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Buying a big appliance is always daunting, but we can help take some of the uncertainty out of the process. We've learned over years of research and reader feedback that reliability and helpful customer service are the most important features for any appliance, and we focus on that in our guides to washers and dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, and stoves.
  • The GE JB735, our pick for best electric stove.

    The Best Electric Stoves and Ranges

    by Rachel Wharton

    The sturdy GE JB735 is our favorite electric range because of its high-performing cooktop and excellent convection oven.

  • Our pick for best slide-in electric range overall, the GE JS760, shown in black, installed in a kitchen.

    The Best Slide-In Electric Ranges

    by Tyler Wells Lynch

    After sorting through nearly 60 electric slide-in ranges, we recommend the GE JS760 as a reasonably priced, reliable stove that’ll look good in most kitchens.

  • The GE Profile PVD28BYNFS French-door refrigerator, shown in stainless steel with its doors open.

    The Best Refrigerators

    by Liam McCabe

    We surveyed 5,000+ readers and analyzed 28,000+ customer reviews and found that among the major brands, LG fridges tend to make their owners the happiest.

  • A black refrigerator propped open, displaying shelves full of perishable groceries.

    The Best Garage Refrigerators

    by Rachel Wharton

    The LG LHTNS2403S is a sleek and spacious garage-ready fridge from a company that ranks at the top of our surveys for customer satisfaction.

  • A view from above of an open Frigidaire chest freezer

    The Best Chest Freezers

    by Tyler Wells Lynch

    After more than 40 hours of research, we think the GE FCM11PHWW is the best chest freezer for most people.

  • A compact washer and dryer.

    The Best Compact Washer and Dryer

    by Liam McCabe and Andrea Barnes

    Of the compact washer and dryer sets we considered, the Bosch WAT28400UC and WTG86400UC have all the important features we like at a more affordable price.

  • A GE side-by-side refrigerator, installed in a bright kitchen, with a stainless steel finish.

    The Best Side-by-Side Refrigerators

    by Rachel Wharton

    The GE GSE25G is a spacious, sturdy side-by-side fridge with an exceptionally adjustable interior layout from a brand known for high customer satisfaction.

  • The GE wall oven shown in a display kitchen in its stainless steel double-oven variation.

    The Best Wall Ovens

    by Sharon Franke

    The Café CTS70DP2NS1 has a clean design that will look great in most kitchens, and it costs a lot less than other wall ovens with a similar aesthetic.

  • Front view of a GE freestanding gas range in a kitchen.

    The Best Gas Stoves and Ranges

    by Rachel Wharton

    The GE JGB735 has a convection oven and an excellent cooktop for the price, and it offers the best looks and build quality of any affordable gas range we found.

  • Our pick for best french-door refrigerator, the LG LRFLC2706S, in stainless steel, shown installed next to some cabinets in a kitchen setting.

    The Best French Door Refrigerators

    by Rachel Wharton

    The LG LRFLC2706S is a handsome, capacious French-door refrigerator from a brand that ranks at the top of our surveys for customer satisfaction.

  • Someone lightly jogging on a treadmill.

    The Best Treadmill

    by Seth Berkman and Ingrid Skjong

    We’ve tested 29 treadmills since 2017. The stable, spacious, easy-to-use NordicTrack Commercial 1750 is our top pick.

  • Our pick for best upright freezer next to a set of pantry shelves.

    The Best Upright Freezers

    by Tyler Wells Lynch and Winnie Yang

    Just about any upright freezer you pick should work fine, but the GE FUF17DLRWW has a few extra features that make it stand out.

  • A product image of the 18-inch GE GPT145SSLSS portable dishwasher, shown with the door closed.

    The Best Portable Dishwasher

    by Liam McCabe

    A portable dishwasher is a great option when a built-in won’t work. We recommend the GE GPT145SSLSS and GPT225SSLSS because of their convenient features.

  • A brightly lit living room with a mini split air conditioner mounted on the wall.

    The Best Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner

    by Doug Mahoney and Harry Sawyers

    Everything we know about ductless mini-split heating and cooling systems after interviewing installers, manufacturers, and homeowners with systems of their own.

  • An open dishwasher, shown filled with glasses and other dishes.

    How to Clean Your Dishwasher

    by Liam McCabe

    Your dishwasher cleans your dishes, but the machine needs to be cleaned too.

  • An image of the Maytag washer and dryer built into a countertop

    The Best Dryers

    by Tyler Wells Lynch

    After 50 hours of research, we learned that all dryers work pretty similarly. If you need one, check out the cheap, sturdy Maytag MEDX655DW.

  • The gas version of our double oven range pick.

    What’s the Point of a Double-Oven Range?

    by Tyler Wells Lynch

    If you want the convenience of a second oven but your kitchen has the space only for a regular 30-inch stove, you could consider a double-oven range.

  • Our pick for best high-end range, the Wolf DF366 36-inch Dual Fuel Range.

    The Best High-End Ranges

    by Sharon Franke and Tyler Wells Lynch

    After talking to kitchen experts about high-end ranges, we found that Wolf and Miele are the most-respected brands, while Monogram is great for the price.

  • Where Should You Buy Appliances?

    by Michelle Ma

    What you need to know about getting a fair deal on delivery, installation, and customer service.

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