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Couple of things --
Talk to a lawyer -- If you don't have the $ for a lawyer, go the local law school library and you can find a summary book on local landlord/tenant law.
Typically under landlord/tenant law, the landlord has a duty to maintain your place in "habitable" condition. Your circumstances may not make your place uninhabitable, but the non-working appliances are a good start, provided they are provided by the landlord.
Also, know that typically under landlord/tenant law, your landlord cannot retaliate against you for raising these issues.
The suggestion about the landlord having to find someone is called "mitigation". The landlord must look for a replacement tenant if you move out and breach your lease and typically can only hold you for the damages (i.e., unpaid rent) during the time that your place stays vacant.
Some initial thoughts.
Good luck -- High Priced Lawyer
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