Disclaimer & Affiliate Disclosure

General disclaimer

Content on FixOrBuy is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not professional advice — not appliance-repair advice, not financial advice, and not safety advice. The repair-or-replace calculator and articles offer a decision framework, not a directive: treat every output as "rule of thumb, not gospel." Consult a qualified professional before acting on any decision that involves money, electricity, water damage or combustion.

Repair and safety disclaimer

Appliance repair involves real hazards. Any work on gas appliances, gas connections, burners or venting must be performed by licensed, qualified service technicians — utility safety guidance allows no DIY version of that sentence. Microwave ovens contain capacitors that can hold a dangerous charge after unplugging; their cabinets should never be opened by anyone other than a qualified technician. Electrical work should respect mains power: disconnect power and verify it is off. If you smell gas, leave the area and call your gas utility or emergency services. Nothing on this site is an instruction to attempt any specific repair.

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Accuracy

Repair-cost ranges, lifespan averages and program figures (ENERGY STAR, NAHB, FTC, Angi) change over time and vary by region; every factual page carries a "Last verified" date for the sources we checked. We work to keep content accurate and current, but you should verify costs, codes and rules locally before acting — and get 2–3 written quotes for any real repair decision rather than relying on published averages.

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