Past 10 years every repair becomes an unwarranted liability on aging cooling systems
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Most refrigerators last 10 to 15 years, but once yours passes that threshold, every repair becomes a no-recourse gamble—replacement parts carry no guarantee, technician labor is unwarrantied, and failed fixes leave you paying twice for the same