Instant Brands
Small appliances · Last assessed 6/9/2026
Score breakdown
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.
Methodology & version
Five dimensions — parts availability, schematic access, repairability, OEM pricing, and software freedom — are scored 0–100 and weighted equally; the letter grade is the average (A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, D 60–69, F below 60). This assessment is current as of 6/9/2026 and cites its sources below. It covers the Small appliances category and is not a claim about every device the maker ships.