Consumer Reports gets into the nitty-gritty of nearly every home appliance available on the market, and unfortunately, 2025 had quite a few flop products.

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. is a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital ...

After living with a dull-looking dishwasher for more than three years, one man made a discovery that surprised him—and sent thousands online rushing to their kitchens to check their own appliances.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When buying a new dishwasher, shoppers are often drawn to sleek finishes, futuristic cycles, and high-tech features. It's easy to focus on ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Shopping for a dishwasher can be a challenge. Given the appliance's universality, the variety available is pretty staggering, and most have ...

Claims about dishwashers leaking toxic chemicals are based on a study using far higher concentrations than in real life. Dishwasher tablets contain chemicals, but machines dilute them, making normal ...

Are you in the market for a dishwasher? Dave Lunden, Manny’s Appliance Westfield store manager, said the best time to buy one is when your older dishwasher is on its “last legs,” or you are upgrading ...

The dishes can't get clean if the appliances isn't. Have you been using the same sponge to handwash dishes for years? I’d hazard a guess that you haven’t. Even though a sponge is a tool that cleans ...

While it’s true that Macs come with loads of great software that can help you get most things done out of the box, it won’t be long before you need to add your own favourite programs to the Dock at ...