Repair or replace? That is the question when one of your most trusted appliances breaks.
Generally repairs will always be cheaper up front than replacing, but you have to consider whether the repair will be the best value for money in the long run.
What to consider when your appliance is broken and you are making the decision to repair or replace:
Is it under warranty? If the appliance is under warranty, it is possible that this will cover the repairs if they’re a manufacturer fault.
How old is it? Although there are exceptions to the rules, appliances do have a lifespan. Most appliances should have a shelf life of around 10 years – a quick search will tell you how long you’re looking at for your particular appliance. If it’s approaching this ripe old age, then it might not be worth the cost to repair and it might be time to say RIP. However if it still has plenty of life left then you may want to consider repairing.
How much are repairs going to cost? If the repairs are going to cost more than half the price of a new appliance, you may want to consider replacing, especially when taking into consideration it’s age.
How long will the repairs last? If whatever has broken is likely to break again in future or lead to other parts of the machine breaking, then replacing might be the better option.
If you do replace your appliance, be sure to dispose of your old one correctly, recycling it where possible.
If you are unsure what is wrong with your appliance and suspect it may need repairing, Bayside Appliance Repairs can tell you exactly what’s wrong and provide you with an honest quote before you make the decision to repair or replace.