The question of how long a dishwasher lasts is engaged and many heard about it.
But some wondered if it was really that good to repair a thirteen-year-old dishwasher, if you look at the environment.
And no, repairing products is not always in the best interests of the environment.
Furniture and clothing are good to use for as long as possible because their environmental impact is greatest during production.
The worst are computers and mobile phones that cause large environmental costs in manufacturing.
They are really worth trying to use for as long as possible.
But otherwise it is more complicated for electrical products such as dishwashers and washing machines, as they affect the environment during their use.
- Ten years ago, a dishwasher used more electricity and water than they do today, states Helena Holm at the Swedish Energy Agency.
In the video, you get to know when it might be better to buy a new dishwasher than to repair it, for the sake of the environment.