How 3D Printing Saves Expensive Home Appliances from the Dump

Planned obsolescence

Modern household appliances are designed to serve the warranty period (usually 1-2 years), after which their plastic components begin to fail. Plastic couplings of meat grinders, blender gears, refrigerator shelf mounts — these are the "weak links" because of which people often throw away completely serviceable motors.

What can be printed?

FixPlast has hundreds of ready-made 3D models for popular brands (Bosch, Braun, Philips, Samsung). The most in demand are:

1. Meat grinder auger couplings. They act as a fuse (break when a bone gets in to save the motor). We print them from PETG.
2. Gears. Wear out over time. Nylon printing makes them eternal.
3. Washing machine hatch handles. Often break from excessive force.

Ecology and economy

By repairing equipment instead of throwing it away, you not only save thousands of hryvnias on buying a new one, but also significantly reduce the amount of e-waste. Give your appliances a second life with modern 3D printing technologies!