Whirlpool headquartered in Benton Harbor just laid off an undisclosed number of employees nationwide due to the coronavirus pandemic. Employing approximately 3,500 and 4,000 employees work in Benton Harbor, it’s unsure just how many Whirlpool employees received the news. A company spokesman would not say how many across the country will be affected, but did say some of the layoffs…
Do you want to stop Paying $600 for a three hour Tesla brake Job? A new right-to-repair measure in Massachusetts passed in a landslide victory. This new law will force car manufacturers to ensure independent repair stores have access to the same diagnostic tools as manufacturers. In Massachusetts this changes the automobile repair landscape especially for Tesla, a secretive company…
The pandemic quickly created conditions for a national appliance shortage last year, and it continues to endure with a shortage of parts. Global factory closures last year created shortages of crucial parts. This is causing delays to many home appliance repairs waiting for fixes. The increased time spent at home during the pandemic has resulted in more intensive use of…
Manufacturers build products making it hard for consumers to fix, but a demand for less e-waste could change all that. For example, ever damaged your smartphone or laptop and had to pay a lot to get fixed? Big tech creates a monopoly on repairs and can charge what they want. The right-to-repair movement is gaining momentum in America, and 15…
During the pandemic there was a collapse of the service economy, retail, and restaurants. The only exception was the appliance repair technicians. As families adjust were home 24/7 they put more wear and tear on refrigerators and dishwashers. Technician experienced a huge demand for their services A broken appliance can push a strained family over the edge. Repair technicians —…
