Using the 50 Percent Rule to Decide Between Repairing and Replacing Your Refrigerator
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You know it's time to replace your refrigerator when the cost of repair exceeds 50 percent of the price of a new unit—or when your appliance has reached the end of its useful life, typically 10 to 15 years old