Deciding whether it is worth repairing a five-year-old residential refrigerator-freezer typically depends on the nature of the specific malfunction and the cost of the repair part versus the price of a new appliance. Because a five-year-old fridge is only halfway through its expected ten-to-fifteen-year lifespan, minor repairs—such as replacing a faulty start relay, clearing a clogged defrost drain, swapping out a broken evaporator fan motor, or replacing worn door gaskets—are almost always well worth the investment. However, if the failure involves an expensive sealed system refrigerant leak or a burnt-out compressor, repair bills can be high. You can evaluate pricing by obtaining written quotes from appliance technicians. You can verify fair value when repairing minor parts extends the unit's operating life affordably.
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