Appliances

Here’s the single biggest change you can make to reduce your home’s energy use.

Power cords got you wound up? We’ve tested dozens of cordless stick vacuums to find those with the best combination of cleaning power, comfort, and convenience.

The Midea WHS-65L mini fridge has the best shelves and storage layout of any model at its price.

Midea’s U-shaped window AC is whisper quiet and gets me through sweltering New York summers. But installation nearly broke my spirit.

There’s a better way to rig an AC in a window.

You might strike gold. But you should know what you’re getting into first.

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

We tested multiple sizes and types of air conditioners to confirm: A too-big AC can’t balance heat and humidity.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

The hair-straightener-shaped Nori Press claims to replace your iron and steamer, but it had several wrinkles we couldn’t overlook.

We’ve collected the best Prime Day deals on Wirecutter picks to keep your home (and car and anywhere else) spick-and-span.

Looking to smooth wrinkles without an iron? We found three terrific steamers that will work for a range of situations and budgets.

We’ve been testing sous vide gear for over 10 years. Here’s what you need to get started.

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