After 34 years....

[yonder]

of trouble-free service, our ancient Kenmore dryer tumbled it's last load. This follows the passing of it's mate, a Kenmore washer, about 4 or 5 years ago. We replaced that with a Speedqueen washer and will likely do the same for the dryer. I know the new products are way more efficient, but I got to say I'm very impressed with the service life of the old beast (two repair calls in that time) and don't expect anything will come close to lasting as long. In a way, it's fitting as Sears has recently gone belly-up too.

We're close to making a final decision but thought I'd ask for any advice/ideas/opinions before we make the leap.