Most and Least Reliable Gas Range Brands

From our surveys, we have reliability ratings for 15 major manufacturers of gas ranges: Amana, Bosch, Café (formerly GE Café), Electrolux, Frigidaire, GE, GE Profile, Hotpoint, JennAir, Kenmore, KitchenAid, LG, Maytag, Samsung, and Whirlpool. CR members can read on for some of the most crucial findings from our surveys, along with specific gas range models…

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Talking Cars 494: Driving the Nissan Leaf

Main theme: The panelists discuss their experiences with the redesigned 2026 Nissan Leaf, which shares a design with the now discontinued Nissan Ariya. The Leaf has similar external dimensions to the second-generation model it replaces, but passenger room and cargo space have been improved, and driving range has been significantly improved. The Leaf can drive between 259 and…

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The Best Way to Pay Your Taxes Online (2026)

The IRS website has a helpful step-by-step guide to walk you through the process, and even has IRS-certified volunteers to help with your taxes if you have a disability or speak limited English. Since the IRS Free Filing tool is only for federal taxes, you’ll need to also check your specific state for its tax-filing…

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5 Best Flushable Wipes of 2026, Lab-Tested and Reviewed

Even though we do not recommend flushing these wipes, our curiosity got the best of us, because, let’s face it, people flush them: Amézquita also ran each wipe through our lab’s toilets and pipes to see which passed through with the most ease. He then repeated that same test with toilet paper and wipes labeled…

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5 Best Bar Soaps of 2026, Lab-Tested and Reviewed

When I use a new bar soap, I have a few nonnegotiables: It must not be overpoweringly scented, too drying, or leave residue on my skin. I also have to feel clean after I finish my shower because, really, that’s the whole point. Though I use a SoapStandle to elevate my bar soap, if the…

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