For most homeowners, the easiest starting point is the 50% rule: If the repair will cost less than half the price of a ...

If you're expecting a good customer service experience when you need a repair on a major appliance, don't hold your breath. A recent Consumer Reports National Research Center survey of more than ...

Most of us don't think much about our home appliances until something goes wrong. Picture this: you're running late in the morning, and suddenly the coffee maker refuses to work, or you step into a ...

Consumers should consider the advantages of replacing an appliance before repairing it, experts say. Repairing an appliance can be cheaper. But often it can be complicated and have escalating ...

Sam Willhite returns to hands-on appliance repair, launching a locally owned service focused on personal, in-home ...

Everyday appliances that help you function in life are always going to break down, usually at the most inopportune time. It's vital to know when it's better to replace rather than fix a major item.

Kitchen appliances offered by most major manufacturers come in sizes that can be considered reasonably standard. But be warned: Standard size or not, they may not fit your existing opening, gas line ...

Have you ever had one of those heart-stopping moments with one of your home appliances? You know, you reach into the dryer to grab that shirt you want to wear and it’s still soaking wet…and cold? Or ...

Avoid surprises when buying used appliances: know the product, test its functionality, and ask sellers about age, condition, ...