Q: My washing machine is about 10 years old, and it has started leaking whenever I do a load of clothes. Should I fix it or buy a new one? A: It depends on the problem. In many cases, it is a hose.

Day in day out, our washing machines do a lot for us, so it's no surprise that they occasionally break. Still, that doesn't change how frustrating it is to be dealing with a fault, such as a washer ...

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? Consumer Reports has some ...

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 ...