When is the most efficient time to turn your air conditioner on during a hot day, and when is a dehumidifying setting going ...

Americans feel fuel economy needs improvement and support regulations that push automakers to deliver new vehicles that cost ...

But according to Consumer Reports’ microwave oven ratings, the best countertop microwaves don’t necessarily come with higher prices when you’re comparing models of the same size. Whether you ...

These models can help clear harmful particulates. Plus, other steps you can take to improve indoor air quality.Left to right: ...

Choosing an air conditioner can be tricky; fortunately, consumer reviews exist. Based on feedback from customers, one can see ...

To do that, our expert engineers load up every model we assess with a variety of essentials you might want to power during an outage, like a space heater, refrigerator, or window air conditioner.

There are significant performance differences among tire brands and models, particularly in grip and tread life, based on Consumer Reports’ extensive tire testing. “The best tires shine for ...

Then we turn on the hood and film the area as each hood works to clear the air, allowing our expert engineers to watch and make visual assessments about which models do the best job. We also ...

(Another key step: hiring a good roofing contractor.) Consumer Reports’ comprehensive testing reveals that the best roofing shingles can be more than twice as strong as the competition.

One of the methods Consumer Reports uses to test handheld vacuums ... and seeing how long it takes. The best handheld vacuums are able to pick up debris without scattering it and easily lift ...

common factors among the top-rated riding lawn mowers in Consumer Reports’ tests are strong mulching performance, cutting evenness, and a smooth-handling ride. But which riding mower is best for ...

All the canister vacuums we test at Consumer Reports do a terrific job cleaning ... ability to limit debris from escaping back into the air. We also judge them on their ability to tackle specific ...