Know when to call the technician or head out for a new machine

From decades-old washing machines to recent dishwashers, the big kitchen appliances can pose issues when they break down, writes Kya deLongchamps.

The trusted adage is, if it costs half the price of replacing a larger appliance than to fix it, then replace. Is the 50% rule relevant to most of us when a service technician shakes their head?