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CAFE by GE for those who are wondering.

We are renovating our house including all new appliances. I have told my partner to make sure we get non smart appliances. This is why.

Yes I can setup a VLAN for it to be on but that's not the point.

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[–] CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Really!? That's a bit of a life hack. Good to know.

Usually mass-produced is a fraction of the price of anything bespoke.

[–] rekabis@lemmy.ca 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Well, most of the fridge is already there. You just need to disassemble, sandblast the metal and paint (if the paint is in poor condition), replace the insulation with closed-cell spray foam, replace the refrigeration system with a modern Freon-free system, reassemble and put new seals on.

An old fridge can be quite simple, structurally speaking. It’s in the 70s and 80s when fridges started getting compact, difficult to repair, and disposable.

[–] CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 2 days ago

Other than the frame, what components aren't being replaced? I'll admit my fridge knowledge is mostly theoretical.