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Appliance Repairs You Can DIY
Experts tell us which appliance repairs to do on your own—and which ones to leave to the pros Some appliance repairs, like replacing the gaskets on fridge doors and dishwashers, may be simple enough to do on your own. By Consumer Reports When you’re faced with a leaky dishwasher or a broken cooktop control knob, finding and coordinating with a…
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Inflation Reduction Act Electric Appliance Rebates
That’s great news for anyone thinking about making the switch from gas to electric cooking. “There’s this big misconception that electric ranges don’t cook as well as gas,” says Shanika Whitehurst, CR’s associate director of product sustainability on the research and testing team. “But the technology has improved to the point where electric and especially induction ranges and cooktops cook…
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Should You Buy a Used Appliance?
Below, we’ve compiled a shopping checklist to use as you begin your journey to successfully purchasing a reliable used appliance. Research the appliance you want. Have an idea of what features you want before you go shopping. Do you prefer a top-load washer or front-loader? Does it matter whether your fridge’s freezer is on the top or the bottom? Are…
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OXO Stainless Steel Food Scale review: A solid kitchen appliance with a unique feature
Specs Bowl: No Material: Stainless steel and black plastic Display: LCD Power: Batteries, 4 x AAA Weight increments: 0.1oz/1gWeight range: 11lb/ 5kg Tare function: Yes Size: 9.75 (L) x 7 (W) x 1.25 (H) inchAuto shut off: 15 minutesExtra features: Max load and battery level indicators If you asked me what my top five must-have kitchen gadgets, kitchen scales would…
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The Best Kitchen Appliance Deals During Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
We may earn a commission from links on this page.Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. A good kitchen appliance should last you years. And like any long-term relationship, you want to make sure it’s the right fit before you invest your time or money into it. Right now, with Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, you have…
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Best appliance deals in February 2025 — here’s the sales I recommend on Ninja, Dyson, Roomba and more
Appliance deals are easy to find if you know where to look, but there’s a lot of options out there. If you’re struggling to decide which appliances to spend your money on, I’m here to help. At Tom’s Guide we review hundreds of appliances per year, including everything from the best air fryers to the best vacuum cleaners. I’m a…
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Epic kitchen appliance deals — save on KitchenAid, Ninja and more
Whether you’re in charge of the kitchen this holiday season or not, it’s never a bad time to upgrade your kitchen setup. And, while major appliances come with hefty price tags, you’ll be surprised what you can get to put on your counters for the new year. For example, Amazon has the Ninja Electric Kettle on sale for just $89.…
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What to Do If You Buy a Dud Appliance
Keep a Paper TrailAs soon as you suspect there’s a problem with a product, start documenting it. Snap a photo of your new microwave’s melted plug, for example, or of that dishwasher tub filled with dirty water that won’t drain. Or take a video, with sound, of your washing machine or dryer making scary noises. Then keep a written record…
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How to Avoid Buying a Lemon Appliance
Washers, for instance, may come with a 10-year warranty, but the fine print may say that applies only to the motor, while the whole appliance is covered for only one year. So if the control panel stops working, you’re out of luck. State laws may require retailers to post their return policies, and not doing so can have consequences. In…
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Most Reliable Appliance Brands – Consumer Reports
Yet again, Speed Queen sits atop our rankings and is the only brand to achieve a top Overall Score (though it makes appliances for only two product categories, washers and dryers—see chart below). And once again Viking landed at the bottom of our chart, joined this year by another elite brand, Dacor, which also received an unfavorable Overall Score. The…
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