My trusty grinder gave out after 7 years of daily use

Last Tuesday morning I went to grind my beans and the burr just stopped spinning. It was a Baratza Encore that I bought back in 2017 for about 140 bucks. I took the whole thing apart to see if I could fix it but the motor was completely dead. I ended up ordering a replacement part for $35 from their website and got it fixed in about an hour. Has anyone else had luck repairing an old grinder instead of buying a new one?

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betty_scott1819d ago

Is it really worth all that time and effort just to save a few bucks on a coffee grinder? Most of these appliances are built to be replaced, and you already got seven good years out of it. For the price of that part plus your labor, you could have bought a newer model with better features and a fresh warranty. I just don't see repairing a cheap grinder as a smart use of anyone's Sunday afternoon. Maybe it's time to just let the old things go and appreciate what they gave us.

the_val19d ago

Hear me out, @betty_scott18. I get your point about letting things go, but idk, there's something satisfying about fixing your own stuff. It's not just about the money, it's about not adding to the landfill. Plus, new stuff isn't always better - I've had so many new appliances break within two years. Seven years is actually pretty good for a cheap grinder, but if the part is cheap and the fix is simple, I say go for it. Maybe it's just me, but I'd rather spend a Sunday afternoon fixing something than shopping for a replacement.