2023-09-09 04:05:00
We all remember our grandparents’ sewing machines or washing machines, which lasted for decades. Today, appliances last a few years and, at the slightest breakdown, we are often caught off guard, because the parts cannot be found, the screws cannot be removed or the repair costs are too high.
Here are some important points to check on your objects and appliances to ensure that they will last a long time and that if they break, they will be easy to repair!
1. Examine the appliances for purchase
Many details can tell you the repairability of your appliance:
Are the screws consumer-grade? That’s a good point! Are there screws, rather than glue? Good point too! Are there a lot of mechanical controls, rather than electronic? This is ideal because it lasts longer.
2. Choose the brands most committed to the subject of planned obsolescence
Some brands are recognized for the repairability of their objects. These are often, unfortunately, the most expensive. But if it’s within your budget, a Breville kettle will have 3 to 4 times the lifespan of an entry-level kettle.
3. Pay attention to dust
Dust, especially on electronics, causes the elements to heat up and shortens their lifespan. A simple dusting bulb will save you life!
4. Learn to repair
It’s getting easier and easier to learn how to do some repairs yourself. Whether in training workshops (like Les Affûtés), on the internet (with IFixIt) or on social networks (with TouskiRépare), there are numerous possibilities to get started!
5. Change parts and not the entire object
On smartphones, one of the first things to fail is the battery. However, changing a battery is not very expensive, and easily saves 12 to 24 months of life for a phone!
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