Broken Appliance: Should You Repair or Replace?

Written text "Out Of Order" message on paper taped on closed refrigerator door In a kitchen. Demonstrates what to do with a broken appliance.

Your seven-year-old refrigerator is on the fritz. Should you spring for a repair or bite the bullet to replace the broken appliance? Fortunately, there’s a simple rule of thumb that can help you make the decision. Here’s our guide to when to repair or replace appliances. Is it really broken? Before you spend money to […]

When That Expensive Appliance Purchase Goes Bad

Upset woman calling technician to fix a new appliance that has broken. Dishwasher with soap coming out sides of appliance.

Home appliances offer great convenience … until they don’t. So what should you do when that sleek new appliance has a defect? Doing homework pays off You can head off most post-purchase dissatisfaction with some online research before you buy. First, look for articles on “best” or “most reliable” brands. You may find reporting on […]

Keep or Trash Appliance Manuals?

Blonde woman reading user appliance manual for electric steamer at home.

Most people today are trying to eliminate paper clutter from their lives. So is it really necessary to keep instruction manuals for your new home’s appliances and other products? Let’s read up on cutting down the number of appliance manuals around your new house. Why keep appliance manuals? Sometimes it makes sense to keep paper […]