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 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Small home appliances

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  • The Best Rice Cooker

    by Sabrina Imbler and Tammie Teclemariam

    After cooking more than 275 pounds of white and brown rice, we think the Zojirushi Neuro Fuzzy NS-ZCC10 works best for the widest variety of grains.

  • A line-up of some of our picks for best air purifier, organized into two rows.

    The Best Air Purifier

    by Tim Heffernan

    Get cleaner air in a range of room sizes with air purifiers we’ve tested and measured firsthand.

  • Our pick for the best over the range microwave the GE JVM6175.

    The Best Over-the-Range Microwave

    by Liam McCabe

    We tested six over-the-range microwaves and found that they’re all very similar, but we like the GE JVM6175 because it’s easier to use than most.

Vacuum cleaners

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  • The various handheld vacuums that were tested resting amongst each other and scattered cereal and pet hair.

    The Best Handheld Vacuum

    by Sabine Heinlein

    Handheld vacs ferret out crumbs from cushions, dirt from car seats, and fur from sofas. We recommend the Ryobi 18V One+ Performance Hand Vacuum Kit.

  • The Robot Vacuum Budget Pick, the Eufy Robovac 11S Max, and the top Robot Vacuum pick, the Roborock Q5 Max Plus, on a pink floor strewn with cereal and hair.

    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.

  • Our two picks for best Carpet Cleaners, displayed side by side on a carpet, each one next to a bottle of their included cleaning formula.

    The Best Carpet Cleaners

    by Sabine Heinlein

    Has your carpet seen better days? We tested six carpet cleaners to find those with the best combination of stain-busting power and convenience.

More Appliances Posts

  • 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.

  • Our four picks for best car vacuum, surrounded by trash that gets into cars, like dead leaves, pet fur, toy cars and snacks.

    The Best Car Vacuum

    by Sabine Heinlein

    We recommend four handheld vacuums that have helpful tools and the ability to reach into the nooks and crannies of a car.

  • A stainless steel dishwasher flanked by yellow kitchen cabinets

    The Best Dishwashers

    by Andrea Barnes

    We stress-tested 12 dishwashers and continue to recommend the Bosch 300 Series for its strong cleaning performance, features, and reliability for the price.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 Fisher & Paykel Series 7 RF201ADJSX5 fridge in a kitchen.

    The Best Counter-Depth Refrigerators

    by Rachel Wharton

    A counter-depth fridge is shallower than a standard-depth model and can make your kitchen feel more streamlined and spacious. But it may cost a bit more.

  • Three drip coffee makers plugged in and standing next to one another amongst a cup of coffee and a jar of coffee beans.

    The Best Drip Coffee Maker

    by Marguerite Preston and Kathleen Squires

    We’ve been testing coffee makers since 2014, and we think the Bonavita Enthusiast 8-Cup Drip Coffee Brewer offers the best combination of convenient features and delicious coffee.

  • 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.

  • Our five picks for best microwave alongside an assortment of microwavable food.

    The Best Microwave

    by Rachel Wharton

    Most microwaves are nearly identical, but the Panasonic Genius Sensor Inverter NN-SN67HS stands out for its even heating and useful features.

  • Two different vacuums on a rug.

    What’s the Best Vacuum for Carpets?

    by Sabine Heinlein

    To clean carpets and rugs well, you need a vacuum that is equipped for the task. The SEBO Felix Premium and SEBO Airbelt K3 Premium are excellent choices.

  • The Bissell Little Green Portable Carpet Cleaner 1400B and the Bissell Little Green Pet Pro 2891 situated next to each other, between two messes of ice cream and red wine.

    The Best Portable Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner

    by Sabine Heinlein

    A spot cleaner like the Bissell Little Green Portable Carpet Cleaner 1400B can help you tackle spills, splats, and other messes on your carpet or upholstery.