Question 1

Which power tool brand is most repairable?

Accepted Answer

Flymo. About 67.9% of Flymo repairs succeed, more than any other brand we track.

Question 2

How are power tool brand rankings calculated?

Accepted Answer

We use real repair data from community repair events tracked by openrepair.org. Fix rate is just how often a repair actually works. We only rank brands with 50+ repairs so the numbers mean something.

Question 3

Which power tool brand lasts the longest before needing repair?

Accepted Answer

AEG. Their power tools average 21.4 years old before they need a fix. They're built to last.

Question 4

What does fix rate mean for power tool brands?

Accepted Answer

It's how often a repair actually works. Higher fix rate means when it breaks, you've got a better shot at fixing it instead of tossing it. Comes down to how repairable the design is and whether parts are available.

Question 5

What's the difference between "fixed", "repairable", and "end of life"?

Accepted Answer

"Fixed" means the repair was done successfully. "Repairable" means it could be fixed but wasn't completed on the spot, maybe because parts were needed. "End of life" means it's not worth repairing anymore. The ratio between these tells you a lot about a brand's overall repairability.

#	Brand	Fix Rate	Avg Age	Records	Top Issues
1	Flymo	67.9%	8.6y	184	ElectricalBattery/Power
2	Stihl	63.2%	9y	125	ElectricalBattery/Power
3	Gardena	61.3%	8.2y	225	MotorElectrical
4	AEG	60.3%	21.4y	131	ElectricalPhysical Damage
5	Bosch	59.1%	11y	2,811	ElectricalBattery/Power

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