All these people who airily say they can hand wash, or go to the laundrette, would find it so inconvenient if the actually had to do it that way. Imagine coming home from work and going through the process of washing , rinsing and wringing out , let alone waiting days for it to dry!
A washing machine has become an essential item
I well remember my burco boiler, spin drier, Hoover with hand wringer , then progressed to electric ringer, then twin tub and finally automatic
No way would I ever go without my washing machine!
Fridge- my mum never had one till I was 18, but again it is an essential, and I couldn't imagine life without one
I could manage without an oven, as I cook many meals on the hob and also have a slow cooker and halogen cooker