The odds of getting your washing machine repaired right the first time aren’t great. Only 61 percent of all repairs were done correctly on the first attempt, according to a Consumer Reports’ survey.

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 ...

A jet plane is landing in my laundry. Or taking off, so loud is the noise coming from my least favourite room in the house. It's my 13-year old front loader washing machine that has accompanied me ...