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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Every year we realize we are on borrowed time with our trusty old air conditioner.

Our water heater has one more year of a 12-year warranty, and it’s already showing signs of wear and we worry it’s also at the end of its life.

Our dishwasher is giving its death knell.

Our fridge, washer, and dryer, were all purchased around the same time, 10 years ago.

We also need a new mattress.

All together, this would be around $15k or more to replace, and that’s being generous. We don’t have that sort of money to just drop all at once, so we need to prioritize.

What would you do first, and what next, so on and so forth?[/quote]

You can do dishes by hand.  You may not like it, but there is a work around.  You can also take your laundry to the laundry mat--again, not idea, but there is a solution.  Mattress is not critical.  A/C makes your life in DC during the summer more comfortable, but you could get away without having it.  You could use window units.

Water heater and Fridge are the items that you need to have and there's not a way to do without.  Fridge doesn't have to be terribly expensive.  I would prioritize the water heater and then the A/C.  A/C may eat up your entire $15K budget.[/quote]

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