The Great Washing Machine Scam

As consumer technology improves, basic household appliances, like the washing machine, keep sprouting new, high-tech functions. Not surprisingly, they’re also increasingly difficult to repair. So our journalistic gumshoe ventured to find out: Who put us in this jam? And why?“The Great Washing Machine Scam,” originally appeared in Craftsmanship, a digital magazine about master artisans and innovators, and the architecture of excellence. You'll find many more stories, videos, audio recordings, and other resources on our site — free of charge and free of ads.You can find more written stories like this one on our website,Craftsmanship.net.   That’s also where you can make a donation to support Craftsmanship’s journalism. We’re funded by grants and individual donations, and every bit of financial support goes a long way.Written by AARON BRITT Introduction by PAULINE BARTOLONENarrated by MITCH GREENBERGProduced by PAULINE BARTOLONEMusic by BLUE DOT SESSIONSRead the original story: https://craftsmanship.net/the-great-washing-machine-scam/