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Our fridge blew. I'm pretty handy, just too many damned issues. Fuck it. What can a new one cost?
I work at Lowe's, best we got is $900 for the very bottom of the line. Got on FB Marketplace and we have the nicest fridge I've ever owned, $200.
Washer crapped out a week later. Same exact story and prices.
And don't start me on appliances people hunk out because they can't fix a minor problem. Found a dryer on the road needing a $14 belt. Sold it for $125. Upgraded 2 ceiling fans to super nice ones by bypassing the crappy voltage limiter (it's a legal thing in the US.) I can do this all day.
tl;dr: Shit's expensive. Stop burning the planet and your wallet.
Not everyone is lucky enough to be handy, unfortunately...
If something is already broken there is no excuse to not give it at least a try. There are a lot of instructions on the internet for fixing common problems.
I think there's a risk element too
If I fuck up some plumbing in an appliance things are going to get wet, near whatever electrics are used to drive it.
There is a non zero chance someone might get electrocuted if I'm not inclined to be handy and attempt to fix things just with available service manuals and YouTube videos.
Here I'm only really speaking to incentive, when you start disassembly often the first thing you're met with are warnings. Likewise speaking to friends and family members etc
People should try, yes. But, you stake the cost of parts against your ability, repairs take time, being cautious takes time.
When someone hasnt already started repairing your shit these are the things that disincline people from starting.