Below the 50 percent threshold, repairing your 7-year-old washer makes financial sense
https://www.scribd.com/document/1071089340/Checking-Warranty-Coverage-Before-Deciding-on-Washing-Machine-Repair-or-Replacement-212470
A 7-year-old washing machine is worth repairing if the repair cost stays below 50 percent of a new unit's price; beyond that threshold, replacement becomes the smarter financial choice