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Problem Solved

Problem Solved is a weekly consumer column that fixes reader problems. From broken laptop computers to faulty kitchen appliances, nothing is off limits for this feature. Each story brings a fresh problem and solution in an engaging and succinct Q&A format.

Crista Cloutier pays RushMyPassport.com $227 for an expedited passport. Then the government loses her paperwork. Can she get a refund?

RushMyPassport.com couldn’t get my passport in time — can I get a refund?

January 19, 2024January 5, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

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What happened to Stefanie Rogers' Christmas tree? And why won't Home Depot refund her for the plastic Tannenbaum she never received?

I ordered a Christmas tree from Home Depot but it never arrived

January 19, 2024December 25, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

What happened to Stefanie Rogers’ Christmas tree? And why won’t Home Depot refund her for the plastic Tannenbaum she never received?

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My Samsung dishwasher, which is less than three years old, recently started to leak and would not operate. 

My Samsung dishwasher stopped working again. Can I get a refund?

January 19, 2024December 21, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

My Samsung dishwasher, which is less than three years old, recently started to leak and would not operate. 

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Robert Galinak sends his Samsung Galaxy S21 back to the company for repairs. But eight weeks later, the only thing he has to show for it is a high repair bill. So what happened to the phone?

Why is it taking so long to repair my Samsung Galaxy S21?

January 19, 2024December 21, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

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Shirley Justice's Apple Watch, which she ordered from Amazon, doesn't work. Neither does the replacement watch Amazon sends her.

Amazon sent me a broken Apple Watch — twice. Now it won’t accept my return

January 19, 2024December 14, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

Shirley Justice’s Apple Watch, which she ordered from Amazon, doesn’t work. Neither does the replacement watch Amazon sends her. Now Amazon won’t take back the replacement watch. Can she get some justice?

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Svetlana Milina receives a surprise $80 cleaning bill from Lyft after a seven-minute ride. But Lyft won't tell her what she did to deserve it. 

Can you help me with this $80 cleaning charge from Lyft?

November 24, 2024December 5, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

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Joy Wills' dishwasher doesn't work. Her extended protection plan purchased through Lowe's isn't working, either. Find out what happened.

My Lowe’s extended protection plan doesn’t work. Can you fix my dishwasher?

January 19, 2024November 11, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

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Manuel Harris's Electrolux microwave oven stops working. Fortunately, it's still under warranty. Frigidaire won't honor the warranty.

My Frigidaire microwave stopped working. Why won’t they honor my warranty?

December 23, 2025November 10, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

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Steven Pearson's Whirlpool refrigerator doesn't work and caused $4,200 in damage to his kitchen floor. Why won't Whirlpool respond or help?

Help! My Whirlpool refrigerator caused $4,200 in damage to my kitchen

January 19, 2024November 9, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

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Natuzzi sold her a defective sofa set, they could not resolve the issue even after multiple visits from the repairmen. Here is what happened.

Help! My Natuzzi sofa set is falling apart

January 19, 2024November 8, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

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