Broken appliances – are they repaired or dumped? - Consumer NZ

Jon’s fridge stopped keeping his food cold. The technician diagnosed a serious fault – a failed compressor. Jon and Fisher & Paykel agreed that a five-year-old fridge shouldn’t fail catastrophically. It was too costly to repair, so F&P would deliver a new one and take the broken one away. Jon trusted that his old fridge … See more

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Does New Zealand have a right to repair a broken appliance?

But New Zealand has yet to make, or indeed propose, any such legislation. Crucially, the right to repair is not limited to simply repairing broken electronics and appliances. Increasingly, manufacturers are using software to control how products are used through “ software locks ”, also known as digital locks. ...

How long do appliances last in NZ?

Consumer NZ has already developed estimated life expectancies for washing machines (10 years), dryers (10 to 11 years), dishwashers (nine to 10 years), fridges and freezers (10 to 11 years), ovens and stoves (13-15 years), televisions (seven to eight years), microwaves (eight years) and laptops (five years). ...

Do faulty appliances get thrown out?

Many faulty appliances get thrown out when all they need is a simple fix. Here’s how you can save yours from landfill. Millions of appliances and tech devices are needlessly being dumped in New Zealand. Each year we throw out approximately 97,000 tonnes of unwanted or broken electrical waste – one of the highest per capita amounts on the planet. ...

Do you have a right to repair a broken appliance?

Crucially, the right to repair is not limited to simply repairing broken electronics and appliances. Increasingly, manufacturers are using software to control how products are used through “ software locks ”, also known as digital locks. ...

Where can I buy used appliances in New Zealand?

There are alternatives, though. As well as checking with the manufacturer, you can search online retailers here and overseas (such as Trademe, eBay, needapart.co.nz, and appliancespares.nz). Also, try appliance repairers and stores selling secondhand appliances – they will likely have salvaged parts. ...

What happens if a appliance fails?

Know your rights The Consumer Guarantees Act says a product must work for a reasonable time without becoming faulty. If an appliance fails after a few years of reasonable use, you can approach the retailer you bought it from (or its manufacturer) and demand a repair. ...