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Repair vs. Replace Calculator

Make confident, data-backed decisions for your broken appliance. Our calculator applies the proven industry-standard 50% Rule to evaluate repair costs, equipment age, and replacement value before you spend a dime.

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The 50% Rule Principle

Standard industry formula for homeowners

Guideline

50% of Replacement Cost

If estimated repair costs exceed 50% of the price of a brand-new comparable unit, replacement is usually recommended.

50% of Expected Lifespan

If your appliance has reached more than half of its typical operating years and faces a major failure, buying new offers better long-term value.

Cumulative Repair History

Frequent breakdowns indicate system-wide wear where ongoing repairs quickly outpace the cost of modern, energy-efficient replacements.

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Decision Support Tool

Repair vs. Replace Calculator

Apply the industry standard 50% rule along with appliance age and brand durability to decide whether repairing your appliance or investing in a replacement makes financial sense.

Appliance Details
Adjust the parameters below to evaluate your specific unit.
4 Years
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Calculates in real timeRule: 50% cost & 50% lifespan
Calculation Breakdown
Financial and lifespan assessment for your Refrigerator.
Cost-Effective Repair
Repair vs Value
20.0%

Threshold is 50%

Est. Remaining Life
8 Yrs

Out of ~12 yrs total

Est. Savings
$1280

Versus new unit

Cost Comparison vs. New Machine20% of Replacement
0% (Minor repair)50% Benchmark100% (Full cost)
Lifespan Progress33% Used
Brand New4 Years in Service~12 Years Max

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The 50% Rule Explained

If an appliance repair costs less than 50% of the price of a replacement and the unit is not near the end of its typical lifespan, professional repair is the standard recommendation.

Quality Diagnostic Matters

Many issues are caused by minor replaceable wear items (pumps, belts, igniters). Accurate on-site diagnosis prevents premature replacement expenses.

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Refrigerator Repair

"Saved us over $1,200 on a new refrigerator. The technician diagnosed our Samsung cooling failure in 20 minutes and had the part in his van."

Marcus T.Kennesaw, GA
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"Prompt, courteous, and very honest. Explained the repair cost versus replacement math clearly before doing any work on our Whirlpool washer."

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