Repair versus replacement comparison
Compare entered repair and replacement costs over the same period.
Your plan
Complete the inputs to see the result.
What this assumes
- Running and maintenance costs cover the whole comparison period you choose. This is an undiscounted cost comparison.
- Does not predict reliability, warranty coverage, safety or remaining equipment life.
- Costs use the rates you enter, before tax. Currency selection labels amounts and does not convert them.
How it works
Put in your numbers
Use your own rates, times and measurements.
See your answer straight away
It works it out as you type.
Copy or print it
Send it on, or keep it with the job.
What it covers: Compare entered repair and replacement costs over the same period.
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How to use repair versus replacement comparison
Compare entered repair and replacement costs over the same period.
- Enter repair cost now and the other measured inputs.
- Check the units and the assumptions below the result.
- Review the result, then copy or print the plan. Signed-in managers can save a private customer snapshot.
Tips and common mistakes
- Running and maintenance costs cover the whole comparison period you choose. This is an undiscounted cost comparison.
- Does not predict reliability, warranty coverage, safety or remaining equipment life.
- Costs use the rates you enter, before tax. Currency selection labels amounts and does not convert them.
Questions
Where do the input values come from?
You enter your own values. Start with repair cost now and use measured quantities, product specifications or your chosen planning assumptions.
What assumptions affect the result?
Running and maintenance costs cover the whole comparison period you choose. This is an undiscounted cost comparison. Does not predict reliability, warranty coverage, safety or remaining equipment life. Costs use the rates you enter, before tax. Currency selection labels amounts and does not convert them.
Can I save this against a customer?
Signed-in Field managers can open the Toolbox version and explicitly save the inputs and result to their private customer history.
Does this book work or place an order?
This prepares a planning result. Review the scope and use the existing job, quote, schedule or supplier workflow separately when ready.
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