Ready to buy a new appliance? Be prepared to invest time and research into choosing the most reliable appliance brands. This decision requires more consideration today than it did a decade ago, mostly because there are more brands and styles from which to choose and more things that can go wrong. This means you can’t just call your next-door neighbor to fix your washing machine anymore. Not only would this void your warranty, but today’s machines come with too many bells and whistles. It takes an experienced, trained technician to get your appliance back up and running, and this translates into service visits and repair bills.
While all appliances run better and last longer with regular maintenance, keep service calls to a minimum by purchasing reliable brands, such as Speed Queen, LG, or Bosch. At Your Appliance Repair, we know which appliance brands are designed to stand the test of time, and we’ve compiled this simple primer to make your decision easier.
Washers / Dryers
Speed Queen tops our list of reliable appliance brands when it comes to washers and dryers. With over a century of experience, Speed Queen has fine-tuned the whole laundry experience and manufactures their equipment to last for a minimum of 25 years in a residential setting. Reliable appliance brands to consider when shopping for washers and dryers include:
- Speed Queen
- LG
- Whirlpool
Refrigerators
Refrigerators come in several configurations, including single door, French door, top-freezer, and bottom-freezer. They may or may not include ice makers and water dispensers. Others are fully customizable inside. Cafe is a top-of-the-line consumer brand manufactured by GE that stands the test of time. Cafe refrigerators are not only reliable, but some offer WiFi connectivity and K-cup brewing on the door. Our top three reliable refrigerator brands include:
- Cafe
- LG
- IKEA
Kitchen Ranges/Ovens
Cafe kitchen ranges offer convection and induction cooking, six-burner configuration, front-control, dual ovens, and more. But above all, they offer stability. Cafe appliances are high-end with a high-end price tag, but our technicians are rarely called to service them. If you need a new kitchen range, choose from these top three reliable appliance brands:
- Cafe
- Bosch
- LG
Dishwashers
LG makes a solid dishwasher that features innovative technology such as QuadWash and True Steam. There’s also that third adjustable rack to help out with oversized serving utensils. LG appliances have a long-standing reputation for quality, which is why our technicians rarely have the opportunity to service them. Our top picks for reliable appliance brands in dishwashers include:
- LG
- Thermador
- Miele
How We Rate Our Top Picks
The brands we most commonly recommend come with solid warranties and high consumer ratings and reviews. Their customer service departments are easy to reach, friendly, and helpful. Lastly, these are the appliance brands our technicians rarely ever see. Prices tend to run a bit more, but these brands make up for their price tags with progressive technology, customizable features, and durability.