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Each hub has live replacement prices, lifespan data, common failure verdicts, a worked example and a calculator pre-filled for that category.
Washing machine
If your washing machine is under 6 years old and the fault is a pump, hose, seal, or heater, repair almost always wins. If it's 8+ years old and the bearings, motor, or PCB have gone, replacement is usually cheaper over a 3-year window — even before factoring in energy savings. Run your exact numbers in the calculator below.
Fridge
Fridges fail in two very different ways. Thermostats, fans, sensors and seals are cheap repairs and almost always worth doing on any fridge under 10 years old. A failed compressor or sealed-system leak is the opposite — on units past 8 years, replacement is almost always the financially smarter call.
Dishwasher
Most dishwasher faults — blocked filters, tired spray arms, worn seals — are minor and absolutely worth fixing on any unit under 7 years old. Pump, motor or control-board failures past 8 years are where replacement starts winning, especially as newer dishwashers cut water and electricity use significantly.
Tumble dryer
Vented dryers are simple and usually repairable. Condenser and heat-pump dryers add a refrigeration circuit that, when it fails, often costs as much as a new mid-range unit. Heating element, thermal fuse and drum belt failures are virtually always worth fixing on any dryer under 8 years old.
TV
TVs have a tough repair economy. Power supply boards and HDMI ports are repairable and cheap. But panel failures (lines, dead pixels, backlight bleed) are essentially never worth fixing — the panel itself is most of a new TV's price. Smart-TV firmware issues are also usually solved by buying a $40 streaming stick, not replacing the whole unit.
Laptop
Battery and SSD upgrades are the highest-value repairs on almost any laptop under 5 years old. Screens are situation-dependent — premium ultrabook screens often cost more than a refurb of the same model. Motherboard, GPU and liquid-damage repairs are virtually never worth it.
Smartphone
Smartphone repair economics depend heavily on tier. Flagships hold value, so battery and screen repairs are usually worth it for 4-5 years. Mid-range phones drop in value fast — once you're past 3 years, a repair quote over 30% of a refurb of a newer model is almost always the wrong call.
Air conditioner
Air conditioners have a hard rule of thumb: if the system is over 10 years old and the compressor or refrigerant circuit has failed, replacement almost always wins — modern A+++ inverter units use 30–50% less power. Capacitor, fan motor and thermostat faults are cheap and worth fixing on any unit under 12 years old.
Vacuum cleaner
Cylinder and upright vacuums are mostly repairable — belts, rollers, hoses and filters are cheap parts. Cordless sticks are different: once the battery and motor both age out (typically year 4–5), the math nearly always favours replacement, especially for budget brands.
Power tool
Pro-tier brands (Makita, Milwaukee, DeWalt, Bosch Pro) have plentiful service parts and are nearly always worth fixing. Budget tools rarely justify a repair quote over $40 — replacement is just easier. Cordless tools have a third category: the battery itself often outlives the tool.