Aug 5, 2023
We hard-boiled, poached, and steamed six dozen eggs in seven electric egg cookers and have determined that the Elite Gourmet – EGC-007B is the best egg…
The Best Home Appliances
Buying an appliance is a major decision. Most are not cheap, and moreso, they’re going to be prominent parts of your life. We help with that decision by doing the hard work for you, taking the purchase anxiety off the table with hundreds of hours of research and testing in order to make a recommendation that’s best for you — and also not overly expensive. Check out our product reviews below to make sure you get the absolutely best appliance for your home and situation.
Jul 11, 2023
The Dyson Supersonic is a powerful hair dryer that is engineered to prevent extreme heat damage by drying your hair faster than other brands, and simultaneously…
Jul 15, 2020
We’ve tested the best portable air conditioners for five summers, and we’re confident that the 12,000 BTU Whynter ARC-122DS Elite is the best choice for most…
Jul 14, 2020
We’ve tested window air conditioners and more-convenient portable air conditioners extensively, but many readers ask us if there are any easy-to-install air conditioners that don’t need…
Jul 13, 2020
Many new owners of portable air conditioners are surprised to see the large exhaust vent hose included in the box, since they’re often missing from photos…
Jul 3, 2020
We’ve tested every new revision of the LG since 2015, and compared against four other brands of highly rated portable air conditioners to see which unit…
Jul 3, 2020
Troubleshooting an appliance can be daunting, but we combed through service manuals and manufacturer troubleshooting guides to compile the following steps will help you find the…
Jul 3, 2020
If you’re shopping for a window air conditioner, there’s an official standard for efficiency you should understand: the combined energy efficiency ratio, or CEER, which represents…
Jun 30, 2020
While it would be wonderful to live in an alternate reality where we can turn electricity into cold, we’re stuck in a world where we can…
Jun 26, 2020
We’ve reviewed the best window air conditioners and the best portable air conditioners over the last four years, and we know it can be tough to…
Jun 8, 2020
Figuring out the best temperature to set your air conditioner on is a balancing act. Running your air conditioner more will always use more energy, but…
Jun 5, 2020
Many people reading our reviews of the best portable and window air conditioners have asked us “What Size Air Conditioner Do I Need?” The answer is…
Jun 4, 2020
Learn how to effectively insulate your windows to better sustain ideal temperatures and spend less on your monthly electricity bill!
Jun 4, 2020
We’ve been testing the best portable air conditioners for five years, and we’ve found out all about the versatility and drawbacks of the vent hoses. These…
Jun 2, 2020
Oscillating fans are magnets for dust and dirt and need to be cleaned occasionally. We show you step by step how easy it is to clean a fan.
May 22, 2020
The Winix 5300-2 is our pick for the best air purifier. We bought the more expensive Winix - 5500-2 to see if the upgrades are worth more money.
May 14, 2020
All tower fans need to be cleaned every now and then, and in our step-by-step guide we show you how easy it is to clean a tower fan.
Apr 30, 2020
We’ve researched the instruction manuals and maintenance guides for more than a dozen different air conditioners in the course of testing portable air conditioners and window…
Apr 30, 2020
After months of testing, our choice for best electricity usage monitor is the BN-LINK - BNC-60 Wi-Fi smart plug. It's affordable, reliable, and easy to set up.
Apr 23, 2020
Cleaning and health experts recommend that frequent vacuuming is good for both body and mind, and these simple guidelines to you how often you should vacuum.
Apr 21, 2020
Bladeless fans have a futuristic design that might make you think it has complex technology. But how a bladeless fan works is actually simple.
May 19, 2020
We compared hundreds of refrigerators on the market including french-doors, side-by-side, apartment sized, and compact models to find the best refrigerators for your kitchen.
Feb 29, 2020
We tested eight of the highest-rated glue guns on the market and selected the Cobiz - CZGLUEGUN001 as the best glue gun overall and the Chandler Tool - CT25 as the best glue gun for smaller craft projects.
Mar 14, 2023
After 18 months of testing on mixed surfaces, we tested the top vacuums on hardwood. The best vacuum for hardwood floors is the Shark - Apex, with its revolutionary soft roller.
Mar 8, 2023
After months of research and testing top designs for power, handling and dust control, we chose the Kenmore - Elite as the best canister vacuum. The unique multi-mode floor head switches quickly between carpets and bare floors, and the power and dust control are competitive with vacuums that are double or triple the price.
May 8, 2022
We tested some highly rated automatic tea makers and iced tea makers and selected the Breville – BTM500 as the best automatic tea maker for hot tea and the Takeya – 11171 as the best iced tea maker.
Jul 30, 2019
We tested the most popular citrus juicers to find out which produced the most juice and was the easiest to use. We chose the Dash - JB065AQ as the best electric citrus juicer and the Urban Trend - Tango as the best manual citrus juicer.
Dec 15, 2021
We tested eight of the best lightweight vacuums and chose the Shark - Rocket HV302 as the best corded vacuum for everyday and heavy-duty cleaning. We also picked the Eureka - NEC22 as the best cordless lightweight vacuum.
Jul 25, 2019
We tested three of the most popular gas grills and chose the Char-Broil - Performance as the best value gas grill. The Char-Broil gave us perfectly seared and evenly cooked steaks and juicy burgers and chicken. Coming in a close second is our upgrade pick, the Weber Spirit II.
Mar 23, 2020
We sliced our way through ten pounds of meat and cheese to test meat slicers, and we found that the Cuisinart FS-75 is the best meat slicer for the home.
May 13, 2022
If you're wondering which KitchenAid stand mixer to buy, we tested three of the most popular models and selected the Artisan as the best for a first-time or occasional baker and the Pro 600 as the best for large-volume baking.
Aug 23, 2022
After testing nine of the best pet hair vacuums on the market, we found that the Shark - NV350 will keep your pet-filled home the cleanest.
Aug 13, 2019
After using five of the best stand mixers on the market to make pizza crust, cookie dough and cakes, we've found that the KitchenAid - KSM150PSWH is the clear winner.
Apr 10, 2023
We blended over 30 pounds of produce in the most popular blenders on the market. Ultimately, we thought the Cuisinart - CBT-2000 blended the best for a mid-range price.
Mar 19, 2020
We spent over 40 hours baking cakes, blending egg whites, kneading bread and mashing 20 pounds of potatoes to determine the Breville was the best hand mixer.
Jul 3, 2019
We gathered a wealth of knowledge, science and technique into our 36 hours of research and testing six machines to determine a Zojirushi product was the best bread machine.
