Power up your search for quality appliance-repair help When looking for a repair shop, first check whether the appliance is still under warranty — if it is, you will be limited to factory-authorized ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- If you're having trouble getting an appliance repaired, you're not alone. After receiving dozens of consumer complaints over the years, the Action News Troubleshooters took 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 ...

When Dagwood Bumstead undertakes a home repair on his own in the comic strip, his wife, Blondie, must ultimately call in a professional to finish the job. For decades, poor Dagwood has battled every ...

Managing a household inevitably involves upkeep, repairs, and occasional improvements. One of the most frequent dilemmas homeowners face is deciding whether to do the job themselves or consider hiring ...

With apologies to the Maytag repairman, they don't make 'em like they used to. We're talking about common household appliances -- and not just Maytag. Refrigerators, washers and dryers, microwave ...

In her eight years as a content writer and researcher, Alison has published more than 450 home improvement articles and has delved into nearly every topic, including solar, moving and landscaping. In ...

Every year the Survey Research team at Consumer Reports gets tens of thousands of responses from our members about problems they’ve had with their kitchen and laundry appliances. In our most recent ...

Whether it is a refrigerator, a washing machine or a much-needed air conditioner during the hot summer months, a big appliance going bust is never a fun financial proposition. There is merit to fixing ...