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Problem Solved

Problem Solved is a weekly consumer column that fixes reader problems. From broken laptop computers to faulty kitchen appliances, nothing is off limits for this feature. Each story brings a fresh problem and solution in an engaging and succinct Q&A format.

Why won’t my Claim Jumper gift certificate work?

January 17, 2024December 24, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

Rachel Brekke finds two Claim Jumper gift certificates from 1996. Why won’t they work?

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Why won’t DirecTV let me off the hook?

December 15, 2023December 24, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

DirecTV won’t honor Robert Savage’s contract. Can he cancel without paying an early termination fee?

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Help, I can’t use my eBay gift card!

January 17, 2024December 23, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

After Murtuza Cutleriwala’s PayPal account is frozen, he can’t use his eBay gift card. The reason? They’re linked. Now what?

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What to do when American Home Shield won’t protect us

January 18, 2024December 22, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

Dawn Pace’s hot water heater is broken and thanks to a dispute between American Home Shield and her plumber, she’s been without hot water for the last week. Can this dispute be settled before a holiday weekend?

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Whirlpool won’t fix these cracked shelves on my refrigerator (again)

November 23, 2024December 20, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

Despite her own efforts to salvage her Whirlpool refrigerator with duct tape, Paula McGee is at the end of her rope. Will the company do the right thing, even though her unit is out of warranty?

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Hey Comcast, where’s my $5,800?

December 7, 2023December 10, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

Comcast owes Cathy Coffey $5,800. Why is it taking so long to refund her?

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Hey Kmart.com, where’s the refund for the tablet you never delivered?

January 18, 2024November 26, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

Joe Kim orders a tablet from Kmart.com, but it never arrives. Now they’re balking at a refund. What gives?

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When Jennifer Ferris re-ups with Comcast, the cable company downgrades her account. Is there any way out?

Broken Comcast promises, and now a cancellation fee?

February 5, 2024November 12, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

When Jennifer Ferris re-ups with Comcast, the cable company downgrades her account. Is there any way out?

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Comcast is charging Ruth Molina $1,300 for equipment she already returned. What can she do to call off the collection agency?

Am I getting ‘scammed’ by Comcast?

February 5, 2024November 5, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

Comcast is charging Ruth Molina $1,300 for equipment she already returned. What can she do to call off the collection agency?

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Shawn Corridan wants a refund for a decade's worth of phone service he never used. But is this a legitimate request?

This Verizon mistake cost him big time!

February 5, 2024October 29, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

Shawn Corridan wants a refund for a decade’s worth of phone service he never used. But is this a legitimate request?

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