And appliance repairscan be pretty costly, depending on the part.
“Updated features don’t mean the compressor will last any longer.
Particularly, if parts or software can be added, it would be more useful in its new home.
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“For consumers, it will come down to cost,” Musson stated.
“If upgrades cost more than new appliances, consumers will choose new appliances.
If upgrades are cost-effective, they’ll be more likely to choose that option.”
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But if the upgradeable approach is appealing enough to consumers, it could start a new trend.
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