Instant Brands
Small appliances · Last assessed Jun 9, 2026
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The letter is the published assessment. Missing factor evidence is labeled; it does not become a zero.
Why this grade
Instant Pot sells common wear parts (sealing rings, inner pots, float valves, steam-release handle ~$13, lids) via instantpot.com and Amazon, and iFixit provides device pages plus real repair guides including disassembly, plastic-base, EPC circuit-board, and pressure-sensor replacement. Designs use standard fasteners and are reasonably serviceable. Drags: some internal parts are hard to source (plastic base, sensors not sold new per iFixit user reports) and post-bankruptcy support reliability is a concern, though the aftermarket remains strong. No firmware DRM or parts pairing. Equal-weighted avg ~72.
Sources
Methodology & scope
Five dimensions are scored 0–100 and weighted equally: parts availability, schematic access, repairability, OEM pricing and software freedom. The letter scale is A (90–100), B (80–89), C (70–79), D (60–69), F (below 60).
This assessment was last assessed Jun 9, 2026. Its assessment scope is Small appliances and is not a claim about every device the maker ships.
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Manufacturer response
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What makes up the grade
- Parts Availability
- 70 / 100
- Schematic Access
- 70 / 100
- Repairability
- 65 / 100
- OEM Pricing
- 72 / 100
- Software Freedom
- 85 / 100
Grade history
No grade changes are recorded.
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