Had to choose between a full compressor swap or a leak repair on a 2018 fridge

Customer's fridge was out and the quote for a new compressor was almost $700. I found a tiny leak in the evaporator line behind the panel, which would be way cheaper to fix. I went with the repair, using a proper epoxy sealant and a vacuum test. It's been holding for three months now, but I still wonder if I just delayed the inevitable. Has anyone else had a similar call on an older unit where the cheaper fix actually lasted?

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smith.uma19h ago

My old shop always pushed for the swap, but I've seen those epoxy patches last for years.

lewis.barbara18h ago

Buddy's patch failed in six months.