Best kitchen appliances on Reddit
170 reviews from r/Homebuilding, r/Appliances, r/OntarioLandlord and 8 more subreddits
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#1
Bosch
4.0
(26)
"This thread recommends Miele and Bosch, which I can easily support."
"We have a Bosch wall oven, induction cooktop and dishwasher, all performing flawlessly."
"We have a Bosch wall oven, induction cooktop and dishwasher, all performing flawlessly."
"We have a Bosch wall oven, induction cooktop and dishwasher, all performing flawlessly."
"I love love love my Bosch dishwasher."
"I would spend the most money on a stove/oven."
"I've been pretty happy with the Bosch 800 series appliances we bought about 8 years ago."
"Bosch is solid if you want to go up a tier."
"Bosch is highly recommended for dishwashers."
"Bosch induction cooktop is a good choice."
#2
Whirlpool
4.4
(17)
"We bought a Whirlpool refrigerator as the selection of Bosch refrigerators didn't fit our needs. It also has been great."
"Whirlpool and Amana are basically the same company and the best quality out there."
"Costco is generous on warranties and we like Whirlpool appliances."
"We have a Whirlpool fridge and love it."
"Our Whirlpool dishwasher is efficient."
"The Whirlpool washing machine is reliable."
"The Whirlpool stove works great."
"We are satisfied with our Whirlpool dryer."
"Whirlpool has a good balance between affordability and reliability."
"Replaced with a Whirlpool washer."
#3
Miele
4.4
(12)
"Miele is recommended over Siemens/Bosch if within budget."
"This thread recommends Miele and Bosch, which I can easily support."
"If you want to buy once, Miele is the brand to choose."
"Miele dishwashers are among the best but expensive."
"Miele is the most durable. I have had my dishwasher for 22 years."
"I would find a quiet dishwasher (44dB or less)."
"Miele dishwasher is my favorite appliance ever."
"Miele is another great European brand."
"Miele is a top choice for dishwashers."
"Miele dishwashers are highly recommended."
#4
Instant Pot
4.8
(10)
"I meal prep a lot and these are the staples."
"Uses much less oil than pan or deep frying. Cheaper to operate than a regular oven."
"Great for cooking long and slow like soups and stews without much time invested."
"Absolutely indispensable for cooking Indian food."
"The Instant Pot made cooking quick and easy, even in a dorm."
"An Instant Pot is a versatile and space-saving kitchen appliance that can replace multiple devices."
"I see a lot of people recommend an instant pot or similar and I agree."
"I own this and it practically pays for itself. The air fryer attachment lid is fantastic for cooking NY Strips and Chicken Breast."
"Instapot is a safer and more efficient alternative to a pressure cooker."
"I use my instant pot as a rice cooker most of the time. It being able to do other things is just a side benefit."
#5
GE
3.7
(9)
"GE has the lowest returns and issues."
"GE performed flawlessly for decades."
"Replaced with a GE dryer."
"GE induction cooktop is also a good option."
"Just got a regular GE range."
"No frills GE Cafe fridge with a 5-year parts and labor warranty on the compressor."
"In general for fridge the fewer options the more reliable. GE is decent."
"GE Advantium looks awesome but is expensive."
"Avoid GE and Frigidaire at all costs."
#6
Air Fryer
4.5
(6)
"Air fryer, insta pot, coffee maker, ice maker, and induction cooktop."
"An air fryer"
"An Air fryer! I have a smallish one that’s great for 1-2 people and I love it for roasting veggies."
"I would get a bigger toaster oven/air-fryer."
"Scale, air fryer, blender, a nice knives set, healthy recipes book."
"You can deep fry in cast iron or a large pot but equally well in an air fryer."
#7
Ninja
4.5
(6)
"Agree with the Ninja 9 in one! It does take up some counter space but I use it almost every meal."
"Ninja 9 in 1 is a must have for us. We cook so many meals in it."
"I recommend a Ninja immersion blender. I love mine and I use it for all of these things more than I use my blender."
"There’s no end to the number of frozen healthy treats you can make. This is so much more than an ice cream maker. It’s truly unbelievable."
"The Ninja Foodi Grill XL has been a game changer for me. It cooks everything perfectly."
"The motor in mine is starting to go out after less than 3 years of medium/light use. It's a pain to clean."
#8
LG
3.3
(8)
"Top rated are Samsung and LG."
"LG"
"Have had good luck with LG."
"LG does a decent job with washers and dryers."
"I've also had good luck with LG gas ranges."
"LG fridges are pretty but have the highest return rate."
"Stay away from LG, they break more frequently."
"LG has lawsuits right now for appliances that fail pathetically fast."
#9
Bosch Dishwasher
5.0
(4)
"Bosch dishwashers. We’ve always bought the lower end Bosch dishwashers and never had any issues."
"The cheapest Bosch you can find if you can afford it."
"Bosch for dishwashers."
"For dishwashers, Bosch and Meile are about the only thing people in repair purchase."
#10
Fred's
2.3
(7)
"For the good stuff, Fred's for sure."
"Fred's has a warehouse with stock available for immediate pickup."
"The dishwasher took weeks to arrive and required constant follow-up."
"I think Fred's is the best of a not so great selection."
"The oven took 3 months to install and had non-functional burners."
"The laundry machine installation was a hassle."
"Had a brutal experience with Fred’s. Bought a stove that turned out to be gas instead of electric."
#11
Vitamix
5.0
(3)
"Vitamix makes the best immersion blender."
"Vitamix. End of discussion."
"I wish I'd saved up or bought a used Vitamix/Blendtec instead."
#12
Pressure Cooker
5.0
(3)
"Pressure cooker, flat cast iron tawa(pan), a very small tadka pan, small skewers, coconut scraper."
"Pressure cooker. A must for bean based dishes."
"Get a pressure cooker and you'll have the rice cooker covered."
#13
KitchenAid
4.7
(3)
"The KitchenAid combo immersion blender is compact and versatile."
"The KitchenAid blender has a heavyweight motor."
"You can probably get comparable KitchenAid models for a few thousand less."
#14
Samsung
1.9
(7)
"Top rated are Samsung and LG."
"Samsung washers and dryers are the only appliances I have ever owned that broke down."
"Samsung has high-priced parts and frequent breakdowns."
"Avoid Samsung for everything besides maybe smart phones."
"Samsung has lawsuits right now for appliances that fail pathetically fast."
"Samsung front load washers have major bearing issues."
"Samsung has the worst customer support and high return rates after 4 years."
#15
Frigidaire
3.3
(4)
"Frigidaire performed flawlessly for decades."
"It’s been good."
"Frigidaire is a reliable choice for fridges."
"Avoid GE and Frigidaire at all costs."
#16
Kitchenaid
4.0
(3)
"We are going to look more into Maytag whirlpool and kitchenaid."
"Have had good luck with KitchenAid."
"Kitchenaid is great if the availability is there."
#17
Lowes
4.5
(2)
"Great prices and often incredible financing deals."
"Lowes usually markdown items farther than others in town."
#18
Rice Cooker
4.5
(2)
"Rice cooker, if you like rice. It makes it super convenient & consistent in making rice."
"Def get the rice cooker, rice can make a very easy side dish to bulk up your meal."
#19
Cuisinart
4.5
(2)
"I have a Cuisinart Griddler that I really like. Not only can I use it as a panini press, but it also quickly grills meat."
"Cuisinart makes a good immersion blender."
#20
Asko
4.5
(2)
"Scandinavian minimalist design."
"Heavily discounted top model with steam capability."
#21
Sub-Zero
4.0
(2)
"Earth Elements has the Sub Zeros along with much more."
"Subzero, wolf, Heston, blue star, thermador, miele.vent a hood."
#22
Hand Blender
4.0
(2)
"Also, get a hand blender/beaters. You'll regret not having them at some point."
"A $10 hand blender is handy for quick tasks."
#23
Brand X
3.0
(2)
"Brand X makes a great dishwasher."
"Brand X makes terrible refrigerators."
#24
Stagg
5.0
(1)
"Stagg makes a great electric kettle! It's practically the gold standard."
#25
Knife
5.0
(1)
"A great knife for all the veggies you'll be cutting."
#26
Tilting Wet Grinder (Granite Stone)
5.0
(1)
"Tilting Wet grinder (Granite Stone) for making the best Idli and Dosa batter."
#27
Crockpot
5.0
(1)
"A crockpot is a nice tool in colder weather."
#28
Speedqueen
5.0
(1)
"Speedqueen washer, dryer"
#29
Preethi
5.0
(1)
"Preethi Kitchen Appliances is one of India's leading brands that has been catering to every need of Indian kitchens for over 4 decades."
#30
Cast Iron Dutch Oven
5.0
(1)
"Cast iron dutch oven or a cast iron skillet."
#31
Thermometer
5.0
(1)
"A good thermometer or two. Infrared and probe."
#32
Rice Ball Mould
5.0
(1)
"I’d suggest a rice ball mould and some nori sheets."
#33
Vitamix 5200
5.0
(1)
"Vitamix. End of discussion."
#34
Miele Vent Hood
5.0
(1)
"Miele for vent hood and dishwashers."
#35
Cove Dishwasher
5.0
(1)
"Cove dishwasher....it's amazing."
#36
Mandolin Slicer Set
5.0
(1)
"A mandolin slicer set has been a life saver for me."
#37
Vitamix Blender
5.0
(1)
"Vita-mix has been a workhorse blender and used everyday for years. Worth every penny."
#38
Thermomix Blender/Steamer/Processor
5.0
(1)
"Thermomix blender/steamer/processor/everythinger."
#39
Immersion Blender
5.0
(1)
"Immersion blender!!! Best ever for making curries imo."
#40
Slow Cooker
5.0
(1)
"Instapot / slow cooker."
#41
Vitamix Immersion Blender
5.0
(1)
"Vitamix immersion blender is insane, way better for smoothies than a nutribullet."
#42
Cast Iron Griddle
5.0
(1)
"Perfect for making breads."
#43
Bamboo
5.0
(1)
"This bamboo steamer is perfect for cooking vegetables and dumplings!"
#44
Cosori
4.0
(1)
"Mine is a Cosori and it works great but has less customization."
#45
Steel Wok
4.0
(1)
"A decent steel wok. Can be purchased very cheaply at Asian groceries & kitchen suppliers."
#46
Spiralizer
4.0
(1)
"He might be interested in trying a spiralizer."
#47
Mixer Grinder
4.0
(1)
"Mixer grinder/mixie."
#48
LG Fridge
4.0
(1)
"Lg - fridge."
#49
Blender
4.0
(1)
"If he’s into smoothies or soups, look at a nice blender and or immersion blender."
#50
Sous Vide Machine
4.0
(1)
"Maybe a sous vide machine? They're slightly niche but are useful for cooking meat to the perfect temperature."
#51
Sous Vide
3.0
(1)
"I enjoy having a Sous vide but you definitely don’t need one for basic cooking."
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