| The 50/50 rule for appliances is a guideline: if an appliance is over half its expected life span (e.g., 50% through) AND the repair cost is more than 50% of a new replacement's cost, you should likely buy a new one. It helps avoid sinking money into old machines by suggesting replacement when repair costs approach half the price of a modern, potentially more efficient, new model, especially if the unit is already well-aged. It is always best to ask an owner if they want to replace an appliance instead of repairing it and offering them some insight based on the age of the appliance. The email format can be found here.
|