Repair vs Replace Calculator
Compare a repair quote with the appliance age and new price to see if it is worth fixing.
How the calculator decides
It uses the common 50 percent rule: if a repair costs more than half the price of a comparable new appliance, replacing is usually the better value. The older the appliance is relative to its typical lifespan, the lower that threshold gets, because an old unit is more likely to need another repair soon.
- Less than half of its typical life used: repair is usually worth it if the quote is under 50% of new.
- Half to three-quarters of its life used: repair makes sense up to about 35% of new.
- Past three-quarters of its life: consider replacing if the repair is more than about 25% of new.
Other things matter too: energy efficiency of newer models, built-in or custom-panel units that are expensive to replace, and whether the problem is a cheap part on an otherwise healthy machine.
Typical Lifespans and New Prices
| Appliance | Typical lifespan | Typical new price |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 10–15 years | $900–$3,500 |
| Freezer | 10–20 years | $250–$1,500 |
| Washer | 10–14 years | $600–$1,600 |
| Dryer | 10–13 years | $600–$1,500 |
| Dishwasher | 9–12 years | $500–$1,500 |
| Range | 13–18 years | $700–$3,000 |
| Wall Oven | 13–18 years | $1,300–$4,000 |
| Cooktop | 13–18 years | $500–$2,500 |
| Microwave | 7–10 years | $100–$800 |
| Range Hood | 10–15 years | $150–$1,500 |
| Garbage Disposal | 8–15 years | $100–$400 |
| Trash Compactor | 8–12 years | $800–$1,500 |
| Ice Maker (freestanding) | 5–10 years | $1,000–$3,500 |
| Wine Cooler | 8–12 years | $200–$2,500 |
| Water Heater (tank) | 8–12 years | $600–$1,800 |
| Tankless Water Heater | 15–20 years | $1,000–$3,000 |
| Furnace | 15–25 years | $2,500–$7,500 |
| Central Air Conditioner | 10–15 years | $3,500–$8,000 |
| Heat Pump | 10–15 years | $4,000–$10,000 |
| Window AC | 8–10 years | $150–$700 |
| Dehumidifier | 5–8 years | $150–$400 |
| Humidifier (whole-house) | 8–12 years | $200–$800 |
| Water Softener | 10–15 years | $500–$2,500 |
| Sump Pump | 7–10 years | $100–$500 |
| Garage Door Opener | 10–15 years | $150–$600 |
Get it fixed in Kempner
Tools help you understand the problem; a technician fixes it. Call (844) 442-1999 for an upfront quote.
Refrigerator Repair
A household refrigerator keeps fresh food cold with a fresh-food section and usually a freezer compartment, cooled by a sealed refrigerant system and a set of fans.
View serviceWashing Machine Repair
A washing machine fills a tub with water, agitates or tumbles laundry with detergent, then drains and spins water out of the clothes.
View serviceDryer Repair
A clothes dryer tumbles wet laundry in a heated drum and vents moist air outside through a duct.
View serviceDishwasher Repair
A dishwasher sprays heated water and detergent over loaded dishes, drains the dirty water, rinses and dries them in a timed cycle.
View serviceOven Repair
An oven is an enclosed heated cavity, gas or electric, that bakes, roasts and broils using a thermostat or sensor to hold temperature.
View serviceRange Repair
A range combines a cooktop and an oven in one freestanding or slide-in unit, powered by gas, electricity or both.
View serviceMicrowave Repair
A microwave uses a magnetron to produce microwave energy that heats food inside a shielded cavity, in countertop, over-the-range or built-in styles.
View serviceIce Maker Repair
A built-in ice maker is a dedicated undercounter appliance that freezes clear ice cubes on an evaporator plate and stores them in an insulated bin.
View serviceMore free tools
- Appliance Error Code Lookup
- Appliance Symptom Checker
- Troubleshooting Wizard
- Repair Cost Calculator
- Parts Price Estimator
- Instant Repair Quote
- Maintenance Schedule Generator
- Filter Replacement Calculator
- Appliance Lifespan Checker
- Energy Cost Calculator
- Model Number Finder & Decoder
- Warranty Checker
- Appliance Recall Lookup
- Refrigerator Size Calculator
- Washer & Dryer Load Capacity Guide
- Schedule an Appointment
- Technician Availability
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