Why do appliance repairs (dishwasher, laundry, fridge, etc.) seemingly cost as much as the appliances themselves?

Question

Why do appliance repairs (dishwasher, laundry, fridge, etc.) seemingly cost as much as the appliances themselves?

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Answer 1

You don’t live in a rough enough neighbourhood to have a ‘guy.’ The guy is like your uncles friend, usually in their 30s and their only job is fixing shit in the hood. They fix anything from the satellite TV to a dishwasher to a cupboard door hanging off in the kitchen for like 20 bucks. They always smell of something not unpleasant but strange, and you know their joggers have been on for more than a week but damnit they can fix shit. Usually found hanging around near a corner shop or walking to or from a place to get parts.