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.

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 ...

It can seem hopeless when any major appliance stops working, but luckily, washing machines are some of the easiest to DIY repair, especially if they’re older. “Fixing your washing machine is ...

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 replace? Josiah Prieto’s 14-year-old ...

The adage “out of sight, out of mind” can cost you dearly when it comes to washing machine water-supply hoses bursting. These hoses are the thin-walled rubber lines behind your machine that bring hot ...

Washer hoses are constantly under pressure. Over time, they can bulge, crack or burst. A broken hose can put up to 500 gallons of water every hour into your home. This failure is among the top five ...

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 ...