The decision about whether to repair or replace major appliances is more complex than you might think.
When our 17-year-old refrigerator started wheezing, I fully expected we’d need a new one. I was shocked — and frankly a little disappointed — when a repair technician fixed it for less than $200. I had to postpone my dream of a shiny French-door replacement, but our no-frills Frigidaire is still working fine eight years later.
Don’t miss: You may be in for a shock to learn these 13 common risks aren’t covered by most homeowners insurance If your appliance is reaching the end of its useful life, here’s some good news: Appliance prices have declined recently after soaring in the pandemic. The cost of major appliances rose more than 22% between 2019 and 2022, while the overall inflation rate was just under 18%, according to the consumer price index. The latest index, though, shows major appliances prices in June 2023 were 10.7% lower than the year before.
“This appliance is an investment, and sometimes you might need to put a little bit more into that investment to get the full return that you’re expecting,” Wroclawski says.Easing the environmental impact Extending an appliance’s life also means it’s not disintegrating in a dump, releasing dangerous chemicals and contributing to climate change.
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