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 *Household washing machines and household washer-dryers for a minimum of ten years ; The EU regulations distinguish between repairs that can be commonly performed by purchasers and repairs that should be performed by professional repair workers. The washing machine regulation, for instance, requires manufacturers to make available to individuals and professional repairers the following parts: door, door hinge and seals, other seals, door locking assembly and plastic peripherals such as detergent dispensers. The regulation, however, requires manufacturers to make other parts available only to repair professionals.
 * Household dishwashers for a minimum of ten years (seven years for some parts for which access can be restricted to professional repairers) ; and
 * Electronic displays for a minimum of seven years.

The regulations also require manufacturers to ensure that spare parts can be replaced using commonly available tools and without causing permanent damage to the appliance. Moreover, manufacturers must provide a list of spare parts and the procedure for ordering the parts on a free website available to the public. While these regulations apply to the home appliance industry, on March 1, 2020, the European Commission announced that it will be introducing proposed legislation that will create a right to repair for electronics and other products.