lordkenmore
Well-known member
Indeed, the disposal costs need to be factored in... I should have thought of that and mentioned it earlier. The total impact from acquiring the raw materials through the disposal of the last remnant of the machine (toxic waste land fill, at least for those really horrible machines, like WCI Frigidaires?!?) must be accounted for.
Adding to the fun, but something else that doesn't get considered is how the machine is used. Apart from "what the average person does." Some places water saving is simply not a concern, so saving water at this point is irrelevant. That may change, but a 5 year washer will probably have worn out and been replaced several times before that day comes. Energy savings are good--but if someone uses (shudder!) tap cold water only, the savings again won't be there.
Perhaps I'm cynical...but a few minutes ago, I realized that the push for new washers might come from a mix of different people with different views. There is the tree hugger, who can't look past energy savings in the here and now. There is washer maker, who benefits from seeing people trade a good, older washer in on something that might last only 5 years. And bureaucrats can have fun crafting policies and regulations
Adding to the fun, but something else that doesn't get considered is how the machine is used. Apart from "what the average person does." Some places water saving is simply not a concern, so saving water at this point is irrelevant. That may change, but a 5 year washer will probably have worn out and been replaced several times before that day comes. Energy savings are good--but if someone uses (shudder!) tap cold water only, the savings again won't be there.
Perhaps I'm cynical...but a few minutes ago, I realized that the push for new washers might come from a mix of different people with different views. There is the tree hugger, who can't look past energy savings in the here and now. There is washer maker, who benefits from seeing people trade a good, older washer in on something that might last only 5 years. And bureaucrats can have fun crafting policies and regulations
