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Repair or replace calculator

Updated November 2026

Compare a repair quote to what a new system would cost.

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Repair is25% of newRepair usually makes sense

The math

  1. $500 ÷ $2,000 = 25%
  2. Common rule: replace at 40 to 50 percent

The formula

repair share = repair cost ÷ replacement cost

This is a rule of thumb. Age and parts availability matter too. Read more.