Laundry

Ranked on real service calls and lab stain tests — the four machines repair technicians and testing labs agree on.

October 24, 2026 · 12 min read

The safest purchase in the appliance store — a category where almost nothing goes wrong and the pick is about efficiency, not survival.

October 24, 2026 · 10 min read

One cleans better and costs less to run. The other is simpler and cheaper to fix. The data behind both, including the problem rate nobody quotes.

October 24, 2026 · 10 min read

Agitator or high-efficiency, and the service-rate gap between the best and worst brands in the format.

October 25, 2026 · 10 min read

LG’s WashCombo is the all-in-one washer dryer most people should buy. Samsung’s Bespoke AI Combo is faster, and GE’s UltraFast Combo has the best auto-dosing.

October 24, 2026 · 13 min read

Three ventless heat pump all-in-ones that plug into a regular outlet. LG wins on reliability and size, Samsung on speed, and GE on automation.

October 24, 2026 · 10 min read

Nearly identical at the low end. Samsung gives you more capacity and cycles in the middle. LG edges ahead on reliability throughout.

October 24, 2026 · 9 min read

LG’s 7.8 cu ft heat pump dryer finally brings ventless drying to full size. Miele’s T1 is still the most reliable compact pick.

October 24, 2026 · 11 min read

Vented dryers are fastest and cheapest to buy. Ventless heat pump dryers cost less to run and install almost anywhere. Condenser dryers sit in between.

October 24, 2026 · 8 min read

LG’s WashTower is the best stacked laundry center. For 24-inch closets, Miele and LG compacts lead, and a stacked front-load pair still saves the most money.

October 24, 2026 · 10 min read