What actually breaks on appliances

Most “most reliable brand” lists are opinions. These pages count what AssistAnt technicians actually found when they opened the appliance up, and they grow every day as technicians close jobs.

These are repair reports, not a reliability ranking: we see more of the brands more people own, and many of these jobs came through home-warranty companies. Counts are what the technician found; one job can show more than one problem.

By appliance

• Washer196 repairs · most often: leak (seal, boot, tub, hose)
• Refrigerator271 repairs · most often: ice maker
• Dishwasher91 repairs · most often: leak (door gasket, pump seal)
• Dryer128 repairs · most often: heating (element, igniter, fuse, thermostat)
• Oven & range76 repairs · most often: surface burner / cooktop

By brand

• Frigidaire
• GE
• LG
• Maytag
• Samsung
• Whirlpool