Consumer NZ reveals how long household appliances should last

Consumer watchdogs believe New Zealanders may be taken aback after they revealed the expected lifespan of some household appliances.

"extended warranties and care programmes are often "not worth the paper they're written on" because of the protections under the CGA."

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Honestly I find their website easier to read and find what I'm looking for. That press release seems like a string of text telling you how long each appliance should last.

"If you regularly clean your dishwasher and look after it well, it should serve you well in return.

I have never cleaned my dishwasher. Why is that necessary? How would I do that?
- You really should clean a dishwasher. Debris from plates and dishes, even if partially washed before going in the washer, will accumulate in the filters and grease traps.
  
  Oh I've emptied the catcher filter thing that bits of food are caught in. I figured they were talking about the products you put in your otherwise empty dishwasher and run a wash cycle with, or something along those lines.
  
  Where might I find a grease trap in the dishwasher?
- If it helps, most of the expensive cleaners for washing machines and dishwasher are usually just citric acid.
  
  It’s much cheaper to buy that in bulk.
Computers last longer than 5 years, if you get a desktop PC and have RAM or motherboard replaced when it dies.

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