NRV Appliance Repair

07/28/2026

Buy new or do you prefer keeping the older appliance running?

When an appliance breaks, repair costs, reliability and performance can help you decide whether to fix it or replace it.

06/10/2026

This is the time of year those garage fridges begin to struggle.

The best garage ready refrigerators from CR's tests are generally top-freezer models that work well in temperatures as high as 110°F.

04/12/2026

Even with a wet vac, removing water from a washer when the drain pump has failed is still tricky.

04/01/2026

Hi everyone
Introducing the First Fully Customer-Serviceable Dryer

Big news — after years of fighting with hidden screws, sealed panels, and “why did they design it like this?” moments…

We’re proud to introduce the new Open-Access Dryer™.

No top.
No front panel.
No nonsense.

Everything is right there where you need it.

Key features:

🔧 Full 360° access to all components
🔥 Heating element you can actually see
🌀 Rollers, belt, and motor fully exposed
🧠 Built-in “common sense” diagnostics (just look at it)
⏱️ Average repair time: 5 minutes or less

No more:

Taking apart half the machine to change a belt
Guessing where manufacturers hid the screws
Watching 3 YouTube videos just to open it

Customer feedback so far:

“I fixed it before my coffee got cold.”
“Why hasn’t this always been a thing?”
“Slightly concerned about the spinning parts, but I’ll take the trade-off.”

We’re currently accepting pre-orders for technicians, DIYers, and anyone who’s ever said,

“I could fix this if I could just get to it.”

Fine print: There might some pinch points! and April Fools

03/24/2026

Maybe it's just me but this is one bit of technology I can live without.

Some Americans have been taken aback by marketing messages on the door of certain Samsung appliances.

03/20/2026

Extended warranties are nice but are there servicers in the are you live?

When you buy a new appliance, you expect it to work, and if it doesn't, you expect your warranty to cover it. A Delaware woman says that's not what happened ...

03/17/2026

Never too early...

Shelby Cobble, a 31-year-old mom, had no idea that she was jumpstarting a new obsession for her son, Prescott, 3, when she and her husband, Zac, 32, purchased a new set of front loaders for the house. She tells PEOPLE her son became attached almost immediately after the first wash.

03/03/2026

I completely agree!

Your new washing machine was designed to fail. In this video, I break down the sealed drum scam that's costing families hundreds in unnecessary repairs, whic...

02/28/2026

Join CR at https://CR.org/joinviaYT to find out how products scored in CR’s rigorous lab tests—and to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use ever...

02/27/2026

Learn how to make the most of these eco-friendly and inexpensive laundry essentials.