Fix it or Nix it? Is my Appliance Worth Repairing?

The chart below gives a snapshot of major household appliance types and the life expectancy for each product. The question of whether or not your appliance is worth fixing is ultimately up to you. However, before you decide, ask yourself these questions...

1. Do I like the performance of my current appliance under normal conditions?

Keep in mind, 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!

2. How much will it really cost to replace my appliance?

Don't forget, when comparing appliance repair cost vs. 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 your cost of replacement. All of these factors may help you decide to repair your current appliance. Appliance Doctor repairs over 80% of the appliances that we service on the first trip!

3. Are new appliances made of the same quality as my current appliance?

I think you already know the answer to this question...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. Your 10 year old washer is most likely superior in quality to that new washer you have your eye on.

4. Isn't this is a perfect opportunity to get one of those "high-tech" appliances?

This answer may really upset you. High Tech appliances introduced in recent years have produced a lot of work for us and at a much higher price tag for you. For example, front load washers save you a lot of water, but some have mildew problems, computer board problems, and when they do break, and they will, you will be stuck with a repair bill that is probably not what you signed up for when you purchased that high tech appliance.

Appliance Type	Life Expectancy (Years)
Washers	16
Dryers	18
Ranges/Ovens/Stoves	23
Dishwashers	16
Refrigerators	18
Freezers	20
Ice makers	18
Garbage Disposers	15

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Action Appliance understands that we are all concerned with the flu pandemic.  We have given our techs supplies to guard against spreading germs.  We carry gloves, masks, hand sanitizer, and booties for our techs to use.  We require all of our employees to use hand sanitizers often.  Should one of our staff come down with the flu, they are not sent to your home.  We would appreciate if you would let us know if someone in your home is sick so that we can take precautions.