If you have a basic understanding of electrical testing and can use hand tools, you can handle most common dryer repairs ...

Expensive repairs? Find a warranty to cover future costs. Americans rely on dryers — around 80% of households have one. If your dryer breaks down, it can disrupt your daily routine. Luckily, the most ...

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 ...

The government has issued a safety warning for certain brands of heat pump tumble dryers amid concerns of a fire risk.

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 ...

Every year the Survey Research team at Consumer Reports gets tens of thousands of responses from our members about problems they’ve had with their kitchen and laundry appliances. In our most recent ...