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Repair or Replace Calculator
Answer five questions and get a plain-English recommendation based on age, cost ratio, and repair history.
Your system
Typical service life: 22 years
Recommendation
Repair now, plan to replace
- Estimated life remaining8 years
- Repair as % of replacement10%
- Repair cost per year of service$240
- Replacement cost per year of service$545
- •This one is genuinely borderline — repair now, then budget for replacement in the next 2–4 years.
- •Get one repair quote and one replacement quote so you can compare on paper.
Results are educational estimates based on national averages — not a binding quote. Always confirm with written local estimates.
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