Appliances

We've spent hundreds of hours researching appliances, interviewing experts, poring over owner reviews, and testing appliances both large and small—many over the course of several years—to find the best appliances for your kitchen and home. Whether you're looking for a dishwasher, a refrigerator, a range, a vacuum, or an air conditioner, our experts pick out the right appliances for all kinds of living situations.

Large home appliances

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  • A GE washer and dryer set sitting on opposite sides of a counter in a playroom.

    The Best Dryers

    by Andrea Barnes and Annie Chou

    Most dryers perform pretty similarly. We recommend looking for a simple, reliable, sturdy model with access to parts and a decent warranty.

Small home appliances

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  • Our top pick KitchenAid stand mixer, shown with sugar, eggs, a spatula, and a dish towel.

    The Best Stand Mixer

    by Mace Dent Johnson

    We’ve baked dozens of cakes and hundreds of cookies and even taken apart a few stand mixers to find the best options for baking and beyond.

  • Five of the toasters that we tested, in different styles and capacities, with a stack of golden toast.

    The Best Toaster

    by Michael Sullivan

    After testing 32 toasters for dozens of hours, we think the Cuisinart CPT-122 2-Slice Compact Plastic Toaster is the best, especially for its low price.

  • A Toshiba microwave we recommend.

    The Best Microwave

    by Liam McCabe and Michael Sullivan

    Microwaves basically all perform the same, but we like the Toshiba EM131A5C for its looks and its useful extra features.

Vacuum cleaners

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  • Two robot vacuums next to each other, vacuuming a red floor with a few pieces of cereal on it.

    The Best Robot Vacuums

    by Sabine Heinlein

    Robot vacuums never get bored or tired, so with little effort on your part, they can keep your floors consistently tidy.

  • Several of our vacuum picks.

    The Best Vacuum Cleaners

    by Sabine Heinlein

    For a dependable, versatile, and affordable cleaner, we prefer a bagless upright, but we have recommendations for other types of vacuums as well.

  • Some of our picks for best vacuum for pet hair, being displayed next to some loose pet hair and pet toys.

    What’s the Best Vacuum for Pet Hair?

    by Sabine Heinlein

    We recommend six vacuums that have the tools, power, and maneuverability to tackle pet fur in your carpets, on your couch, or in your car.

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