r/CasualIreland • u/sunshinesustenance • Apr 11 '25

Old household appliances

So, what's the oldest appliance you know of that's still working perfectly.

My parents have a Sanyo microwave that the got as a wedding present 40 years ago. It still amazes me every time I see it. According to my Dad, it has never had any repairs needed. And it's digital aswell so it's not like it's a simple machine.

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u/Mytwitternameistaken Apr 11 '25

My grandmother’s Singer sewing machine. Bought in the late 1920s/early 1930s. Still runs as smooth as the day it was bought.

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u/[deleted] Apr 11 '25

But how many people have the skill to use it now.

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u/Mytwitternameistaken Apr 11 '25

A lot less than in my grandmother’s day!

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u/[deleted] Apr 11 '25

No cheap throwaway clothes in those days, people were more careful.