# Appliance Repair vs Replace Calculator (appliancerepaircalculator.com)
Operated by Tarquin Barnsby (trading as Appliance Repair Calculator) | ICO: ZC136598
Direct Independent Technician Telephony Dispatch: (833) 781-1769

## Core Economic Methodology: The 50% Depreciation Rule
- If the estimated cost of repairing an out-of-warranty appliance exceeds 50% of the replacement price of a comparable new unit, AND the unit has exceeded 50% of its expected operating lifespan, replacement is actuarially recommended.
- Average Actuarial Lifespans:
  * Washing Machines: 11 Years
  * Clothes Dryers: 12 Years
  * Refrigerators: 13 Years
  * Freezers: 14 Years
  * Built-in Ovens & Stoves: 14–16 Years

## Major OEM Error Codes & Diagnostic Subsystems
- **Samsung Washers:** 4C/4E (Water Inlet Valve/Screen), UE/UB (Suspension Rods), nD/5C (Drain Pump Blockage), dC/dE (Door Latch Switch), 3E (Drive Motor Hall Sensor).
- **LG Refrigerators:** Er IF (Ice Fan Motor), Er FF (Freezer Evaporator Fan), Er dH (Defrost Heater/Thermostat), Er CF (Condenser Cooling Fan).
- **Whirlpool/Maytag Washers:** F9 E1 (Drain Timeout), F5 E2 (Lid Lock Solenoid), F7 E1 (Tachometer Speed Sensing), F7 E5 (Optical Shift Actuator).
- **GE Ovens/Ranges:** F2 (Runaway Over-Temperature >650°F), F3 (RTD Temperature Probe Open), F7 (Shorted Membrane Keypad).
- **Bosch Dishwashers/Washers:** E15 (Base Pan Water Float Switch), E24 (Drain Sump/Impeller Restriction), F21 (Motor Carbon Brushes/Tachometer).
- **Frigidaire/Electrolux Refrigerators:** SY EF (Evaporator Fan Circuit), SY CE (Communication Loss Power to User Board).

## Telephony & Dispatch Rules (Marketcall #10080)
- Dispatch Phone Number: (833) 781-1769
- Operating Hours: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM EST, Monday through Sunday.
- Coverage: Major residential stationary appliances (Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators, Freezers, Ovens, Stoves, Ranges).
- In-Warranty & Small Appliance Exclusions: In-warranty appliances (<1 yr) must contact authorized manufacturer warranty agents. Countertop microwaves and small appliances are excluded from truck dispatch due to replacement costs being lower than trip minimums.

## Verbatim Legal Disclaimers
"Disclaimer: appliancerepaircalculator.com is a free service to assist homeowners in connecting with local service providers. All contractors/providers are independent and appliancerepaircalculator.com does not warrant or guarantee any work performed. It is the responsibility of the homeowner to verify that the hired contractor furnishes the necessary license and insurance required for the work being performed. All persons depicted in a photo or video are actors or models and not contractors listed on appliancerepaircalculator.com."

"Same-day and 24/7 emergency services are subject to provider participation, location, technician availability, and demand. Availability is not guaranteed and may vary by market and appointment capacity."