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  • Four of our favorite dehumidifiers, shown next to each other in front of a sand-colored background.

    The Best Dehumidifiers

    by Tim Heffernan

    We’ve found dehumidifiers that are easy to live with and effectively reduce ambient moisture in your home.

  • Our top pick personal blender, the NutriBullet Pro 900, in black. Next to the blender is its travel cup and lid.

    The Best Personal Blender

    by Anna Perling and Lesley Stockton

    We’ve spent years making smoothies, pesto, and date shakes to find the best personal blender, the NutriBullet Pro 900.

  • Front view of a GE freestanding gas range in a kitchen.

    The Best Gas Stoves and Ranges

    by Rachel Wharton

    The GE JGB735 has a convection oven and an excellent cooktop for the price, and it offers the best looks and build quality of any affordable gas range we found.

  • Our pick for best clothes steamer, the Conair Turbo ExtremeSteam Garment Steamer (GS54), in dark blue.

    The Best Clothing Steamers

    by Jackie Reeve and Zoe Vanderweide

    To smooth wrinkles without an iron, try the Conair Turbo ExtremeSteam Garment Steamer. It’s light and easy to maneuver, and you can control the force of the steam.

  • A person, wearing a New York Times logo shirt, testing a treadmill to find the best.

    The Best Treadmill

    by Seth Berkman

    We’ve tested 34 treadmills since 2017. The stable, spacious, easy-to-use NordicTrack Commercial 1750 is our top pick.

  • A compact washer and dryer.

    The Best Compact Washer and Dryer

    by Liam McCabe and Andrea Barnes

    Of the compact washer and dryer sets we considered, the Bosch WAT28400UC and WTG86400UC have all the important features we like at a more affordable price.

  • Our pick for best slide-in electric range overall, the GE JS760, shown in black, installed in a kitchen.

    The Best Slide-In Electric Ranges

    by Tyler Wells Lynch

    After sorting through nearly 60 electric slide-in ranges, we recommend the GE JS760 as a reasonably priced, reliable stove that’ll look good in most kitchens.

  • Our four picks for best food processors.

    The Best Food Processor

    by Mace Dent Johnson and Michael Sullivan

    Our favorite food processor is, as it has been for a decade, the Cuisinart Custom 14-Cup Food Processor. It’s a durable, no-frills kitchen workhorse.

  • The GE JB735, our pick for best electric stove.

    The Best Electric Stoves and Ranges

    by Rachel Wharton

    The sturdy GE JB735 is our favorite electric range because of its high-performing cooktop and excellent convection oven.

  • Our three juicer picks, side by side, surrounded by glasses of fresh juice in a rainbow of colors.

    The Best Juicer

    by Anna Perling

    We’ve tested 19 juicers since 2014, and think the Omega VSJ843 makes the best-tasting juices, and offers the best accessories, value, and warranty.

  • Two different vacuums on a rug.

    What’s the Best Vacuum for Carpets?

    by Sabine Heinlein

    To clean carpets and rugs well, you need a vacuum that is equipped for the task. The SEBO Felix Premium and SEBO Airbelt K3 Premium are excellent choices.

  • The Bissell Little Green Portable Carpet Cleaner 1400B and the Bissell Little Green Pet Pro 2891 situated next to each other, between two messes of ice cream and red wine.

    The Best Portable Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner

    by Sabine Heinlein

    A spot cleaner like the Bissell Little Green Portable Carpet Cleaner 1400B can help you tackle spills, splats, and other messes on your carpet or upholstery.

  • A view of a Hamilton Beach Slow Cooker

    The Best Slow Cooker

    by Anna Perling

    We spent 109 hours researching and testing 14 slow cookers, and found that the Hamilton Beach Set & Forget is the best you can get.

  • A black Instant Pot Rio 6-quart situated between a few bowls, a glass jar of white rice and two cans of tomatoes.

    The Best Electric Pressure Cooker Is an Instant Pot

    by Anna Perling, Lesley Stockton, and Ciara Murray Jordan

    We’ve tested dozens of multi-cookers since 2016, and the Instant Pot Rio 6-quart is our favorite. It’s sleek, simple to use, and performs basic functions well.

  • A black refrigerator propped open, displaying shelves full of perishable groceries.

    The Best Garage Refrigerators

    by Rachel Wharton

    The LG LHTNS2403S is a sleek and spacious garage-ready fridge from a company that ranks at the top of our surveys for customer satisfaction.

  • A stainless steel dishwasher flanked by yellow kitchen cabinets

    The Best Dishwashers

    by Andrea Barnes

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

  • The Best Rice Cooker

    by Sabrina Imbler and Tammie Teclemariam

    After cooking more than 275 pounds of white and brown rice, we think the Zojirushi Neuro Fuzzy NS-ZCC10 works best for the widest variety of grains.

  • Two of the portable induction cooktops that we tested to find the best cooktop, one holding a pot of boiling water.

    The Best Portable Induction Cooktop

    by Rachel Wharton

    We cooked for months with portable induction burners and found that the Duxtop 9600LS has the best features and performance for everyday cooking.

  • A Cuisinart and a Panasonic toaster oven, shown side by side with toasted white bread slices in them.

    The Best Toaster Oven

    by Michael Sullivan

    We’ve been testing toaster ovens since 2013 and have two favorites: the compact Panasonic FlashXpress Toaster Oven and the large Cuisinart Chef’s Convection Toaster Oven.

  • Our three picks for best airfryer, displayed next to each other and some plates with french fries and chicken nuggets.

    The Best Air Fryer

    by Mace Dent Johnson, Caira Blackwell, and Michael Sullivan

    After testing dozens of air fryers over the years, we like the Philips 3000 Series Airfryer L HD9200/91, which crisps food quickly and costs less than $150.

  • Three different humidifiers next to a room diffuser.

    The Best Humidifier

    by Thom Dunn and Tim Heffernan

    A good humidifier can make indoor air more comfortable without constant maintenance.

  • Four of the space heaters we tested for this guide, next to a pair of moccasin-style slippers.

    The Best Space Heaters

    by Thom Dunn

    Warm up a room and boost your home’s heating system with space heaters we’ve tested firsthand.

  • A view from above of an open Frigidaire chest freezer

    The Best Chest Freezers

    by Tyler Wells Lynch

    After more than 40 hours of research, we think the GE FCM11PHWW is the best chest freezer for most people.

  • A GE side-by-side refrigerator, installed in a bright kitchen, with a stainless steel finish.

    The Best Side-by-Side Refrigerators

    by Rachel Wharton

    The GE GSE25G is a spacious, sturdy side-by-side fridge with an exceptionally adjustable interior layout from a brand known for high customer satisfaction.

  • A Toshiba microwave we recommend.

    The Best Microwave

    by Liam McCabe and Michael Sullivan

    Microwaves basically all perform the same, but we like the Toshiba EM131A5C for its looks and its useful extra features.

  • The GE wall oven shown in a display kitchen in its stainless steel double-oven variation.

    The Best Wall Ovens

    by Sharon Franke

    The Café CTS70DP2NS1 has a clean design that will look great in most kitchens, and it costs a lot less than other wall ovens with a similar aesthetic.

  • Our pick for the best wine cooler, shown filled to capacity with wine bottles through its clear glass door.

    The Best Wine Coolers and Fridges

    by Anna Perling and Winnie Yang

    A wine fridge will protect your bottles and improve your drinking experience. We like the Wine Enthusiast Classic 70 Dual Zone and the single-zone Classic 80.

  • Three drip coffee makers plugged in and standing next to one another amongst a cup of coffee and a jar of coffee beans.

    The Best Drip Coffee Maker

    by Marguerite Preston and Kathleen Squires

    We’ve been testing coffee makers since 2014, and we think the Bonavita Enthusiast 8-Cup Drip Coffee Brewer offers the best combination of convenient features and delicious coffee.

  • Our pick for the best over the range microwave the GE JVM6175.

    The Best Over-the-Range Microwave

    by Liam McCabe

    We tested six over-the-range microwaves and found that they’re all very similar, but we like the GE JVM6175 because it’s easier to use than most.