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Showerthought: The old Otis gearless machines we pulled out last month were built like tanks compared to the new ones.
We swapped a 1978 unit in a Phoenix office building for a modern model. The old motor and sheave assembly alone weighed about 2,800 pounds, solid cast iron. The new one they sent is half that, mostly aluminum and composite. Sure, it's efficient, but after seeing how the old one ran for 45 years with just oil changes, I'm not convinced the new stuff will last half that long. Anyone else feel like we're trading lifetime reliability for a slight energy saving?
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robert_bennett293d ago
My grandpa's 1980s washing machine finally died last year, and the repair guy said the new control board would cost more than a replacement.
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nathanh443d agoMost Upvoted
It's wild how the old machines were built to last... now everything's designed to break right after the warranty ends.
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