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why do old refrigerators last forever

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  Why can old refrigerators last forever, while new ones break down quickly? An article by Dave Smith at the Montreal Gazette offers a look at the reasons behind this. Some points he offers are that new refrigerators have more technology in them to keep food fresh longer and they are filled with many more parts that have a lot of potential for breaking down. In addition, because it is not cost-effective to repair older models, people buy newer ones as they wear out and become unusable. This cycle also means that fewer parts remain available for repairing older models. "Old fridges aren't built to last simply because they don't have to." For more, please see the complete article.     Image source: https://www.amazon.com/ This is an interesting comparison between old and new refrigerators for numerous reasons. A question arises about "building to last". If some technology is built to last, it is not an accident, rather than the result of market for

why are smeg refrigerators so expensive

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  One reason is that they are a German Premium Refrigerator Brand - so they are usually more expensive than you might expect.   Image source: https://www.smartprix.com/ Another reason is because of their design and durability. The GE, Kenmore, LG refrigerators seem to be cheaper in comparison, but Smeg refrigerators generally last about 15 years.    Image source: https://www.shopclues.com/ It's not uncommon for people to have Smeg refrigerators for 30-40 years! In effect, the purchase becomes an investment in your home that will pay off in the long run. Plus it looks really good too   Image source: https://www.snapdeal.com/ ##if you want to add more to the article, feel free! ##example: [art1]why are smeg refrigerators so expensive[/art1] ##objective:to inform readers of the factors that make them a premium brand. `-What is a premium brand? What makes Smeg a premium brand? Why is it so popular? Why are they so expensive?` (optional)   Image source: https://www.relianced