Net advantage
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Over repair horizon
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Enter your repair quote and appliance details on the left to compare.
Break-even repair ceiling
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Maximum economical quote
Annual electricity savings
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Lower running costs each year
Net replacement outlay
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Price plus tax and delivery
Ending service life equity
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Remaining value at year 4
Cost comparison over the repair horizon
Both paths are compared over the same horizon so the replacement is not penalized for lasting longer.
Option A: Repair existing unit
Option A- Upfront repair quote: $300
- Annual electricity (750 kWh): $135/yr
- Total electricity over 4 yrs: $540
- Ending equity value: $0 (retired)
- Total economic cost: $840
Option B: Replace with Energy Star
Option B- Net purchase outlay: $1,191
- Less remaining service equity: -$794
- Net capital consumed: $397
- Total electricity over 4 yrs: $274
- Total economic cost: $671
Year-by-year cumulative cost schedule
Track cumulative economic outlays and energy savings over the comparison horizon.
| Year | Repair cumulative cost | Replace cumulative cost | Cumulative energy savings |
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Included and excluded costs
What this model includes
- Parts, labor, and diagnostic service call fees in the repair quote.
- State sales tax, delivery, installation, and haul-away fees for new units.
- Manufacturer and utility Energy Star rebates.
- Annual electricity savings based on yellow EnergyGuide labels and utility rates.
- Remaining service life equity for the replacement appliance at the end of the repair horizon.
What is excluded or variable
- Secondary breakdown risk: older repaired machines may suffer additional component failures before the horizon ends.
- Water and sewer rate savings (relevant for high-efficiency washing machines and dishwashers).
- Inflation in future electricity rates or replacement appliance prices.
- Financing charges or credit card interest if the purchase is financed over time.
A planning estimate based on your inputs and the assumptions shown. Actual costs, utility rebates, and appliance lifespans may differ.