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How Long Do Appliances Last? — Repair vs Replace
Check if your appliance is past its expected lifespan. Decide whether to repair or replace.
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Lebensdauer
Kuehlschrank: 13 Jahre. Waschmaschine: 10. Trockner: 13. Spuelmaschine: 10. Herd: 15. Mikrowelle: 9. Moderne Geraete halten WENIGER als vor 30 Jahren.
Reparieren oder Ersetzen
50%-Regel: Reparatur > 50% des Neupreises = ersetzen. Reparatur-Cafes und lokale Werkstaetten in Deutschland wachsen (Right to Repair Bewegung).
⚡ CalcWolf Insight
Replacing an old appliance with an Energy Star model often pays for itself in 3-7 years through energy savings alone. A 2010 refrigerator uses 40-50% more electricity than a 2024 model. On a $150/year electricity cost difference, a $1,200 fridge pays back in 8 years — right when the old one would have failed anyway.
Frequently asked questions
Wann ersetzen?▾
Reparatur > 50% Neupreis. Ueber 75% der Lebensdauer: ersetzen.
Welche Marken halten am laengsten?▾
Miele: Premium-Langlebigkeit. Bosch/Siemens: gutes Mittelfeld. DHER-Statistik als Referenz.
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