A Repairman's Blacklist: 6 Appliance Brands That I Would Never Buy

Six appliance purchases I would cross off my list, and the exact model, service, and warranty questions that could change the decision. We look at Samsung refrigerators, Café dishwashers, Fisher & Paykel induction ranges, used Kenmore refrigerators, Dacor kitchen packages, and Viking ranges. A brand name alone cannot tell you which appliance will be easy to live with or repair. SOURCES Consumer Reports — Most and Least Reliable Refrigerator Brands of 2026 Consumer Reports — How to Shop for a Large Appliance in 2025 Yale Appliance — The Most Reliable Dishwashers for 2026 Yale Appliance — The Most Reliable Induction Ranges for 2026 Yale Appliance — 4 Appliance Brands in Decline for 2026 J.D. Power — 2025 U.S. Appliance Reliability & Service Study Sears PartsDirect — Kenmore Serial Numbers and Model Guide Fisher & Paykel — Warranty Information Dacor — Warranty Terms and Conditions #ApplianceBuying #ApplianceRepair #RefrigeratorBuying #DishwasherBuying #KitchenAppliances #RichardNakamura