If your refrigerator has ever conked out unexpectedly, you know the pain of tossing spoiled groceries and shelling out to replace an appliance that should have lasted longer. Now, a spate of fridge ...

Air-conditioning compressors often last the life of a vehicle, but they can fail because bearings wear out, seals leak and long-term corrosion takes its toll, plus other factors. If a compressor does ...