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☆ Up to $400 to change a lightbulb? Appliance repair costs are no joke
  + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( Stephanie Dhue | Stephanie-Dhue | ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: +8 min
It sounds like the setup to a lightbulb joke: How much does it cost to change a microwave bulb? While my lightbulb situation may be somewhat unique, experts say it is not uncommon to learn the cost of repairs is more than the cost to replace an appliance. Figuring out the cost for a repairMy first call to repair our microwave was to the appliance store where I made the purchase. Several states — including California, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota and New York — have implemented so-called "right to repair" laws. Some products designed 'with a hostility to repair'Consumer advocates say state laws and the FTC actions help, but haven't solved the problem.
Persons: Stephanie Dhue's, Stephanie Dhue, Gay Gordon, Byrne, Gordon, they're, Nathan Proctor, we've, Alex Reinauer, Proctor Organizations: GE, GE Appliances, U.S ., Getty Images, Federal Trade Commission, Competitive Enterprise Institute, Consumer, FTC Locations: California , Maine , Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Colorado, Oregon, South Dakota, France
☆ Upgrading your phone every few years has a huge environmental impact. Here's how to make your device last longer.
  + stars: | 2022-12-11 | by ( Rachel Ramirez | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +5 min
Do you really need a new phone, or do you simply have the urge to get the new, shiny tech? The climate footprint of an average refurbished phone from Swappie in 2021 was 78% less than an average new phone, the company reported. A broken or malfunctioning phone can often be fixed through easy repairs that could cost less than replacing it. Apple this year opened its self-service repair store, providing manuals and parts for consumers seeking do-it-yourself fixes for their iPhones. If your phone is completely broken and cannot be sold or donated, you can still recycle it properly.
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