People Are Waking Up To Vintage Appliances

[Chetlaham]

Spotted today on Reddit's main trending page, yet again:





I get the feeling more and more people are waking up and asking for simple EM controls on their appliances instead of complex electronics. I feel like if enough people catch on, we will turn the tide. Perhaps our discussions on AW.org are paying off and people are taking notice. The return of simple EM controls will pave the way for longer lasting easy to fix no nonsense appliances that provide better results overall. Everyone will benefit, not just those who have nostalgia for vintage appliances.

 

[wayupnorth]

My niece recently replaced her older Kenmore with an LG. The installer said to get her Smart Phone so she could work it from her phone. I would never consider that unless you just activated it and then it put the hamper full in the machine, added soap, ran the cycle then automatically put all the clothes in the dryer, folded them nicely ready to be put away.

 

[phillymatt53]

My niece recently replaced her older Kenmore with an LG. The installer said to get her Smart Phone so she could work it from her phone. I would never consider that unless you just activated it and then it put the hamper full in the machine, added soap, ran the cycle then automatically put all the clothes in the dryer, folded them nicely ready to be put away.

Smart this, smart that!......
I saw this trend when TV sets started to become "Smart Sets".
And today, it's all about "download the App" crap.
Everywhere you turn, you're shoved another "app", or those recent "QR codes".
It's supposed to brainwash you into thinking it all is some form of "convenience" or a time/energy saver.
Bull!

Yes, I've noticed the growing amount of people desiring "vintage" stuff.
In the shop, I've had people come in with their old, adored stereos for repair.

However, This "smart" product stuff in my honest opinion, is not a normal way to live, wrapped up in a cellphone!
Depending on that little device for practically everything you do, want, or buy.
It's just not normal!

Corporations that push this evil on the public want to keep control of you, and a lot of it is pure bullcrap too.

My TV set is a "dumb" set.
So are all my appliances.
I refuse to succumb to what the masses have bought into.
I love my independance, my freedom that I was born with.

 

[pierreandreply4]

in 2025 how i wish i could find direct drive or belt drive a simple set like this inglis superb set harvest gold, with no fancy electronics true wash rinse temp knowing myself iknow i would be using warm wash warm rinse alot and for bedding hot wash warm rinse

 

[phillymatt53]

To add to my previous comments above....
Fads, like clothing styles, music types, modern home decor, etc., all seem to only last for a while, initially being a trendy and exciting thing, then fade, or are replaced by yet another "trendy" idea.
Sometimes, a previous idea or design comes back into focus and creates a revenue-bearing success story for companies.
So here comes the "vintage revolution" as mentioned by Chetlaham in the first post here.
Part of it is due to the public becoming annoyed or disgusted or tired with the current modern offerings.
Another reason is that "old becomes new again" - a potentially exciting re-emergence of things that used to be, mainly aimed at the younger generation who probably never experienced such things.

One point I want to mention is the LP Record Industry, along with the bringing back of stereo turntables, and "vintage styled" equipment.
You've got the good and the bad there too, mind you.
From the crapola Crosley brand junk out there, to the rediculously priced elite equipment, take your pick.
Even the record company producers have become lax in their quality control of how records are pressed.
They used to have strict standards, now just pretty much a memory.
Yet, the "Vinyl" industry is increasingly popular.
People are now decorating their living spaces with refurbished console stereos because it's trendy, and they sound pretty nice too.
Lord knows how many of those beasts I had to crawl into at the shop to repair, - family heirlooms mostly.

The bottom line here is the subtle manipulation of society.
Unless you're savvy enough to determine if something is "fit enough" to invest in, and/or have the means to insure its reliability and enjoyment of, tread carefully beforehand.