In the case of washing machines, consumers can rent them for a monthly fee rather than buying them outright. If such a washer breaks, the manufacturer has to replace or repair it free of charge because it is still the manufacturer's property.
以洗衣機為例，消費者不必購買，只要按月支付費用就可以得到洗衣服務；若洗衣機故障，製造商必須負責更換或免費維修，因為這台洗衣機是屬於製造商的財產。