Should You Repair or Replace Your Appliances?

**In collaboration** 

We rely on a lot of modern technologies nowadays and some of them can be incredibly expensive. As a result, we typically expect them to be long-lasting, durable and offer long warranty durations so we can replace them should something happen to them. However, there might be a time where your much-needed appliance no longer functions and is no longer covered by any kind of insurance or warranty.

In a situation like this, do you repair or replace your appliances?

It depends what it is

There are a lot of different types of appliances that could each have different issues. For instance, some appliances could just need a fuse replaced in the plug, while others might need a complete rework. Most older appliances are also easier to repair since they’re more accessible, but others might need to have entire sections of the appliance removed in order to get to the internals.

There’s a trend in the technology industry to make things as difficult as possible to repair so you go to the manufacturer instead of third-party repair stores. If you have an appliance from a modern technology company, then there’s a good chance that it’s going to be extremely difficult to repair and will require a lot of money.

However, if it’s something rather inexpensive, then it may be worth just replacing the entire thing.

Are the parts readily available?

A great way to check if a repair is worthwhile is to look for parts on websites such as Online Appliance Spares. Sometimes, a repair doesn’t need to involve opening up a machine and fiddling with the internals. Instead, all it needs is an older part replaced, and this can be done on your own if you have a repair manual or advice from a friend. If you find the part available on a website, then there’s a good chance it can be repaired for a low price, especially if you’re willing to do it yourself or if you ask a friend to help you.

Having readily-available parts is a good sign that your appliance can be repaired for cheap. If that’s the case, consider speaking to a repair shop for more assistance.

Ask a repair company for a quote

Lastly, consider speaking to a repair company and asking for a quote. If the quoted repair price is below that of replacing the device entirely, then you may want to consider repairing it. However, if the price exceeds that of a replacement, then you should only repair it if that appliance has some kind of value outside its intended use. For instance, it could be an appliance that is handed down to you so it has sentimental value.
However, if you’re looking to fix up your home and its appliances, we suggest replacing it if the cost of a new machine is around double that of a repair cost. That way, you get an appliance that is more up-to-date and often more reliable.