Don't the models change fairly frequently? Are they following each individual model, or the brand as a whole? Honestly Consumer Reports just seems like a money maker to me, so I'm not sure I'd pay it that much mind. I put much more emphasis on customer service ratings.

I have several Fisher & Paykel appliances older than the stated range so I suppose are not relevant. Oldest is a washer & dryer dating to 1999. One pump replacement on the washer. No repairs on the dryer (which is a rebadged GE).

IKEA appliances are largely, if not all, rebadged Whirlpool.

I have subscribed to CR continuously since 1980 or earlier and have not received a survey to fill out in several years, maybe ten? So while I still read their survey results, be aware that not every subscriber is being surveyed.

Kaylie -

they got feedback on brands for 381,000 appliances, lots of models, but some brands were shining stars only for certain types of appliances. . As an example, GE was rated excellent for wall ovens but not for many other types of appliances.

As far as models changing frequently, I think it depends on the model. Our old oven model was sold for years ( even though it was a stinker amd received terrible ratings as time went in). Our current wall oven model has been made for years... not 10 years, though.

i think they focused on reliability ratings because people complained about the shorter term product tests.

Dadoes- our experience has been that age is a major factor. Our dishwasher lasted well over 15 years but the brand now has a low rating. We also had a decent history with some older Electrolux products but our last oven, an Electolux, was a lemon from day one, That matches its very low rating with CR.

Wow, how did I miss that? I have appliances as a favorited category. I guess further responses should be over there.

i have worked in the appliance industry for just over 10 years now. i would agree speed queen laundry is the most reliable laundry. but i had a good chuckle over the Ikea appliances.

I think Speed Queen for the top loader category.

I have Electrolux front loader with matching dryer. We bought it in 2012. Haven't had one service call, yet. Best machines I ever owned and I've had many. I think it rated high on the CR survey.

I too, have Electrolux front loader with matching dryer, both now 3 1/2 yrs old. Great machines, not a lick of trouble.

Had Whirlpool Duets in our previous home, had many issues with them. The gaskets failed, and the drum needed replacing.

Highly recommend Electrolux.