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WARRANTY

Homeowner paid American Standard for a bathroom renovation, but the shower doors are faulty, and the company won't repair them.

My American Standard shower doesn’t work! Can you help me get it fixed?

August 22, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Doreen Waltrich pays American Standard $32,952 for a new bathroom, but now the shower doors don’t work. Why won’t the company fix it?

Categories Problem Solved
Loyal Subaru owner frustrated by ongoing starting problems with her 2020 Forester seeks help after the company refuses further assistance.

Will Subaru take responsibility for this “fatally flawed” Forester?

August 8, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Despite repeated repairs, Anita Smith’s 2020 Subaru Forester won’t start and is “fatally flawed.” Why won’t Subaru help her get it fixed?

Categories Problem Solved
Customer's new Electrolux refrigerator from Costco stopped working, and repairs are delayed. Learn how to leverage warranties and Costco's guarantee for resolution.

This Electrolux refrigerator I bought from Costco doesn’t work. Can I get one that works?

July 4, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

David Hauser’s Electrolux refrigerator, purchased from Costco, stops working. Despite being under warranty, no one can seem to fix it. Is there a way to get a working appliance?

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When Jaime Oviedo damages her T-Mobile phone, the company promises her insurance will cover the repair. But now her insurance company, Assurant, refuses to help. Is there a way to get this straightened out?

Why won’t Assurant pay my cell phone damage claim?

May 3, 2025May 2, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

When Jaime Oviedo damages her T-Mobile phone, the company promises her insurance will cover the repair. But now her insurance company, Assurant, refuses to help. Is there a way to get this straightened out?

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Michelle Hughes just spent $677 to have a Sears technician repair her GE refrigerator. It doesn't work. Does she still have to pay for the repair?

They can’t repair my Sears refrigerator. Do I still have to pay $677?

February 19, 2025January 31, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Michelle Hughes just spent $677 to have a Sears technician repair her GE refrigerator. It doesn’t work. Does she still have to pay for the repair?

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When Danny Gardner cancels his Master Protection from Sears, a representative tells him to be patient and that the bank is slow to process refunds. But it's been four months.

I canceled the Master Protection on my washer. Can I get a refund from Sears?

January 21, 2025January 17, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

When Danny Gardner cancels his Master Protection from Sears, a representative tells him to be patient and that the bank is slow to process refunds. But it’s been four months.

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Martin Griffin's new Samsung TV stopped working. He wants to get his money back, but Samsung has other ideas. Who is right?

Can I get a $500 refund for my Samsung TV that stopped working?

January 13, 2025January 3, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Martin Griffin’s new Samsung TV stopped working. He wants to get his money back, but Samsung has other ideas. Who is right?

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The touchscreen on Satoaki Omori's new HP Envy laptop doesn't work, and the computer has been discontinued. Can he get a full refund -- or a replacement?

Help! My HP Envy doesn’t work. Can I get a replacement or a refund?

November 8, 2024February 9, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

The touchscreen on Satoaki Omori’s new HP Envy laptop doesn’t work, and the computer has been discontinued. Can he get a full refund — or a replacement?

Categories Problem Solved
Ronald Crossley faces a challenging situation with his Hamilton Beach toaster oven, experiencing both functional issues and poor customer service. Despite his efforts to return the appliance and request a refund, he encounters unresponsiveness, leading him to seek advice on how to navigate this frustrating consumer predicament.

“Burned” by my Hamilton Beach toaster oven. Why can’t I get a refund?

August 31, 2024January 26, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

Ronald Crossley’s Hamilton Beach toaster oven doesn’t work. And apparently, neither does the Hamilton Beach customer service department. How does he get this appliance fixed?

Categories Problem Solved
Jim Ogden faced a frustrating ordeal with his new BMW M240i Coupe. Despite a full warranty, the car's persistent issues remained unresolved by the dealership. With the service department unable to fix the vehicle and lemon lawyers hesitant to take on a used car case, Ogden sought external help.

My BMW doesn’t work! Why won’t they fix it?

August 31, 2024December 28, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Jim Ogden’s new BMW is a lemon, but he can’t get his dealership to fix it or take the car back. What are his options?

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