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There is a level where you don't care about more improvements. Fridge is a box of cold stuff. I don't need much more than that. Sure it could be slightly more
by ilyt 3y ago
There is a level where you don't care about more improvements. Fridge is a box of cold stuff. I don't need much more than that.
Sure it could be slightly more efficient but even 20 years old ones are pretty efficient, and I'd rather just slap an extra solar panel or two on the roof rather than replace whole fridge and junk the old one.
- LegitShady 3y agoSure but how can I code an ai bot that lives in your fridge and analyzes your shopping habits, and sells that to the highest bidder? Maybe with amazon grocery integration so that it sends your groceries before you even knew you needed them. And Microsoft Tay integration! Ask your fridge questions and have it answer, in a hilariously racist fashion! New Andrew Tate plugins sold as DLC.
- jxramos 3y agoNo thank you.
- random_savv 3y agoWhen I did the math on replacing a 10-15 year old fridge, I was able to amortize the cost of the new fridge in 2.5 years, from the energy savings.
- momirlan 3y agoassuming the new one will last 2.5 years...
- williamcotton 3y agohttps://www.thisoldhouse.com/home-finances/reviews/best-refrigerator-warranty https://www.thisoldhouse.com/home-finances/reviews/best-refr... It looks like all of the major manufacturers have a "sealed system" warranty for five years: A refrigerator’s sealed system typically refers to the compressor, evaporator, condenser, dryer, and connection tubing. Most companies cover both parts and labor for this system for five years. Miele and KitchenAid extend this sealed system warranty for an extra five years. Note that years six through 10 cover parts only.
- maccard 3y agoBarring something going horribly wrong, even the cheapest of cheap household appliances will last that, and more. Most major retailers offer longer retailer warranties than that. And, for an absolute bottom of the feature set appliance, a repair shop still exists
- momirlan 3y agomaybe in your universe. i lost count of appliances that failed after 1 year, where the vendor is asking for all sorts of pictures and then declares "it's not covered by warranty". repairing such item comes from own pocket, and -if possible - it's usually comparable to paying for it again
- maccard 3y agoFor something like a fridge, vacuum, dishwasher, washing machine they're all lasting substantially more than a year, even at the bottom of the market. If you're talking about a £20 blender then... yeah, I guess?
- ilyt 3y agoWhat is "your universe" then ? Name and shame
- momirlan 3y agoKenmore stove by Sears, Samsung dryer, same Instant Pot (they filed for bankruptcy later :-)
- PaulDavisThe1st 3y ago> Fridge is a box of cold stuff. I don't need much more than that. The entire premise of TFA is essentially that you're wrong.
- Phrenzy 3y agoI would rather not require the use of my FIDO key to obtain an ice bream sandwich.
- sokoloff 3y ago> ice bream sandwich That amusing typo sounds absolutely disgusting.
- PaulDavisThe1st 3y agonot really to do with keys etc. boxes with different humidity levels. shelves: slideout, adjustable height, rotating humidity control/air circulation lighting door panel-only opening (saves energy) utility of door-back shelf space It's a lot more than "a box full of cold stuff".