I don't think there's any malice. They're far superior when it comes to energy consumption. And they generally work well. They're just part of a general trend t

I don't think there's any malice. They're far superior when it comes to energy consumption. And they generally work well. They're just part of a general trend that it's hard to find high-quality products anymore. Unless you have industry expertise, it's extremely hard to determine which appliances are usable. Traditional DYI stores sometimes provide that expertise, buying online it's nearly impossible to search for quality.