Enclosure (3) to COMDTINST 11103.1B
2. Determine appliance's expected life (use table above).
3. Estimate repair cost.
4. From GSA schedule, determine replacement cost of an item of essentially the same size and
features as item to be replaced.
5. Create a graph that charts a diagonal line between the "replacement cost" and the maximum
"life expectancy". (see sample above).
6. Enter the graph with the appliance's actual age and draw a vertical line that intersects the
diagonal one drawn earlier.
7. From this intersection point, project a horizontal line to intersect with the y-axis (repair cost
line) and identify the Maximum Allowable Repair Cost.
8. If the identified Maximum Allowable Repair Cost is greater than the estimated repair cost,
then undertake repairs. In the case of equal or near-equal results, repair is usually the better
alternative due to the high initial cost of replacement equipment. However, intangible factors
such as size differential between the old and new piece of equipment, desirable features of
new technology, new equipment's lower energy use or operating costs, and availability of
funds for replacement should all be taken into consideration before any decision is made.
Furnishings Repair and Replacement Criteria:
Normal Furnishings Life Expectancy (In Years)
Furnishing
Non-Tropical
Tropical
Carpet (traffic area)
5-6
3-4
Carpet (non-traffic)
8
6
Drapery
10
6
Area Rugs
15
12
Coffee & End Tables
15-20
15
Occasional Tables
25+
25+
Dining Tables
15
12
Outdoor Tables
10
8
Night Stands
10
10
Sofas(non-sleep)
10
10
Sofas(sleep)
8
8
Easy Chairs
10
10
Arm Chairs
10
10
Table & Floor
Lamps(not including
12
12
shades)
Lamp Shades
4
4
Ottoman
8
8
Outdoor Chairs
8
6
Outdoor Gliders
8
6
China Cabinet
15
12
Buffet
10
10
Desk w/chair
15
15
Bed(includes frame, etc)
10
8
Dresser
15
15
Mirror
25+
25+
Magazine Rack
15
15
Fireplace Set & Screen
6
10
Carts
8
8
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