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The day my espresso machine died mid-pull and I had to choose between fixing it or buying a new one
My Silvia stopped producing pressure right as I was pulling a shot for a client showing last month, and now I'm stuck debating whether to sink $150 into a new pump or just upgrade to something newer for $600. Anyone else face this repair vs replace dilemma with their gear?
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ben2061mo ago
In my experience older machines tend to outlast the new ones.
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caseym4816d ago
My buddy Tom had an old fridge from the late 90s. Thing was a beast. He finally replaced it last year with a brand new Samsung model. That new fridge died on him 14 months in. Compressor went out. Cost almost as much to fix as a new one. Meanwhile his old fridge is still running in his garage keeping drinks cold.
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betty_palmer1mo ago
You really hit on something there. My old washing machine lasted almost 20 years with hardly a hiccup, but the new one I got started acting up after just three. I think it's because they pack too many fancy electronics into things now that just break easier. That older machine was simple, just a few basic parts that were easy to fix. So yeah, I totally agree, sometimes the older stuff holds up way better than the new stuff.
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