FAQs
Do you like the performance of your current appliance under normal conditions?
If your appliance has provided you many years of trouble-free service, it may be wise to invest some money into it. Troubled appliances tend to break frequently, so if yours is bug-free, keep it!
How much will it really cost to replace your appliance?
Don't forget, when comparing repair cost versus replacement cost, be sure to calculate down time, installation fees, delivery fees and possibly lost time at work. For instance, installation of a new dishwasher could add an additional $150 to the cost of replacement. All of these factors may help to decide to repair a current appliance.
Are new appliances made of the same quality as your current appliance?
Major appliance manufacturers have for years attempted to keep foreign brands from entering the U.S. market. In order to accomplish this, with rising labor costs, the materials get cheaper. A 10 year-old washer is most likely superior in quality to a new washer.
Isn't this is a perfect opportunity to get one of those high-tech appliances?
High-tech appliances introduced in recent years have produced a lot of work for repair companies and at a much higher price tag for consumers. For example, front load washers save a lot of water, but some have mildew problems, computer board problems, and when they do break, the consumer will be stuck with a repair bill that is probably not what they signed up for when they purchased that high-tech appliance.
