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Things like this are why I buy "dumb" equipment, which will remain obedient to you and not the manufacturer. My white goods are all many decades old. Washer and dryer are both entirely computer-free (mechanical controls) and don't even contain a single semiconductor (unless you count the indicator bulbs I replaced with LEDs.) Many people often think the house/life of a software developer is filled with "smart" things…
Damn, that's impressive. Sadly I've yet to see an old non-electronic washer or dryer still work. Just about everything is simply worn out, even the hoses crack and crumble. But they did last a long time compared to new stuff. Tbh, there's nothing wrong with electronics, "smart" doesn't mean it needs an Internet connection.
Those are wear items, just like seals, and would definitely need to be replaced at regular intervals. Replacements are cheap and plentiful.
Tbh, there's nothing wrong with electronics, "smart" doesn't mean it needs an Internet connection
Electronics are more difficult to troubleshoot and specialised parts often become unavailable/rare quickly. I can do and have done component-level repair, but still prefer not to.