How do i know when to repair or replace my home appliance

1. How Do I Know When to
Repair OR Replace My Home
Appliance

2. 1) How Old is Your Kitchen or Laundry Appliance?
If it's beyond the kitchen or laundry Appliance's Life Expectancy,
then it is probably time to put the home appliance out to pasture.
Only exceptions are when it comes down to antique or top-of-
the-line expensive appliances that have greater worth than just
your standard residential appliance.

3. National Averages for Your Household Appliance's Life
Expectancy:
Refrigerators: 14 years
Freezers: 16 years
Gas Stoves or Ovens: 19 years
Electric Stoves or Ovens: 16 years
Range Hoods or Vent Hoods: 14 years
Microwaves (not countertop models): 8 years
Dishwashers: 12 years
Washing Machines: 12 years
Gas Clothes Dryers: 13 years
Electric Clothes Dryers: 14 years
Garbage Disposals and Trash Compactors: 13 years

4. 2) Cost to Repair Broken Appliance VS the Purchase Price of a Brand
New Appliance
Sorry, sentimental value does not factor into this cost. If the Cost to
Repair is greater than Half the Value (50%) of the Price to Buy a
Brand New Appliance, it's probably a wiser choice to invest in a new
home appliance. Also, the cost to run a newer appliance is also Much
Lower and Eco-Friendly, than your older laundry or kitchen appliance
in most cases. In some circumstances, the Energy Savings per year
can actually pay for the full cost of the newer appliance. These Energy
Saving Appliances are labeled with a big yellow "Energy Guide" tag
that can be found on some new appliance in local stores or online.
The government even offers a tax credit on some refrigerators, dryers,
washers and more with this tag. Once again high-end, expensive,
commercial or antique appliances are an exception to the rule.

5. National Averages on the Cost of a NEW Residential Appliance
Refrigerator: $800-$2700
Stove/Oven: $400-$1300
Non-Countertop Microwave: $300-$600
Dishwasher: $400-$1300
Washer: $600-$1100
Dryer: $500-$1200

6. 3) Check the Manufacturer's Warranty, Before You Call an Appliance
Repair Company
You should always check with the manufacturer or reference the
appliance's user manual first. You can see if the appliance is under
warranty or if there were any recalls that you may have missed. Most
manufacturers even keep replacement parts for at least 10 Years
Beyond the date the laundry or kitchen appliance was made. This will
give you a relative idea of how available the parts are to repair your
appliance in the future.

7. So I hope this helped with your "Repair VS Replace My Home Appliance"
decision. Just remember to ask yourself these 3 Simple Questions
above and I'm sure that you'll come to an easy, stressless, affordable
conclusion. Also, keep in mind that an honorable and trusted
appliance repair company might be able to provide more indepth
information to your specific household needs. Thanks for reading and
take care!

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