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neil@waikiki-network.com  
#1 Posted : Friday, November 23, 2012 1:02:48 AM(UTC)
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17 year old GE fridge.
fan motor in the fridge has gone bad. (replaced 3 years ago too.)

$75 parts/shipping.
New fridge $450 in HI.

apt has common area electricity so elec. usage/savings not a big factor.

Repair or Replace? Any rule of thumb?

Thank you.
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denman  
#2 Posted : Friday, November 23, 2012 1:44:45 AM(UTC)
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If the unit is in good shape then I would repair it.

New units will not last as long as the older ones.

Also new units usually have electronics in them so it is a good idea to plug the unit into a surge protector.
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richappy  
#3 Posted : Friday, November 23, 2012 2:32:36 AM(UTC)
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If the old motor blew open, installing a 1000joule surge protector in the wall outlet will prevent failure. I use a Belkin one available on Amazon $6.99
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