they still make those. a lot of them, too. and they also happen to be the cheapest options as well, so there's no reason why you can't be buying them if you don't want smart features. there's a massive market for them still because of apartments.

and if you want something built better, buy a commercial version of the appliance you need. those are made with ease of maintenance as a priority, although they typically cost quite a bit more than the cheapest option.