Botulism from incorrectly kept cheese?

[Pamplemousse]

Nothing lasts now. I've just had to replace a 3 year old fridge freezer because the motor burnt out. My previous one lasted for many years...

Exactly the same situation here. My previous fridge (an "Electra" - sold by electricity boards through their shops) was 27 years old and still functional. The "retro" fridge-freezer it was replaced with (not my choice) lasted three years. You can still get stuff that lasts - but you will pay dearly for it. I had a Miele freezer before, which got sold post-refurb. A Miele fridge-freezer would set me back a minimum of £900 now.

[pulisa]

Miele is a great brand but, as you say, very expensive. I like Bosch and would always choose one of their appliances if I could afford them.

Just bought a Beko fridge freezer-manual defrost to save on the motor burnout problem caused by the frost free ones. It's fine so far but am not going to bother with an extended warranty.

[AntsyVee]

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[Pamplemousse]

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Thanks, will read