Should I pay for appliance repair or fix it myself?

“My dryer would never shut off. It kept running and running and running. So I booked an appliance repairman to come to my house to fix it.”source ↗

““The timer doesn’t work and the cost for just a new part is about $300. It’s not worth it. I’d recommend you get an egg timer and when it rings, just turn off the dryer.””source ↗

“I had to pay for his time of course. $100 for the service call. After he left , I found the part on Amazon for $40. It arrived the next day and I installed it easily.”source ↗

“Clearly it caught fire at the top due to the metal piece above this little panel but apparently they said it works fine and doesn't need to be replaced.”source ↗

“Any insight to what I need to do now is appreciated.”source ↗

“LG LFX25991ST Not cooling at all in the refrigerator or freezer.”source ↗

“I am normally keen on repairing stuff, however I am in two minds given that I bought the freezer in 2009 (!).”source ↗

“Payed 80$ for initial inspection and he said that the motherboard wasn't sending signals and needed to be rebooted, cost would be 250.”source ↗

“He said it would be 700-800 to fix which is about what I payed for the fridge.”source ↗

“Yesterday my wife called me down and the unit was smoking a bit at the end of a cycle.”source ↗

“This UPS has been sitting in a corner waiting to be either fixed or either taken apart since I don't really have a use for a 2 kW UPS being in standby all year round, slowly letting its batteries rot away throughout the years.”source ↗

“Also the investment in the 48 V battery just isn't cost-effective for me so that is one more reason not to fix it.”source ↗

“The circuit breaker tripped and I saw a spark from the back of the machine. Here are the connections. I guess my question is do you think it is repairable or do you think it is time for an upgrade?”source ↗

“Is this worth taking to a mechanic for an inspection or just trash it?”source ↗

“am I wrong that it seems to be missing half the door seal, and the bearings sound very dodgy? It also stinks of mildew.”source ↗

“Seems like I could just get a new power cord, problem is I dont know what caused this and would hate for it to happen again.”source ↗

“So if anyone could possible help me on this that'd be great.”source ↗

“During a wash I smelled burning plastic and then realized it will no longer power on. I was hoping a thermal fuse replacement or something would do the trick but I don't see one or can't find much info online. HELP!”source ↗

“replace?My oven just melted the element and was Arcing in the middle, what do i do?”source ↗

“Is this something can be repaired or is the dryer cooked?”source ↗

“Bottom line: is it worth fixing? We can't do this ourselves, but I'd at least like to know if it's worth calling our appliance guy before we pay him for a visit.”source ↗

“This microwave just stopped working - not turning on, nothing showing on the screen. Is it best to at least attempt to have somebody look at it, knowing a minimum charge for a diagnostic visit will be $100, plus parts and labor then - or replace, given its age?”source ↗

“So that's what I was thinking...it's old now. But also, what if it something on the cheaper end. Ugh so hard to decide what to do. Could save over $1000 or spend a couple hundred to then decide to just replace it!”source ↗

“Is this reasonable, i feel i can get a new one for 200$ more.”source ↗

“I was worried of a fire so I unplugged the fridge. I’m having a repair tech come out but soonest available day is in two days.”source ↗

“Not sure if it's worth that to you or if it's better to replace the unit.”source ↗

“is $300 a normal charge for labor only to fixing a washing machine?”source ↗

“A brand new washing machine costs $450. The part alone cost over $150.”source ↗

“I tried to shop around for a mechanic who could do the job. The only person who answered quoted me $300.”source ↗

“if this is a normal charge for this job, it sounds like the machine is basically totaled over a $6 bolt. Frustrating.”source ↗

“One of the freezers can't seem to get back down to the correct temperature. It used to hold at -2F and now it's at about 12-15F.”source ↗

“I called the repair guy out and described the problem. He cleaned some stuff that he said wasn't that dirty, told me he couldn't find anything wrong, and left. But he also said he didn't check the refrigerant levels.”source ↗

“Is that a reasonable request, or was he right that checking the coolant in this situation is useless?”source ↗

“Not sure $1200 is worth it if I can get a new fridge for $1600 to $2k.”source ↗

“This one is 12 years old so not sure I’ll get any love out of LG.”source ↗

“Should I retire this old girl or do you think I’m safe to replace just the heating element.”source ↗

“Disclaimer I have never worked on an oven so I’m not sure of the common failures.”source ↗

“The White Knight 3kg tumble dryer of unknown years of usage is not working today when I put the clothes for drying. When I opened the top and give a push, the dryer can spin. Will it be difficult and expensive to repair? Is it worth repairing? Thank you.”source ↗

“When it was done there was a very small amount of water (those few drops in the photo) directly behind the washer. Is that because we overloaded it? Should we get it serviced?”source ↗

“Hi i have a 3 year old insigina freezerless fridge that went out over the weekend. It no longer cools wondering if anyone on here could tell me If its worth the repair or just junk and get a new one?”source ↗

“It powers up but and I hear to clicks then nothing kicks on.”source ↗

“My question is, how best to proceed? I found the cams (pictured), but they want an obscene amount for them. It would be cheaper to get a used trans than buying those.”source ↗

“I was also thinking about swimming the gear up to compensate for the wear, but I'm not convinced that's going to be a long term solution.”source ↗

“My problem now: is it safe to use?”source ↗

“8+ years old Samsung oven so I’m thinking the answer is clear to replace anyhow, but curious what community thinks.”source ↗

“I know it's a long shot but is it worth trying to get this fixed or is this machine a write off? I just wanted to know before I wasted money for a repair man to tell me the exact same thing.”source ↗

“Given it's a $400 used unit, is this worth paying someone to repair, or should I just replace the dishwasher?”source ↗

“Had a tech out, he says it's an internal clog. Looks like cost to replace coil and refrigerant is more than 1/2 the cost of a new one.”source ↗

“Leaning towards just replacing, but wanted some additional opinions if it might be something else less serious before I spend the $$$.”source ↗

“New door seal is $170 US on repairclinic. Don't want to put a new seal in an tear it to shreads.”source ↗

“Machine is 8 years old. Used multiple times a day (toddlers).”source ↗

“What else should I look for while machine is apart?”source ↗

“Had the compressor and condenser replaced about 80 days ago by LG tech. He confirmed that it's got a leak within the walls, and told me this fix was temporary.”source ↗

“Trying to see if its worth repairing the $170 door seal.”source ↗

“I cannot push it straight up, but I can pull it towards to door quiet a bit. I can push it up a decent amount on an angle.”source ↗

“Maytag MVW7232HW0 developed some bad noises… squeezing and clunking and then it stopped filling when a load was started.”source ↗

“Starting to think parts may outweigh the value of repairing it. Any insight?”source ↗

“I mean, technically it’s fixable, but you’re probably better off getting a new machine.”source ↗

“Fridge started not holding a temp last week. I then noticed this crack on the inner freezer wall that’s up against the fridge. No idea how long it’s been there. Could this be the reason?”source ↗

“Assuming it’s the evaporator fan and it needs replaced, is it worth getting it fixed? Fridge is only 6 years old. I called two repair companies near me and both charge $150 just to come look”source ↗

“Hello all, I noticed some water was coming out from the lvt flooring on the main floor, next to the dishwasher.”source ↗

“Anyone know if i should replace that component or just get a new dishwasher all together?”source ↗

“My journey started with little rubber shavings in the drum, which led me to replacing the door seal/boot. After replacement the washer started smoking and continued eating up the boot.”source ↗

“Got it all the way apart and the bearings are just fine, but the spider arm is completely corroded and has a crack through it.”source ↗

“At what point do I just can it and buy a new washing machine?”source ↗

“I just pulled the replace trigger on our less than 4 year old Samsung refrigerator we bought when we moved in to the new house.”source ↗

“None of the reputable appliance repair firms will work on an all aluminum sealed system Samsung because of the expensive certifications and specialized tools required and the fact that the unit will likely break down again within weeks to months and cause them customer headaches.”source ↗

“That was my thought as well, just didn't want to spend $300 on a board and have it still not work.”source ↗

“I’ve had to replace mine 3 times in the last 9 years.”source ↗

“I don’t want to pay $300 for a service call to learn that some major board got fired and a replacement will cost more than a new washer.”source ↗

“Is there a point calling a repairman. Could it be something small ?”source ↗

“The price he quoted is like 50% of the Microwave price. Now the problem is that I'm not sure if the guy is just scamming me, and if there's a cheaper repair possible.”source ↗

“And if I should check with a local repair guy.”source ↗

“It was really scary for my wife”source ↗

“On some instances it starts to get a little "excited" and sounds like something is starting to short with an attendant light show. Something is obviously failing. I am fairly decent at repairs. Is this a repair or a replace issue?”source ↗

“My fridge's compressor stopped working.”source ↗

“I would like to know what is the catch here.”source ↗

“I can order new styrofoam and run the thing until it dies, which will probably be 3pm on Christmas Eve.”source ↗

“So the question now is what next?”source ↗

“In total with parts and labor, a $650 repair for an oven that's about $700.”source ↗

“Is it worth it to just replace the oven entirely? We've got a couple other things we're spending money on for the house, but if there's a decent chance we'd need to repair something else in the unit in a few months or even a year, then we'd rather at least have the security of a warranty.”source ↗

“2023 Toyota Corolla, just noticed a nail in the tire sidewall of one of the rear tires.”source ↗

“2) Replace 1, 2, or all 4?”source ↗

“I’m not really sure what someone does in this situation. Tires are about 3 years old. Is patching good enough to keep it going for another year or so?”source ↗

“We have this 50 year old oil boiler in our new house. it and the tank look like they have seen much better days. it provides hot water (tankless) witho it an issue. I can smell oil when I go in the basement though. The cost of annual clean and maintenance I’ve been quoted is around $450. Given that high cost and cost of oil, I’m thinking I should replace now instead of next year or two. Advice?”source ↗

“Considering quotes to replace my system have been 25-30k, is there something I’m totally missing?”source ↗

“Should I go ahead with replacement or is he trying to make a sale?”source ↗

“Condenser broke, technician said changing condenser will cost around $1900, but he found an open box unit, not used, that will cost be $1700.”source ↗

“House and unit is 10 yrs old. Please suggest.”source ↗

“Well where I’m at now, I get 5-6 days a year where I can’t get my upstairs as cool as I’d like.”source ↗

“The line was freezing all summer long and no longer Heats or Cools without freezing over. I can either pay 2,000 for a new evaporator coil or 10,000 for a new system.”source ↗

“Would you recommend replacing it outright versus a repair on such an old unit?”source ↗

“4ton, i had a 11 year old goodman that lost 4lb of freon. $800 ish to refill and capacitor”source ↗

“i’m leaning towards just fixing the ac unit as it’s pretty good price from what i’ve seen.”source ↗

“Is it better to do with this or replace the whole furnace for Goodman furnace for $5400?”source ↗

“Tried to have serviced last year, they told me they couldn’t service and needed to be replaced because of rust. Worked fine the rest of the season, seeing if can get away with another winter or if really needs to be replaced?”source ↗

“If we don’t replace, what’s worse that could happen?”source ↗

“Is this normal for our furnance to be exposed on the bottom. Just bought house.”source ↗

“I currently have a roughly 35-year-old crown boiler and I'm struggling to know if I should be looking to replace it and with what to replace it with.”source ↗

“3 or 4 zone valves have stopped working currently. This situation began the process of working to get it fixed and led to the conversation about potentially replacing our boiler.”source ↗

“I'm expecting my first child in early January and I'm nervous about the possibility of my old boiler dying in the winter due to its age.”source ↗

“Our furnace is 11 years old . When we turned it on it was making a humming sound.”source ↗

“Looking for suggestions what to do . Replace the furnace ?”source ↗

“Both units have been giving me problems since day 1.”source ↗

“Basically every year, we have had some replacement cost exceeding $500.”source ↗

“I am not an HVAC person, but I got my epa certificate with the same idea as you. Unfortunately I couldn't find the leak and did a replacement as I had a baby at the time.”source ↗

“HVAC company told us our furnace has been pulling too much gas (around 4.5 vs 3.5) and it resulted in marks on the heat exchanger. They say it’ll probably last not more than a year. Replacing the exchanger can be close to $4k CAD. Should we replace the furnace or get the old one repaired? Thank you”source ↗

“Hello there! Looking for some advice about whether something is reasonable or not.”source ↗

“My thought is that the coil really isn’t that expensive. Am I wrong?”source ↗

“Is the correct move to replace the system?”source ↗

“Hi so our hvac system is 6 years old. We have apparently multiple leaks in a component inside the furnace. So the repair person stated to fix the issue it would be 4-5k depending on part, more Freon, and labor.”source ↗

“Anyway my question is that an average price range?”source ↗

“Hello everyone, wanted to see if I could get some advice for my scenario.”source ↗

“Now here's my question... since the system uses R-410A and all the new systems R-454B, I asked him if a new evaporator coil was also necessary and he said he could just use a new pressure valve on the existing coil to make it work”source ↗

“Is what he is saying correct? Can a 2016 R-410A era evaporator coil be modified to work with R-454B or should I insist on getting a new matched pair?”source ↗

“Don’t really want to be stuck in a situation where I have to spend money on repairs or replace with an oil furnace.”source ↗

“I just don’t want to have to do emergency repairs in the middle of the winter instead of putting that money towards a newer system.”source ↗

“Spend 450 a year to service it or 15grand for a new one that might last 15 years????”source ↗

“Hey all, my Carrier Weathermaker 8000 from 1997 just blew a blower motor and was quoted $2500 to replace.”source ↗

“I had the same company quote me on a new complete system, since the existing is almost 30 years old.”source ↗

“It works fairly good still, it has a standing pilot light that goes out every 2 weeks which is a pain because I travel for work and wife is 0 mechanically inclined and refuses to turn it back on… I’ve changed the thermocouple and that didn’t solve the problem.”source ↗

“I’m tempted to change the gas regulator and a few other parts or should I bite the bullet and just a new furnace put in?”source ↗

“Should I test my luck by replacing the inducer motor with the new clean gaskets so there’s no gaps and no CO leakage? Or do you recommend that I replace the full system?”source ↗

“We absolutely can’t afford a new unit but the repair cost of a new evap coil and install quoted $3,200 and the part is on nation back order.”source ↗

“We’ve been without AC in our living room for about two weeks now.”source ↗

“Am I crazy to just have the coil replaced, since we have had no other issues with this system?”source ↗

“i figure it will leak too but give me a year to save up but i could painfully afford to do both but not really afford both with a new furnace”source ↗

“no leak, correct. but yeah, it's a worry. one hvac guy didn't seem concerned but he's not living here lol”source ↗

“second guy didn't seem like it was a big deal lol so I'm conflicted. part of why I'm here”source ↗

“With the age of the boiler we questioned if maybe it’s time to replace.”source ↗

“This is a huge expense so I want to make the right decision but need to do it soon since cold is coming.”source ↗

“My 20 yr old Peerless oil burner WBV-03 keeps breaking. Last month it was the cadeyecell , this month its the mixer. Should I keep putting money in it, is it time for a new boiler, switch to propane or gas?”source ↗

“I feel like I'm getting the run around but not sure. I'm so frustrated and confused.”source ↗

“I gotta know if this fridge is toast now. Or hopefully something easy to check if it's toast or not. I don't have a ton of cash for a replacement but I'll have to think of something cuz I doubt a repair will cost low vs a cheap fridge I might get on a favor around here.”source ↗

“At this point, I am confused at the following 1. Lennox Merit series furnace from 2012 - Has a 20 Year HX warranty. Need to pay out of pocket for labor. - Checked with a local lennox dealer and their labor charges are $800-$1000 + tx CAD 2. Dealer and the HVAC tech (both are from different companies) insists that I purchase a new furnace rather than spending money on replacing a free HX with paid out of pocket labor charges 3. New Furnace (similar models or a medium range quality model from Lennox or other companies) are approx $3000-$4000 + tax including installation.”source ↗

“Thanks. This is exactly my confusion though whether to get extra life out of the current one or get another for 4x the money than the labor.”source ↗

“So does this sopund reasonable or am I being ripped off?”source ↗

“Worth getting other quotes?”source ↗

“My HVAC system is getting older, and I’m trying to decide whether it makes more sense to keep repairing it or start planning for a replacement.”source ↗

“For homeowners who have gone through this, what were the signs that made you finally replace your system? Was it frequent repairs, higher energy bills, uneven temperatures, unusual noises, or something else?”source ↗

“Unless the inducer and blower need to be replaced just have them do the heat exchanger and wait for the other parts to fail before replacing them”source ↗

“Get a second opinion. Did he show you any pictures, or any combustion readings? If not, then he has no proof. And he wants to swap extra parts on top of it. Get a second opinion from a locally owned smaller shop.”source ↗

“Photos of our heat exchanger which we have been told has issues, also facing a 1k bill for a faulty board. Please advice risks of fixing current system vs expense of buying a new one.”source ↗

“Today we had a company come out to look at our A/C as it hasn’t been cooling for the last 3-4 weeks. he said the control board is fried and needs to be replaced for $1400 and he said that isn’t even a guaranteed fix to the issue.”source ↗

“The system is from 1988. is this price insane or should we call someone else out to fix it?”source ↗

“He started off wanting to sell us a whole new system but we don’t have that kind of money right now, but I just feel like he’s just inflating a lot to get us to buy a whole new system.”source ↗

“yeah we’re just looking for a band aid option rn to last maybe 1-2 more summers. the guy who came out said that he doesn’t see anything else wrong other than the board, but i just can’t rationalize putting almost 2k into a 40 year old system lmao.”source ↗

“We’ve noticed our electric bill has risen considerably and our house is considerably warmer than usual.”source ↗

“He’s advising to get a new unit and I wanted to get some feedback from any experts.”source ↗

“Replacing it will cost about $1700. And he said that after that was replaced, something else might be wrong. Is that high estimate? Replacing the unit is a little over $7600, does that sound high?”source ↗

“HVAC guys came out and said between the bacterial growth and outside units walls deteriorating the everything needs replacement. Any suggestions or advice for a first time home owner would be very appreciated.”source ↗

“During our annual gas furnace maintenance(concord gas furnace), the technician showed me a suspected crack in the heat exchanger using a borescope. He said the furnace was unsafe to operate and immediately shut it off.”source ↗

“I want to make an informed decision before committing to such a significant expense.”source ↗

“We just bought a house and it looks like the dishwasher is the first issue. Is this worth cleaning or should we just replace it?”source ↗

“Is this carport worth repairing for $5000 CAD with a contractor? Or should it be teared down and completely done new?”source ↗

“A garage rebuild can escalate quickly once hidden rot is opened, so compare the full repair cost—including permits—with demolition and a new structure.”source ↗

“We ran dishwasher cleaning tablet in it and we just noticed the mold after it cycled. It was also extremely loud”source ↗

“Just last week, I noticed my water heater was starting to make very audible "kettling" noises when running.”source ↗

“It used to be distant pops and plunks, but has started to sound a bit more like popcorn.”source ↗

“My financials aren't good (no job, trying to get on disability), so if I need to replace it, I've no idea what to do.”source ↗

“moved to new house and found out the laundry room in the basement has a sink and works correctly except it’s an old sink and faucet should i replace the rusted parts or is there a way to replace the whole system”source ↗

“I am broke from buying my place.”source ↗

“If its still technically salvagable should I do it? Or is a 20 year old HVAC something you should just take back and older yeller?”source ↗

“I can technically get a loan for a decent rate since I have good credit but I am not trying to blow a wad if i can just band aid this bad boy.”source ↗

“I would tear it down, there could be hidden faults that you only will bring with you to the repaired structure.”source ↗

“Ideally an easier repair because I don’t have much experience with plumbing.”source ↗

“We were concerned because it looks like mold”source ↗

“I just bought this house and under the sink is damaged on both sides of the sink from water. One side is clearly the garbage disposal.”source ↗

“Is this repairable?”source ↗

“The other side of my sink is leaking at PVC pipe fittings. So I think either replacing them or just tightening down would help. I really need input on the garbage disposal.”source ↗

“Would it be silly to replace a 15-year-old furnace proactively, or is it better to keep it running until it actually fails?”source ↗

“Is it a slam dunk time to replace given the age and cost of repair?”source ↗

“The inducer motor is dead and the HVAC company I use is quoting my 1300 to replace it. They are selling me hard that I should just replace it but I’m the stubborn guy who likes to try and repair over replace.”source ↗

“My question is how realistic is the fire risk if it lasted this long?”source ↗

“I smelt a tiny amount of burning/overheating smell but I turned it off and it went away pretty quickly.”source ↗

“Every time the water heater kicks on, I hear this popping and crackling sound from the basement.”source ↗

“The unit is a 50-gallon natural gas tank, installed in 2012. So it's 14 years old. I know the average lifespan is 8–12 years, which means I'm already on borrowed time.”source ↗

“I'm torn because I don't want to spend $1,200 on a new water heater if this one has years left. But I also don't want to come home to a flooded basement because I ignored an obvious warning sign.”source ↗

“I've got a newborn at home and a wife who would not be thrilled about cold showers. So "wait and see" feels risky.”source ↗

“Started hearing some loud noises on Monday and by now the fridge isn’t cooling as it should be.”source ↗

“Other technicians are charging way too high just for a diagnosis and they even said upfront they can’t get parts for like 5 days.”source ↗

“Should we just go into the market for a new fridge (had it for 12 years,it was brand new at the time), or let the technicians do their thing while we just eat takeout for 5 days?”source ↗

“Any advice on getting it checked for repairs or will it be cheaper to buy a new one?”source ↗

“With the weather starting to get cold, I turned on the heater to make sure it was working properly. After the space was heated a reasonable amount, I turned off the heater, but the heating pump still kept going.”source ↗

“A maintenance contractor from a local heating and cooling business diagnosed the HVAC and stated that the heating kit and the control panel need to be replaced. He quoted an estimate of $2400+. I asked whether it would be reasonable to replace the whole unit instead”source ↗

“Is $2400+ reasonable for replacing two parts? it seems too expensive”source ↗

“Would we be better off replacing the whole HVAC unit? And what would be a reasonable estimate for replacing a heat pump HVAC unit for a 3 bed 2 bath condo that is 1000 sq ft?”source ↗

“My oil burner is just about 20 years old and it's constantly breaking. My question is in this economic climate do I keep putting money into it, get a new one, convert to propane or natural gas?”source ↗

“Last month is was $750 to repair the cadeyecell and now they are quoting me $1300 for a Domestic Hot Water Mixing Valve Replacement and Coil Flushing. Every year the system stops working (no heat/hot water) for one reason or another another and its quite a bit of money to fix it.”source ↗

“It's out of warranty, so I'm leaning towards replacing it, but I'd like to hear from people who've seen 02000 before.”source ↗

“Hey everyone, looking for some mechanical and financial advice on whether I should cut my losses or keep driving my car.”source ↗

“If I do this work, I’ll be sitting at well over $7,500 total invested over the last 3 years.”source ↗

“is $7.5k in maintenance over ~3 years reasonable for a 2014 Honda Civic, or is it just eating my money at this point?”source ↗

“Thanks. So if I am able to clean and grease it well, replace the boots can it be salvaged? Or just easier to replace the whole assembly, which cost around $80?”source ↗

“What is my best option here? I like the car alright, but I know these cars are notoriously problematic, so would I be better off getting something that's in worse shape but more reliable? Is engine rebuild instead of replacement an option? Is it even worth fixing?”source ↗

“The decision has floated around to just start over with sod and call it a day as opposed to overseeding. Looking for some advice on the matter.”source ↗

“The leak is near the turn part of the top of the faucet knob. Slow leak like in video. Can this be fixed? Or do I need to buy a new one?”source ↗

“Can this be fixed? Notice this today when grabbing something under sink. Honestly haven’t looked under there in way too long. I died and i let water run, drip coming from garbage disposal. Is this fixable? Or should i just replace?”source ↗

“Also, would i be able to sand the wood? Or that have to be replaced also. I have spay that kills mold and i hit it up.”source ↗

“Can this sink be repaired or does it have to be replaced?”source ↗

“I’m fairly certain but looking for opinions before I make a final decision.”source ↗

“I’m starting to debate if I can get a similar one installed for 2k or so with a new blower motor.”source ↗

“Our softener is a dual tank softener, installed in 2010... and it’s still an issue.”source ↗

“We’re concerned we aren’t getting soft water because the bypass valve may be open, but there’s no way to check because it’s seized.”source ↗

“Looking for advice on whether to replace whole unit now or look more into the valve itself.”source ↗

“I just don’t want to replace the unit and have the issue persist.”source ↗

“He can replace the part but said most likely a new boiler as the crap in the system would most likely cause a blockage soon. Is this true?”source ↗

“I did oil changes every 3000 mi after it hit 100k (currently at 130) before that it was typically every 4-5k.”source ↗