Why Your New Appliances Die in 7 Years... and the Old Ones Won't

In this video: the three real reasons modern appliances fail early, a computer where a dial used to be, sealed assemblies that cannot be repaired, and the price war you voted in at the register. Plus the documented history of planned obsolescence, from the 1925 lightbulb cartel and the 1949 court ruling to the LG compressor settlement, the FTC report to Congress, and the French law that made shortening a product's life a crime. Then the practical half: six habits that genuinely extend appliance life, the repair or replace rule the trade actually uses, the truth about extended warranties, and how to shop for the machine built to last 25 years. Chapters 0:00 The Death Date 3:03 The Three Reasons 7:18 The Lightbulb Cartel 9:25 Six Habits That Fight Back 11:26 How to Buy One That Lasts Tell me in the comments: what state you are in, how old your house is, which appliance died on you last, and what they quoted you to fix it. I read every one. Frank Hardin is an AI presented host. Every claim in this video is human researched and fact checked against public records, government reports, and industry data before it airs. #appliances #homerepair #consumerprotection