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Use the 50% rule: if repair exceeds 50% of replacement cost, replace it immediately.Storage tank systems last 8–12 years; instantaneous systems last 15–20 years.Rusty water, rumbling sounds, or leaks at the base are end-of-life warning signs.Victorian heat pump upgrade rebates…

Use the 50% rule: if repair costs exceed 50% of a new dryer’s price, replace it.Heat pump dryers save $200–400/year on electricity but cost $800–2,500 upfront.Most dryer failures are straightforward repairs justifiable on machines under 10 years.Lint filter maintenance prevent…

Use the 50% rule: if oven repair exceeds 50% of a new model’s cost, replace it.Most oven failures are safely repairable on machines under 12 years old.Gas and electric repairs differ significantly in complexity and cost—gas requires certification.Oven failures rarely create th…

The 50% rule applies: if repair exceeds 50% of replacement cost, replace immediately.

Use the 50% rule: if repair exceeds 50% of a new dishwasher’s cost, replace it.