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Remember when you could fix most washers with just a socket set and a multimeter?
I was at a training in Chicago about five years ago for a new line of smart washers. The trainer showed us the main board and said, 'If this goes, you can't just swap a relay anymore, you have to replace the whole $400 unit and run a diagnostic reset through the app.' That was the moment it hit me how much the job changed. Now half my calls are for error codes that need a laptop to clear, not a physical fix. It's still good work, but I miss the simple mechanical puzzles. Anyone else feel like they spend more time on software than wrenches these days?
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spencerl3211d agoTop Commenter
Found a cracked solder joint once, saved the board.
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Honestly it feels like they're locking out the right to repair on purpose. That diagnostic reset is just a digital handcuff to make you call the manufacturer. Tbh it turns a simple swap into a whole software subscription.
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