The underrated setting that can help you save on your utility bills is the air dry setting, but most people don't know about it. Most dishwashers automatically default to the heat dry setting, using ...

We have all been there – we set up a laundry cycle, sit down, and suddenly hear an almighty banging as it hits the spin cycle. There has been more than one occasion where I thought that mine was about ...

From faster cook times to decreased environmental impact, one chef broke down all the variables to consider when making the switch to induction cooktops and ranges. Paul Hope, a trained chef and ...

When Karen Burket’s 7-year-old dishwasher stopped working late last month, she had one thought: “We’re thankful it’s not the refrigerator,” says Burket, a research nurse who lives in Maumee, Ohio, ...

Major appliances are a big purchase for most people, and buyers want them to last. Consumer Reports’ surveys have found that, from refrigerators to laundry machines, our members rank reliability as ...

Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of experience in the home space and 10 years of editing experience. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over ...

In lieu of an 'auto' cycle, 'normal' is best for most everyday loads. Especially messy loads should be cleaned with the 'heavy' or 'pots and pans' cycles. Dishwashers are a staple in most homes.

Abrasive materials like steel wool and melamine scratch stainless steel appliances. Acidic solutions like vinegar dull stainless steel appliances over time. Cooking oil won't effectively clean ...

I look at the appliances’ pros and cons, to help you decide which is best for your household (iStock/The Independent ) Owing to their convenient handheld design, clothes steamers have also become ...