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Batteries are also (relatively) cheap and easy to replace. If my dryer was $50-$200 and could be carried in one hand, I'd be (grumpily) okay with it only lasti
by ergothus 10y ago
Batteries are also (relatively) cheap and easy to replace.
If my dryer was $50-$200 and could be carried in one hand, I'd be (grumpily) okay with it only lasting 2 years.
- arthulia 10y agoMust every appliance become "disposable"?
- ergothus 10y agoNo - I'd really love it if they didn't become disposable. Sustainability, however, isn't why people have different expectations of batteries vs dryers. I didn't mean to imply a cheap, portable, but flimsy dryer would be a good thing.
- awqrre 10y agoHow much does it cost for you to get an iphone battery replaced by Apple ($79)? a basic dryer costs $180 at home depot... http://www.homedepot.com/p/Magic-Chef-Compact-1-5-cu-ft-Electric-Dryer-in-White-MCSDRY15W/301134985 http://www.homedepot.com/p/Magic-Chef-Compact-1-5-cu-ft-Elec...
- tempestn 10y agoDo you own a dryer? If so, would you want to go out and replace it every two years?