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Major appliances are a big purchase for most people, and buyers want them to last. Consumer Reports’ surveys have found that, from refrigerators to laundry machines, our members rank reliability ...

We bought our SubZero 632 fridge over 20 years ago that we had matching cabinet panels made for it. Fridge has worked well over the years. Only issue is we replaced the fridge door gasket twice.

Here’s how it works. The most important element of any refrigerator is that it keeps food at a stable and chilled temperature and offers accurate settings for precise control. And along with ...

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Q: I’m worried that my refrigerator is not cooling. I just pulled out a can of soda that’s barely cold, and I noticed my milk is also warmer than it should be. Why is my refrigerator not ...

GE also offers manufacturer’s warranties on its cooktops, freezers, disposers, compactors, air conditioners, water heaters and other residential appliances. Similar to the ones we outlined ...

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Excess electricity can damage technology and electronics, including everything from a computer, TV, or refrigerator to ... For most residential installations and many commercial uses, the ...

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A heat pump can save you up to $1,000 a year, while a heat pump water heater could save up to $550 in that time frame.