Refrigerator Broke Down: Repair it or Replace it?

For every appliance, there comes a point in time where you will run into a bump in the road; usually in the form of a breakdown. When your appliance – whether it is your refrigerator, stove, or dishwasher – malfunctions, you are left with two choices: repair it or replace it.

This decision can be difficult, so use this guide to make it easier to decide if you should fix your broken refrigerator or buy a new one altogether.

Repair if...

If you have a broken refrigerator taking up space in your kitchen, it may be more cost-effective to repair it than to buy a new one. We recommend trying to salvage your existing refrigerator if the following conditions are true:

• Your refrigerator is less than eight years old.
• The cost of the repair is less than half the cost of a new refrigerator.
• You have a built-in or French door refrigerator.

Replace if...

Sometimes the choice is obvious. If your refrigerator is totaled, you have no option but to open your checkbook and hit the nearest appliance store. Sometimes trying to save money with a repair is just an expensive way of prolonging the inevitable. Here is when you should replace your refrigerator:

• Your refrigerator is more than 15 years old.
• The cost of the repair is more than 50% of the cost of a new refrigerator.
• You have a top-freezer refrigerator.

If you decide that repairing is in your best interest, or you just need a professional's opinion, call 24/7 Refrigerator Repair at 866-782-9376. We have served New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut for more than 75 years and offer 24/7 emergency support. For more information, click here to visit our website or connect with us on Facebook.