Fix or Replace

Compare the quotes you actually have.

Choose one of seven quote-first calculators. Have your written repair quote, full replacement price or installed quote, appliance age, recent failures, and warranty information ready. Safety and warranty take priority; results are estimates, not diagnoses.

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Household appliances

Five everyday appliance calculators

Washing Machine

Compare a written washer repair quote with the appliance price plus delivery, installation, and removal.

Have ready: Repair quote and complete replacement total, appliance age, recent failures, and warranty information when available.
Safety boundary: Leaks near electrical parts, smoke, sparking, overheating, and shock stop the comparison.

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Dryer

Compare dryer repair with replacement while preserving gas, electrical, and venting boundaries.

Have ready: Repair quote and complete replacement cost, appliance age, recent failures, and warranty information when available.
Safety boundary: Gas smell, smoke, hot plugs, and airflow hazards require professional attention.

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Refrigerator

Compare refrigerator repair and replacement without inventing sealed-system or food-safety claims.

Have ready: Repair quote and complete replacement cost, appliance age, recent failures, and warranty information when available.
Safety boundary: Unsafe food temperature, electrical symptoms, or a major leak can override economics.

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Dishwasher

Compare dishwasher repair with a replacement price that includes required hookups and installation.

Have ready: Repair quote and complete replacement cost, appliance age, recent failures, and warranty information when available.
Safety boundary: Water near electrical parts, smoke, shock, or overheating stops the comparison.

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Range & Oven

Compare range or oven quotes with gas, combustion, anti-tip, and electrical scope kept explicit.

Have ready: Repair quote and complete replacement cost, appliance age, recent failures, and warranty information when available.
Safety boundary: Gas smell, carbon-monoxide concern, uncontrolled heating, or sparking requires professional help.

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Home systems

Installed-equipment calculators

Water Heater

Compare repair with a complete installed water-heater quote including required trade and permit scope.

Have ready: Repair quote and complete installed replacement quote, appliance age, recent failures, and warranty information when available.
Safety boundary: Gas, combustion, pressure, scalding, leaks, fire, and electrical hazards override cost.

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Central Air Conditioner

Compare actual HVAC repair and installed replacement quotes with matching and scope checks.

Have ready: Repair quote and complete installed HVAC quote, appliance age, recent failures, and warranty information when available.
Safety boundary: Electrical and refrigerant work stays with qualified HVAC professionals.

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