Extended Downtime Turns $400–$800 Repairs Into Replacement Decisions When Parts Vanish

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The compressor is the most expensive refrigerator component to repair, often costing $400–$800 in parts alone, but the real financial shock comes from extended downtime when manufacturers discontinue models or parts become unavailable