Below are informational links from HouseLogic to explain how you can decide. These articles were written by experts who can guide you through to make good decisions:
Do You Need to Replace Your Plumbing?
What to look for and consider to determine if you should replace plumbing and deteriorating pipes. ReadHeating Equipment: Repair or Replace?
The decision to repair or replace heating equipment depends on its age, the cost of repair, and how much money a more efficient system will save you. ReadRoofing: Repair or Replace?
Deciding whether to repair or replace roofing is largely an exercise in timing—you don’t want to reroof too soon and waste money, but you don’t want to wait too long either. ReadWater Heaters: Repair or Replace?
When deciding whether to repair or replace a water heater, consider its age, the severity of the problem, and how much money a new energy-efficient unit will save. ReadWhen to Repair or Replace Large Appliances
When deciding to repair or replace appliances, consider age, repair cost, pricing, energy efficiency, and whether to modify your kitchen to accommodate a new unit. Read
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