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What's the biggest case of planned obsolescence you've dealt with? (lemmy.world)
submitted 9 months ago by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
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[–] 15 points 9 months ago (7 children)

Samsung washing machine. I watched a YouTube video about how they deliberately chose a material that wears out after like 4 or 5 years for a critical component. Real cool, thanks Samsung.

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  • [–] 5 points 9 months ago (3 children)

    Is it easy to repair, or also deliberately made difficult?

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  • [–] 3 points 9 months ago (2 children)

    They are hoping for people to get a new one. One of the drain pipe is made of plastic that is brittle after 4 years! There are Tupperwares that last 5 times than that without breaking. I refuse to believe its not a conscious decision for it to break. And no aftermarket alternative. You need $110 parts from Samsung supplier!

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  • [–] 5 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 child)

    Drum spider and drum with two dissimilar metals that react and eats the drum spider away with use?

    They’ve been doing it for decades at this point. No idea why people buy Samsung appliances.

    Then again even Bosch and Miele have started using plastic welded drums which prevent repair of simple parts like bearings and motors so.. Fuck us all I guess.

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