Dh bought the washing machine and dryer 12 yrs ago, but they've only been used for 8 yrs (soon after got them, DH moved to place with washing machine/dryer so they were in storage). Over the years we've had small things break - the starter button, build up of lint inside machine made dryer stop working etc. Today the coils of the dryer had to be replaced as no heat and the washing machine agitator wasn't turning properly - didn't know that until repairman tested it. Total repair $300.
I had them fixed as don't want to spend a lot more money on new machines right now, and I just don't have time to deal with getting replacements. If I replaced them I'll be looking at about $1K for top loader and dryer and closer to $2k for fancy color matching pair of front loaders. If we ever do work on laundry room, I'd want a stacking pair.
But at what point should I look at replacing.