sounds about right. my washer, dryer, and refrigerator are from 2002. i've heard many horror stories with smart appliances costing so much to repair that it's cheaper to just buy a new one, and the repairs come way too soon to make them worthwhile.
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i remember seeing that issue all the way back to the early 80's. if the amount allocated is not spent, then the amount spent is most likely to be reduced from the next year's budget. there is very little incentive in this to spend money wisely.