Find hidden settings and ensure your appliances' warranties aren't voided by taking this easy first step each time you buy a ...

Even during the daytime, you should unplug these appliances after they cool down from cooking, even if they're turned off.

Most of us head to a retailer to buy our appliances, but it's also possible to buy them directly from the manufacturer. Are ...

Fire risk at home usually brings to mind candles or smoking, but a surprising amount of danger hides in everyday gadgets that ...

Each year, CR’s engineers test dozens of new cooktops in our lab, capturing data on everything from how fast burners heat to how well they melt chocolate and how steadily they simmer water and tomato ...

Cooktops are crucial for most meals. Manufacturers have told Consumer Reports that roughly 80 percent of cooking occurs on burners or heating elements as opposed to in the oven. So when your cooktop ...

Home Depot is a common destination for anyone looking to get appliances for their home, but these five in particular have let ...

NerdWallet rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Why it's our editorial team's pick for appliance-only plans: Among the companies we researched, it covers the most appliances in a single, appliance-only plan. Its ...

Avoid surprises when buying used appliances: know the product, test its functionality, and ask sellers about age, condition, ...

Your kitchen looks nothing like your parents’ kitchen did thirty years ago. Refrigerators send you alerts when milk’s about ...

For peace of mind while you're away, unplug these key appliances before you hit the road Everyone needs time away. Work, school, kids—the pressures of life make winding down an absolute necessity. But ...