Angie Parkinson

The Amana NED4655EW is the least expensive model we considered but it still outranks quite a few others. It does not compare well in all ways but this machine will be just fine for laundry duty in many households.

The Maytag MEDX655DW lacks a lot of the features that are common on newer machines but still has some good capabilities and we found it for as little as $550. That is a great price for a dryer that is relatively large and ready to help tackle large piles of laundry.

With its gigantic capacity and long list of features, the Kenmore Elite 61633 saves you time by doing lots of laundry in one load. It does it efficiently, too, especially considering how large it is.

The ovens of the GE JT3500EJES boast 5 cubic feet of cooking space each, making it one of the largest wall double ovens available. It also features powerful cooking performance and some features that make cooking an assortment of dishes simple.

The Frigidaire FGET3065PF has convection technology, 4.6 cubic feet of cooking space in each oven and three color options, including smudge-proof stainless steel. Additionally, it includes both heat and steam cleaning capabilities, a temperature probe, and six oven racks.

The Bosch 500 Series HBL5551UC is a wall double oven that provides the basic necessities for baking. This basic electric double oven features thermal technology, 4.6 cubic feet of cooking space and only a few advanced settings.

Review The GE GTW330ASKWW is a traditional unit with an agitator for cleaning.

Review The Whirlpool WTW7500GW top-load washer is a little pricey, but it offers some innovative features that will make it feel like an upgrade rather than just a replacement for your old washing machine.

Review The Frigidaire FFTW4120SW is a top-load washing machine that strikes a good balance between modern and innovative while still being relatively budget friendly.

Review The Kenmore Elite 31633 is a large-capacity, top-load washer that works well for big families. It includes 11 wash cycles, five soil levels and several wash-and-rinse temperatures.

Review The Samsung WA54M8750AV/A4 is a Wi-Fi-connected top-load washing machine that is also Energy Star certified.

Review The LG WT7200CV top-load washer offers the right combination of energy efficiency, price, warranty and features. Many competitors we looked at in the same price range had several of those attributes, but this washing machine had all of them together.

Review The Kenmore 28132 is a top-load washer that has an impeller instead of a central agitator.

Review The Hotpoint HTW240ASKWS is a basic top-load washing machine with only a few extras and only 10 cycles.

The Miele Dynamic Maverick is a high-quality, maneuverable upright vacuum that can rid your home of pet hair and cut down on allergens.

The Dirt Devil Razor Vac is an upright vacuum with few extras, but it performed well in our tests. It is lightweight and maneuverable and has good suction that effectively sucked up debris of all kinds, including pet hair. This is an affordable machine that is portable and easy to use.

Don't let the avocado green shade of the Hoover WindTunnel T-Series bagless vacuum fool you – this is not a relic of the '70s with clunky technology.

If you’re a pet owner, the Bissell PowerGlide Upright Cordless is a good vacuum to consider. This upright vacuum was one of the top performers in our pet hair removal tests.

The Shark Rotator NV800 is a compact, versatile and efficient option for cleaning floors and other surfaces. It is an upright machine that doubles as a canister or handheld vacuum with its pull-apart design.

The Kenmore Intuition is a sleek, stylish upright vacuum that comes with several specialized accessories for cleaning up pet hair and hard-to-reach soil. In our hands-on testing, this vacuum cleaner had very respectable cleaning and suction performance.

Editor’s Note: This product has been removed from our side-by-side comparison because it is not widely available.

The Eureka AirSpeed Unlimited vacuum cleaner offers some appealing features: good suction, a retractable cord that works well, a relatively light build at 15.5 pounds and a canister that is easy to remove and empty.

The Dyson Ball Animal 2 does not look or maneuver like other upright vacuum cleaners, but in this case different is good. It outperformed all others in our upright vacuum cleaner reviews by clearing many different messes from all types of surfaces with very few passes.

The Hoover Tempo WidePath Bagged Upright is a budget vacuum that comes with a wide range of attachments, a powerful motor and a brush roll that works deep into carpet to release embedded dirt and pet hair.

The Bissell Zing is a decent option if you prefer a canister-style vacuum and have a limited budget. It cleans a number of different surfaces and its ultra-lightweight design makes it portable.