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The Best Dryers
After 50 hours of research, we learned that clothes dryers all work pretty similarly. So if you don’t care if your dryer matches your washer, we recommend looking for a simple, sturdy dryer because...
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The Best Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner
A mini-split is an efficient, scalable way to add cooling or heating to specific rooms of a home.Also known as ductless mini-split air conditioners and heaters, they consist of one or more wall,...
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The Best Upright Freezers
There’s little difference in performance among freezers, and they’re all generally reliable, so just about any model you get will be fine. But if you want to be able to find things easily, get an...
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The Best Chest Freezers
Chest freezers generally all perform about the same and tend to be reliable, so any model you buy should work fine. That said, we like the GE FCM11PHWW because it has all the most critical features...
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The Best Garage Refrigerators
If you need a second fridge to stash your grocery overflow or the extra zucchini from your garden, a garage-ready refrigerator is worth considering. Designed to function within a broad range of...
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The Best Washing Machines (and Their Matching Dryers)
A washing machine is one of the hardest-working appliances in your home. We did loads (and loads) of laundry, examining stained fabrics and assessing myriad wash cycles, to find the machines that are...
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The Best High-End Ranges
If you love to cook, want a kitchen that reflects your passion, and have big bucks to spend on a statement piece, consider a high-end range. They are more versatile than cheaper stoves and do more to...
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Pig Blood, Pet Fur, and Teen Funk: How We Test Washers, Dryers, and Detergents
When we test washing machines, dryers, and laundry detergent, we take laundry day to the next level.Dismiss
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Worried About Your Gas Stove? Here’s What to Do.
Worried that using your gas stove is negatively affecting your health? Though experts and pundits continue to debate the fine points, gas stoves have long been shown to release potentially harmful...
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The Best Electric Stoves and Ranges
Freestanding, 30-inch electric ranges (also called stoves) are the unsung heroes of many kitchens. They’re affordable, safe, and efficient, with versatile cooktops and consistent ovens—and they’re a...
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The New GE Profile Washer-Dryer Combo Is Better Than Most. But We Still Don’t...
Washer-dryer combos are far from perfect. These all-in-one machines are limited to smaller-size loads, and they dry slowly. They also require more-frequent maintenance than their full-size or compact...
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The Best Washer-Dryer Combo (But We Don’t Recommend It)
If an all-in-one, single-drum, washer-dryer combo is the only practical option for doing laundry in your home, be realistic in your expectations. With these machines, which use a ventless heat-pump...
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The Best French Door Refrigerators
Melding form with function, a French-door refrigerator features stylish double doors that open up to a user-friendly interior. This type of refrigerator has a full-width fridge up top and a full-width...
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The Best Portable Dishwasher
If you can’t install a dishwasher, you aren’t necessarily doomed to hand-washing duty. A portable dishwasher clamps to a faucet when you need it and can roll away (and turn into extra counter space)...
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The Best Wall Ovens
We considered 25 different wall ovens and think that the Café CTS70DP2NS1 is a great choice for most kitchens. Its clean design should look good in a variety of decors, and it costs much less than...
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5 Reasons to Consider Buying an Ooni Pizza Oven Right Now
Many people consider pizza to be food of the gods. But making it from scratch at home is challenging because regular ovens don’t get hot enough to create pizzeria-style pies. So if you’re an aspiring...
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The Best Slide-In Electric Ranges
A slide-in (or front-control) range can bring a refined look to your kitchen without requiring a huge budget. We’ve looked closely at 56 different radiant-electric and induction slide-in stoves, and...
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The Best Side-by-Side Refrigerators
Side-by-side refrigerators elicit strong feelings: Some owners love them, others dislike them intensely. A French-door refrigerator is more versatile for most households, but we’ve found some...
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I Didn’t Know My Washing Machine Had a Brain. Then It Told Me I Was Doing My...
In the classic hierarchy of human needs—you know, food, shelter, safety, broadband internet—a washing machine with smart features doesn’t rate.When I bought my LG WM3600HWA, a precursor to the LG...
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The Best Counter-Depth Refrigerators
The hallmark of a high-end kitchen is a suite of appliances that seem to elegantly disappear into the cabinetry. One of the most affordable ways to achieve that built-in look is with a freestanding,...
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The Best Refrigerators
Fridges come in many different looks and layouts—and most do a fine job of keeping your food cold. Based on a survey of more than 5,000 Wirecutter readers and an AI-assisted analysis of 28,000...
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How to Shop for a Heat Pump Water Heater
Hot water is a wonderful thing. It’s also surprisingly expensive.In fact, it’s the second-largest energy expense in most US homes: It accounts for nearly 20% of the overall energy use in the average...
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Window AC Units Are Loud. This One Masks NYC Noise and Almost Feels Like...
Last year, when I bought two Midea U window air conditioners on sale online at Costco, I didn’t know that I had just made the biggest quality-of-life improvement purchase ever.I was replacing the...
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It’s Actually Okay to Run the AC All Day (Even If You’re Not Home)
During my childhood summers, leaving the house was a process: Turn off the AC, dash to the door, and close it as quickly as possible to minimize the loss of cooled air.Those old energy-saving habits...
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Home Energy Rebates Are on the Way. Here’s What to Know.
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)—the biggest climate bill in US history—is helping push more Americans toward electric vehicles, solar panels, and other renewable energy sources. It may also change...
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Winter Can Ruin Your Grill. Here’s How to Keep It Safe and Make It Last.
A good outdoor grill is designed to withstand the raging flames of an open fire, even when they reach temperatures as high as 600 °F or more. But come winter, that same piece of seemingly invincible...
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How to Clean Your Dishwasher
Dishwashers stay pretty clean on their own (surprise!), but food, detergent, and mineral scale can slowly build up throughout the machine. If you notice some lingering smells, or your dishes aren’t...
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The Best Treadmill
Did you know that the treadmill originated as a means of hard labor? While some people may still dread the sight of one, thanks to modern technology training on a treadmill has become the best fill-in...
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Is It You, or Is Your Dishwasher Just Lousy? Here’s How to Tell.
When Wirecutter recommends a dishwasher, we consider how noisy it is, what the racks are like, and the manufacturer’s reputation for reliability.And obviously, it needs to be an excellent cleaner. But...
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How to Deep-Clean Your Front-Loading Washing Machine
Have you ever taken your laundry out of the washing machine and noticed it doesn’t smell quite as fresh as it should? Has it been a while since you cleaned your washing machine? If so, this is...
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