When a washing machine stops mid-cycle or a laptop refuses to turn on, the first thought is often to buy a new one. But many problems are cheap and quick to fix, especially with a technician who comes to your home. Here is a simple way to decide.
The 50% rule
A useful rule of thumb: if the repair costs less than half the price of a new device, and the device is not near the end of its life, repairing is usually the better choice.
Usually worth repairing
- Laptops and PCs: slow performance, a failed hard drive, a broken keyboard, a worn battery, overheating, or Windows problems. Upgrades like an SSD or more RAM can even make them faster than before.
- Smartphones: cracked screens, battery replacement and charging port problems.
- Washing machines: drainage issues, door locks, belts and pumps.
- Fridges and ACs: thermostat, fan and gas refill problems.
- TVs: power and board faults, often caused by voltage spikes.
Usually better to replace
- The device is more than 8 to 10 years old and has already had several repairs.
- The repair costs more than half the price of a new model.
- Parts are no longer available.
- A newer model would save a lot of electricity, which matters with generator bills.
Don't forget your data
If a laptop or phone dies, your photos and files can often still be recovered. Avoid repeatedly switching it on and off, and ask a technician about data recovery before you give up on it.
Why home service makes repair easier
Carrying a washing machine or a large TV to a shop is not realistic for most people. Electrotrad offers home service repair, installation and maintenance for electronics and home appliances, plus pick-up and delivery for computer and phone repairs. Our technician diagnoses the problem and tells you honestly whether it is worth fixing.
And if replacing makes more sense, you can browse our home appliances, computers and mobiles.
Book a technician: call or WhatsApp +961 76 675 867.
