Enclosure (3) to COMDTINST 11103.1B
Contracting Services
When contracting for furnishings maintenance and repair, exercise care in preparing
specifications to define scope of work, specify finishes, hardware, materials, inspections, etc. (if
need be, the servicing CEU can provide professional assistance and review of specifications to
the local servicing support unit for continuing contracts or those involving substantial funds). As
stewards of the taxpayer's money, it is imperative to properly identify when it is necessary to
repair an appliance or furnishing vice completely replacing it. Age is a large factor, but
expressed and actual need, budget, and frequency of use should also be factored.
Equipment Repair and Replacement Criteria:
The table below provides the typical life expectancy of various appliances. It is used in
conjunction with an economic analysis graph (see example below) to determine whether or not a
particular item should be repaired or replaced.
Use this table to plan equipment repairs or replacement.
Normal Equipment Life Expectancy (In Years)
Equipment
Non-Tropical
Tropical
Freezer
15
12
Refrigerator
15
12
Range
15
12
Clothes Washer
10
8
Clothes Dryer
10
8
Dishwasher
9
7
Trash Compactor
10
8
EXAMPLE: REPAIR vs REPLACEMENT of RESIDENCE APPLIANCES
Sample Calculation
An approximately 7 year-old refrigerator requires repairs totaling 0. Replacement cost is
5. Entering the graph with the current age, the maximum allowable repair cost is 5.
Therefore, repair is more economical.
Procedural Steps:
1. Determine appliance age.
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