Repair it, replace it, or keep it?
Know the numbers.
Estimate repair costs, expected lifespan, ownership expenses, and replacement economics using available appliance data and transparent calculations.
Start with your model when available, or explore refrigerator guides, calculators, and ownership insights.
Illustrative data shown to demonstrate how CostToKeep reports results.
Samsung RF28R7351SR
This example is for interface demonstration only and does not represent a current model-specific CostToKeep assessment.
Repair or Replace
Compare the estimated cost of a repair with the appliance's age, expected remaining life, and replacement cost.
Check Repair Decision →Repair Cost
Estimate parts and labor costs for common appliance repairs using the information available for your appliance and location.
Estimate Repair Cost →True Cost of Ownership
Look beyond the purchase price and estimate the longer-term cost of energy, maintenance, repairs, and remaining value.
Calculate Ownership Cost →How CostToKeep Works
Find Your Appliance
Search by manufacturer or model number when model-specific information is available.
Tell Us About It
Provide details such as age, repair issue, location, repair quote, or purchase price depending on the calculator.
We Calculate the Costs
CostToKeep combines your inputs with available product information, category-level benchmarks, repair-cost data, and documented assumptions.
Compare Your Options
Review the estimated costs, assumptions, confidence level, and reasoning behind the result.
What Does It Really Cost to Keep?
The purchase price is only one part of appliance ownership. CostToKeep helps you examine the expenses that can accumulate during the useful life of a product.
Actual ownership costs vary by appliance, usage, energy prices, repair history, location, and product condition. CostToKeep presents estimates rather than guaranteed future costs.
Built for Transparent Decisions
CostToKeep separates known product information from estimates and assumptions so you can understand how a result was created.
Sources
See the types of product, pricing, manufacturer, public, and market information used when supporting an estimate.
Confidence
Understand how strong the available evidence is behind an estimate.
Methodology
See the formulas, assumptions, fallback rules, and limitations behind CostToKeep calculations.
Before You Spend on a Repair, Understand the Bigger Cost.
Compare repair expenses, appliance age, expected lifespan, and replacement economics before making your decision.
Check Your Appliance