Was sitting at an Applebee's in town a couple years ago when a big farm show was nearby. The folks from the pressure washer stand were at the next table. Overheard their conversation.
The bosses wanted something new every year, and flush out the old designs every 7 years.
So the latest pressure washers would link in to cell phones, and other such 'features'. There were new frames because the old frames were 8 years old.
I thought, jeez, I want a washer with good dependability that shoots a stream of water when I start it up after sitting all winter. I'd prefer the same frame and bolt pattern so parts fit a long time. I don't have a clue what an app for a cell phone would offer me for a pressure washer, but that means it now has a computer controlling it and so a thing that sits in my basement over winter and works with a high heat engine and high pressure water all around it is depending on a circuit board to work for the next 10-20 years, and parts will be obsolete for it in 7 years or less......
Why would I ever buy your junk?
They also had mentioned how there really are only 3 cheap companies making pressure washers, different labels and designs but really only three places to come up with washers worldwide, so there is limited competition and no way to increase sales as the market is defined now. So they have turned into this 7 year obsolete business plan as long as all 3 companies go along with it that is how it will be.
But I didn't say anything. Just enjoyed my meal.
Manufacturers have kind of perfected the simple stuff, now they are looking for the control of using computers and design changes to keep a captive market turnover.
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