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The longevity and the power use are connected. Modern appliances use a very low viscosity oil in the compressor pump, and as a result use less power, but also
by madaxe_again 3y ago
The longevity and the power use are connected.
Modern appliances use a very low viscosity oil in the compressor pump, and as a result use less power, but also wear faster. The old ones use a much more viscous oil which gives decades of use at the expense of higher power consumption.
- api 3y agoThere has to be ways to make the more efficient models more reliable. There’s just little incentive since units failing keeps the orders coming. You want the unit to last the warranty duration plus one minute.