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Best Window Fan of 2022

Best Window Fan of 2022

Feeling stagnant? Our fan review will help you find the best model to get some flow in your life, even if it's just a refreshing breeze.

Best Steam Iron of 2022

Best Steam Iron of 2022

Sick of creases and wrinkles? After ironing yards of fabric and dozens of loads of laundry with these 9 noteworthy steam irons, our review can help you choose the right one.

Best Clock Radio of 2022

Best Clock Radio of 2022

Looking for a new clock radio? We gathered 10 of the best on the market to help you find one that suits your needs. Whether you'd like one with a lot of features, or prefer one with a...

Best Portable Air Conditioner of 2022

Best Portable Air Conditioner of 2022

Looking for a new portable air conditioner to combat the summer heat? We purchased 7 of the best ACs that you can get your hands on today and tested them head-to-head.

Best Fan of 2022

Best Fan of 2022

Sick of sweating it out and ready to feel comfortable again? We evaluated 5 separate categories, testing over 45 individual models to bring together this selection of the 12 best...

Best Humidifiers of 2022

Best Humidifiers of 2022

Want some relief from dry air? We tested 12 top-notch humidifiers to help you find the best one for your needs. By using a humidity meter in a controlled room we objectively evaluated each...

Best Air Purifiers of 2022

Best Air Purifiers of 2022

Do you dread allergy and forest fire season? We tested 15 of the best air purifiers head-to-head so that you can find the best one for your needs and budget. Whether you just want a small...

Best Floor Fan of 2022

Best Floor Fan of 2022

Searching for the best way to stay cool without racking up your AC bill? We tested some of the best floor fans during workshop projects, daytime movies, and...

Best Table Fan of 2022

Best Table Fan of 2022

Looking to mix it up with a new desktop fan? We bought and tested the breeziest products available for in-house testing

Best Pedestal Fan of 2022

Best Pedestal Fan of 2022

Looking to beat the heat? We've got you covered with this line-up of the best pedestal fans available today. From bedrooms to living rooms...

Best Air Quality Meter of 2022

Best Air Quality Meter of 2022

Looking for an air quality meter that offers CO2 tracking? We bought and tested the most promising meters on the market in 2021 and spent weeks comparing their readings to professional...

Best Tower Fan of 2022

Best Tower Fan of 2022

After hours spent researching top options, we chose the most promising tower fan contenders to test head to head to find out which are the fastest, quietest, or...

Best Space Heaters of 2022

Best Space Heaters of 2022

In the market for a space heater? We bought 12 models for a hands-on experimental extravaganza. For weeks on end, we measured temperatures, energy used, and made a judgment as to which...

Levoit Classic 300S Ultrasonic Smart

Levoit Classic 300S Ultrasonic Smart

Intuitive controls, ergonomic features, and stress-free operation make for a convenient humidifying experience.

Coway Airmega 400S

Coway Airmega 400S

This air purifier cleans the air in larger spaces extremely well, is relatively quiet, has comprehensive settings, and it won't break the bank.

Blueair Blue Pure 411

Blueair Blue Pure 411

This sleek and compact purifier is a go-to for those wishing to improve the air quality in smaller spaces without breaking the bank

Blueair Blue Pure 311 Auto

Blueair Blue Pure 311 Auto

The air purifier is compact, good-looking, easy to use, and, best of all, effective despite being a little expensive in the long term

Alen BreatheSmart 75i

Alen BreatheSmart 75i

This machine is great for large spaces and is capable of cleaning up especially poor quality air. However, the steep price tag might scare many consumers away.

TruSens Z-2000

TruSens Z-2000

If you suffer from pet or pollen allergies and like the idea of being able to place an air quality meter anywhere in your home, this is the purifier for you. Its unique sensor pod can be...

Levoit Core 300

Levoit Core 300

This compact air purifier offers great performance. While it's noisier than some, and not quite powerful enough for large spaces, it can be purchased for an excellent price.

Coway Airmega 1512HH

Editors' Choice

Coway Airmega 1512HH

Few products provide high-end performance at an average price. It's one of those rare exceptions, as it's one of the frontrunners in our air cleaning tests

Editors' Choice

Winix 5500-2

If you're looking for a powerful purifier to get rid of as much pollen or other airborne particulates as possible, you can't do much better than this model.

Coway Airmega 200M

Coway Airmega 200M

This air purifier does everything you want it to. It cleans the air, is easy to use, and has low maintenance costs. While it's not a show stopper, it should meet the needs of all but the...

How to Choose a Steam Iron

How to Choose a Steam Iron

Picking out the best steam iron for your particular needs means checking out the details. We're here to help you figure out which model is right for you.

Rowenta DW9280 SteamForce

Editors' Choice

Rowenta DW9280 SteamForce

This steam iron offers enough power and steam to smooth out stubborn wrinkles. With 400 soleplate holes and 69 grams of steam released per minute, it's hard to find a crinkle it can't...

Black+Decker D3030 Allure

Black+Decker D3030 Allure

A budget-friendly steam iron equipped with a powerful steam burst and dainty water spray. No matter how deep the crease, fold, or wrinkle is, this model gets the job done.

CHI Steam Titanium

CHI Steam Titanium

If you're looking for a reliable iron with quality steam output and an agile soleplate then look no further. This well-designed model will smooth out the deepest of wrinkles across most...

Sunbeam Hot-2-Trot

Sunbeam Hot-2-Trot

Offering both portability and a low price, this is great if you need to travel with an iron, but is not powerful enough for weekly ironing chores.

Rowenta DW5080 Focus

Rowenta DW5080 Focus

This top-notch steam iron offers a pleasant glide and user-friendly controls. The aggressive plate shape results in precise ironing and the decent steam output helps flatten out deep...

Rowenta DW7180 Everlast

Rowenta DW7180 Everlast

This steam iron offers incredible glide, top-notch steam output, and a well-designed soleplate. It easily maneuvers around buttons and other hard-to-reach areas and while it costs top...

Sunbeam Steam Master

Sunbeam Steam Master

Offering underwhelming performance but at a low price, this iron may be enough for those that just need to complete some standard ironing chores, like smoothing out a few work outfits each...

Maytag M400 SpeedHeat

Maytag M400 SpeedHeat

The average ironing experience you'll receive with this steam iron is due to its lack of steam output. That being said, it heats up quickly and consistently and works wonders on small...

Steamfast SF-717 Mini

Steamfast SF-717 Mini

This tiny steam iron offers enough power to tackle light wrinkles on the road, but not nearly enough for daily household use. If you are looking for something lightweight to travel with...

How to Select the Perfect Humidifier

How to Select the Perfect Humidifier

Confused about the best way to humidify your home? We can demystify all of the different technologies used in home humidifiers, and help you find which is best for your dwelling.

Levoit LV600HH

Editors' Choice

Levoit LV600HH

Spewing out gobs of mist that is perfectly regulated by a built-in humidity meter, the Levoit is the perfect combination of power and precision.

Levoit Classic 200

Levoit Classic 200

The Levoit Classic 200 is a top-tier product. Capable of holding four liters of water, this mid-volumed model was a top scorer when it comes to effectiveness. Easy to clean, the only major...

Honeywell HUL520B

Honeywell HUL520B

Combining a shoestring price with simple and reliable operation, the Honeywell HUL520B is the perfect choice if you want to add some humidity to your home on a budget.

Honeywell HCM-350

Honeywell HCM-350

The Honeywell HCM-350 offers great performance and all the advantages of evaporative humidification but requires a filter change every six months, which drives up its long-term costs.

Pure Ultrasonic

Pure Ultrasonic

The Pure Ultrasonic isn't particularly powerful and can be difficult to clean. Neither of those are dealbreakers, but there are better models out there.

Everlasting Comfort Ultrasonic

Everlasting Comfort Ultrasonic

With slightly above average mist output and slightly below average ease of cleaning, this machine is a good choice if you don't dread Sunday chores.

Crane Drop

Crane Drop

While the Crane Drop is a decent budget option, it can't compete with other budget models that offer better performance at a slightly lower price.

AquaOasis Cool Mist

AquaOasis Cool Mist

The AquaOasis Cool Mist offers decent performance with reasonable operating costs. It has easy-to-use controls but is quite hard to clean. If you're looking for an affordable option, we'd...

Sunpentown SPT SU-4010

Sunpentown SPT SU-4010

Unfortunately, the Sunpentown SPT SU-4010 did not perform well enough in our testing to justify its high operating costs. If you're looking for something

Whynter ARC-122DS Elite

Editors' Choice

Whynter ARC-122DS Elite

Living in excruciatingly high temperatures? Then this dual-hose model that is nearly silent is a great option for you.

SereneLife SLPAC10

Editors' Choice

SereneLife SLPAC10

This is a great portable air conditioner, particularly if you are shopping on a budget. It did well in our energy efficiency tests and is one of the more portable options we have tested...

Whynter ARC-14SH

Whynter ARC-14SH

If you have a very large home and need 14,000 BTUs of cooling power, this is a great choice.

Vremi 10,000 BTU

Vremi 10,000 BTU

It struggles to distinguish itself from other low scoring AC units. While it doesn't have the lowest score in any individual metric, its overall score was the lowest in our testing group.

Black+Decker BPACT08WT

Black+Decker BPACT08WT

Shopping on the tightest of tight budgets? This model might immediately jump out as a good choice, but we recommend others instead.

Airo Comfort

Despite its above average overall score, this unit has such poor cooling abilities that we can't recommend it as our first choice.

Midea 3-in-1

It's easy to roll from room to room and is compatible with smart devices, but given the noise it creates and its poor energy efficiency, is not one of our top picks.

Honeywell 8,000 BTU

Honeywell 8,000 BTU

While sleek and user-friendly, it has relatively poor cooling abilities. It is decently portable and in the middle of the pack when it comes to operational costs, but it just doesn't quite...

Finding the Right Portable Air Conditioner for the next Heat Wave

Finding the Right Portable Air Conditioner for the next Heat Wave

Wondering about which AC unit to buy? We break down what to look for when shopping for a new AC model, how to size them, and how they work.

Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool

Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool

This highly functional device takes the place of three separate machines. It is one of the most powerful space heaters we tested and it does an excellent job at heating small spaces. The...

Lasko Bladeless Heater

This is a powerful space heater that emits pleasant, diffused heat. While it's an exceptional heater, it ultimately uses too much energy and lacks built-in fall protection.

Comfort Zone Ceramic Oscillating Digital

Comfort Zone Ceramic Oscillating Digital

Scoring above average in most testing metrics, this model is great at heating small spaces and is easy to operate.

Comfort Zone Oscillating Digital Tower

Editors' Choice

Comfort Zone Oscillating Digital Tower

Does an exceptional job warming both large and small areas, and it has several features that contribute to its large degree of convenience.

Lasko Ceramic Digital Tower

Editors' Choice

Lasko Ceramic Digital Tower

If heating capability is the deciding factor for you, this is a great choice. It includes all of the fundamental components that make for a great space heater. It's designed with a timer...

Amazon Basics 1500W

Amazon Basics 1500W

This model is a great option for those who are looking for a simplistic space heater that aren't looking to gouge their bank account. It heats up quickly, has a powerful fan, and directs...

Lasko Designer Series

Lasko Designer Series

We suggest going with a cheaper model that does a better job, unless style is absolutely everything

Dr. Infrared Heater DR-968

Dr. Infrared Heater DR-968

A solid choice for those that are looking for an alternative to a ceramic forced air heater, or those that want a model with an extra dash of style.

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