I mean, brands of electronics launch so many models of smartphones, tablets, computers and TVs with different RAM and storage capacities, inputs like HDMI and USB, screen sizes and so on that we can’t decide which one to buy.
But as I observed, domestic appliances like washing machines, dishwashers, ovens, fridges, irons, vacuum cleaners and so on nearly stay the same and not many of them are launched so often. Their main functions approximately have stayed the same, except detergent adjusting and less water consumption for washing machines, for example. And ovens adjusting time of cooking according to type of dish. And robot vacuum cleaners. [And appliances with Wifi connection](https://www.vestel.com.tr/akilli-urunler-c-1108)
Like the capacity of washing machine doesn’t bother us, for example, but we’re disappointed when buying a smartphone with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage but seeing another one with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage.
Plus, we don’t change domestic appliances as often as smart devices, like I had a washing machine bought in 1997 working until 2022 but changed 9 mobile phones since 2006 to this day.
Why is there such a difference?
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A lot of the advancements are things you don’t realize, or don’t particularly care about. Think about a washing machine. It might have a newer motor design inside that’ll make it spin for longer before needing a service. Or your gas oven might have a better burner design so that the heat is more evenly spread.
Nobody is going to care if there’s a big sticker on the microwave saying “Improved design! 10% fewer cold spots!”, or if your combo washer / dryer has a redesigned control panel that makes setting a timer easier.
And the majority of people don’t want a wifi enabled fridge or a blender with a 3.2″ touch screen or a zigbee powered toaster that flashes your lights when done. So appliance manufacturers just bank on people needing a new washer every 10 years or so, and finds ways to cut manufacturing costs.
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