CR's interactive tool leverages product costs, depreciation rates, and survey data to help you decide. Plus, we offer expert advice on what to do next. By Daniel Wroclawski Data visualizations by Andy ...

For most homeowners, the easiest starting point is the 50% rule: If the repair will cost less than half the price of a ...

If you're expecting a good customer service experience when you need a repair on a major appliance, don't hold your breath. A recent Consumer Reports National Research Center survey of more than ...

Recently, a Reddit user asked: How do you decide whether to repair or replace a broken appliance? The user’s decade-old induction range wasn’t working properly, but replacing it would be expensive.