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For something like a washing machine, I think I personally see older, second hand goods as worthy competitors for new ones, in terms of their likely remaining l
by Joeboy 13y ago
For something like a washing machine, I think I personally see older, second hand goods as worthy competitors for new ones, in terms of their likely remaining life expectancy. The fact they tend to be cheaper seems almost perverse.
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- danieltillett 13y agoOne of the major advantages of old machines is they can be fixed. If you are at all handy with tools then this will save you a fortune.
- bryanlarsen 13y agoAs long as you don't have to pay for your water. Those old machines use a lot more water than the new ones...
- speeder 13y agoBut they really clean the clothes... I lived in several.different places recently with their own washing machines. All.economical.machines not only.failed to clean the clothes in one attempt (in total wasting MORE water instead) but some also made clothes dirtier unless you disassembled the filters and cleaned them very carefully after each attempt, resulting that sometimes it was faster to hand wash instead. I currently live in a rented apartment, and I don't bought a washing machine, the ones available are too flimsy, waste time, waste water and power, and thus are a complete waste of money.
- sitkack 13y agoJust clean ur clothes less often. Or if they are super dirty from yardwork, etc, wash them by hand.