The appliances you bought in 83,are probably still functioning.What you will buy today will be lucky if they outlast the manufacturers warranty.I can still get parts for 20yr old appliances, but with the new ones today, parts are no longer available in 5 years, or are more expensive than the appliance was new.
Keep your old appliances, or buy reconditioned when you can.Energy Star is a figment of your imagination.20 cu ft fridges with 1/5 hp Compressors waste energy trying to keep your stuff cold or frozen. They should be 1/4 or 1/3 minimum.So you see, they want you to think you are saving money, but you are really not in the long run.Energy costs are higher, and you have to go through 3 sets of appliances instead of only 1. I KNOW THIS. After 30 years in the appliance parts bussiness, i see it all, and am in contact with the manufacturers like whirlpool, GE,Electrolux and LG, on a level you wouldnt believe. What they do should be illegal, and in many cases it is, but we(the consumers) have no idea.
Sorry to ramble. Keep your money in your pockets.Repair yourself, and dont let sales people fill your ears with crap.