Repair scenario · 13-year-old example
Oven or Range repair or replace calculator
Compare a major oven or range repair with replacement cost and five years of estimated energy use. Change the prefilled values to match the appliance, diagnosis and local prices.
Repair or replace
Compare five-year ownership costs instead of looking only at today’s repair quote.
If the estimated remaining life is under five years, the keep-and-repair scenario includes a later replacement during the comparison window.
Use the quote, remaining life and operating cost together.
This example starts with a $500 repair, a $1,200 replacement and 2 years of expected remaining life. Those are planning defaults, not a live national quote.
Five-year cost comparison
The repair path is $2,125 and the replacement path is $1,550 under the default assumptions. Because the remaining life is under five years, the repair path also includes a later replacement.
Important check
Gas leaks, damaged wiring and control failures require qualified service. Include delivery, electrical or gas connection changes and anti-tip installation in the replacement quote.
Quick answers
Oven or Range repair or replace questions
Should I repair or replace a 13-year-old oven or range?
Using a $500 repair, a $1,200 replacement and the five-year costs in this example, the lower projected-cost path is to replace by about $575. Replace these planning values with a written local quote before deciding.
How long does a oven or range usually last?
This calculator uses 15 years as a planning life and 2 years of remaining life for the default example. Usage, maintenance, climate, installation and model quality can move actual service life in either direction.
Do energy savings justify replacing this oven or range?
The newer-unit assumption saves about $15 per year, or $75 over five years. Energy is included in the comparison, but repair risk, installation cost, safety and parts availability can matter more.