Best Appliance Store Reviews – Consumer Reports

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Home Depot, Lowe's, and Sears may sell the most major appliances in the U.S., but they aren't necessarily customer favorites.

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Appliance Stores Buying Guide

If you need to replace a large or small appliance, you can't go wrong by shopping at Abt or Costco Wholesale. Both retailers get high marks from nearly 48,000 CR members who told us about their experiences buying more than 76,000 major and small appliances at 40 chain retailers across the country—as well as from independent retailers and manufacturers' websites.

Best Places to Buy Small Appliances

A TV shopping network's website tops CR's survey-based ratings of 18 retailers

April 12, 2023

Best Places to Buy—and Bargain for—Large Appliances

An electronics retailer tops CR’s survey-based ratings of 19 stores and websites (independent stores have perks, too)

April 11, 2023

50 Retailers Offering Military Discounts for Veterans Day

These are just a few of the many places offering special prices for military service members

November 02, 2022

Should You Repair or Replace Your Broken Wall Oven?

CR’s interactive tool leverages product costs, depreciation rates, and survey data to help you make the right choice. Plus, expert advice on what to do next once you've decided.

August 20, 2022

Should You Repair or Replace Your Broken Cooktop?

CR’s interactive tool leverages product costs, depreciation rates, and survey data to help you make the right choice. Plus, expert advice on what to do next.

July 01, 2022

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Appliance Stores

Find the Best Appliance Stores

Best Places to Buy Small Appliances

Best Places to Buy—and Bargain for—Large Appliances

50 Retailers Offering Military Discounts for Veterans Day

Should You Repair or Replace Your Broken Wall Oven?

Should You Repair or Replace Your Broken Cooktop?