Washers have a solid category lifespan and many common faults are repairable. Their score is helped by meaningful owner maintenance and widespread parts support, but heavily loaded bearings, tubs and electronics can make late-life repairs expensive.
What commonly determines lifespan
Drain pump, door lock, hoses, suspension, heater, bearings, controls
This profile is an editorial summary of sourced lifespan context, common service points, maintenance leverage and repairability. See the linked methodology and primary reference before treating any range as a guarantee.
