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I fix appliances for a living. Here's what I'd actually buy.

After thousands of service calls, you learn which machines keep running and which ones keep me employed.

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IndependentRankings by a working repair tech. Nobody pays for placement.Ranked for reliability, serviceability, and parts you can actually get.

Washers

3 ranked picks

I pull more failed bearings and cracked spiders out of washers than any other machine on my schedule. These three are the ones I almost never get called back on.

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Dryers

3 ranked picks

A dryer is a heater, a motor, and a belt. The fewer circuit boards in the way, the longer it lives. Here's what I'd put in my own laundry room.

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Refrigerators

3 ranked picks

The compressor and sealed system are the whole ballgame in a fridge. These picks use hardware I trust to run well past the ten-year mark.

GE Profile 28.7-cu ft 4-Door French Door (Water Pitcher, No Door Dispenser)

GE Profile 28.7-cu ft 4-Door French Door (Water Pitcher, No Door Dispenser)

GE · PGE29BYTFS

4.6 (2,143)

$2,699.99#1 PICK
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Dishwashers

3 ranked picks

Most dishwasher complaints come down to weak pumps and flimsy racks. These are the models I hardly ever see on a work order.

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Garbage Disposals

3 ranked picks

A good disposal is a solid grind chamber and a motor that won't seize the first time it meets a peach pit. Skip the gimmicks. These just work.

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Water Heaters

3 ranked picks

You want a tank that is not leaking at year seven and parts you can grab at any supply house. These fit both bills.

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Ice Makers

3 ranked picks

Ice makers fail more than any appliance I touch. The units below are the exceptions: serviceable, and built to keep up with a busy kitchen.

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Mini Splits

3 ranked picks

I install and service mini splits year-round. These hold refrigerant, heat in real cold, and come from brands whose parts lines actually answer the phone.

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Ranges & Ovens

3 ranked picks

Igniters and control boards are what kill ranges. These models keep both simple and cheap to fix, which is exactly why I recommend them.

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Freezers

3 ranked picks

A freezer should be boring: cold, quiet, and cheap to run for fifteen years. This is the one I tell customers to buy.

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