Asked by Dear Abby

11/14/2022

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

46%

Easy fix

54%

Nightmare WINNER

46%

Easy fix

5 Comments

Linda S

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

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.

Carla Altenbach

Having a mechanically talented husband helps in the long run.

Lrac Snave

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

Bob Pickett

A few good brothers helps

54%

Nightmare

4 Comments

Sophie Norton

Modern appliances are not designed to be readily fixable any more

Tina Bouthillier

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

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.

Don James

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

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

Asked by Dear Abby

12 months left

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

38%

Yes Yes

62%

No No

38%

Yes

1 Comment

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.

62%

No

1 Comment

Bob Pickett

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

Is your opinion about fireworks mostly positive or negative?

Asked by Dear Abby

12 months left

Is your opinion about fireworks mostly positive or negative?

53%

Mostly positive Mostly positive

47%

Mostly negative Mostly negative

53%

Mostly positive

2 Comments

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!

rover6rover

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

47%

Mostly negative

1 Comment

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.

Dear Abby

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

46% Easy fix

54% Nightmare WINNER

46% Easy fix

54% Nightmare

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

38% Yes Yes

62% No No

38% Yes

62% No

Is your opinion about fireworks mostly positive or negative?

53% Mostly positive Mostly positive

47% Mostly negative Mostly negative

53% Mostly positive

47% Mostly negative

46%

Easy fix

54%

Nightmare WINNER

46%

Easy fix

54%

Nightmare

38%

Yes Yes

62%

No No

38%

Yes

62%

No

53%

Mostly positive Mostly positive

47%

Mostly negative Mostly negative

53%

Mostly positive

47%

Mostly negative