The lifespan of a typical refrigerator ranges from 10 to 15 years, and if you're still in the first half of this range, you should have plenty of time before you need to replace it. If you're on the higher end of that range, you're probably in your later stages. Most refrigerators are designed to last 10 to 20 years. If you have any of the other problems on this list and your refrigerator is more than ten years old, you'll likely save more money in the long run by simply replacing it. Otherwise, you could invest money in repairing a refrigerator that is already about to run out.
Estimates vary in terms of how long refrigerators last; some sources say it's 10 years, while others say up to 25 years. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, refrigerators last approximately 12 years. At that point, it's probably time to replace it. Of course, if your refrigerator isn't energy efficient, you might want to consider replacing it before it stops working.
The average lifespan of a refrigerator is between 10 and 18 years, so a 10-year refrigerator is at stake. If the refrigerator repair is something minor, such as a problem with the gasket, or is one of the few repairs the refrigerator has needed, repair it. However, if the refrigerator has had several major problems before or the repair costs a significant amount of money, it is best to replace it.
