Do we throw away too much?
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- Do we throw away too many things? Should we keep more? How can we combat this?
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One of my proudest life achievements is taking our tumble dryer apart to fix the belt. I had to remove the entire back and drive motor. It involves about 40 separate pieces being taken off and out back on again! RUclips walked me through it though and all it cost me was £20 for the new belt. Did it take me a whole afternoon? Yes! Did I swear copiously? Yes! 😂. But so worth it when the dryer wasn’t that old and perfectly good in every other way 👍🏻
Wow!! That is a huge achievement! You should have been proud!
awwww RIP Luis
Don't forget the regular maintenance of an item will prolong it's life too x
Oh absolutely!!
Over the weekend I broke the carafe of my coffee maker when I was washing it. I debated between buying a whole new machine (I found a machine that was cheaper than the replacement carafe) and just buying a carafe. I ended up buying just a replacement carafe because I wanted to be environmentally conscious and not throw away a good machine, but it took me a full day to make that decision. It's hard when new is often cheaper!
Nice job! Very smart Jenny!
I watched you cleaning the roller on the vacuum, it reminded me of when I was raising my children as a single mom, living on a budget, we needed to self repair our vacuum every time we used it, sometimes twice in a room. The kids and my long hair, cat hair, sewing thread, etc. were usually the culprit. It never occurred to me to buy a new one. That vacuum was inexpensive when we got it and it lasted over 20 years…… of course it was high maintenance on our part. My kids must think that is just “normal”. I got a new one as a gift for Christmas many years ago….. today, I treated myself to a robot vacuum. I am soooo happy. About the third time it ran, it stopped….. I took it apart and discovered it ran over a cat toy that was wire. So besides hair, I needed little wire cutters to fix it. I like it so much, two of my friends got one! I think every senior should have one! I named mine Rosie!
Oh no, haha, cats!! I LOVE my little Grogubot! Rosie is a great name, did you name it after the robot from the Jetsons?
I am so glad that I am not the only one that uses one of my knives for this type of thing :)
Hahaha!
A sewing/seam ripper works well for cutting the threads that wind around the roller. ANd you shouldn't need to take the roller out.
Oooh, good idea!
The shame is that so many things can’t be fixed. They’re not made so that repairs are even possible.
Yes, very very true. So sad
Hurray! 💚 Ofc one should always try to fix things either by themself, get a skilled friend to do it or by taking it to someone who does that kind of job. In Europe we are getting more and more laws against waste (and wastfulness) that says that the producer has responsibilitys if something breakes and have to mend it. A store who sells a particular item like... batteries, TVs or vaccums have a responsibility to take care of "dead" items and to proper recycle them. If I buy new lightbulbs and batteries I just bring the old ones with me to the store and hand them in. Here in Sweden there is talk about getting tax reductions when reparing stuff (we allready have them if we renovate).
Most people here only have one vaccum and that is a "big one" the small ones on a stick like Dyson is new here. Our vaccum is about 12 years old and of a known brand. If it would start to do wierd sounds or behave strange in other ways I would do like you did, exam it. Most likely there would be stuff tangled up in it that needs to be removed. If my vaccum died I think I would ask around my friends if someone had a spare one before researching and perhaps buying a new.
I think all kinds of "household machines" like washers, dryers, dishwashers, vaccums aso needs to be cleaned out 1-2 times a year. Outdoor ones like lawn movers etc. To take good care of ones things, all of them will definately give them longer lifes and that helps both wallet and environment.
I wash and clean our car (at a environment friendly car center, never at home) regulary so why wouldn´t I take care of our other "machines" to.
I try to remember opening up and clean our "sewer" in the shower about 3-4 times a year to prevent it from being disgusting and clogged up to... not fun 😆 tho much nicer than to have to deal with a clogged one.
Yes, there is always some maintenance that is needed for many things.
@@MinimalistHome Absolutely... so many people skip that and have stuff breaking down...
Repair is a huge part of environmentally conscious living. Did you mention on a video that were are on Vancouver Island? There are at least five vacuum repair shops in the Victoria area (sadly there used to be way more). When I was a kid every neighbourhood had a local repair guy for lawn mowers, vacuums, microwaves, radios toasters you name it. They would fix your small appliance or build their own part if they couldn't find it, sharpen your tools etc. As more and more companies specifically design their products to fail within a set time frame and refuse to sell spare parts those neighbourhood repair guys all went out of business and the landfills became full.
We have a few vacuum repairs shops here too. I do agree to try to repair things too
I love the idea of trying to fix something instead of instantly replacing it, back in the day I think it was much easier to do this but planned obsolescence is definitely a thing now and sometimes there is no way of even trying to fix the whatever which really frustrates and annoys me as we are then forced to get rid of the item and get a new one which is the whole point unfortunately 🤔🙄
I totally agree!! It is so hard to fix MOST things sadly
This past summer on garbage day we saw our neighbours put out this exact dyson on the curb. We took it home, cleaned it up, replaced the battery and what do you know? Good as new! We call it our dumpster dyson 😂
Very cool!! I love the repurposing. You saved it!
Maybe run the Swiffer around the floor first? Wouldn't work on carpet but would work on the floor and you could go back with the vacuum. Then you wouldn't have all the hair caught in the vacuum. I think they make a reusable type pad (not Swiffer brand) for those concerned with throwing them out.
Smart! Thanks Laura
I was going to comment at the start of that video that that sound is indicative of a dirty filter. If washing it doesn’t help, you can purchase new filters.
Oh, good to know! Thanks!
I just ordered new filters and a new seal for my 16 year old Dyson. Not ready to give up on it!
Yes Kim!
We fix things until they can no longer be repaired if I can't fix it I call my best friend and we run out ideas by my dad, thankfully my dad is really handy and I have been blessed.
You are lucky to have such support! Great job!
Funny, you should talk about Luis, the fix-it guy on Sesame Street. He just passed away this month, God rest his soul. 🙏🏻
He was great!
@@MinimalistHome He taught our children (and us!) to care for our possessions.
Our 12+ years old vacuum has started falling apart. But only the foot control buttons. We can still operate it using controls on the actual vacuum stick. This German, top of the line vacuum is no longer available in our country, we have just wrapped it in insolation tape to keep using it. I figure we’ve got at least another two years life worth to go on it 😂
Haha, that’s awesome! Use it until it dies!
I usually clean off the roller before I start vacuuming. A pair of scissors will take that hair/ string off of the roller a lot faster.
Great diea! Very smart!
When my Dyson started doing a similar thing I called them up and they walked me through fixing the issue. Usually it’s from some sort of blockage or needs a good cleaning. Ours is about five years old. So happy you fixed yours and glad to know mine could last a few more years yet😁
Yes!! Thanks Donna!
eBay is a great place to look for parts and there are so many RUclips channels that teach you how to fix things. The electronic part of our oven range quit working and my husband was able to find one that somebody had salvaged from the same model on eBay. I think he bought it for about $25 and it worked great/still works great. I learned how to fix the zipper on my son’s north face jacket on RUclips by just pinching the zipper pull thing with a pair of pliers. We have bought patching material for a puffy down coat for our other son, and I used a product called shoe goo to fix a small split between the upper and lower parts of my winter boots. We use shoe polish and leather protectant to double or sometimes triple the lives of shoes and purses and a sweater shaver can make a sad sweater look new again. usually these things take less time than shopping for new. Right now I have a coat that needs a button sewn on and I keep procrastinating it. I don’t know why. Thanks for the video, it was a good reminder!
Oh great tips!! Thanks!
Good job at fixing the vaccuum ! Our dish washer died last year and my husband was ready to get rid of if but after I did some research I found out it was just a little circuit breaker I could replace...he didn't believe me but I was right and it's been working since!
I have that exact vacuum and it was doing the intermittent thing until I figured out how to unclog it. I have fairly limited mechanical skills but I was pleased not to have to buy a replacement.
Yay!! It’s nice to get things fixed
I kept my first toaster oven for 20 years- until it actually caught fire. I loved that toaster oven, worked great- well until the fire.
My microwave died 4 years ago.. Thought i'd try to live without it and don't miss it at all! I do however use my toaster oven all the time. Have had it for 😬18 years and the timer just broke. I really dread replacing it since finding a high quality toaster oven is near impossible. They're huge, have too many bells & whistles are extremely expensive... In the mean time, i wait & use an egg timer 😜
Yes, until the fire! How do you like your new one?
@@MinimalistHome the new one isn't made as well as the old one but it does a pretty good job
Another sad fact is that most appliances nowadays are actually built to fail after a number of years of use, so that the companies who build them can remain profitable. The term for this is intentional obsolescence. I still hold out hope that if the part is available, my husband or I can make the repair, but it can be discouraging to know that the parts themselves are not *designed* to last.
Minimalism is such a good reminder to - wherever you can - invest in the things that will be useful and meaningful in the long run. Whether it be your faith (or hidden inner-life as a person), your health (mental and physical), or your relationships. When you remove you are still replacing, even if that empty space is now simply room for your eyes and mind to rest.
It does seem like things are built to fail does it? Apple products…
Unfortunately toaster couldn't be fixed this week despite both hubs and I tried. Our toaster was probably 10 years ago so I had to give in and will need to replace with another. On the other hand, I have a boxwood wreath I love and it was looking tired. I cleaned it with a spritz from a spray bottle of water /rubbing alcohol/ and Dawn soap and gentle wipe and changed the bow. I'm so tickled to be re-using it, that it looks like new and can go on the door as a bright spot as we head into warmer weather. Plus saving $ and not throwing something out.
Ooooh, I love boxwood wreathes! Yes, we have ha several toasters that have died too
I’ve watched RUclips videos for help. Most proud of changing the filter on my furnace humidifier
Good for you!!
The butter knife is not a tool. Soon you'll have to replace all the flatware because of bent tips. 😉 one of my husbands favorite tools even with the screwdriver in the right next to the flatware.
Oh the sound effects we make cleaning vacuums and dishwasher traps😆 I do the same too!
Oh yes!! Much grosser the dishwasher is though
How funny that this vacuum repair should be your topic, this morning! :) My husband just repaired a motor on our robot vacuum called “BobSweep”. The right-side motor burned out and he had to replace it. It works great if it’s in good repair and I’m grateful that the company website has tons of videos for maintaining the unit. A Dyson is well out of my price range, so I’m really happy you were able to fix yours! :)
Yay!! Great job Kristin!!
My washer and dryer are both almost 30 years old and I dread having to replace them. New ones will never last that long! So far both are still going strong🤞🏻
Wow! That’s great!
you go girl repairing that vacuum! Great video :)
Thanks Loretta!
I have the same old Electrolux from the 90’s that my mom bought for me when I went to college. She bought it refurbished from the vacuum repair guy in town. It works amazingly. All of my room mates thought it was clunky and laughable, but it worked like a champ.
Very cool!! My mom has a super old Electrolux too!
Well, hooray for you....great job. We have a toaster oven that the timer stopped working on it years ago. I just can't bring myself to throw it away. I've managed to live without the timer just fine.
Yes, just make sure you don’t let anything burn!
I blow out my vacuums filter with my air compressor and it is super satisfying!!!
Great idea!!
I try to fix what I can. It annoys me though that it's almost always impossible to find replacement parts. And let's be honest, things are not built to last anymore. It is sometimes worth investing to get quality that will last - it still does exist in some things. But yes, I wish things were made to be able to be fixed, with replacement parts.
I am right there with you Annie!
RIP Luis (the actor just died last week). The first telephones and household electronics actually came with schematics pasted inside so people could understand and repair them. Now you can void the warranty if you even open them up. Our community had a Fix It Fair where people could bring things that needed mending and repairs, local people volunteered their expertise. I hope we have more things like that but I think manufacturers need to take responsibility for the whole life of their products.
I love the idea of a fix it fair!! RIP Luis
I was laughing when I heard the sound your dyson was making, I knew right away how to fix it. I have had dyson vacuums for years and I always make sure to keep them clean. I watch dyson tutorials which are extremely helpful when you run into a problem. With 4 dogs, 2 cats and a hobby farm I have a ton of hair and debris. I think most problems arise because of not keeping our cleaning tools clean.
Haha, darn dysons!!
Dyson sells replacement parts for their products. They do overprice replacement parts, but it is cheaper and more eco-friendly to replace the part than buy a new vacuum. I’m assuming they overprice their replacement parts so you don’t buy a cheap vacuum, stick on their part, and evade buying a vacuum core from them.The best thing we can do is support Right-to-Repair legislation.
Hmmm, interesting thought
There’s a sense of pride in being able to repair something. I ALWAYS attempt the repair FIRST. After all, it’s ALREADY broken.I’m grateful that I grew up in a family that taught us to repair, reupholster and repurpose when at all possible. Not only are you saving the environment but wealth is built with these habits. Tossing everything can be harmful on more than one level. But, I do admit to donating a LOT of items recently. I clean/wash and prepare the items for the next person to use. I have a wonderful donation center in the adjoining small town and don’t want to unload unpleasant things on them.
Sounds like you are doing a great job all around Roseanne! I love trying to repair, but also donating things as well
I agree that wealth is built upon these habits, but it is cheaper to buy new than replace. At least when you buy new, the item will be on trend and look clean and new. However, if I replace, my armchair for example, it’s just as expensive if not more expensive to reupholster than it is to simply buy a new armchair. I will say, my armchair lasted a good 10 years, and would have lasted another 10 if my pandemic pet didn’t chew the stitching. (I got a rabbit btw) I don’t want to contribute to landfill waste but it does save me money, at least in the short run, to buy new. Unless you’re rich, you can’t afford to repair. This goes back to capitalism, and how it goes against environmentalism. Yes, some things are cheaper to downgrade, like clothes into rags, but services like repairing or reupholstering, still cost more than fast, low quality goods. After I get a big bill out of the way, I will diy reupholstering.
Always bug vacuums from Costco the return policy is within 3 years. I have lucked out and every 3 years for the past 10 years gotten a new free vacuum SHARK OR DYSON
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@@Truestorylaurie Those returned vacuums will end up in a landfill. It’s not the returning that is hard it’s the keeping things working.
Very smart! Thanks Laurie
Im a tinkered, my dad fixed everything and my first eords were "daddy fix". Our vacuum has stopped working today and so tomorrow when I have time and energy I will stripped it down and clean it totally to try and prolong its life.
That’s great Debbie!! Thanks for sharing.
I needed to see this video 2 days ago... to know ro fix the intermitent noise... I did managed to fix it (cleaning up the filter cone)... I almost gave up thinking I never processed the guarranty papers.
That’s great!!
If possible, we buy items that are of a higher quality, because they will last longer (hopefully) and have better quality parts if repairs are needed.
Yes, I do agree. It does seem cheaper items often seem to break easier
Mine does the same thing when the filter is dirty & clogged.
I guess it is somehow built in
I made the mistake of watching this while eating lunch. Eeewwww
Hi Robin! Can you tell me where your blue zip up hoodie is from?
Hey Angel! It’s from lululemon
You effectively became a vaccume cleaner today. 🤣
Totally!!