All Entries in the "Appliances" Category
Best Cooktops
Top 10 Cooktops By Brittany Rowland To determine the 10 best cooktops, we looked at a number of factors, including: 1. Number of burners or elements 2. Space to hold large pans 3. Straightforward controls 4. Ease of cleaning 5. Style and appearance 6 Sturdiness of design 7. Heating power and variability Whether you choose […]
Waring PBB212 Review
Professional Bar Blender 7.5/10 By Brittany Rowland An attractively retro professional bar blender in cool green, the Waring PBB212 rests on a circular, sturdy metal base. The design looks sophisticated and eye-catching, and the blending power is strong to match. Smooth-running and easy to operate with just two speeds determined by a simple switch, the […]
Oster BCBG08-C Review
Brushed Nickel Blender 7.5/10 By Brittany Rowland An inexpensive blender that nevertheless delivers fine mixing and crushing performance, this Oster model has a powerful motor and sharp stainless steel blades that cut ice as fine as snow. Its sturdy metal construction looks certain to hold up well over the years, and the large glass blending […]
Blendtec HP3A Review
96-Oz. Blender 9/10 By Brittany Rowland Another powerful blender from Blendtec with an astounding 96-ounce pitcher, this model holds up to three quarts of whatever you want to mix in it: soups, dressings, smoothies, milkshakes, etc. Its preprogrammed cycles make it easy to get the best mixing results for whatever you’re blending. Also, the square […]
KitchenAid KSB1575ER Review
5-Speed Blender 8/10 By Brittany Rowland Available in a variety of fun splashy colors, from tangerine orange to watermelon to raspberry ice, this 5-speed blender from KitchenAid blends, purees, grinds, and crushes effectively with its 550-watt motor. The controls are clearly labeled and simple to operate, and the BPA-free plastic jar, shatterproof if it’s dropped, […]
Hamilton Beach 51101B Review
175 Watt Personal Blender 7/10 By Brittany Rowland If you enjoy your daily smoothie or power drink and don’t have the need for a heavy-duty, behemoth blender, then you’ll appreciate this personal blender from Hamilton Beach. The 14-ounce blending jar, big enough to hold a large drink, transforms into a convenient portable cup you can […]
Vitamix 1363 Review
Professional Bar Blender 8.5/10 By Brittany Rowland Like many heavy-duty blenders on the market today, this Vitamix model is loud on the highest setting, but it almost doesn’t matter because it thoroughly mixes food in just a minute or two with the 2+ horsepower motor. The jar’s design creates a vortex that pulls food down […]
Waring PBB25 Review
Professional Bar Blender 7.5/10 By Brittany Rowland A sleek stainless steel blender like the kind found in bars, this Waring model has a modern, sophisticated appeal and a powerful, effective motor to go with it. Its two speeds handle all your mixing, chopping, and pureeing needs. We were surprised by how quickly it ground up […]
Cuisinart CBT1000 Review
1,000-Watt Blender 8.5/10 By Brittany Rowland A rugged die-cast metal base and clear copolymer container make this Cuisinart blender a very attractive countertop piece. More importantly, it effectively mixes, crushes, and pulses food in the powerful vortex that forms inside the capacious 64-ounce jar. The control panel is incredibly simple to use, with just the […]
Blendtec TB-621-20 Review
Professional Series Blender 9/10 By Brittany Rowland With a powerful 3 horsepower direct-drive motor, this Blendtec blender thoroughly blends and crushes food with stainless steel blades moving at 29,000 rpm. One of the most convenient features about this blender is that it automatically shuts off at the end of its preprogrammed cycles so you can […]
Vitamix 1710 Review
Professional Series Blender 8.5/10 By Brittany Rowland With a sleek, brushed stainless steel finish that resists fingerprint smudges, this Vitamix blender is handsome enough to sit permanently on the countertop. Its powerful blades and horsepower motor can handle just about any food item you feel like blending, chopping, or pureeing. The durable copolyester container, a […]
Whirlpool GI15NDXZS Review
Portable Ice Maker 9/10 By Brittany Rowland If you’re looking for an efficient, well-performing ice maker, then you’ll likely be happy with the Whirlpool GI15NDXZS, which produces up to 50 pounds of ice each day. We were satisfied with the ice maker’s performance; while it does make some noise when the water runs, otherwise it […]
Orien FS-50IMOD Review
Under Counter Ice Maker 8.5/10 By Brittany Rowland An ice maker ideal for the outdoors, this Orien model includes a fully enclosed back and proper insulation to protect it from outdoor elements. It produces clear square cubes quickly and efficiently; you need only scoop the ice forward in the bin so it doesn’t build up […]
EdgeStar IB450SS Review
Under Counter Ice Maker 8/10 By Brittany Rowland An ice maker that produces clear ice quickly and efficiently, this EdgeStar undercounter model runs for just $849 and makes up to 45 pounds of ice per day. The removable ice bin stores 25 pounds, and the computerized controls allow you to adjust the density of the […]
Scotsman NU130GA-1A Review
Under Counter Ice Maker 8.5/10 By Brittany Rowland If you’re a fan of restaurant-style nugget ice, which keeps soft drinks refreshingly cold, then you’ll appreciate the Scotsman nugget ice maker with 125 pounds of daily ice production. The machine, running at $2,499, is quite efficient, too, using about 40 percent less energy and 50 percent […]
Summit BIM44 Review
Under Counter Ice Maker 8.5/10 By Brittany Rowland For $1,099, this undercounter ice maker produces up to 44 pounds of ice a day. Its adjustable ice bin stores 25 pounds. With an automatic shut-off feature, you don’t have to worry about the bin overflowing. Insulated securely with foam, there is little to no condensation inside. […]
