Maintenance Guides
Articles about maintenance guides from the Applimate team.
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What Appliance Repairs Actually Cost in India, as a Percentage of a New One
An AC gas refill runs about 5-13% of a new unit's price and a compressor replacement can run past 80% - here's what common refrigerator, AC, washing machine, and geyser repairs actually cost in India, and which ones the classic 50% replace rule actually crosses.
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When to Replace an Appliance Instead of Repairing It: The Actual Rule, Not a Guess
NAHB data puts a refrigerator's expected life at 13 years and Consumer Reports puts a window AC's at 8-10 - here's the real two-part rule for deciding whether your specific appliance is worth repairing, plus what ENERGY STAR's own numbers say about how much an old one is quietly costing you.
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How Often Should You Service Your Air Conditioner? What LG, Daikin, and Voltas Actually Require
LG asks for service every 3 months, Voltas every 3 months after year one, Daikin twice a year, and Blue Star and Samsung don't require it at all - here's what each brand's own warranty terms actually say.
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