"Appliance Loyalty: When a Kenwood Outlasts a Marriage"

Telegraph readers share stories of their enduring household appliances, including Kenwood food processors, Elna sewing machines, Sanyo microwaves, Scandinova chest freezers, and Hoover Junior vacuum cleaners, some of which have been in use for almost 70 years. Experts attribute the longevity of these older models to their durable British components and manufacturing, in contrast to the more fragile supply chains and components of modern appliances. Some consumers are turning to vintage appliances for their simplicity and longevity, with vintage sewing machines being favored for teaching children the craft.