How long do refrigerators last?   Every time we diagnose a refrigerator with a bad compressor or sealed system problem on a 3-5-year-old unit, we know what follows next. The customer gets surprised (in an unpleasant way) because these problems mean very expensive and complicated repairs. Sometimes thousands of dollars. Then the customer…

Is it worth repairing my washer? Or dryer, fridge, stove – you name it?  What about buying a new appliance versus repairing the old one? This is one of the most common questions every appliance tech hears from his customers. But even though the question is the same, the answer might be different, because it…