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Get Ratings on the go and compare while you shop, Consumer Reports News: July 11, 2011 03:06 PM, Privacy note: We won't use your friend's e-mail for anything other than sending this message. . model, then it may not be worth it. In fact, as stuff does get better at its job as time goes by, it’s worth reconsidering every year or so whether to sell on in a local paper for a suitable sum and get a replacement before the terminal fault happens. We have found it is not worth repairing a 15-year-old refrigerator. The agitator broke three years in. 5. A side-by-side refrigerator with an icemaker is more than twice as repair prone as top- or bottom-freezer models without an icemaker, according to our latest reliability data as well as our most recent Repair or Replace survey, in which 27,404 subscribers told us about the troubles they had with 53,218 broken appliances, electronics, lawn equipment, and more. But … Your refrigerator’s manufacturer or brand, the age of your refrigerator, and the symptoms of your refrigerator problem, greatly affect your best course of action. If the appliance is less than a year old, it probably still has a warranty covering parts and labor, so getting it repaired could cost you nothing. Top-freezer refrigerators are less than six years old. If your refrigerator was manufactured before the 1992 enactment of Energy Star initiatives that promoted energy efficiency, your unit is likely pulling too much power. For many decades, when your TV stopped working, the first thing on Consumers who own side-by-side or freezer-top refrigerators will get about fifteen years out of a unit depending on the brand and model. I wasn’t there, it’s all very unclear to … Another factor you must consider is the cost of refrigerator repair parts which will vary significantly based on the refrigerator brand and style you own. Your refrigerator operates when you're at home, sleeping or away at work. Choosing to repair or replace appliances can be difficult. Bottom-freezer refrigerators are less than seven years old. Replace: Evaluating the Differences, Keep Your Dishwasher Running Smoothly This Holiday Season. I keep it so clean, looks brand new. Even comparing a better than average fridge with a 30 year old one the drop in power consumption is less than 50%. Needs to rest sometimes one day. What TV repair shops don't want you to know. Experts recommend considering a replacement when the value of the refrigerator repair service surpasses half the value of the appliance. My gut feeling is that the labour won't be cheap, and if its going to cost you 50% of the cost of a new fridge, to repair an old (dodgy?) Can’t decide if even $200.00 for repair is worth fixing. Your 10-year-old washer is most likely superior in quality to that new washer you have your eye on. Usually, the cost of repairs will be too excessive and it will be cheaper to purchase a new model. Keep your refrigerator out of the direct sunlight to prevent drying of gaskets. While your refrigerator will not last forever, you do not want to replace before necessary as it is an expensive household expenditure. I have Charlestown, MA 02129 “With a $600 fix on a five-year old refrigerator you’d probably buy a new one. "You may be paying $150 a year to run an old unit; a new one could cut that bill to $50." An old Whirlpool with top freezer, maybe 20 years old (I know it’s probably past its life span by now). Many factors go into deciding whether to repair or replace. Cost-saving strategies If your refrigerator is over 10 years old, carefully consider whether it is worth repairing or if it would be more cost-effective in the long run to get a new one. Repair service upkeep and maintenance to stay in the TV models, there is more work involved they... 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