Appliances

After testing 22 blenders over the past five years, we haven’t found a better one than the powerful, durable Vitamix 5200.

After over 100 hours of research and testing, we think the Toshiba EM925A5A-BS is the best countertop microwave for most kitchens.

The Coway AP-1512HH Mighty is the air purifier we recommend to improve air quality at home.

After our look at more than 525 vacuums over hundreds of hours, our favorite vacuum for most people is still the Shark Navigator Lift-Away NV352.

If you’re looking for a portable humidifier to help with the dry air in your home, we recommend the Honeywell HCM-350 Germ Free Cool Mist Humidifier.

The Vornado VH200 is more powerful, quieter, and better at fully heating a room than competitors.

After four years, we still think the Black+Decker Max Lithium Flex Vacuum BDH2020FL is best handheld vacuum for your car or home.

After 60 hours of research and testing, we’re confident the Instant Pot Duo 6-Quart is the best electric pressure cooker you can get.

After testing dozens of models, we think Anova’s fast, accurate, and affordable Precision Cooker Nano is the best tool for sous vide cooking at home.

To smooth without an iron, try our favorite steamer, the Sunbeam Power Steam Fabric Steamer. It’s easy to use and produces more wrinkle-busting steam.

There’s probably no one best ceiling fan out there, but for several years the Westinghouse Comet 52-Inch Five-Blade has been our favorite.

After two years of testing—including five new contenders in summer 2018—the Bionaire Twin Reversible Airflow Window Fan is by far our favorite window fan.

After 115 hours of research and 40 hours of testing over seven summers, we like the LG LW8017ERSM because it’s relatively quiet and loaded with features.

Why is everyone obsessed with the Instant Pot? Will it explode in your kitchen? We answer your most pressing questions about our favorite electric pressure cooker.

We’ve tested more than 20 cordless vacuums since 2014 and have found that Dyson models are still the best at getting rugs clean.

Our take on Dyson’s gear, and how essential (or unnecessary) all of it is.

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

The GE AHP08LX was the first smart AC we tested that worked with Alexa, Google Assistant, and HomeKit. But it had some kinks and is now discontinued.