So far
Telly waiting to go to repair shop, still under guarantee, inverter gone (LCD 32" no picture, sound only)
New Washing machine replaced last week . Now leaking the lads that fitted the hose didn't tighten it enough. 3 to date
New kettle 2 weeks ago, old one gave up but did get a good long service out of it. 3 to date
New microwave, old one stopped heating food, long service from it. 4 to date
New built in oven. Door exploded on old one (glass) history of these exploding, check it out on the net. Have had 3 to date.
Hobs o.k so far have had 3 of these to date
Toilet cistern replace last year always having to adjust the old one gave in and fitted this new one perfect now.
Hoover not sucking, she was on her way to buy a new one (gulp) So I stripped it and cleaned the foam and mesh filters o.k. now.
New phones the power unit/ answer phone part stopped transmitting to much to repair, only if you can get anybody to do it. 14 months old
Powershower needs it's seals replaced every so often and silicon lubricate on them. A strip job again. Very long service from this.
I've had a few replacment fridge/freezer too. One didn't get out of the packing as it was recalled by the supplier.
We do tend to buy brand names but will be having a serious think about that.