Wayne Archer fixed appliances for 20 years and now provides DIY help for appliance and lawn and garden equipment through SearsPartsDirect.com. Wayne’s troubleshooting videos offer easy-to-understand ...

When you do appliance repair, many times you will want to test a certain part away from the appliance, like to learn how to test a washer drain pump, or test a refrigerator heater. Learning how to ...

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We recently highlighted a few ways to pamper your dishwasher to make it last longer, but refrigerators need a little TLC, too. Here's some maintenance tips to keep yours humming along smoothly. The ...

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

CR's interactive tool leverages product costs, depreciation rates, and survey data to help you decide. Plus, we offer expert advice on what to do next. By Daniel Wroclawski Data visualizations by Andy ...