Dollar signs come to mind when something breaks down.  You're not in the mood to spend more money; at the same time, the problem isn't going to get better.  What are you going to do about the situation?  Are you going to repair or replace? To determine if you are going to fix or nix you must know your appliance or product.  Determine how long you owned the appliance or product.  Look at the instructions manual to see if the problem can be fixed.  The instructions manual don't have the solutions to all problems, so call a professional to get an estimate and research prices on the appliance or product.  Be sure to call more than one as they offer varying offers on estimates.  Compare the prices of the professionals to the current price of the appliance or product.  Attach the length of time you owned the product and the warranty...