I guess youhave to look at the overall money picture. When my washing machine went I had to but a new one. I told my wife to replace the dryer as well even though the old one was still working. Why?
We got reduced prices for buying both machines. We got a rebate for several hundred dollars worth of laundry detergent. The old dryer was over 10 years old. The new dryer is more energy efficient and handles lager loads.
My thinking was that what I was gaining was better than what I had and would soon have to replace. So I guess I would not have repaired for 178 unless I had no other option. That is my .02 cents!
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