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  Don't count on it. Instant Pot managed to sell so many units they're in what seems like almost every kitchen. And then that was that, because everyone already had one, so their sales volume plummeted and they went bankrupt. I still use mine all the time, but the original company went away.

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  > Back in the day you called a repairman. That guy's time is worth probably $30/hour, so if you want to use up his 8 hour day you'd better be willing to pay $240, plus parts, plus the gas money of driving his truck to your home, plus the cost of keeping those parts on hand and the truck available. Or if it's something he knows is only a half day job, then he can book something else so that he only really needs to charge you $120. Now that a lot of these appliances are like $500...