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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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