Do microwaves leak radiation?

Microwaves can leak radiation.


True, though it's unlikely. While the Food and Drug Administration does allow for some leakage (at levels far below any known to cause harm), it also requires that microwaves stop producing radiation once the door is opened. Bottom line: Don't operate a microwave if the door is broken.

Does microwave radiation cause cancer?

Microwave radiation can cause cancer.


False. Intense microwave radiation can cause burns, temporary sterility, and cataracts, since it can heat body tissue just as it heats food. But you would have to be exposed to levels that are much higher than the allowable limits for leakage on newer ovens.

Can microwaves affect pacemakers?

Microwaves can affect pacemakers.


Probably false. Since 1980 pacemakers have been manufactured with shielding, which should prevent electronic interference.

Does microwave cooking suck the nutrients out of food?

Microwave cooking sucks the nutrients out of food.


False. Microwave-cooked food may retain vitamins and minerals better than stove-top-cooked food because the microwave zaps food quickly and without much water. The longer you cook food in liquid, the more nutrients may seep out, which is fine for soups and stews, but it's a problem if you discard the liquid before eating. One study found that spinach retained all of its folate when cooked in a microwave, compared with 77 percent when cooked on a stove.

Can heating water in a microwave cause the liquid to violently erupt?

Heating water in a microwave could cause the liquid to violently erupt.


True. Although burns and other injuries are rare, there have been reports of those injuries after plain water was heated past the boiling point and erupted out of its cup. When making hot drinks in a microwave, add sugar, tea, or coffee to the water before heating it and wait a minute before you remove the cup from the oven.

Black Friday: Wine Chillers

Wine Chillers
Learn more about wine chillers and see our Ratings (available to subscribers).

Emerson 8-Bottle Wine Cooler With LCD Display, $50 (after rebate), Linen ’n Things
Haier 8-Bottle Wine Cooler, $50, Macy’s
Vinotemp Wine cooler, $139, Target

Black Friday: Washers & Dryers

Washers & Dryers
Learn how to choose a washer and a dryer. Then read our washer and dryer Ratings (available to subscribers) to find models that are right for you.

Samsung 3.8-cu.-ft..High-Efficiency Washer, $1,398, Lowe’s
Samsung 7.3-cu.-ft. Super Capacity Electric Dryer, $998, Lowe’s
Whirlpool 4.0-cu.-ft. Duet High-Efficiency Washer, $998 , Lowe’s
Whirlpool 7.0-cu.-ft. Super Capacity Electric Dryer, $898, Lowe’s

Black Friday: Vacuum Cleaners, Wet/Dry Vacs

Vacuum Cleaners, Wet/Dry Vacs
Learn how to choose a vacuum cleaner. Then check our canister and upright Ratings (available to subscribers) to find the vacuum that’s right for you.

Bagless Canister Vacuum, $40, Home Depot
Bissell Lightweight Bagless Vacuum, $25, Wal-Mart
Bissell Sweep Up Stick Vacuum, $10, Lowe’s
Craftsman 12-gallon 5.0-peak-hp Wet/Dry VAC, $50, Sears
Craftsman 16-gallon Wet/Dry VAC, $90, Sears
Craftsman 2-gallon Wet Dry Vac, $15, Sears
Craftsman 2-gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum, $15, Kmart
Dirt Devil Breeze Bagless Vacuum, $40, Home Depot
Dyson DC17 Animal Vacuum Cleaner, $550, Sears
Dyson Root 6 Hand Vacuum, $150, Linen ’n Things
Eureka Maxima Vacuum Cleaner, $50, Sears
Eureka UNO bagless vacuum, $64, Target
Hoover Foldaway Widepath Vacuum Cleaner, $60, Sears
Hoover Upright WindTunnel Vacuum Cleaner, $230, Sears
iRobot Roomba 530 Robotic Vacuum, $300, Linen ’n Things
iRobot Scooba Floor Washer, $250, Linen ’n Things
Kenmore Bagged Upright Vacuum, $50, Kmart
Kenmore Canister Bare Floor Switch on Handle, $140, Sears
Kenmore Lightweight Canister Vacuum, $60, Kmart
Kenmore Magic Blue Vacuum Cleaner, $80, Sears
Kenmore Power Nozzle Canister, $280, Sears
Kenmore Progressive Upright Vacuum Cleaner, $230, Sears
Kenmore Quick Clean Vacuum, $50, Sears
Kenmore Stylite Retrax Vacuum Cleaner, $100, Sears
Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner, $320, Sears
Ridgid 12-gallon Wet/Dry Vac, $29, Home Depot
Roomba Vac, $100, Sears
Shark 2-in-1 Bagless Stick Vacuum, $15, Lowe’s
Shark All-Surface Power Sweeper, $30, Macy’s
Shark Hand-Held Vacuum, $40, Macy’s
Shark Infinity Deluxe Upright Vacuum With Pet Care System, $160, Costco
Shark Turbo Hand Vac, $20, Lowe’s
Shark vacuum, $10, Target
Shop Vac HangUp Mini Wet/ Dry Vacuum, $19, Target
Shop-Vac 10-Gallon Wet/Dry Shop-Vac, $20, Wal-Mart
Shop-Vac Wet/Dry Vacuum, $40, Lowe’s
Wet/Dry Auto Vacuum With Flexible Hose, $10, Ace Hardware

Black Friday: Tools & Power Equipment

Tools & Power Equipment
Check our extensive coverage of tools and power equipment for buying advice and Ratings.

10-inch Table Saw With Mobile Stand, $99, Lowe’s
13-Watt Fluorescent Worklight, 40% off, Sears
16-inch & 19-inch Two Tool Bag Combo, $20, Lowe’s
18-volt Black & Decker 4-Piece Cordless Combo Kit, $40, Lowe’s
18-volt FSX-treme Battery, $15, Lowe’s
2-Piece Compressor and Nailer/Stapler, $49, Lowe’s
39-Piece Tool Set, $10, Lowe’s
41-inch 20-Drawer Stainless-Steel Tool Storage Tower, $798, Lowe’s
44-Piece Triangle Auto Safety Kit, $10, Sears
4-Piece Multi Purpose Tool Set, $10, Lowe’s
4-Piece Saw Set, $10, Lowe’s
63-Piece Drill/Driver Set, $10, Lowe’s
6-Piece 19.2-volt Combo Kit, $140, Sears
Accutire Digital Air Pressure Gauge, $7, Sears
71-Piece Screwdriver Set, $10, Lowe’s
7-Piece Level Set, $10 -Lowe’s
8-Piece Pliers and Wrench Set, $10, Lowe’s
Ace Hardware 8-Piece Toy Tool Kit With Case, $5, Ace Hardware
Black & Decker 10-Piece Drill Bit Set, $4, Lowe’s
Black & Decker 10-Piece Nutdriving Set, $4, Lowe’s
Black & Decker 10-Piece Screwdriving Set, $4, Lowe’s
Black & Decker 120-Piece Drill Bit Set With Case, $10, Ace Hardware
Black & Decker 36-inch Gecko Grip Level, $25, Lowe’s
Black & Decker 3-in-1 Level With Gecko Grip, $25, Lowe’s
Black & Decker Adjustable Auto Wrench, $30, Lowe’s
Black & Decker Air Station Inflator, $40, Lowe’s
Black & Decker Corded 3/8-inch Drill, $10, Ace Hardware
Black & Decker Corded Variable Speed Jigsaw, $10, Ace Hardware
Black & Decker Cordless Drill, $39, Target
Black & Decker Cordless Power Scissors, $1, Lowe’s
Black & Decker Powered Handsaw, $30, Lowe’s
Black & Decker Tool Kit, $59, Target
Black & Decker Workmate X-Frame Workbench, $15, Ace Hardware
Bostitch 3-Piece Tool/Compressor Kit, $259, Lowe’s
Campbell Hausfeld 3-Piece pneumatic nailer set, $179, Lowe’s
CLC Softsided Took Box With Shoulder Strap, $20, Ace Hardware
Compact Digital Photo Keychain, $17, Sears
Craftsman 1,500-pound Motorcycle Jack, $60, Sears
Craftsman 1,800-psi Max Pressure Washer, $140, Sears
Craftsman 1/2-inch Drill, $50, Sears
Craftsman 1/2-inch Hammer Drill, $70, Sears
Craftsman 1/2-inch Impact Wrench or Socket Set, $45, Sears
Craftsman 1/2-inch9-Piece or 5-Piece Large Socket Set, $20, Sears
Craftsman 1000 Watt Quartz Halogen Work Light With Tripod, $20, Sears
Craftsman 104-Piece Mechanics Tool Set + Free 8-Piece Wrench Set, $49, Sears
Craftsman 10-Drawer 80th Anniversary Ball-Bearing Storage Combo 6-Draw Chest + 4-Draw Cabinet, $300, Sears
Craftsman 10-Drawer Ball Bearings Chest + Free 3-Draw Chest, $400, Sears
Craftsman 10-inch AC Laser Sliding Compound Miter Saw, $190, Sears
Craftsman 1-0-inch Multi-Function Digital Level, $35, Sears
Craftsman 10-inchCompound Miter Saw w/AC Laser Trac Cutting Guide and 15-amp Motor, $85, Sears
Craftsman 10-inchTable Saw w/Rapid Retract Stand, $150, Sears
Craftsman 10-inchTable Saw w/Stand 13-amp Ball Bearing Motor, $85, Sears
Craftsman 10-Piece 3/8-inch Socket Wrench Set, $10, Sears
Craftsman 117-Piece Mechanics Tool Set, $80, Sears
Craftsman 11-Piece Screwdriver Set With Case, $10, Sears
Craftsman 12-Drawer Chest + Free 3-Draw Chest, $200, Sears
Craftsman 12-Piece 6-PT Combination Wrench Set, $30, Sears
Craftsman 12-Piece Nut Driver Set, $20, Sears
Craftsman 13-amp Circular Saw, $50, Sears
Craftsman 13-Drawer Quiet Glide Chest + Free 3-Draw Chest, $300, Sears
Craftsman 13-Piece Spade Bit, $10, Sears
Craftsman 13W Fluorescent Work Light, $12, Kmart
Craftsman 14-amp 7.25-inch Circular Saw w/Later Trac Cutting Edge, $80, Sears
Craftsman 154-Piece Mechanics Tool Set, $100, Sears
Craftsman 16-inch Gas Chain Saw, $120, Sears
Craftsman 17-inch 10-Pocket Tool Bag, $10, Sears
Craftsman 18-Piece Screwdriver Set, $20, Sears
Craftsman 19.2-volt 2-Drill Kit Includes Variable speed 1/2-inch Drill/Driver With 3/8-inch Right Angle Drill, $100, Sears
Craftsman 19.2-volt 4-tool Kit, $160, Sears
Craftsman 19.2-volt Cordless Drill + 25-Piece Bit Set + Battery Charger + Bag, $40, Sears
Craftsman 19.2-volt Drill With 25-Piece Bit Set, $40, Kmart
Craftsman 200-mph Electric Blower/Vac/Hedge Trimmer, $30, Sears
Craftsman 20-foot Cord Reel Worklight, 40% off, Sears
Craftsman 20-foot Cord-Reel Work Light, $12, Kmart
Craftsman 20-inch Hand Box, $10, Kmart
Craftsman 20-inch Wide Plastic Hand Box, $10, Sears
Craftsman 21-Piece Drill and Screwdriver Bit Set, $10, Sears
Craftsman 25-foot Tape Measure, $7, Sears
Craftsman 26-Piece Combination Wrench Set, $50, Sears
Craftsman 26-Piece Screwdriver Set, $30, Sears
Craftsman 2-Drawer Deluxe Mechanics Cart, $180, Sears
Craftsman 2-gallon 1-hp Horizontal Compressor, $80, Sears
Craftsman 2-ton Compact Jack With Blow Mold Case, $20, Sears
Craftsman 3.9-amp Sabre Saw or 3/8-inch Corded Drill, $30, Kmart
Craftsman 3/4-hp Chain Drive Garage Door Opener w/Two Remotes, $170, Sears
Craftsman 3/8-inch or 1/2-inch Microtork Torque Wrench, $40, Sears
Craftsman 30-Piece Drill and Drive Set, $10, Sears
Craftsman 33-gallon 150-psi Max Compressor + Free 10-Piece Air Tool Kit, $290, Sears
Craftsman 348-Piece Mechanics Tool Set, $350, Sears
Craftsman 36-inch Metal Frame Creeper, $25, Sears
Craftsman 3-Drawer Portable Chest, $25, Sears
Craftsman 3-Drawer Workbench and Back Wall, $180, Sears
Craftsman 3-gallon 125-psi Max Compressor, $80, Sears
Craftsman 3-Piece Adjustable Wrench Set, $25, Sears
Craftsman 3-Piece Mini Pliers Set, $10, Sears
Craftsman 3-Piece Pliers Set, $10, Sears
Craftsman 3-Piece Pliers Set, $20, Sears
Craftsman 3-Piece Pry Bar Set. 12, 17- and 25-inch sizes, $20, Sears
Craftsman 3-ton Floor Jack With 3-Ton Jack Stands and 36-inch Creeper, $100, Sears
Craftsman 3X18-inchBelt Sander, $60, Sears
Craftsman 4-Drawer Ball Bearings Cabinet + Free 3-Draw Chest, $250, Sears
Craftsman 4-Piece Tool Set, $20, Sears
Craftsman 53-Piece Mechanics Tool Set, $30, Sears
Craftsman 53-Piece Tool Set, $40, Kmart
Craftsman 540-Piece Mechanics Tool Set, $1,000, Sears
Craftsman 5-Drawer Cabinet + Free 3-Draw Chest, $120, Sears
Craftsman 5-Drawer Quiet Glide Cabinet + Free 3-Draw Chest, $180, Sears
Craftsman 5-Drawer Tool Center With Nostalgic Logo, $80, Kmart
Craftsman 5-gallon 1-hp With Removable Dolly Dual Air Ports, $140, Sears
Craftsman 5-Piece Bolt Out Set, $10, Sears
Craftsman 6-Drawer Ball Bearings Chest + Free 3-Draw Chest, $150, Sears
Craftsman 6-Piece 3/8 IN Drive Hex Bit Socket Set, $20, Sears
Craftsman 7-Drawer Chest + Free 3-Draw Chest, $100, Sears
Craftsman 7-Piece Blue Titanium Finished Socket Wrench Set, $70, Sears
Craftsman 7-Piece Cross-Force Reversible Ratcheting Wrench Set, $100, Sears
Craftsman 7-Piece Through Handle Hex Key Set, $17, Sears
Craftsman 8 Function 20 Range Digital Multimeter, $10, Sears
Craftsman 80th Anniversary 5-Drawer Tool Center Chest + Riser and Roll-Away, $80, Sears
Craftsman 80th Anniversary Edition 17-gallon Compressor and free 9-Piece Accessory Kit, $199, Sears
Craftsman 80th Anniversary Lock Back Knife Set, $10, Sears
Craftsman 8-Drawer Quiet Glide Chest + Free 3-Draw Chest, $150, Sears
Craftsman 8-Piece Combination Wrench Set, $10, Sears
Craftsman 8-Piece Heavy-Duty Ratcheting Wrench Set, $50, Sears
Craftsman 8-Piece Screwdriver Set, $10, Kmart
Craftsman 8-Piece Screwdriver Set, $10, Sears
Craftsman 9-Drawer Chest Homeowners Combo 5-Drawer Chest + 4-Drawer Cabinet, $150, Sears
Craftsman Accutrac Laser Measuring Tool, $90, Sears
Craftsman AXS 13-Drawer Chest and Cabinet Storage Combo 6-Drawer Chest + 7-Drawer Cabinet, $1,000, Sears
Craftsman Barrel-Grip Laser Jig Saw, $80, Sears
Craftsman Compressor w/Brad/Finish/Stapler Combo Kit, $290, Sears
Craftsman Digital Multimeter, $20, Sears
Craftsman Digital Torpedo Level, $17, Sears
Craftsman Diehard 19.2-volt Battery, $20, Sears
Craftsman Drill Doctor 350 Sharpener, $50, Sears
Craftsman Floor Cabinet With Shelves, $240, Sears
Craftsman Gas Blower/Vac, $90, Sears
Craftsman Handheld 35-LED Worklight, $15, Sears
Craftsman High Top Table, $50, Sears
Craftsman High-Performance Ultra Touch Gloves, $8–$12, Sears
Craftsman Hydraulic Chair, $40, Sears
Craftsman Infrared Thermometer, $60, Sears
Craftsman Lighted Magnet Pick-Up Tool, $7, Sears
Craftsman Lock Back Utility Knife, $9, Sears
Craftsman Low Profile Sander, $70, Sears
Craftsman Magnetic Steel Tray, $7, Sears
Craftsman Mechanics Gloves, $10, Sears
Craftsman One Handed 12-inch Bar Clamp, $10, Sears
Craftsman Professional 3-Piece Locking Pliers Set, $18, Sears
Craftsman Professional 4-Ton High Lift/Low Profile Floor Jack, $130, Sears
Craftsman Professional Cooler, $25, Sears
Craftsman Screw-Out Damaged Screw Remover, $10, Sears
Craftsman Shop Clock, $10, Sears
Craftsman Speed Lock 16-Piece Set, $10, Sears
Craftsman Stud Finder, $8, Sears
Crescent 211-Piece Mechanics Tool Set, $80, Costco
DeWalt 110-Piece Contractor Set, $60, Home Depot
DeWalt 18-volt 3-Piece Compact Combo Kit, $199, Home Depot
DeWalt 18-volt Compact Drill / Driver Kit, $97, Home Depot
DeWalt 18-volt Cordless Drill/Driver Set, $99, Lowe’s
DeWalt 42-Piece Drilling and Driving Set, $10, Home Depot
DeWalt 7-1/4-inch Circular Saw, $60, Ace Hardware
DeWalt 9.6-volt Cordless Drill Kit With 2 Batteries, $60, Ace Hardware
DeWalt Orbital Jig Saw With Storage Bag, $60, Ace Hardware
Dorcy 3AAA 19 LED Aluminum Flashlight, $10, Sears
Dremel 10.8-volt Cordless Lithium Ion Rotary Tool, $50, Lowe’s
Durabuilt Tool Kit, $19, Target
Electric 1,300-psi Pressure Washer, $59, Home Depot
GearWrench 10-Piece Ratcheting Wrench Set, $30, Sears
Groove 'N Go Band Wagon, $17, Kmart
Husky 170-Piece Mechanic's Tool Set, $60, Home Depot
Husky 2-Gallon Mini Air Compressor Kit, $59, Home Depot
Husky 9-LED Aluminum Flashlight 3-Pack Combo, $5, Home Depot
Husky Lithium Ion Palm Driver Tool Kit, $50, Home Depot
Husky Multi-Wrench & Multi-Pliers Set, $10, Home Depot
Husky Quiet Series 30-Gallon Portable Compressor With Took Kit, $299, Home Depot
Irwin 10-inch Circular Saw Blades 3-pk, $20, Lowe’s
Kobalt 22-Piece Drill/Driver Set, $29, Lowe’s
Kobalt 22-Piece Tool Set, $30, Lowe’s
Kobalt 3-Drawer Ball-Bearing Tool Chest, $89, Lowe’s
Kobalt 3-Piece Crescent Wrench Set, $13, Lowe’s
Kobalt 40-Piece SAE/Metric Socket Set, $40, Lowe’s
Maglite 2D Flashlight, $10, Lowe’s
Maglite 3D Flashlight, $10, Lowe’s
Maglite 4D Flashlight, $10, Lowe’s
10-inch Single Bevel Compound Miter Saw With Laser, $59, Lowe’s
Makita 5/8-inch Hammer Drill With Free Grinder, $99, Home Depot
Mouse Sander Kit, $30, Kmart
Porter Cable 2-1/2-inch Finish & 1-1/4-inch Brad Nailer & Compressor, $199, Home Depot
Poulan 40cc 18-inch Chainsaw With Carrying Case, $99, Home Depot
Power Glide 3.6-volt Cordless Screwdriver FREE Power Glide 8-1/4-inch Compound Miter Saw With Laser Guide, $50, Ace Hardware
Power Glide 8-inch Drill Press With Laser Guide, $50, Ace Hardware
Ridgid 2-1/2-inch Straight Finish Nailer, $129, Home Depot
Ridgid 9-amp Reciprocating Saw, $59, Home Depot
Ridgid Heavy-Duty 10-inch Portable Table Saw With Stand, $299, Home Depot
Ryobi 110-Piece Drilling & Driving Accessory Kit, $15 Ryobi 12-volt Cordless Drill, $20, Home Depot
Ryobi 12-volt Lithium Ion Drill Kit, $79, Home Depot
Ryobi 6-inch Grinder With Work Light, $20, Home Depot
Ryobi One 18-volt 4-Piece Combo Kit, $59, Home Depot
Ryobi One Lithium Ion 4-Piece Combo Kit, $259, Home Depot
Senco 3-tool Pneumatic Finish Kit, $199, Home Depot
Shur-Line 5-Piece Teflon Paint Tray Set, $8, Lowe’s
Skil 10.8-volt Cordless Drill/Driver, $30, Costco
Skil 7.2-volt Lithium Ion Power Wrench 50, Home Depot
Skil 7-1/4-inch Circular Saw With Utility Blade, $29, Home Depot
Skil Finishing Palm Sander, $30, Lowe’s
Snap-on Anodized Aluminum Flashlight, $10, Ace Hardware
Softside 20-inch Tool Bag, $10, Home Depot
Stanley 10-Piece Screwdriver Set, $2, Ace Hardware
Stanley 25-inch Top Read Aluminum Level, $2, Ace Hardware
Stanley 3-Piece Wood Chisel Set, $2, Ace Hardware
Stanley 5-Drawer Rolling Tool Chest, $50, Wal-Mart
Stanley InstantCharge Utility Knife, $2, Ace Hardware
Stanley LeverLock Tape Rule, $2, Ace Hardware
Stanley Rollaway Tool Box, $79, Target
Stanley Steel Longtape Tape Measure, $2, Ace Hardware
Stanley Tripod Flashlight, $12, Lowe’s
Stanley Wonder Bar Pry Bar, $2, Ace Hardware
Strait-Line Laser Level, $5, Ace Hardware
Toolrich 18-Piece Combination Wrench Set, $10, Ace Hardware
Toolrich 8-Piece Pliers & Wrench Set, $10, Ace Hardware
Workforce 10-inch Miter Saw With 12 amp Motor, $59, Home Depot
Workforce 19-inch Heavy-Duty Toolbox, $5, Home Depot
Workforce 3-Pack Tape Measures, $5, Home Depot
Workforce 50-Piece Screwdriver Set, $10, Home Depot
Workforce 5-Drawer Chest/Cabinet, $59, Home Depot
Workforce Tool Tote With Fixed Handle, $10, Home Depot

Black Friday: Toasters & Toaster Ovens

Toasters & Toaster Ovens
Learn how to choose a toaster or toaster oven. Then check our toaster and toaster oven Ratings (available to subscribers) to find the toaster that’s right for you.

Bella Cucina 1200-Watt Toaster Oven, $25, Macy’s
Black & Decker 4-Slice Toaster, $25, Wal-Mart
Black & Decker Dining In Toast-R-Oven, $20, Lowe’s
Black & Decker Toast-R-Oven With 4 Slice Capacity, $18, Wal-Mart
Black & Decker Toast-R-Oven, $25, Target
Chefmate 2-slice Toaster, $5, Target
Cuisinart 2-Slice Toaster, $40, Sears
Everstar Stainless-Steel Toaster, $15, Home Depot
Kenmore 4 Slice Toaster, $30, Sears
Kenmore Toaster Oven, $50, Sears
Two-Slice Toaster, $4, Wal-Mart

Black Friday: Refrigerators

Refrigerators
Learn how to choose a refrigerator. Then check our bottom-freezer, built-in, side-by-side, and top-freezer Ratings (available to subscribers) to find the refrigerator that’s right for you.

Kenmore 18.2-cu.-ft., $400, Sears
Kenmore 25.1-cu.-ft., $1,000, Sears
Samsung 25.5-cu.-ft. French-door, $2,498, Lowe’s
Whirlpool 25-cu.-ft. stainless-look, $898 (after, $250 mail-in rebate), Lowe’s

Black Friday: Sewing Machines

Read our buying advice to find out more about sewing machines.

Kenmore 41-Stitch Sewing Machine, $60, Kmart
Kenmore Half-Size Sewing Machine, $50, Sears
Kenmore Sewing Machine, $72, Sears
Sewing Craft Table on Wheels, $75, Wal-Mart
Shark Mini/Handheld Sewing Machine, $10, Target
Singer Sewing Machine, $65, Target
Brother Sewing Machine With Bonus Pattern, $54, Wal-Mart

Black Friday: Ranges, Cooktops & Ovens

Ranges, Cooktops & Ovens
Learn how to choose a range or cooktop or oven. Then check our Ratings of electric and gas/dual-fuel ranges, electric and gas cooktops, and ovens (available to subscribers) to find the one that’s right for you.

Cooks Digital Convection Oven With Rotisserie, $129, JCPenney
Kenmore Gas Range, $440, Sears
Kenmore Self Clean Coil Top Range, $440, Sears
Kenmore Self-Cleaning Range 5.8-cu.-ft., $800, Sears
Samsung Stainless-Steel Convection Smooth Surface Electric Range, $998, Lowe’s
Whirlpool Stainless Look Smooth Surface Range, $548 (after, $150 mail-in rebate), Lowe’s
Whirlpool Stainless-Steel Smooth Surface Electric Range, $548 (after, $150 mail-in rebate), Lowe’s

Black Friday: Microwaves

Microwaves
Learn how to choose a microwave oven. Then check our Ratings (available to subscribers) to find the microwave that’s right for you.

Emerson 0.7-cu.-ft. Microwave, $25, Wal-Mart
Emerson Microwave Oven, $30, Target
GE 0.7-cu.-ft. Microwave Oven, $60, Lowe’s
Haier 700-Watt Microwave Oven, $30, Macy’s
Kenmore 1.0-cu.-ft. Countertop Microwave, $40, Sears
Kenmore 1.0-cu.-ft. Microwave, $30, Sears
Kenmore 1.1-cu.-ft. 1,100-watt Microwave, $60, Kmart
Kenmore 1.2-cu.-ft 1,100-wattMicrowave Oven With 10 Power Levels, $100, Kmart
Kenmore 1.6-cu.-ft. 1000 Watt Microhood, $368, Sears
Kenmore Elite 2-cu.-ft. 1,200-watt Microwave Oven With Sensor Cooking, $100, Kmart
Magic Chef 1.6-cu.-ft. Over-the-Range Microwave, $99, Home Depot
Samsung 1.8-cu.-ft. Stainless-Steel Over-the-Range Microwave, $298, Lowe’s
Tappan Over-the-Range Microwave, $99, Lowe’s
Whirlpool 1.6-cu.-ft. Over the Range Microwave Oven, $228 (after, $75 mail-in rebate), Lowe’s

Black Friday: Mattresses & Mattress Toppers

Mattresses & Mattress Toppers
Read our reports om mattresses and mattress toppers to find the model that’s right for you.

Entire Stock of Featherbeds, Fiberbeds, Mattress Pads 20% off, Linen ’n Things
Sealy Posturepedic Lakefront Plush Pillowtop Twin 2-Piece Set, $847, Macy’s
Sealy Posturepedic Thayer Medium-Firm Full 2-Piece Set, $487, Macy’s
Sealy Posturepedic Thayer Medium-Firm Queen 2-Piece Set, $497, Macy’s
Sealy Posturepedic Thayer Medium-Firm Twin 2-Piece Set, $347, Macy’s
Simmons Beautyrest Classic Adelanto Firm Full 2-Piece Set, $689, Macy’s
Simmons Beautyrest Classic Adelanto Firm King 3-Piece Set, $899, Macy’s
Simmons Beautyrest Classic Adelanto Firm Queen 2-Piece Set, $699, Macy’s
Simmons Beautyrest Classic Adelanto Firm Twin 2-Piece Set, $549, Macy’s
Simmons Beautyrest Felicia Firm or Plush Twin 2-Piece Set, $847, Macy’s
Sunbeam Heated Blankets or Mattress Pads, 50% off, Sears

Black Friday: Steam Irons

Steam Irons
Learn how to choose an iron. Then check our Ratings (available to subscribers) to find the iron that’s right for you.

Rowenta Effective Cord Reel Iron, $60, Macy’s
Rowenta Pressure and Steam Iron, $160, Macy’s
Shark Gentle Glide Iron, $10, Lowe’s
Steam Iron, $7, Home Depot

Black Friday: Heating, Cooling & Air

Heating, Cooling & Air
Read our buying advice for humidifiers and air purifiers. See our Ratings of room and whole-house air purifiers (available to subscribers) to find the right model for you.

Hunter 2.2 Gallon Care-Free Humidifier, $40, Lowe’s
Hunter 2-Gallon Cool Mist Humidifier, $30, Lowe’s
Hunter QuietFlo 245 Air Purifier, $149, Lowe’s
Ionic Pro Air Purifier With Bonus Car Air Purifier, $70, Ace Hardware
Patio Heater (41,000-Btu) With Variable Heat Control, $99, Home Depot
Permalife Large Room Air Purifier, $249, Lowe’s
Permalife Mini Tower Air Purifier, $90, Lowe’s

Black Friday: Gas & Electric Grills

Gas & Electric Grills
Learn how to choose a gas or electric grill. Then check our Ratings (available to subscribers) to find the electric or gas grill that’s right for you.

BBQ Grillware Dual Burner Gas Grill, $88, Lowe’s
Brinkmann 4-Burner Porcelain Gas Grill, $179, Home Depot
Brinkmann 4-Burner Stainless-Steel Gas Grill, $179, Home Depot
Cooks 3 N 1 Grill/Waffle Iron/Sandwich Maker, $19, JCPenney
George Foreman 10 Burger Grill, $35, JCPenney
George Foreman Contact Grill, $30, Wal-Mart
George Foreman Grill, $30, Sears
George Foreman Grill, $50, Sears
George Foreman Jumbo Contact Grill, $30, Linen ’n Things
George Foreman Next Grilleration, $35, Target
Kenmore 2-Burner Gas Grill, $130, Sears
Micro Contact Grill, $20 (after rebate), Linen ’n Things

Black Friday: Food Processors

Food Processors
Learn how to choose a food processor. Then check our Ratings (available to subscribers) to find the food processor that’s right for you.

Cuisinart 11-Cup Stainless-Steel Food Processor, $130, Costco
Cuisinart 7-Cup Food Processor, $79, Macy’s
Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus Food Processor, $40, Macy’s
Kenmore Food Processor, $50, Sears
The Original Magic Bullet Food Processor, $50, Linen ’n Things

Black Friday: Dishwashers

Dishwashers
Learn how to choose a dishwasher. Then check our Ratings (available to subscribers) to find the dishwasher that’s right for you.

Kenmore Dishwasher Tall Tub 16252, $280, Sears
Kenmore Dishwasher TurboZone 13742, $500, Sears
Kenmore Elite Dishwasher SmartWash 13119, $600, Sears
Whirlpool Stainless-Look Dishwasher, $125 (after mail-in rebate), $378, Lowe’s

Black Friday: Cookware & Cutlery

Cookware & Cutlery
Not sure what to get? Read our free advice on how to choose cookware and kitchen knives. Then check out our cookware and knives Ratings (available to subscribers).

5-Piece Crème Brûlée Set, $20, Linen ’n Things
Black & Decker Family Size Griddle, $19, Target
Chefmate Slow Cooker, $5, Target
Chicago Cutlery 18-Piece Knife Set With Triple Bonus, $150, Linen ’n Things
Chicago Cutlery 9-Piece Steak Knife Set, 50% off, Sears
Circulon Classic 12-Piece Nonstick Cookware Set With Triple Bonus, $200, Linen ’n Things
Cook at Home 16-Piece Hard-Anodized Nonstick Cookware Set, $60, Linen ’n Things
Cooks 18-Piece Soft Grip Cutlery Set, $50, JCPenney
Cooks 22-Piece Stainless-Steel Cutlery Set With Double Bonus, $80, JCPenney
Cooks 5-Piece Silicone Bakerware Sets, $15, JCPenney
Cooks Cast Iron Casserole Dish With Bonus, $40, JCPenney
Cooks Classic Hard Anodized 14-Piece Cookware Set With Triple Bonus, $150, JCPenney
Cooks Hard Anodized 8-qt.Pressure Cooker, $30, JCPenney
Crock Pot 3.5-QT by Rival, $10, Lowe’s
Crock pot/Slow Cooker, $15, Target
Denmark 5-Quart Pressure Cooker, $20, Macy’s
Emerilware Stainless-Steel 10-Piece Cookware Set, $200, Macy’s
Euro Pro Slow Cooker, $20, Sears
Euro-Pro 7-quart Slow Cooker With Bonus Cooker, $20, Kmart
Everything Kitchen 17-Piece Nonstick Cookware Set, $40, Linen ’n Things
Farberware 10-Piece Cookset, $50, Target
Farberware 10-Piece Nonstick Cookware Set With Triple Bonus, $60, Linen ’n Things
Farberware 12-Piece Cookware Set With 8-Piece Bonus, $50, Wal-Mart
Farberware 9-Piece Aluminum Cookware Set, $50, Sears
Farberware Millennium 10-Piece Stainless-Steel Set, $70, Sears
Food Chopper, $7, Home Depot
GranPappy Nonstick Deep Fryer, $20, Kmart
Hamilton Beach Deeper Fryer, $30, Sears
Hamilton Beach Portable Slow Cooker, $15, Wal-Mart
Helmen Chocolate Fondue Fountain, $20, Kmart
Henckels International Eversharp 13-Piece Cutlery Set, $50, Macy’s
Hot Air Theater-Style Popcorn Maker, $70, Linen ’n Things
Hot Chocolate Maker Set With Pot & Frother, $20, Linen ’n Things
Kenmore 10-Piece Stainless-Steel Cookware Set, 50% off, Sears
Non-Stick Roasting Roaster With rack, $20, Lowe’s
Nostalgia Electrics Hot Dog Roller, $40, Macy’s
Nostalgia Electrics Popcorn Maker, $50, Macy’s
Oster Electric Knife, $20, Lowe’s
Oster Round Belgian Waffle Maker, $20, Lowe’s
Oster Waffle Maker, $15, Target
Oster Wine Bottle Opener, $20, Lowe’s
Philippe Richard 21-Piece Cookware Set, $20, JCPenney
Philippe Richard 4-quart Pressure Cooker, $10, JCPenney
Philippe Richard 6-Piece Stainless-Steel Chafing Dish Set, $19, JCPenney
Philippe Richard Stainless-Steel 31-Piece Cutlery Set, $40, JCPenney
Presto FryDaddy Deep Fryer, $18, Wal-Mart
Presto Griddle, $20, Sears
Pyrex 18-Piece Storage Set, $10, JCPenney
Pyrex Portables 4-Piece Set, $15, Wal-Mart
Pyrex Portables 7-Piece Set, $15, Wal-Mart
Rangeware 14-Piece Stainless-Steel Cookware Set, $80, Macy’s
Rangeware 14-Piece Stainless-Steel Cookware Set, $80, Macy’s
Rival 6-quart Embossed Crock Pot With Free Gift Card, $40, Lowe’s
Rival Chocolate Fountain, $30 (after rebate), Linen ’n Things
Rival Crock Pot, $15, Home Depot
Tabletop Wine Corkscrew, $15 (after rebate), Linen ’n Things
T-Fal 5-quart Jumbo Cooker, $20, Sears
Tools of the Trade 22-Piece Cutlery Set, $38, Macy’s
Tools Of the Trade Basics Starter 12-Piece Stainless-Steel Cookware Set, $35, Macy’s
Two-Quart Slow Cooker, $4, Wal-Mart
Vidalia Chop Wizard Chopper, $20, Macy’s
Vidalia Onion Chopper or Slice Wizard, $20, Linen ’n Things
Waring Professional Martini Maker, $100, Linen ’n Things

Black Friday: Coffeemakers

Coffeemakers
Learn how to choose a coffeemaker. Then check our Ratings (available to subscribers) to find the model that’s right for you.

All Coffeemakers, Espresso Makers, Electric Tea Kettles & Percolators 40% off, Macy’s
Black & Decker 5-Cup Switch Coffeemaker, $10, Lowe’s
Black & Decker 8-Cup Coffeemaker, $25, Target
Black & Decker Programmable Coffeemaker, $15, Wal-Mart
Breville Stainless-Steel Espresso Maker, $230, Linen ’n Things
Bunn 10-Cup Coffeemaker, $100, Lowe’s
Chefmate 12-cup Coffeemaker, $5, Target
Coffee grinder, $7, Home Depot
Cuisinart Coffeemaker, $35, Sears
Cuisinart Grind and Brew 10-Cup Coffeemaker, $40, Linen ’n Things
Hamilton Beach 10-cup Programmable BrewStation, $25, Kmart
Hamilton Beach Brew Station, $19, Wal-Mart
Hamilton Beach Coffeemaker, $20, Sears
Kenmore 12-Cup Coffeemaker, $30, Sears
Kenmore Elite Coffeemaker, $50, Sears
Keurig B60 Single-Cup Coffeemaker, $150, Linen ’n Things
Keurig Single-Serve Coffeemaker, $150, Macy’s
Krups Allegro Espresso Maker, $60, Macy’s
Mr. Coffee Iced Tea Maker, $20, Lowe’s
10-Cup Coffeemaker, $4, Wal-Mart
Zarafina Tea Maker With Pot, 2 Cups & Serving Tray, $150, Linen ’n Things

Black Friday: Blenders & Mixers

Black Friday: Blenders & Mixers
Learn how to choose a blender or mixer. Then check our Ratings (available to subscribers) to find the blender, hand mixer or stand mixer that’s right for you.

Bella Cucina 17-Piece Rocket Blending Set, $20, Macy’s
Cocoa-Latte Drink Maker, $30, Linen ’n Things
Cooks 17-Piece Power Blender, $19, JCPenney
Cooks Stand Mixer, $139, JCPenney
Cuisinart 6-Speed 500Watt Blender, $30, Lowe’s
Cuisinart Power Blend Duet Blender, $80, Macy’s
Cuisinart Smartpower 500-Watt Classic Blender, $35, Sears
Everstar Blender, $15, Home Depot
Five-Speed Hand Mixer, $4, Wal-Mart
Hamilton Beach Classic Stand Mixer, $25, Target
Hamilton Beach Hand Stand Mixer or Stainless-Steel Drinkmaster, $30, JCPenney
Hamilton Beach Wave Station Express Blender, $18, Wal-Mart
Kenmore Blender, $30, Sears
Kenmore Elite Blender, $50, Sears
KitchenAid 4.5-Quart Classic Stand Mixer, $160, Sears
KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixer, $280 (after rebate), Linen ’n Things
KitchenAid Professional 6-Quart Stand Mixer, $350 (after rebate), Linen ’n Things
KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixer, $280, Macy’s
KitchenAid Artisan Mixer, $280, Sears
KitchenAid Mixer, $249, Target
KitchenAid Professional 6-Quart Stand Mixer, $350, Macy’s
KitchenAid Stand Mixer Professional HD Series, $240, Costco
KitchenAid Stand Mixer Attachments, all 25% off, Macy’s
Margarita Oasis Beverage Maker, $80, Macy’s
Margaritaville Bahamas Frozen Concoction Maker, $200, Linen ’n Things
Margaritaville Key West Frozen Concoction Maker, $300, Linen ’n Things