If your definition of better is quality, durability and reliable, then keep and repair your older refrigerator, otherwise buy a new one. I’ll back that statement with these 3 facts: 1-I own a 1990 GE, and a 1984 Whirlpool made Kenmore; 2-Only a single repair of the 2 fridges combined; 3-The average age of a refrigerators we fix is less than 4 years old. Check out our blog post about Older is Better Than Newer Fridges