Upon Reaching 50% of Replacement Cost, Dishwasher Repair Becomes Economically Unwise
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The answer depends on one critical calculation: if repair costs exceed 50% of replacement cost and your dishwasher is already past half its expected lifespan, replacement makes financial sense