Just the other day, I had the misfortune to find out that our humidifier was not working. The repairman advised that it was going to cost a few dollars shy of the price of a whole unit to fix. So, what to do - repair or replace? The unit is only four years old, properly maintained and was the best on the market at the time. I was not amused. But this, of course, is just the tip of a bigger issue. They don't build things like they used to - we joke about it, but it's true. Take the "white goods" you have at home - fridge, stove, washer and dryer, even your microwave.
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