That's a very particular spot to discuss. I often wonder what the hell is in a new washing machine. I suspect that most of the new machines mostly give you a bit newer dashboard and a few program options.

All in all, if house appliance were designed to be modular, you could keep a piece and use another one with it.

Alas I don't want it to end up like the computer world where standard competes and forces other problems.

Maybe a middle ground with blocks that aren't too coupled/soldered and more modder communities to discuss how to adapt etc