Repair vs Replace Calculator
Get a clear repair-or-replace recommendation using cost, age, condition, and item type in one simple score.
Tool
How it works
The tool uses a deterministic weighted score from 0 to 100, where higher means stronger replace signal.
Main factors are repair cost as a percent of replacement price, age compared to expected lifespan, and current condition.
It also includes small adjustments for item type and replacement-value trend, then returns Repair, Replace, or Borderline with confidence.
Examples
A poor-condition 8-year-old laptop with repair at 65% of replacement usually scores Replace.
A good-condition 3-year-old appliance with repair at 20% of replacement usually scores Repair.
If costs and age are mid-range, the result can be Borderline with low confidence.
FAQ
Is this recommendation deterministic?
Yes. The same inputs always produce the same result because the calculator uses fixed weighted scoring rules.
What factors matter most?
Repair cost percentage and age versus expected lifespan are the strongest factors, with condition as an important secondary factor.
Why do I sometimes get Borderline?
Borderline appears when the score is near the middle, meaning the data does not strongly favor repair or replacement.
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