CR’s interactive tool leverages product costs, depreciation rates, and survey data to help you make the right choice. Plus, expert advice on what to do next. When your washing machine breaks, how do ...

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.

Our two year old washing machine decided to give up on us, just days before the Lunar Chinese New Year! Before the 9kg washing machine “kaput” on us, it has sent out a warning, in the form of a nasty ...

A washer that isn’t spinning may be overloaded, unbalanced, or sitting unevenly on the floor. Common issues include broken parts like the lid switch, belt, or drain pump—all easy to replace. If fixes ...

Washing machines tend to be noisy, even when they are working correctly. But when you hear your washer run every week, it's easy to notice when something is wrong. Sometimes strange noises are caused ...