Appliances

This guide contains advice on humidifiers that can balance out your home’s indoor comfort.

Your humidifier can turn into a cesspool of bacteria and mold without regular maintenance and cleaning.

After 70 hours of researching and testing waffle makers, we’ve found that the Chef’sChoice WafflePro 840B delivers beautiful, golden brown waffles every time.

After over 50 hours of research and testing since 2013, we think the KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer is the best you can buy.

After tests of eight new air fryers, the Cuisinart Chef’s Convection Toaster Oven remains our top pick, and we have a new budget pick, the Cosori Pro Air Fryer.

After testing more than 25 blenders since 2012, we haven’t found a better one than the powerful, durable Vitamix 5200.

We’ve tested dozens of robot vacuums, and recommend the sturdy, strong, smart-enough Roomba i3 first, followed closely by the super-clever Roborock S4 Max.

We’ve tested 18 multi-cookers since 2016, and the Instant Pot Duo 6-Quart is still our favorite—it’s affordable and easy to use, and it has a tried-and-true design.

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

Of the dozens of handheld vacuums we’ve tested, we like the Black+Decker 20V Max Lithium Pivot best for its strong suction and ability to get into tight spaces.

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

After testing 23 toasters for dozens of hours, we think the Cuisinart CPT-122 2 Slice Compact Plastic Toaster is the best, especially for the price.

We tested a bunch of new-for-2020 dehumidifiers, and Frigidaire remains our top pick.

IKEA’s new air purifier does what it claims, but it underperformed in our side-by-side tests against other models we recommend.

Firsthand tests and expert interviews helped us get the dirt on metal detectors.

After 130 hours of research and over 90 hours of testing, we’re confident that the Midea U MAW08V1QWT is the quietest and most efficient AC available.

After years testing room fans, including testing a new round of 12 in summer 2018, we’re sure the Vornado 630 is the best choice for most people.

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