CR’s interactive tool leverages product costs, depreciation rates, and survey data to help you make the right choice. Plus, expert advice on what to do next. Cooktops are crucial for most meals.

For most homeowners, the easiest starting point is the 50% rule: If the repair will cost less than half the price of a comparable new appliance, repair it. If it’s more than half, replacement makes ...

An appliance repair professional says if a repair costs close to half the price of a new appliance, replacement may be the smarter option.

CR’s interactive tool leverages product costs, depreciation rates, and survey data to help you make the right choice. Plus, ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. Since home warranty companies cover appliances, it’s probably no surprise that they cover ovens, ranges and cooktops. That’s probably a good thing since ...