When it comes to appliances, durability matters. These top options are built to last, so you can spend your hard-earned cash on other things.
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Getting the most bang for your buck
Home appliances are a huge investment, which is why you should do a lot of research before you make a purchase. “The stakes are high for major appliances,” Eric Hagerman, home editor at Consumer Reports, recently stated when the consumer-watchdog site released its list of the most reliable appliance brands in mid-2019. “These are really expensive products that you buy for your home. They’re things you have to have installed, and they basically become a part of your home.”
Not only do you want to buy a product that you like, but you also want to make sure that it is reliable and will stand the test of time. While you might assume that lots of money can buy you the best and longest-lasting appliances, this isn’t necessarily the case. According to Hagerman, the reliability rating doesn’t have anything to do with the price of an item—or a company’s fabulous marketing campaign. In other words, sometimes the cheapest appliances are the ones that will last you the longest.
We sussed out the best of the best—from washers and dryers to slow cookers and blenders—to bring you this list of home appliances that will last you ten years or more.
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Speed Queen Washer and Dryer
According to Consumer Reports, out of every single kitchen and laundry appliance brand, Speed Queen makes the most reliable appliances on the market. This company makes only washers and dryers, and their products look pretty bare-bones and stripped down compared to the competition. But Consumer Reports says this top-load washer and its accompanying dryer are built to last 25 years. That’s a lot of laundry loads! No matter what brand you have, don’t miss these ways you’re shortening the life of your vacuum cleaner.