When we bought our 70 year old house only a few items had been updated since it had been occupied by the original owner.  All appliances were barely working, but the owner bought an insurance policy good for one year replacement on any that failed.  I immediately changed the electric stovetop toi gas, bought a new refrigerator since there wasn't any in the house, and bought a new dryer since I brought my old washer from my previous house.  The dishwasher failed within 4 weekis of our occupancy.

I had no choice of dishwashers if I had to take what the insurance offered or buy my own and pay...