Equipment repair in Transbaikal region increased by a factor of 5.5 times
Up in Zabaykalsky Krai, Fixing Stuff's the Name of the Game
There's a new trend surfacing among the folks residing in Zabaykalsky Krai – they're choosing to repair their busted appliances rather than just purchasing new ones. And guess what? It's all thanks to a not-so-rewarding rise in electronics' prices, which surged approximately 15% last year and is predicted to crawl at a rate of 5% to 15% through 2025!
You might wonder what devices in Zabaykalsky residents can't resist bringing into repair shops? Well, it's no secret – mobile gadgets (like smartphones and tablets) snag the top spot. Just behind them are washing and drying machines, TVs, fridges, and, rounding out the top five, photo, audio, and video equipment.
Now, some may argue that climate control appliances saw the most buzz among repairs, with an incredible 5.5-fold increase in air conditioner repairs over the past year, a threefold demand for photo, audio, and video equipment repairs, and water heater repairs jumping by a whopping 177%!
But wait, there's more! Across the Far Eastern Federal District, residents are showing a growing enthusiasm for fixing large household appliances, and the segment of coffee machine repairs saw an impressive 89% increase in April 2025 compared to the same period the previous year!
So, why this shift towards repairing things over buying new ones? The clever minds attribute this growing interest to foreign companies abandoning the Russian market and shutting down their official service centers.
Depending on the region, other factors can influence appliance repair trends. For example, the use of smart technologies and energy-efficient appliances can make repairs more specialized, consumers' eco-friendliness could lead them to favor repair services, and economic conditions might sway their decisions between repairs and replacements.
However, regions like Zabaykalsky Krai and the Far Eastern Federal District face unique challenges due to their remote location, which can hike up repair costs or possibly limit availability. Plus, natural disasters might indirectly contribute to the demand for repair services, as was seen with the wildfires in Zabaykalsky Krai that might've necessitated post-disaster renovations.
In the face of rising electronics prices and the absence of foreign service centers, residents of Zabaykalsky Krai are embracing a new lifestyle that involves repairing home-and-garden appliances such as smartphones, gadgets, TVs, washing machines, and air conditioners. This trend also extends to the Far Eastern Federal District, particularly concerning large household appliances like coffee machines, showcasing a shift towards repairing things over buying new ones. With unique challenges due to their remote location, these regions are likely to see a continued demand for repair services, potentially influenced by natural disasters or post-disaster renovations.
