc, and every
> other appliance has burned and been replaced over the years except this one
> - If I could get half this kind of reliability out of any modern appliance I
> would be astounded.
>

My grandmother still uses a Frigidaire she bought in the late '40s.  I
shudder to think what it costs to run!

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David Scheidt
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