We spoke with three appliance experts to find the most reliable refrigerator brands. We also asked them for their favorite ...

“Let me take out my toolbox and fix my busted coffee maker,” says nobody ever. Well, almost nobody. According to Consumer Reports’ Right to Repair survey, conducted between November and December 2021 ...

If your refrigerator is giving you trouble—your water dispenser has slowed to a trickle, your icemaker keeps jamming, or worse, you open the door and get hit by a warm breeze—you’re probably wondering ...

Late last year, my Sub-Zero refrigerator gave out. The temperature rose, frozen food was melting. I called an independent repair guy known locally as “The Appliance Whisperer.” I wanted him to ...

We’ve all felt that sinking moment when a familiar hum goes silent: the fridge stops cooling, the washer won’t spin or the oven won’t heat on a busy weeknight. When an appliance quits, the big ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. From the high cost of spoiled food to the price of paying for a repair, homeowners can expect to pay quite a bit out of pocket if their refrigerator stops ...