lordkenmore
Well-known member
Generally speaking, newer appliances have better safety features
Generally speaking, maybe, but I've heard too many horror stories about cheap modern appliances starting fires...
If buying new, I wonder if it wouldn't make sense buying a recognizable name. Even if the "name" no longer actually exists as an independent company. Theory: there is value in those names, and so safety might be important. And if something goes wrong, there will probably be a recall. Meanwhile, a name you never heard of before has less to lose...
Generally speaking, maybe, but I've heard too many horror stories about cheap modern appliances starting fires...
If buying new, I wonder if it wouldn't make sense buying a recognizable name. Even if the "name" no longer actually exists as an independent company. Theory: there is value in those names, and so safety might be important. And if something goes wrong, there will probably be a recall. Meanwhile, a name you never heard of before has less to lose...