The trade war with China and other countries has resulted in significant hikes in imported home appliance costs, with projections indicating increases around 40%. Historically, Americans favored replacing their appliances due to their low costs, leading to a throw-away mentality. Approximately 85% of repairs require parts under $20, yet the average replacement costs about $600. The rising expenses may encourage a cultural shift towards repairing appliances, which would reduce environmental impact and resource waste, addressing the concerns of landfill overflow and resource depletion.
Consumer Reports estimates that tariffs could increase appliance costs by up to 40%, prompting a shift from a throw-away mentality to repairing appliances.
Around 85% of appliance repairs involve replacing a part that costs under $20, while consumers spend an average of $600 on new appliances.
The significant costs associated with imported appliances could incentivize consumers to repair broken items, reducing waste and benefiting the environment.
The environmental impact of throwing away usable appliances contributes to landfill overflow, highlighting the need for a cultural shift towards repairing rather than replacing.
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