Ask HN: How do you research large appliances?

Read lots and lots and lots of reviews.

Eliminate really bad ones. E.g. discovered one of Consumer Reports' recommended gas ovens had problem with handles breaking off, causing potential fire hazard.

Then, hope for the best.

In the past, I have asked family, friends, and coworkers for their recommendations... in addition to looking online at count and average of reviews.

I also search on the internet to find out if there are problems with the particular model number of product line I'm looking into. (I do the same for buying cars.) Look for product recalls, too.

Best of luck!

It seems to me that most appliances are essentially disposable these days.

I'm considering Speed Queen for the laundry because they have a solid warranty and proclaim to be built to last.

wait till black friday deals if you can. the price difference is huge!