I had the same blow dryer for 11 almost 12 years, since I was 17 years sold and I’m 28 now. Should I buy a new one?

I’ve had it since I was 17 so back in 2011. I got it for my 17th birthday so I can learn how to blow dry my hair by myself. I had it for 11 years not surprised it still works. It’s so old though and I read that you should get like a new one after like 8 years. I don’t even know if it’s true or not. I’m planning to buy a new one because I think it’s time to upgrade. One of my friends told me if it still works then why bother buying a new one. Just use it until it stops working. I mean it still works but doesn’t work like it used to and it’s a decade old. It’ll be 12 years next year but it’s time for a new ones.

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PetiteJulie01 · 22-25, F

11 years is a long time, BUT….if it still works, keep it! Don’t buy a new one! It just isn’t worth spending money if it still works. Just keep using it until it goes out.

PhoenixPhail · M

You can always get a new one and use the old one as a back-up.
Things aren't built as well as they used to be. It could be that the new one will fail before the [i]old[/i] one does. You never know.

SW-User

I would not recommend buying a new one unless you are tired of the old one. Because it is still working and it will work better than the new ones anyways. Nowadays, we have USE ONCE culture so, quality wise, your old one still would win.

Poppies · 61-69, F

In 1991 blow-dryers were first required to have ground fault circuit interrupters, which make it less likely that you'll be electrocuted by your blow dryer. If I had one older than that I would replace it, otherwise I would keep it as long as it works.

Longpatrol · 31-35, M

This hair dryer upgrade will it cost 3 times more than your current one and have half the lifespan?

Cuz new appliances do not last very long now days. Keep the old one till it craps out on you.

Patientlywaiting · 46-50, F

I still have the same drier I had when I was 16 and trained in hairdressing. I still love it although I have another too. I'm 45. If it's inspected for electrical safety, I don't see a problem

littlepuppywantanewlife · 31-35, M

Buy a new one

ElizabethBabe1994 · 26-30, F

@littlepuppywantanewlife I’m planning to do that.

Justenjoyit · 56-60, M

Me being me I have had the same one for 30 years but hardly ever used it, up to you and what you feel like but if it is still working why buy new? you could save that money for something else important 🤷‍♂️

chrisCA · M

@Justenjoyit I have not used a blow dryer on my hair since the early 80's.

PetiteJulie01 · 22-25, F

@Justenjoyit Great point.

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