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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.

Help! My Bed Bath & Beyond order is missing in action

February 5, 2024September 10, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

Ralph Campbell’s online order with Bed Bath & Beyond is missing in action. Why won’t anyone help him?

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Anita Bah's mother can't get her Verizon cell phone to work. Now she wants to switch to a new wireless carrier. If only it were so easy.

Mom’s cell phone doesn’t work — why won’t Verizon release her?

February 5, 2024September 3, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

Anita Bah’s mother can’t get her cell phone to work. Now she wants to switch to a new wireless carrier. If only it were so easy.

Categories Problem Solved

I’m no pirate, so why is Microsoft treating me like one?

February 5, 2024August 27, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

Josh Weaver’s activation code for his Microsoft product no longer works. Why can’t he get it reactivated?

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Ralph Lagergren’s used 2011 Silverado LTZ Z-71 makes a ticking noise on the highway, why won’t Chevrolet fix it?

A ticking sound on my Silverado – why won’t Chevrolet help?

February 1, 2024April 23, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

Ralph Lagergren’s used 2011 Silverado LTZ Z-71 makes a ticking noise on the highway, why won’t Chevrolet fix it?

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Stephen O'Donnell's new treadmill doesn't work. But the manufacturer won't take it back unless he disassembles it, boxes it up.

My new treadmill is off track — why won’t anyone fix it?

February 1, 2024April 16, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

Stephen O’Donnell’s new treadmill doesn’t work. But the manufacturer won’t take it back unless he disassembles it, boxes it up.

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Lynn Tirums is hit with an early termination fee after Comcast helps her "reduce" her bill. Now it won't return her calls. What gives?

Why won’t Comcast remove my early termination fee?

February 2, 2024April 9, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

Lynn Tirums is hit with an early termination fee after Comcast helps her “reduce” her bill. Now it won’t return her calls. What gives?

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Luke Szulczewski's aging HP laptop has the world's worst battery. The company will replace it in four to six weeks.

I’m envious of those other laptop batteries – why won’t HP help me?

February 10, 2024April 2, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

Luke Szulczewski’s aging HP laptop has the world’s worst battery. The company will replace it in four to six weeks.

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Sony laptop breaks, he's not worried. His extended warranty covers "accidental" damage. But is that wording in his warranty an accident?

Why isn’t my Sony laptop “protected”?

August 17, 2023March 26, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

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When the brand-new microwave in Michael Schulman's renovated house breaks, GE balks at a replacement -- even though it has a known defect.

My microwave died – why won’t GE fix it?

January 29, 2024March 5, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

When the brand-new microwave in Michael Schulman’s renovated house breaks, GE balks at a replacement — even though it has a known defect.

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Christopher Spark's dishwasher breaks -- and then it breaks again. Why won't Sears help him fix it in a reasonable amount of time?

Help! My Sears dishwasher stopped working

March 24, 2025February 26, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

Christopher Spark’s dishwasher breaks — and then it breaks again. Why won’t Sears help him fix it in a reasonable amount of time?

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