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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

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46%
Easy fix

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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

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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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Do you practice meditation?
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Do you practice meditation?

Yes

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No

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Yes

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No

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Have you planned a road trip for this summer?
Dear Abby Asked by Dear Abby
12 months left

Have you planned a road trip for this summer?

Yes

1

No

5

Yes

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rover6rover
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rover6rover

Sort of. We'll take a weekend in the Porcupine Mountains later in August. We flew to Europe last spring.

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No

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Bonnie Fitzgerald
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Bonnie Fitzgerald

we had to fly to the cruise port as it was west coast and we reside on the east coast

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M209
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M209

Places I want to go to are too far to drive.

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Anne G.
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Anne G.

We live on a farm so hard to get away. Maybe a day trip to the beach.

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Robert Davidson
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Robert Davidson

My summer destinations are too far to drive.

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