Start with a comparable replacement
The replacement benchmark should meet the same practical need: capacity, dimensions, installation type, essential programs, delivery, and removal. Comparing a repair with an unusually cheap machine that does not fit—or a premium upgrade full of unrelated features—distorts the decision in opposite directions.
Use the complete repair quote
A usable quote includes diagnosis or call-out charges, parts, labor, VAT, return visits, and any disposal fee. Ask what happens if the diagnosed repair does not resolve the fault and how long parts and labor are guaranteed. A low headline price with uncertain scope is not the same as a fixed complete offer.
The Keepvero Repair Limit
The repair limit is the approximate maximum quote at which repair remains financially attractive under the selected assumptions. The current model starts with a configured share of comparable replacement value and subtracts potential operating savings from replacement over a defined comparison period. Both the share and period are policy choices, not universal laws.
Example of the logic
If a comparable replacement costs €599, the current policy initially allows 55% of that value for repair. If replacement might save roughly €18 per year over five years, those potential savings reduce the amount it makes sense to invest in the existing machine. The resulting threshold is rounded for decision use. Change any assumption and the threshold can change.
Safety always comes first
An economic recommendation cannot override an electrical, fire, overheating, or leakage hazard. A safety-stop diagnosis returns “Stop using appliance” before cost comparison. Similarly, a technician’s finding that the machine is unsafe or structurally compromised outranks an online estimate.
Quotes near the limit
A quote close to the threshold is not a precise mathematical win or loss. Seek a second quote, compare warranty scope, consider the condition of bearings, seals, controls, and cabinet, and account for the disruption and installation involved in replacement. Keepvero deliberately labels these cases as less certain.
Factors that should not be double-counted
Do not subtract future energy savings twice or treat the original purchase price as money you can recover. The relevant choices are the costs and benefits from today onward. Emotional preference and waste reduction can reasonably influence the final choice, but they should be stated separately from the financial calculation.