I detest the throw away culture that manufacturers created. The old saying they don't make them like they used to is so true. They just want you replacing perfectly good equipment every few years. I remember fixing a washing machine of my mother, it was oldish and worked perfectly well, but I needed some rubber seal replacements for the door. Nope, we don't make that part anymore I was told. I did improvise and had running perfect again. Yes I am with you, the older we get those 30 minutes are 30 minutes we really notice now.