I finally argued against the OEM-only mindset at our local repair coffee chat

Honestly, all the guys in my area insist you must use brand-name parts for every job. Tbh, I've fixed dozens of dryers with generic heating elements and they work just fine. Last month, my neighbor's oven needed a new igniter and the aftermarket one cost way less. Ngl, it's been running without a hitch for weeks now. We should stop pushing expensive parts when cheaper ones do the job.