Eric and Kassandra’s washing machine broke on my watch. Home alone, washing a “quick” load of sheets that flopped listlessly back and forth in the drum like a hooked trout for more than three hours, I ...

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 ...

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LIVE OAK, Texas — Irma Cancino bought a Whirlpool washing machine from Lowes in December or 2022. Less than two years later the agitator, which is the part in the middle of the cylinder, suddenly ...

Repair or replace? That's the tough question when an appliance like the washing machine breaks down. Consumer Reports looks at what to consider to help you decide.