Electrical products. Damned things don't last 5 minutes, it seems.

Recent examples. Whirlpool dishwasher. Advertised as good for 2200 washes, At one a day that's 5 and a half years, roughly. It croaked after 5 years and 7 months.

Philips Cafe Gaia filter coffee machine. 2 year guarantee. It gave up the ghost yesterday. Had it 2 years and 10 days...

Isn't it time we had a new law making manufacturers make things to last?

Not too long ago the Samsung washing machine broke down. Part of the electronics knackered. The quote to repair was higher than the cost of the replacement machine (Bosch) we bought. Ridiculous state of affairs.