Below the 50 percent threshold, repairing your 7-year-old washer makes financial sense

https://crankmaster2.gumroad.com/p/build-quality-variance-determines-whether-your-oven-survives-15-years-or-fails-at-seven

A 7-year-old washing machine is worth repairing if the repair cost stays below 50 percent of a new unit's price; beyond that threshold, replacement becomes the smarter financial choice