Appliances Coverage

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending May 9

A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted during the previous week.

Targeted News Service

Consumer Reports: February's best buys

There are some big deals on TVs, phones and appliances all February long. 5 on Your Side's Keely Arthur has some of the discounts you can find on Consumer Reports' top-rated products

5 On Your Side shows early holiday shopping sales

October is a month full of money-saving opportunities.

What to buy in October 2023

October is a month full of money-saving opportunities.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

NC lawmakers planning ahead on aging solar panels

North Carolina would have new rules for decommissioning large solar panel arrays, including a new fee to fund government oversight, under legislation moving at the statehouse. The bill would also forbid local governments from banning natural gas.

Travis Fain, WRAL state government reporter

Coronavirus pandemic impacting appliances

Cross your fingers that your refrigerator, or another major appliance, doesn't break because it could take months to get a new one.

Pandemic delays mean a long wait for a new appliance

Cross your fingers that your refrigerator or another major appliance doesn't break, because it could take months to get a new one.

Monica Laliberte, WRAL executive producer/5 On Your Side reporter

Tips for getting a dishwasher

Using an automatic dishwasher can return 9.5 days annually and save you over $400, which is why experts say they are a good option for conserving time and money.

5 On Your Side's tips for buying a dishwasher

Using an automatic dishwasher can return 9.5 days annually and save you over $400, which is why experts say they are a good option for conserving time and money.

Monica Laliberte, WRAL executive producer/consumer reporter

Sears recalls Kenmore microwave ovens

Kenmore microwave ovens are recalled because they could pose a burn hazard.

As older refrigerant is phased out, repair bills for air conditioning units could skyrocket

It could be an especially bad time for an A/C problems because of federal rules that could make repairs much more expensive.

Adam Owens, WRAL anchor/reporter

Find the most reliable appliance brands

Monica Laliberte shares a new Consumer Reports study that reveals the best appliance brands.

Consumer Reports: The most reliable appliance brands

Consumer Reports released the results of a new appliance brand reliability study on Thursday morning.

Monica Laliberte, WRAL executive producer/consumer reporter

Tariffs cause appliance cost increase

Unless the tough trade talk with China cools down, experts say we may soon be paying more for a lot of things we buy.

Tariffs starting to hit local appliance stores

Unless the tough trade talk with China cools down, experts say we may soon be paying more for a lot of things we buy.

John Matarese, Don't Waste Your Money consumer reporter

The most reliable refrigerators are older styles

WRAL's Monica Laliberte talks with repairmen and Consumer Reports about the best refrigerators to buy now, and what to expect from your new model.

Used refrigerators are hot sellers. Here's why, and what you should buy.

5 On Your Side is hearing complaint after complaint about 1-, 2- and 3-year-old refrigerators needing repairs. We asked the experts what is going on.

Chemical cleaners can dull stainless steel

To keep your stainless steel stainless, don't use disinfectants, abrasives or cleaners that contain bleach, alcohol, ammonia or chlorides, all of which can harm the surface, experts say.

Protect stainless steel by using the right cleaning products

To keep your stainless steel stainless, don't use disinfectants, abrasives or cleaners that contain bleach, alcohol, ammonia or chlorides -- all of which can harm the surface, experts say.

Monica Laliberte, WRAL executive producer/consumer reporter

Dishwasher maintenance: The do's and dont's

If you want your dishwasher to last longer and to do its job, there are certain things that should be done to prolong the life of the appliance.

Dishwasher Maintenance: The do's and dont's

Always run full loads to preserve your dishwasher.

Dishwasher maintenance: Do's and dont's

There's an art to your dishwasher... if you want it to last and to do its job! And we all do!

Monica Laliberte, WRAL.com

Sears struggling with customer service complaints

Sears - once known for quality products and service - is struggling with dissatisfied customers who complain about almost-new appliances that cease to work, weeks waiting for repairs and repairmen who just don't show.

Monica Laliberte, WRAL executive producer/consumer reporter

Best new appliances for your kitchen from Consumer Reports

When it comes to new appliances, we usually know the features we want. But narrowing down the choices can be overwhelming. Consumer Reports tests hundreds of appliances every year to help you save thousands of dollars next time you need one.

Monica Laliberte, WRAL executive producer/consumer reporter