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Ask HN: Any resources for finding non-smart appliances?

155 points everyone | 5 comments | 07 Jul 25 10:44 UTC | HN request time: 0.638s | source

My washing machine broke down. I need a replacement. I must avoid getting a "smart" one though. Are there any lists of products that arent "smart" so I can know which models are viable options to buy? Or other resources? I'm based in Ireland.
1. disastronaut ◴[07 Jul 25 11:18 UTC] No.44489058[source]▶
Maytag commercial makes old-school washers + dryers with no PCBs. The control boards are through-hole components only and a schematic is included inside the panels. https://www.maytagcommerciallaundry.com/mclstorefront/mcl/en...

Samsung sells commercial monitors that are just TVs without all the smart crap. You can even opt out of a wifi card

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1828914-REG/samsung_q...

I'm not aware of any lists, and the market is thin, but they're out there.

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2. endgame ◴[07 Jul 25 12:02 UTC] No.44489442[source]▶
I think because you're a new account and you're posting a lot of links, your posts are likely getting hidden. I've vouched for them where I can and hopefully other people with showdead on will see them and vouch for them too.
3. ajhurliman ◴[07 Jul 25 12:02 UTC] No.44489444[source]▶
Making a note of Samsung; I've had the worst time looking for large, dumb monitors. I've returned about 4 now due to the obnoxious boot times, incompatibility, menu trees, ads(!), etc.
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4. gotoeleven ◴[07 Jul 25 12:19 UTC] No.44489584[source]▶
Ads in a monitor?? How does that even work?
5. bdavisx ◴[07 Jul 25 13:41 UTC] No.44490298[source]▶
For the curious, I checked some prices on the maytags - a little less than 3,000 USD for the front loader, the Speed Queen commercial ones were cheaper.