The odds of getting your washing machine repaired right the first time aren’t great. Only 61 percent of all repairs were done correctly on the first attempt, according to a Consumer Reports’ survey.

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

It can seem hopeless when any major appliance stops working, but luckily, washing machines are some of the easiest to DIY repair, especially if they’re older. “Fixing your washing machine is ...

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 ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — We’ve all been there. The washer sounds like a jet engine and then suddenly stops mid-cycle. It’s the age-old question every homeowner will face. To repair or to replace? "What you ...

Samsung washers are considered to be one of the best washers available in the market today. Not only are its manuals and operation user friendly, Samsung washers are cost efficient and energy ...

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 ...

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 ...