I’m 32, I still think it’s ridiculous. You have any idea how many perfectly functional appliances are sold on the second hand market (usually because the previous owner doesn’t know how to change a fuse)?
Yes, but you still need to get rid of the old one, and arrange delivery of the new one.
I used to repair my washing machine because the parts (GE Filter-Flo) were easily available and a mildly competent chimpanzee can figure it out.
The front loaders need to be disassembled in the order they were built and are full of specific parts to each model and require re-sealing the tub. It’s a nightmare.
I’m 32, I still think it’s ridiculous. You have any idea how many perfectly functional appliances are sold on the second hand market (usually because the previous owner doesn’t know how to change a fuse)?
Yes, but you still need to get rid of the old one, and arrange delivery of the new one.
I used to repair my washing machine because the parts (GE Filter-Flo) were easily available and a mildly competent chimpanzee can figure it out.
The front loaders need to be disassembled in the order they were built and are full of specific parts to each model and require re-sealing the tub. It’s a nightmare.
I buy new now.
however the previous owners are much more likely to pay a junk company to haul it to a landfill than they are to try to sell it
Probably a lot. But I’m one of those people who doesn’t know how to change a fuse. But I do tend to call repair people or use the warranty when I can.