My Frigidaire burst into flames — now what?
When Lauren Fitzgerald’s dishwasher self-destructs, she turns to the manufacturer for help. But it won’t do anything. What the next step?
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.
Mom’s Element doesn’t work — can you help her?
Diana Kennison’s mother has a problem with her new flatscreen TV: it doesn’t work. But neither the manufacturer, nor Wal-Mart, can help her fix it.
Las Vegas ATM stole $990 — can you help recover it?
Tim Crawford tries to withdraw cash from an ATM in Las Vegas. He gets nothing, but his bank deducts $990 anyway. Is there a way to reverse it?
Get me out of AAA renewal hell, please!
Ruth Marino just wants to renew her AAA membership. But her credit card company is not making it easy.
Help, I’ve been scammed by my moving company
Melanie Freed had to pay extra to have her furniture delivered to Chile. Can she get a refund?
Where’s my Sears.com refund?
Elizabeth Smith’s Sears.com refund is missing in action. Can anyone find her money?
Help, I’ve reached a dead end with my Verizon iPhone
No matter what Jim Howell tries, he can’t seem to get his Verizon iPhone to work. Should the wireless carrier let him out of his contract?
Where’s my copy of The New York Times?
For years, Mary Jenison could count on her copy of the Sunday New York Times. Until now.
Is Target’s price-match guarantee an empty promise?
Ben Blout thinks Target will price-match his holiday merchandise. Target has other ideas. Who is right?
My washer/dryer is a few features short — do I deserve a partial refund?
Carol Blue’s Samsung washer/dryer doesn’t come with all the features she’s promised. Should she get some of her money back?