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[–] 38 points 6 months ago (5 children)

Reliable appliances already exist. They cost 10x what the cheap stuff costs and very, very few people buy them because “why would I get this washing machine for $5000 when I can get this other one with more features for $500?”.

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  • [–] 22 points 6 months ago (2 children)

    TBF, there are lot of the “10x as expensive” appliances that are absolute garbage, have awful reliability and are very expensive to repair. The “best” would be to buy commercial kitchen gear, but it isn’t pretty enamel colors or designer chic. Of course there are still a few reliable standouts like the typical Kitchen Aid stand mixer, but like you said, a hand mixer can be had for $50, and Kitchen Aids can cost $500+.

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  • [–] 2 points 6 months ago*

    Also the sturdier machines are heavier, take up more space in tiny appartments, and consume more power. I was looking for juicers the other day and deciding between an industrial one and a cheap plastic one. THe industrial one was enormous and used 700W, while the cheap one used like 25W. THe industrial one wasnt even that much expensive, like 2-3x the price of the cheap one, but would take up much more space in my kitchen.

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  • [–] 2 points 6 months ago* (3 children)

    Exactly. People paid high prices for high quality appliances back in the 50s and 60s because there was no other option. Now we have choices. So if you want quality appliances, just pay more for them.

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  • [–] 18 points 6 months ago (1 child)

    But even then, you never know if you're paying for higher quality, or you're just being sold shit at a higher price.

    Back in 2000 I bought a pair of North Face shoes, when they were known as being a quality outfitter company. They were amazing shoes and I would replace them about every 3 years... Then around 2012 they had completed their shift to a fashion brand and their shoes barely lasted 6 months, but still cost the same.

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  • [–] 6 points 6 months ago

    People also made more, dollar to dollar, so they could afford a more expensive appliance...

    And if they didn't? Well, we don't think about them when we think of the idealized appliances of the past.

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  • [–] 1 point 6 months ago

    Having looked at many appliances I don't think it is true. I spent 4x for a high end Bosch that died in 3 years just like the Kitchenaid it replaced. I replaced it with another Bosch and discovered the new model took away buttons and put behind a cloud app. Miele pushes lock in with their own custom detergents for their Dishwashers and Laundry machines. You end up paying more for less reliability now.

    I am still considering a Speed Queen which will be $5000 for a set compared to a $1600 LG but have read many stories of lemon Speed Queens. They might be built with large struts and thick stainless steal, but they now all have Chinese manufactured controller boards that are $700 to replace. My Maytag's controller board was $150.

    The cheap models of appliances are now the reliable ones because they are simple. And when they fail they are cheap to repair.

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