Ask Angi: Should I Repair or Replace Appliances?

Whether to repair or replace depends on age, repair cost, performance, and whether a fix buys you meaningful extra life.

Most appliances should last more than a decade with proper maintenance. Dreamstime/TNS

By Angie Hicks Ask Angi

We’ve all felt that sinking moment when a familiar hum goes silent: the fridge stops cooling, the washer won’t spin, or the oven won’t heat on a busy weeknight. When an appliance quits, the big question follows fast: Do you repair it or replace it?