Kitchen Appliance reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 219 Reddit reviews across 23 subreddits and 46 posts to rank the best Kitchen Appliance brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Appliances, r/Rich, r/OntarioLandlord, r/HomeImprovement, r/appliancerepair. Top-rated brands include Bosch (4.3/5), Instant Pot (4.4/5), Whirlpool (4.1/5).
Stats
Reviews219
Subreddits23
Posts46
Brands61
Products59
219 reviews from
and
By Brand
/By Product
#1
Bosch
4.3
(32)
"I’m loving my Bosch dishwasher and fridge."
"Bosch i00 sries dishwasher and fridge (though to be fair i have the miela for the dishwasher but that one is pricey)"
"We put a panel cover over a Bosch 800 instead to match the kitchen cupboards. Best dishwasher ever."
"I love love love my Bosch dishwasher."
"My direct experience is with their induction cooktops and dishwashers, and it's been extremely positive"
"Bosch is great for dishwashers."
"Personally I would go with Bosch for everything except the hood liner."
"I have had both a Bosch 500 and a GE profile top of the line wifi dishwasher."
"Big fan of Bosch for all appliances, absolute units and look very nice, especially when they all match."
"Bosch and Miele are expensive but workhorses. So they are my choices for dishwashers."
#2
Instant Pot
4.4
(16)
"These things are great and *very* versatile if OP has the room."
"I do 90% of my cooking with my instant pot (w air fryer lid) and an induction cook top... I make a lot of meals, and good stuff too."
"I do 90% of my cooking this way Instant Pot with Air fryer lid and an induction cooktop.... I make a lot of meals, and good stuff too."
"Instant pot would be my first choice."
"Instant Pot is definitely something I can recommend if you have to choose only one cooking tool."
"Instapot. Diversity of foods you can make quickly."
"How about an instant pot? It can pressure cook, steam, bake, make soup, saute, slow cook and more! I really like mine."
"I use mine nightly now and can some amazing way better than restaurant meals."
"It's a great all in one kinda device that's super easy to use."
"Instapot/pressure cooker would be my vote."
#3
Whirlpool
4.1
(13)
"Whirlpool and Amana are basically the same company and the best quality there is out there."
"I have had excellent service from my Whirlpool appliances of all types."
"Although I currently have a upper middle, low high end Whirlpool fridge and dishwasher and they're fantastic too."
"Whirlpool always has been a power horse for me."
"A friend and I just put together a nice appliance package for his remodel (Whirlpool, KitchenAid, & JennAir) for around 3K."
"We like Whirlpool in our house. Fridge, stove and dishwasher."
"Range. Again, stay away from Samsung and LG. Stick with G.E. or Whirlpool."
"See about getting Whirlpool Inside Pass"
"Whirlpool is one of the most reliable brands."
"Whirlpool essentially makes appliances for about 10 different badges now."
#4
Miele
4.5
(11)
"Miele for dishwashers (don’t buy Cove, we have 2 and I am always disappointed)"
"I went with Miele + Gaggenau range for the main kitchen."
"Miele, Maytag, and Bosch, are my go to appliance makers."
"Miele is the most durable. I have had my dishwasher for 22 years."
"Get a Miele dishwasher, and have everything else match whatever brand you pick."
"Dishwasher: Miele. Ours was bought in 2002. We will buy Miele next time."
"Some people like Miele (it’s like the upscale „version“ of Bosch and Siemens )"
"Then Miele"
"My parents have all meile."
"Miele also makes good dishwashers."
#5
KitchenAid
4.2
(11)
"I actually use my kitchen aid almost daily."
"I use my KitchenAid mixer but even hand held mixer will shred cooked chicken."
"KitchenAid mixer and all attachments. That'll do anything else I need to do and more."
"Kitchenaid stand mixer"
"I have one of their more popular refrigerators in stainless, it's still going strong after 5+ years - knock on wood."
"Kitchen aide makes solid products"
"I like kitchen aid, or sub zero."
"A friend and I just put together a nice appliance package for his remodel (Whirlpool, KitchenAid, & JennAir) for around 3K."
"Our appliances are Kitchen Aid over 13 years old and still going strong although the dishwasher doesn’t seem as quiet as if once was."
"Kitchen Aid fridge and dishwasher. Pretty happy with all of the above."
#6
Wolf
4.8
(8)
"I use a Wolf Range, a Zephyr Typhoon range hood, a Bosch 800-series dishwasher and a Whirlpool Gold side-by-side refrigerator."
"Wolf and sub or La Cornue, Miele or Gaggenau"
"Wolf and subsero"
"Wolf"
"If money is of no concern, than Subzero and Wolf all the way."
"In an ideal world, I'd recommend Wolf for the range, Sub-Zero for the refrigerator, and Cove, or a full package from Viking."
"Wolf / SubZero for range and refrigerator."
"Then wolf / cove / sub zero"
#7
Sub-Zero
4.1
(9)
"I also recommend a Sub-Zero refrigerator."
"Get subzero fridge or miele dishwasher. wolf gas range."
"Sub Zero & Jen Air."
"SubZero"
"If money is of no concern, than Subzero and Wolf all the way."
"Subzero:Wolf is great all around."
"I just remodeled and went with Subzero Fridge, Bosch dishwasher, and GE Monogram range and ovens."
"I like kitchen aid, or sub zero."
"SubZero sucks ASS! Their customer service sucks and their warranty sucks."
#8
GE Cafe
4.7
(7)
"Had it since 2020 and so far no problems at all. I really liked the fridge when we had a baby."
"Wife and I have had a GE Cafe kitchen for over a year now with absolutely no issues, and we love their performance."
"We replaced all our appliances last year. Went with GE Cafe for the fridge, OTR Microwave and stove (went with induction). And got the Bosch dishwasher. Very happy with all our picks."
"Get an induction stove! They're amazing. The GE Cafe line is really pretty, and their induction range is great."
"I bought a GE Cafe in October 2018 and its one of the best large purchases of my life."
"If your looking for something less expensive, GE Profile and GE Cafe are solid choices."
"Bought the full suite of GE Cafe appliances when I bought my house two years ago. I wish the dishwasher had a third rack (they’ve since added it), but otherwise they’re great."
#9
Vitamix
4.8
(5)
"I have a vitamix blender: https://www.vitamix.com/us/en_us/shop/blenders/propel-750-classic-bundle Get one you’ll never want to blend in another ever again"
"I just use my vitamix"
"I finally upgraded to a Vitamix with 5 speeds."
"My Vitamix. It's not overrated believe me. It's sturdy and powerful."
"For me, I'm aiming for a Vitamix blender, KitchenAid mixer, Le Creuset dutch oven and maybe Wusthof chef's knife."
#10
LG
2.2
(10)
"I have an LG induction range and would buy another one in a hear"
"We went with higher end options that have been wonderful"
"LG washer and dryer. Pretty happy with all of the above."
"LG seems ok"
"Lg fridges they are pretty but for the numbers we sell they are the highest return."
"And lg for fridges. They have the highest failure rates by far."
"Stay away from LG"
"Others are correct in saying stay away from lg and Samsung."
"Stay away from Samsung and LG."
"Stay away from LG & Samsung for any appliance."
#11
Slow Cooker
5.0
(4)
"A slow cooker."
"Slow cooker hands down. Stews, soups etc are the go to."
"My most used kitchen gadgets at this time of year are my slow cooker and stick blender because we are swiftly heading into soups and stews weather."
"Saucepan and a slow cooker are great places to start."
#12
Samsung
1.7
(10)
"We got a Samsung microwave, Bosch dishwasher, and a Samsung fridge (its a top freezer, and hasn't failed us in nearly 10 years.)"
"I have a super cute Samsung bespoke fridge."
"Samsung has the worst customer support from the complaints from customers."
"Stay away from Samsung"
"Avoid Samsung for everything."
"Stay away from Samsung"
"Stay away from Samsung and LG."
"Stay away from Samsung and LG appliances for the kitchen."
"Samsung in Ottawa is an avoid at basically all costs brand in my opinion."
"Avoid Samsung like the plague."
#13
Thermador
4.0
(4)
"Thermador, has pretty darn good customer service too."
"Then thermador or signature"
"Take a look at rebates through the luxury manufacturers."
"If you're going built in, you might as well do thermador."
#14
True
5.0
(3)
"We placed the same order with True and never looked back. Love the painted stainless steel and hardware choices and the customer service is simply outstanding."
"When Subzero was having stupid delays, I bought True and they are the jam."
"If you truly want BIFL then buy commercial products."
#15
Cast Iron Skillet
5.0
(3)
"Cast iron skillet. It will last forever and you can cook myriad of foods in it."
"Cast iron skillet - I got a horrible looking one at a thrift shop for $5."
"Cast iron skillets are a solid bet as they'll last forever!"
#16
GE
3.8
(4)
"Don't get scared off by needing "special cookware." All induction is, is magnets."
"I have GE induction cooktop, the induction is awesome but the tough controls are only “OK”. I like knobs. I went GE double oven, range, and microwave."
"GE is okay. They don't have one particularly major thing wrong on any of their appliances."
"Go GE or Frigidaire."
#17
Costco
4.7
(3)
"Costco!!!! I can't recommend this enough."
"Costco is a great choice. They double the warranty, offer free delivery and will remove the old appliances."
"Costco pretty generous on warranties too."
#18
Ninja
4.7
(3)
"You just need a NINJA SPEEDI 10 in 1. Such a good appliance i have bought so far since i just move to a studio unit this is such a god send"
"Ninja foodie 8 in 1 can cook almost everything lol"
"I wonder if one of those ninja air fryers are worth it?"
#19
JennAir
4.3
(3)
"My son has Jennair appliances in his home. They are gorgeous and work really well."
"JennAir"
"A friend and I just put together a nice appliance package for his remodel (Whirlpool, KitchenAid, & JennAir) for around 3K."
#20
Air Fryer
4.3
(3)
"A life-changer at our house!"
"Personally I'd go air fryer."
"Air fryer is next on my list, personally."
#21
George Foreman
4.3
(3)
"I have a George foreman rotisserie thing that my parents were gonna throw away."
"George foreman grill."
"George Foreman grill! I got the small one for $20 at Tarhet."
#22
GE Profile
4.0
(3)
"If your looking for something less expensive, GE Profile and GE Cafe are solid choices."
"GE profile and cafe are safe bets for range, fridge etc."
"I would go with GE Profile which you have listed or KitchenAid."
#23
Waffle Maker
5.0
(2)
"This website did a comprehensive assessment of several waffle makers, you should have a look: https://my-best.com/469"
""Vitantonio" is good waffle maker reputation"
#24
La Cornue
5.0
(2)
"La Cornue."
"Then there are some specialty ranges people get that are really up there like la Cornue"
#25
Panasonic
5.0
(2)
"We've always had National/Panasonic and have been happy."
"+1 vote for Panasonic microwaves. Even their small ones are powerful and built to last."
#26
Hamilton Beach Food Processor
4.5
(2)
"I have a Hamilton Beach food processor that I got on Amazon 3 or so years ago for about $35 and it is still going strong."
"Hamilton Beach has a great one with a shredding/grating attachment."
#27
Electrolux
4.5
(2)
"I have an Electrolux induction range and that puppy works really well."
"Electrolux induction range & a Broan range hood."
#28
Fisher & Paykel
4.5
(2)
"Love my Fisher and Paykel fridge for the wet bar though."
"Fridge: Fisher Paykel - GE 2nd."
#29
Amana
4.5
(2)
"I bought an Amana side by side in 2018. It has an ice maker that I use daily. Absolutely no issues."
"Whirlpool and Amana are basically the same company and the best quality there is out there."
#30
GE Monogram
4.0
(2)
"GE Monogram would be more in line with those other brands than GE Cafe."
"GE monogram and Bosch are entry level rich"
#31
Maytag
4.0
(2)
"Miele, Maytag, and Bosch, are my go to appliance makers."
"Maytag for laundry appliances, even though I know you didn't ask for them."
#32
Breville
3.5
(2)
"I have a Breville convection oven that is also a toaster and air fryer. The thing is awesome."
"Breville was nice while they lasted. $500 microwave lasted only 3 years before it needed a $300 repair."
#33
Toyomi
3.5
(2)
"I saw Toyomi has this new Steamer/Air Fryer combo."
"This one? Looks pretty cute but a bit small looking https://toyomi.com.sg/products/toyomi-12l-rapid-air-fryer-steam-oven-afo-1266st-afo-1277st?srsltid=AfmBOor7yiYaWb9b0ZQU03IuZy6rQgRfwEQgdx4KHqAUae0SOLtTQ-bB"
#34
Viking
2.5
(2)
"Then Viking"
"My parents got Viking everything. Fridge/freezer, cooktop, ovens. They have been nothing but problems."
#35
Sterling
5.0
(1)
"I was worried by their reviews online, but they were the most friendly, responsive, and best installation experience I have ever had."
#36
Philips
5.0
(1)
"We love our Phillips Air fryer. Such an amazing stand in for a convection oven too."
#37
Electroman
5.0
(1)
"I love my cheap Electroman air fryer. Best buy ever. Works much better and faster than an oven combo."
#38
Pampered Chef
5.0
(1)
"The pampered chef “salad chopper” scissors are awesome for shredding meat."
#39
Rinnai
5.0
(1)
"Very satisfied/happy with it."
#40
Black & Decker
5.0
(1)
"Was going to recommend B&D because their appliances have worked great for us."
#41
Boos
5.0
(1)
"I have a Boos 24x18 and I love it."
#42
Nesco
5.0
(1)
"Nesco jet-stream oven. I use it more than my range and microwave combined."
#43
Countertop Convection Oven
5.0
(1)
"Countertop Convection Oven: Roasts veggies and meats about 30% faster and more evenly than regular toaster ovens."
#44
Cast Iron Pan
5.0
(1)
"A cast iron pan and a half decent knife is all you really need."
#45
Presto
5.0
(1)
"I've had this one for 6 years and it's great."
#46
Sous Vide
5.0
(1)
"Sous vide cooks meat perfectly."
#47
Spiralizer
5.0
(1)
"I really can’t live without my spiralizer."
#48
Consumer Reports
5.0
(1)
"I would highly recommend you read up on both the brands they recommend and the different features and what they mean."
#49
Anova
4.0
(1)
"Can consider a sous vide machine? There are affordable ones from anova, and it allows you to not overcook meats."
#50
Zojirushi
4.0
(1)
"Rice cooker, same as microwave, don't bother with multifunction, just get the cheapest zojirushi."
#51
B&S
4.0
(1)
"Had a refrigerator from B&S delivered today. Stove coming soon. Salesperson was great, installers were quick and professional."
#52
Kenwood
4.0
(1)
"I sort of inherited a Kenwood and have found that it's attachments are designed more practically than the KitchenAid, more options for attachments too."
#53
Thermomix
4.0
(1)
"Get a Thermomix"
#54
Commercial Grade
4.0
(1)
"If you want Really BIfL, look into commercial grade appliances."
#55
Almond Cow
4.0
(1)
"I find the almond cow easier."
#56
Rice Cooker
4.0
(1)
"For example, I own a rice cooker and a NutriBullet (for smoothies) and couldn’t live without them."
#57
Tabletop Oven
4.0
(1)
"If you don’t have a proper cooker, I would suggest getting a tabletop oven with an electric hob and grill function."
#58
Cuisinart
4.0
(1)
"If cost isn’t an issue and you’re okay with something not 'mini', then get a Cuisinart or Delonghi."
#59
Tiger
4.0
(1)
"I have a number of Tiger appliances, and they are pretty solid - especially the flat griddle."
#60
Chef's Choice
4.0
(1)
"Electric knife sharpener, like a chefs choice."
#61
George Foreman Grill
3.0
(1)
"There are things like the George Foreman grill, but you don't need one."
Discover your audience
GummySearch is an audience research toolkit for 130,000 unique communities on Reddit.
If you are looking for startup problems to solve, want to validate your idea or find your customers online, GummySearch is for you.
Sign up for free, get community insights in minutes.
Tell me more
Get started
