Is there a magic timer I don't know about?  

And what's even worse is that it often costs more to repair them than to purchase a new one. Coincidence? I think not...

I have heard a lot of people have this problem. I do not seem to. It may have to do with the brand you start with. It may also be that my appliances know that I have a fairly inexpensive alternative and if they do indeed break I will replace them in a heartbeat. Or I could just be lucky. I have a friend who repairs appliances, and he is blind. He works very inexpensively, and if I need to replace stuff I usually can get them from him. For instance, my stove, which I bought used over ten years ago, has been undependable lately. It totally quit the other day. Dennis had one he just wanted out of his garage, so I replaced it. Eventually I want a brand new one, but it is not in the budget right now, as I want to be set up for a gas stove instead of electric, so that is an expense in itself. On the other hand, I also give him stuff. It works.

Its not magic manufacturers expect a breakdown at 2 years. Then cheaper to replace than repair

It sure seems like it, doesn't it? appliances use to last for years & years but u want find one that does that anymore. The man i buy mine from told me they don't make them to last over 10 years. That's a sahame especially considering how much they cost.Nothing is made as good as it use to be.

I seem to remember that happening a lot with my parents appliances over the years the only one that seemed to last the longest was the refrigerator mom had gotten a dishwasher from sears I think it was and it broke down very soon after it had expired and she always got some kind of warranty with the items she got, but they always seem to work until that time was up and I think the same thing happened with the old microwave too, but my mom does run her stuff into the ground so it may be more overuse then anything as my mom does use stuff to death until they die and then its time for a new one by that time anyway, and as long as you get a lot of use out of the item the way things are now maybe it is better to upgrade assuming you can afford to do so.

I wouldn't be surprised by the manufacturers of these appliances to do this. I know this has happened to many people included my parents. My parents have had two appliances break down at the same time the refigerator and the washing machine. The way so many things in the world are corrupt I wouldn't put it past a company being able to do this. As you can see I don't trust anyone or anything.

When I bought my stove and fridge a few years ago, the salesman was very honest with me. I told him my old stove and fridge were 1976 appliances, still very clean but I couldnt use 2 elements on the top and because I had undone the oven door to clean in between the glasses once, it wouldnt keep its heat anymore so it was taking longer and longer to cook food. The salesman told me that new appliances werent made like they used to and it wouldnt last more than 5 yrs. So he recommended that I buy the cheapest one as it would cost me more to have it fixed. He worked with a commission so I know he was telling the truth as he was making less money!!

Im happy I kept my old appliances and now that hubby will be retired, maybe he'll be able to fix the old ones lol.

Yes they break down as soon as the guarantee is over.....this is how they're made. If you want really good appliances and are ready to spend the money, buy restaurant appliances....those are made to last and last and last!!

hehe its called Murphy`s Law

yer not alone.. pretty much everything ive ever bought breaks as soon as the warrentee wears out >.<

Well although this is a serious issue friend,

the way you have stated it is flipping hilarious LOL

Yes, I believe there is something like that timer for all sorts of things hahah xo

I think they are designed to break as soon as the warranty expires...lol.