Appliances: when to repair and when to pitch?

[Johann Jells]

So I just lost a round in this game with a 7 year old fridge that was failing to cool but was clearly not the compressor. Failed $200 repair vs $700 to replace.  I thought I knew what I was doing, that compressor problems aren't worth repairing but controls were.  Basic washers and dryers are not worth paying someone to repair if I can't figure it out, I can get them on CL for under $100.

What are your rules of thumb?

[Matthew Paul]

I dont repair appliances like washers , dryers , refrigerators . I will replace burners on stoves . Time is money . Out with the old in with the spare