The Repair or Replace Decision
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Repair is almost always the right choice for fridge freezers under 8 years old. For older machines or major faults, the calculation is less straightforward.
When to Repair
- Machine is under 10 years old
- Repair cost is under 50% of a new equivalent
- Premium brand (Miele, Bosch, AEG) — built to last much longer
- Fault is a common wear part (thermostat, fan, door seal)
When to Replace
- Machine is over 12 years old and a budget brand
- Sealed system (compressor/refrigerant) fault on an older appliance
- Multiple different faults developing in quick succession
- Running very loudly, vibrating, or consuming much more energy than rated
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