I always check stuff like this with new appliances, but I guess there’s some people who don’t…

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    11 months ago

    Thank you for that interesting read. Seems like quite a lot of effort and risk for a cheap toaster.

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      11 months ago

      For a cheap toaster, yes, I wouldn’t bother either unless it was the best toaster ever. But for more expensive things, like an air fryer, power tools, vacuums, any thing with sentimental value… it is a great skill to learn how to do safely.

      Just replacing a broken plug on an extension cord can save you big, the good cords are going for $20+, a new plug is closer to $2 (although replacing the plug removes its safety for outdoor use as it’s no longer a water tight seal).

      Its usually cheaper to replace the damaged part than the whole unit.

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      11 months ago

      Seems like quite a lot of effort and risk for a cheap toaster.

      It really isn’t - if you have the technical knowledge.

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        And if you do chances are you’d happily take other people’s cheap toasters and repair them just for the fun of it.