Household · official-source review · reviewed 2026-10-09
The repair quote and the replacement price rarely appear on one page, so the decision defaults to emotion.
Compare the repair quote, the replacement price, and the remaining useful years before you call anyone back.
Households facing a repair quote on a major appliance.
Use the source document or official route that applies to your situation. This guide does not contact another person or verify external information.
Ask for a quote that names the part and the labor.
Price a comparable replacement including delivery.
Estimate honest remaining years for the current unit.
Compare the repair cost spread over the years you expect.
A $310 repair against a $900 replacement with five years of life shows a $62 cost per year.
Use your own source and details. The example is not a record about a real person or organization.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Energy Star · reviewed 2026-10-09
What this source supports: Energy Star publishes efficiency criteria and estimated ranges for major appliances.
Source limit: Model-specific energy use varies. Read the EnergyGuide label for the exact unit you own or plan to buy.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · reviewed 2026-10-09
What this source supports: Use the official recall search and compare the product's exact identifying details with the recall notice.
Source limit: A similar product name is not enough to confirm a match. Compare the model and other identifiers named in the notice.
These sources support the statements above. They do not show that every person needs this guide. They do not show a specific result.
This guide runs your numbers. It does not diagnose appliances, quote work, or handle recalls.
Model-specific energy use varies. Read the EnergyGuide label for the exact unit you own or plan to buy.
Use current instructions from the responsible organization. This guide is a planning aid, not an official decision or a substitute for qualified advice.
Turn a repair quote and a replacement price into a cost-per-expected-year comparison.
This App divides the numbers you enter. It does not diagnose the unit, price local labor, or check recall status.
You enter every number yourself. The sources support the method and the limits. They do not produce a result for your specific case. Keep the original documents next to the sheet you build.
The App computes the worked example with your own numbers, in your browser.
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Turn a repair quote and a replacement price into a cost-per-expected-year comparison.
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This guide is edited for clarity and checked against the sources it links. It is not a substitute for official instructions or qualified advice. A linked source does not show that every person needs this guide.