Repair or Replace Calculator | Unpacked, Eventually

Repair it before the move, or replace it?

A move can bring a worn-out appliance or piece of furniture into sharp focus. Compare the costs and expected years you enter, then weigh reliability, energy use, warranty, and hassle too.

Your estimates

Repair quote ($)

Include the diagnostic fee, parts, labor, taxes, and pickup or service charges you expect.

Expected added years after repair

This is your estimate or a technician’s estimate, not something the calculator can predict.

Replacement cost ($)

Add delivery, installation, required accessories, and removal or disposal fees.

Expected years from replacement

Cost per expected year

Repair estimate$— / yearReplacement: $— / year

Repair cost today$—

Replacement cost today$—

Enter estimates to compare.

This divides each upfront cost by the expected years you enter. It does not predict future breakdowns or include energy use, financing, warranty coverage, moving labor, downtime, safety, or disposal impact. Check a technician’s advice and the item’s manufacturer guidance when relevant. The lower figure alone does not decide what is best for you.

Before you decide

Ask whether the repair quote includes diagnostics, parts, labor, tax, and a warranty on the work.
For replacement, include delivery, installation, removal, required hookups, and any extra cost to fit the new item in the space.
Check the age, condition, energy use, and safety status. For appliances, use the manufacturer's model-specific instructions and a qualified technician when needed.
If moving the item costs money or requires special handling, include that in the comparison.
Consider whether you need it now, can borrow or defer the decision, or have a practical reuse or recycling option.

Use this tool as a place to organize numbers. A technician can help assess condition and likely remaining life; the calculator cannot inspect the item.