How is this not regulated?
We bought a brand new 9.5kg washing machine 6 months ago. Now we’re going to buy a dryer and there’s been a generation change. The new model series dryer doesn’t match with the stacking kit for the 6 month old machine.
From what I can tell, the only option is to buy a smaller dryer that will connect but means we won’t be able to dry full loads.
I hadn’t looked into this before but it seems to be a scam where manufacturers cleverly plan stacking kits to not be interchangeable to force you to upgrade. One “article” by an “industry expert” (he was an appliance store owner) said that if one of your machines breaks, you’re best to upgrade both washers and dryer so they stack together…..
How is this not regulated?
I don’t even know if it’s regulated, but TV’s generally have standardise VESA patterns. If you buy a Sony TV you’re not locked into Sony’s proprietary mounting system.
This feels like a total scam that needs fixing.