Repair or Replace?

Not every failure is worth fixing. Here’s the actual framework we use when a customer asks — not a sales pitch either direction.

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The Framework

Three questions that actually decide it.

Age, repair cost, and failure type — in that order — are what should drive the decision, not what any one repair company would rather you do.

01
How old is the unit?Built-in refrigeration typically has a 15–20 year service life — a major repair on an 18-year-old unit is a different call than the same repair at year 6.
02
What’s the repair cost relative to replacement?As a rule of thumb, a repair running past 40–50% of replacement cost is worth a second look, not an automatic no.
03
Is this a one-time failure or a pattern?A second major repair within two years on the same unit changes the math, even if each individual repair was affordable.

Transparent Pricing

A flat $99 diagnostic fee — waived when you move forward with the repair.

$99Diagnostic, Waived w/ Repair

$150–$900Typical Repair

Up to 365Days Warranty

FAQ

Do you make more money if I replace instead of repair?

No — we’re a repair company, not a dealer, so replacement isn’t something we sell. Our incentive is to give you an accurate number either way.

Is a compressor failure always a sign to replace?

Not automatically — a compressor replacement on a well-maintained 8-year-old unit is often still the better economics than buying new.

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