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Re:A fridge from 70 years ago has better features than the f... by ilyt on Monday July 31, 2023 @10:00AM (#36942580)
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.

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Re:A fridge from 70 years ago has better features than the f... by random_savv on Monday July 31, 2023 @10:07AM (#36942677)
When 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.
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Re:A fridge from 70 years ago has better features than the f... by momirlan on Monday July 31, 2023 @10:14AM (#36942804)
assuming the new one will last 2.5 years...
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Re:A fridge from 70 years ago has better features than the f... by williamcotton on Monday July 31, 2023 @10:18AM (#36942870)
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.

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Re:A fridge from 70 years ago has better features than the f... by maccard on Monday July 31, 2023 @10:21AM (#36942919)
Barring 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
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Re:A fridge from 70 years ago has better features than the f... by momirlan on Monday July 31, 2023 @01:50PM (#36946294)
maybe 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
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Re:A fridge from 70 years ago has better features than the f... by maccard on Monday July 31, 2023 @03:33PM (#36947647)
For 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?
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Re:A fridge from 70 years ago has better features than the f... by ilyt on Tuesday August 01, 2023 @07:11AM (#36954641)
What is "your universe" then ? Name and shame
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Re:A fridge from 70 years ago has better features than the f... by momirlan on Tuesday August 01, 2023 @04:21PM (#36962172)
Kenmore stove by Sears, Samsung dryer, same Instant Pot (they filed for bankruptcy later :-)
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Re:A fridge from 70 years ago has better features than the f... by LegitShady on Monday July 31, 2023 @10:04AM (#36942633)
Sure 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.
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Re:A fridge from 70 years ago has better features than the f... by jxramos on Monday July 31, 2023 @10:08AM (#36942703)
No thank you.
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Re:A fridge from 70 years ago has better features than the f... by PaulDavisThe1st on Monday July 31, 2023 @11:03AM (#36943680)
> 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.

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Re:A fridge from 70 years ago has better features than the f... by Phrenzy on Monday July 31, 2023 @11:22AM (#36943975)
I would rather not require the use of my FIDO key to obtain an ice bream sandwich.
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Re:A fridge from 70 years ago has better features than the f... by sokoloff on Monday July 31, 2023 @12:39PM (#36945223)
> ice bream sandwich

That amusing typo sounds absolutely disgusting.

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Re:A fridge from 70 years ago has better features than the f... by PaulDavisThe1st on Monday July 31, 2023 @02:12PM (#36946587)
not 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".

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