Q: Recently, I’ve been experiencing issues with my dishwasher. It’s an older model, and I can’t decide whether it’s worth repairing or if I should buy a new one. How do I know if I should repair or ...

Dishwasher filters are durable and typically only need replacing if they’re cracked, warped, or no longer trapping food ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

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

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

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 ...