Appliance & Product Reviews

Appliances stay with you for years, so the way you choose one decides both the electricity bill and how satisfied you are for a long time. Here we take apart the specifications that matter on the expensive purchases.

We compare the specifications of things you keep for years: air conditioners and refrigerators, washing machines and dryers, air purifiers. We look at how rated consumption turns into an actual bill, how much installation and upkeep affect performance, and whether a new model or last year's stock is the better buy.

We read the numbers rather than the marketing copy. Starting from comparable figures - efficiency rating, capacity, noise - we help you find what fits your home and the way you actually use it.