🏚️⚙️ Nothing’s Built to Last Anymore (And It’s NOT an accident)
Ever notice how new appliances feel “dead” after 2–5 years… but your grandparents’ stuff ran for 20–40? Yeah. That’s not bad luck — that’s design.
This video breaks down how modern washers, fridges, dryers, A/C units, even vehicles are made to fail so you’re forced into the replace-and-repeat cycle. Sealed parts, expensive circuit boards, “smart” features that die first… all of it keeps you buying again.
The worst part? Even when you want to repair it, it’s usually cheaper to throw it away. That’s the point.
✅ Prepper takeaway: old-school durability matters. Buy simple. Buy repairable. Learn basic fixes. Stock key spares. Because when supply chains get tight, “just replace it” won’t be an option.
🧰 Questions for the group:
What’s the BEST older appliance/tool/vehicle you own that just won’t quit? And what brands are you avoiding now?