Small Home Appliances

We tested 10 mopping robots and found that the small, simple, smart-enough iRobot Braava 240 can be a great way to keep kitchen and bathroom floors clean.

We’ve been testing toaster ovens since 2015 and have two favorites: the compact Panasonic FlashXpress and the large Cuisinart Chef's Convection.

Our test results and recommendations for the best equipment to improve your air quality.

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 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.

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.

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.

We have the best options for portable air conditioners, if a window unit or central air won’t work for you.

This mobile fan will keep you cool around your house and in your yard all day long.

Here’s our take on the performance of evaporative chillers versus typical air conditioning.

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.

A little regular maintenance should keep your vacuum in good working order for a long time.

We’ve reviewed portable carpet cleaners since 2016, and we recommend the Bissell Little Green 1400B because it’s an effective cleaner and costs less than most.

After 20 hours of testing, we think that the Breville Handy Mix Scraper is the best hand mixer for baking, sauces, or small-batch recipes.

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 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.

Here are all our product recommendations for keeping cool—and our advice on how to make everything work better.

Of all the models we’ve tested since 2013, the Cuisinart Custom 14-Cup Food Processor remains our favorite because it’s simple, powerful, and durable.

After 60 hours of researching and testing induction cooktops, we think the speedy, even-heating Duxtop 9100MC is the best.

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.

Space heaters can be dangerous—we combed the manuals and spoke to experts to get advice on using them safely.

Here are experts’ strategies for staying cool and healthy this summer.

Molekule’s appeal of a 2019 ad-industry judgment has largely failed. It can no longer claim that its product is “an air purifier that actually works.”

We occasionally hear from readers about sparking in their microwaves, or even microwave fires, and we decided to get to the bottom of it.

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.