For the expert’s take, we turned to washer repair companies Shaper Service Solutions and Advanced Appliance Service Inc., as well as Puls Technicians, a nationwide service of appliance ...

MANY of us throw the bath mat into the washing machine along with towels without a second thought. But a home expert has ...

That creates “large amounts of force with heavy items, and the increased weight tears the washer apart,” warned the appliance guru, who has more than three decades of repair experience.

self-report minor problems that could lead up to expensive repairs if not addressed, and—in the case of appliances that work together, like a washer and dryer—even talk to each other.