I Scrapped 13 MACHINES to Prove a Point: STOP BUYING These Brands!
Is your Hoover or Candy washing machine worth repairing, or is it designed to fail? In this video, again I am exposing the built-in obsolescence affecting modern washing machines and break down the shocking repair costs that are driving thousands of appliances into landfills.
With over 40 years of experience under my belt, I’ve seen the industry transition from engineering machines that were built to be serviced and last, to manufacturing disposable white goods. In this video, I’m pulling back the curtain on why modern Hoover and Candy units often feel like they have an expiry date. (These are the models that I'm talking about in the video: HL 1682D3/1-80, VHD 844 DB-80, GVS149D3-80, HBWOS69TAMSE-80)
We aren't just talking about a bit of wear and tear but sealed drums that turn a simple bearing fix into a total write-off, and corrupted PCBs on machines that are barely out of their boxes. I’ll show you why a cheap £300 machine can cost you £600 in the long run, and why our landfills are currently overflowing with appliances that should still be in your kitchen.
*And here is my final words: I would not even look at a manufacturer today that does not offer at least a 5-year guarantee. If they don't trust their machine to last longer than 12 months, why should you?*
*Other Planned Obsolescence Videos & Useful Links*
📹 https://youtu.be/VgnOUk3x2SQ?si=XRvQElyhxhSi8oFV
📹 https://youtu.be/crzZEvFf_L4?si=WASAGMbFYDdbZyqC
📹 https://youtu.be/QsdGd2qDPaI?si=m7SrcEfyYR6lC7Uf
📹 https://youtu.be/138S0rSbZ10?si=IkvuNjom1Z4tY_fz
📹 https://youtu.be/xn03N3b0-lE?si=tuC32Dw3BZr8bZpj
📹 https://youtu.be/oBLEMQdSkes?si=xLXwyH2vKbEVCuVE
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📹 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10gc7byNtFE
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