According to Stuart Pyburn, a franchise business coach for Mr. Appliance, a Neighborly company, “Signs that your washing machine needs repair include unusual noises, leaks, excessive vibrations, ...

Your kitchen looks nothing like your parents’ kitchen did thirty years ago. Refrigerators send you alerts when milk’s about ...

CR’s interactive tool leverages product costs, depreciation rates, and survey data to help you make the right choice. Plus, ...

CONSIDER BEFORE YOU FIX OR NIX. THIS 14 YEAR OLD WASHER IN THE HOME WAS ON THE FRITZ. I WAS AFRAID THAT IF I SPENT THE MONEY TO REPAIR IT, IT WOULD JUST GO OUT AGAIN SOON. AND FRANKLY, I’M SURPRISED ...

Appliance breakdowns can shape pricing, inspections and buyer perception. Knowing when to repair or replace can protect value and avoid last-minute deal issues.

How long do you expect your washer and dryer to last? Some CR readers are frustrated, reporting that their machine needed repair within the first three years, while others are thrilled that their ...