A good rule to follow: If repairing your phone costs half as much as buying a new one—or more—consider getting a new phone, especially if yours is more than a few years old. Remember, you can often trade in your old phone and apply that credit towards a new one, too. Let's do the math.

Unlike other electronics or items that may be simple to repair or replace such as swapping a car air filter, repairing a phone is more complex because there are many small, moving parts. Repairing a phone on your own will likely lead to more damages to your phone and create more financial burdens.

The best way to repair your cracked screen without risking further damage to the phone is to bring it to a professional repair service. The trained technicians at Cell Phone Repair can fix your screen quickly and safely. If you visit a local CPR store, common repairs can be completed on-site while you wait.

The cost of repairing a phone screen can vary widely. The average price for a screen repair is between $70-$400.