How the 50/50 Rule Guides Sealed-System Diagnostic Workflows in Appliance Repair
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The 50/50 rule states that when an appliance reaches half its expected lifespan and the cost of repair equals or exceeds 50% of its replacement price, a sealed-system diagnostic procedure determines whether recovery-and-charge or component