Online repair or replace calculator
Repair or Replace Calculator
TopOrHop is an online repair or replace calculator that helps compare repair cost, product age, fault severity and replacement price benchmarks. Answer a few device-specific repair questions and the repair decision tool returns a clear recommendation.
How the TopOrHop calculator works
- 1. Select the item category
- 2. Describe what is wrong
- 3. Answer device-specific repair questions
- 4. Add repair quote and warranty details
- 5. Compare against replacement price or live benchmark
- 6. Review your repair, replace or safety recommendation
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Product basics
The more specific you are, the better the live price match.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the TopOrHop repair or replace calculator?
- TopOrHop is a free online repair or replace calculator. It compares your repair cost, product age, fault severity and replacement price benchmarks to help you decide whether to repair an item or buy new.
- Does TopOrHop give a guaranteed diagnosis?
- No. TopOrHop does not give a guaranteed diagnosis. It produces an estimated repair-or-replace recommendation based on the information you enter and live market data. A qualified technician should confirm any actual fault.
- Can I use it without live price data?
- Yes. If live replacement prices are unavailable for your product, you can enter a manual replacement price and the calculator will still produce a full recommendation using your inputs.
- How does the repair score work?
- The repair score weighs your repair cost against the replacement price benchmark, then adjusts for product age, expected lifespan, fault severity, warranty and reliability signals. Methodology is documented on the methodology page.
- What happens if the item may be unsafe?
- If you describe a safety-critical issue such as a burning smell, sparks, smoke or gas leak, the calculator overrides the normal recommendation and asks you to stop using the item and contact a qualified professional inspector.