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I think our society has become a throwaway society....use an item for a useful life...then throw it out and buy another one because fixing the item does't make sense economically...you are many times better off replacing
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Oh so true Warren. Just look at the economics of fixing just about any electronic gadget or kitchen appliance. Do you spend $200. on parts and labor for some moron to try and fix it? Or do you go the easy route and spend $450. for a new one with a warranty? Now, if you can fix it yourself, you can extend the life of some of this equipment quite a bit. Items such as dryers and dishwashers are so simple that they can effectively be made to last forever.