But, as a general rule, if you have several faulty parts or if your refrigerator is more than ten years old, it's probably time to replace it. 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.
Should you fix a 10 year old refrigerator?
But, as a general rule, if you have several faulty parts or if your refrigerator is more than ten years old, it's probably time to replace it. Most refrigerators are designed to last 10 to 20 years.
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