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Repair or Replaced Item Approximate Cost
Roof shingles applied over an average roof (if possible)    $95- $120 /square (100sq.ft.)
Tear-off existing roof shingles +$55 to $95 /layer
A= height / vertical
B= ½ width / horizontal
C= roof service
C x 2 x 1.25 x length = est. total sq. footage
use A² x B² = √C² (i.e. A=6' ; B=8') --> 6² x 8² = C (36 x 64 = √100); so C=10
For the example above a 16' x 28' home with a 6' high gable end is approximately 700 square feet or ÷ 100 = 7 squares.
Appliance Est. Cost Age Range
Risk of failure Low Risk Med. Risk High Risk
Furnace $2500 - $4500 up to 12 years
30%
12 to 24 years
20%
25 years & up
10%

Water Heater $750 - $1200 up to 7 years
30%
7 to 14 years
20%
15 years & up
10%

Central A/C $1900 - $4000 up to 8 years
50%
8 to 15 years
30%
16 years & up
10%

Refrigerator $900 - $1800 up to 8 years
40%
8 to 15 years
30%
16 years & up
20%

Range $900 - $1900 up to 15 years
30%
15 to 25 years
20%
26 years & up
10%

Dishwasher $550 - $1100 up to 10 years
40%
10 to 15 years
30%
16 years & up
20%

Washer $650 - $975 up to 10 years
40%
10 to 15 years
30%
16 years & up
20%

Dryer $550 - $900 up to 10 years
50%
10 to 20 years
40%
21 years & up
10%

Built-in Microwave $500 - $990 up to 4 years
20%
4 to 10 years
15%
11 years & up
10%

Garbage Disposer $275 - $650 up to 1 year
see note #4
1 year and up
Always Replace
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NOTES:

  1. Risk of failure or break-down increases with age.
  2. Percentage indicates maximum cost of repair limit. If cost of repair is greater than percentage of replacement cost shown ,then replacement of the appliance is recommended. If cost of repair is less than percentage of replacement cost shown, then repair is likely to be cost effective.
  3. Assumes replacement with like kind and quality as original appliance.
  4. Repair disposers only if under manufacturer's warranty. Otherwise, always replace.