Reparaturkennzahl

Reparaturkennzahl is a concept primarily used in Germany concerning the repairability of electrical and electronic devices. It's a rating system that helps consumers understand how easy or difficult it is to repair a product. The Reparaturkennzahl is typically presented as a number or a score, with higher numbers indicating greater repairability.

The system evaluates various factors contributing to a product's repairability. These can include the availability of spare parts, the ease of disassembly, the cost of repairs relative to the product's original price, and the presence of proprietary screws or adhesives that hinder repair. Manufacturers are often encouraged or sometimes required to provide this information to consumers.

The goal of the Reparaturkennzahl is to promote a more sustainable approach to product consumption. By highlighting repairability, it aims to empower consumers to choose products that can be fixed rather than discarded, thereby reducing electronic waste and extending product lifecycles. It also encourages manufacturers to design products with repair in mind, fostering innovation in repair-friendly design. While the specific implementation and scope of the Reparaturkennzahl can vary, its underlying principle is to provide transparency and encourage repair over replacement.