I’ve been pretty fortunate with new stuff recently. In the last 4 years I’ve replaced every appliance, the AC, and the pipes in my house. Everything works now. Previously I always had newer homes, but just before covid I found a 40 year old brick home on acreage I just had to have.
My problem is finding skilled techs. It took 3 trips and 2 ceiling repairs to get the AC sorted. I did the ceiling repairs myself. I wish I could’ve installed the unit, but the warranty dictates “professionals” despite me taking HVAC courses in college. I do my own welding, plumbing, electrical, and car repair because the current generation of techs is horrible.
I feel like American manufacturing has turned into garbage, with unionized drones working stoned. I feel the Japanese manufacturing market is past it’s peak, and following the USA trajectory. China is booming, but wholly cost driven. I think S Korea is probably the top tier in manufacturing quality currently, and not yet peaked. The KIAs, Hyundais, and S Korean tractors are reliable and selling hot.
My problem is finding skilled techs. It took 3 trips and 2 ceiling repairs to get the AC sorted. I did the ceiling repairs myself. I wish I could’ve installed the unit, but the warranty dictates “professionals” despite me taking HVAC courses in college. I do my own welding, plumbing, electrical, and car repair because the current generation of techs is horrible.
I feel like American manufacturing has turned into garbage, with unionized drones working stoned. I feel the Japanese manufacturing market is past it’s peak, and following the USA trajectory. China is booming, but wholly cost driven. I think S Korea is probably the top tier in manufacturing quality currently, and not yet peaked. The KIAs, Hyundais, and S Korean tractors are reliable and selling hot.