Steal My Idea: Build Appliances That Combat Planned Obsolescence entrepreneur how earn by blogging blog

I've been a long time lurker, so this is my first time signing up and posting. I've been debating with my coworkers for a while on this idea and if its possible. Most appliances these days are designed around planned obsolescence and if not, made so cheaply that it breaks after a few years. Obviously the reasoning is that these corporations are trying to maximize their profits. But what if you start a company (or non-profit) that's goal isn't necessary to maximize profit but simply to pay your bills and give your employees a fair wage. Imagine you start a company that built a microwave around repairability, longevity and simplicity. A microwave that only has two knobs; one for power and one for the timer. You can design the microwave for easy repair and publish the repair guides online. You also give a 20 year warranty or least sell parts. Since microwave technology isn't new technology, you shouldn't need to spend a lot on R&D. Also you wouldn't redesign this microwave over and over like companies do now. Maybe the most that would change is the external (allowing customers to swap externals like black, chrome, stainless steel, etc). Most of the cost should be in the manufacturing of the product. Now, you're probably asking assuming this works, you will run out of customers who willing to buy your microwave assuming your microwave last 20 years. As you establish your company selling microwaves, you can branch into other appliances. Build a simple toaster. Build a simple washer and dryer. Build them to last 20 years years as well. If the company built quality simple appliances, over time, it will build brand loyalty and you can simply provide an alternative to the current batch of high tech, planned obsolescence appliances.

Maybe start off with a Kickstarter campaign selling this simple microwave.

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