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Dear Abby Asked by Dear Abby
11/14/2022

When your household appliances break, is it usually an easy fix or a nightmare?

46%
Easy fix

5

54%
Nightmare WINNER

4

46%
Easy fix

5 Comments
Linda S
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Linda S

Easy fix. I just put in a maintenance request with our apartment and they come to either repair or replace the appliance.

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Carl Baker
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Carl Baker

I don't hesitate calling for factory service. While I'm pretty handy, today's appliances are more computer than mechanical. Factory service ensures it will be fixed correctly with approved parts. I love using handymen, but not for appliance repair.

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Carla Altenbach
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Carla Altenbach

Having a mechanically talented husband helps in the long run.

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Lrac Snave
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Lrac Snave

We live in an apartment; and just call maintenance if something breaks.

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Bob Pickett
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Bob Pickett

A few good brothers helps

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54%
Nightmare

4 Comments
Sophie Norton
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Sophie Norton

Modern appliances are not designed to be readily fixable any more

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Tina Bouthillier
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Tina Bouthillier

Only because I am a single female homeowner and have no clue how to fix things

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K C
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K C

The problem with a major breakdown, like a refrigerator or washer, is that it takes time to arrange a fix or replacement. Because everything today is computer-chip generated, its not something you can fix with duct tape and a screwdriver.

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Don James
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Don James

It really depends on the appliance. I can fix 99% of them, but there is always the one...

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If you could go back in time, would you choose the same career?
Dear Abby Asked by Dear Abby
12 months left

If you could go back in time, would you choose the same career?

Yes

1

No

1

Yes

1 Comment
Lila Williams
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Lila Williams

Because I am good at what I do and I like it. I just wish I could come back and do it better.

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No

1 Comment
Bob Pickett
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Bob Pickett

not that it has been bad, but I would have gone to college and done something else

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Is your opinion about fireworks mostly positive or negative?
Dear Abby Asked by Dear Abby
12 months left

Is your opinion about fireworks mostly positive or negative?

Mostly positive

2

Mostly negative

1

Mostly positive

2 Comments
Tina Bouthillier
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Tina Bouthillier

THIS year's was definitely positive due to our new president! But please don't tell my pooch, she is terrified of them!

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rover6rover
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rover6rover

They're very beautiful, even though I know the noises can be hard on little kids and animals.

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Mostly negative

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D May
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D May

I live in the city. Someone very near us was shooting off fireworks. High flying, beautiful but dangerous for the area, thank you. I’m not sure who called the police.

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