Refrigerator Repair & Services
Should I replace or repair my refrigerator? This is a question many of us ask ourselves at some point, if not multiple points, in our adult lives. If you’re wondering when to replace your refrigerator, you’re in the right place. Before you start searching online for “repair or replace refrigerator” or “when to replace refrigerator,” stick around! The severity of refrigerator problems can vary widely, so we’ve provided a helpful overview. We hope this post will give you the information you need to make a well-informed decision about your particular refrigerator situation. Knowing whether to repair or replace can be a difficult choice if you’re not well informed first.
If you’re on the fence, think about how bad a state your current refrigerator is actually in, what sort of environmental impact it’s currently making when compared with a new model you’d likely replace it with, and the features and functionality you want or require to accommodate your family’s needs. If you keep your fridge clean, adequately vented and looked after, it can last longer than you’d think (10 to 20 years), but you should consider a replacement if it’s breaking down.
Two good rules of thumb to keep in mind are that if repairing your fridge costs less than half the price of buying a new one, it’s generally worth making those repairs. The second rule is to remember that new refrigerators are significantly more efficient than old ones, so can plan on saving money over time due to the reduced amount of electricity that a newer, more efficient refrigerator requires.
