About r/Appliances
Welcome to the subreddit for everything appliances. Need help fixing something? Thinking about buying new? Just curious? You are in the right place. Ask questions, share tips, or join the conversation. If you work in the field, your input is welcome. Just keep in mind that advertising and spam are not allowed outside our monthly recommendation threads.
The community at a glance
r/Appliances is a Subreddit for Shoppers with roughly 194K members. It has been around since 2012. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #10 in the Home Shopping communities list.
Roughly 64K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Fridge, Washer, and Dryer. Common discussion themes are Solution Requests and Pain & Anger. Product recommendations often mention washer and dryer, fridge, and dishwasher.
Community Topics
Community Features
This community has a forum
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchMember growth over time
All time (yearly)
- 2013: 7 members
- 2014: 56 members
- 2015: 320 members
- 2016: 139 members
- 2017: 321 members
- 2018: 433 members
- 2019: 855 members
- 2020: 2K members
- 2021: 4K members
- 2022: 6K members
- 2023: 24K members
- 2024: 47K members
- 2025: 60K members
- 2026: 49K members
Past year (monthly)
- Nov: 7K members
- Dec: 6K members
- Jan: 5K members
- Feb: 4K members
- Mar: 6K members
- Apr: 6K members
- May: 6K members
- Jun: 5K members
- Jul: 5K members
- Aug: 5K members
- Sep: 6K members
- Oct: 2K members
Themes
- Solution Requests7 posts in the past month
- LG washer error code?
- Need suggestions for washing machine
- Can anyone suggest a good heat pump dryer?
#17Solution RequestsLG washer error code? · Need suggestions for washing machine · Can anyone suggest a good heat pump dryer? - Pain & Anger5 posts in the past month
- Whirlpool won't honor it's warranty; what do I do?
- How Samsung ruined my ₹33k fridge via 3 weeks of trial-and-error, falsely marked it "Repaired", and is now forcing a 90-day store coupon instead of a refund [Video Proof]
- Canadian Appliance Source- Damaged My Basement Roof
#25Pain & AngerWhirlpool won't honor it's warranty; what do I do? · How Samsung ruined my ₹33k fridge via 3 weeks of trial-and-error, falsely marked it "Repaired", and is now forcing a 90-day store coupon instead of a refund [Video Proof] · Canadian Appliance Source- Damaged My Basement Roof - Advice Requests3 posts in the past month
- Which dishwasher would you buy?
- Good morning everyone, I hope you’re all doing well. I wanted to ask for some advice because I’m trying to make a well-informed decision about buying a stand mixer.
- I have a 20+ yr old dishwasher. No issues yet. What's more economical for the next five years?
#33Advice RequestsWhich dishwasher would you buy? · Good morning everyone, I hope you’re all doing well. I wanted to ask for some advice because I’m trying to make a well-informed decision about buying a stand mixer. · I have a 20+ yr old dishwasher. No issues yet. What's more economical for the next five years?
Topics
- Fridge27 posts in the past month#127Fridge
- Washer16 posts in the past month#216Washer
- Dryer12 posts in the past month#312Dryer
- Lg11 posts in the past month#411Lg
- Hate7 posts in the past month#57Hate
Flair
- Troubleshooting17 posts in the past month
- I know nothing about Dryers. Does this look normal
- Normal For Slide In Range Control Panel 120 Degrees Plus?
- The heck is this all about?
#117TroubleshootingI know nothing about Dryers. Does this look normal · Normal For Slide In Range Control Panel 120 Degrees Plus? · The heck is this all about? - What to Buy?8 posts in the past month
- best under sink reverse osmosis system for 40 psi city water
- Good morning everyone, I hope you’re all doing well. I wanted to ask for some advice because I’m trying to make a well-informed decision about buying a stand mixer.
- Is the PKM BIC4-GK glass ceramic hob compatible with my PKM BIC3-I-KP oven?
#28What to Buy?best under sink reverse osmosis system for 40 psi city water · Good morning everyone, I hope you’re all doing well. I wanted to ask for some advice because I’m trying to make a well-informed decision about buying a stand mixer. · Is the PKM BIC4-GK glass ceramic hob compatible with my PKM BIC3-I-KP oven? - General Advice8 posts in the past month
- Cleaning GE Washer/Dryer Combo
- Heater feedback!
- Maytag washer shaking more and more during SPIN cycle?
#38General AdviceCleaning GE Washer/Dryer Combo · Heater feedback! · Maytag washer shaking more and more during SPIN cycle? - Pre-Purchase Questions2 posts in the past month
- 48” Duel Fuel (Propane) Oven Range - Recommendations?
- Real-world dry times for LG DLHC4002B
#42Pre-Purchase Questions48” Duel Fuel (Propane) Oven Range - Recommendations? · Real-world dry times for LG DLHC4002B - New Appliance Day1 post in the past month
- Is my BORA the correct model?
#51New Appliance DayIs my BORA the correct model?
Product recommendations
- washer and dryer22 posts in the past month
- Best washer dryer for the buck or value
- Best 'dumb' washer and dryer recommendations
- Best no-nonsense washer and dryers on the market?
#122washer and dryerBest washer dryer for the buck or value · Best 'dumb' washer and dryer recommendations · Best no-nonsense washer and dryers on the market? - fridge11 posts in the past month
- What is the best 42" side by side fridge freezer? (That doesn't cost a fortune like Subzero!)
- New Fridge. Best brand
- BEST Refrigerator Brands - sold in EUROPE
#211fridgeWhat is the best 42" side by side fridge freezer? (That doesn't cost a fortune like Subzero!) · New Fridge. Best brand · BEST Refrigerator Brands - sold in EUROPE - dishwasher6 posts in the past month
- what dishwasher uses the most water and will rinse best?
- What are the Best Dishwasher? Recommendation?
- 24”x34” dishwasher. What’s the best model??
#36dishwasherwhat dishwasher uses the most water and will rinse best? · What are the Best Dishwasher? Recommendation? · 24”x34” dishwasher. What’s the best model??
Community Reviews
Frequently asked questions
- Who is r/Appliances for?
- Best for Shoppers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
- Is r/Appliances free to join?
- This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
- How many members does r/Appliances have?
- Roughly 194K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
- What platform is r/Appliances on?
- r/Appliances runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
- What topics does r/Appliances cover?
- On the Hive Index, r/Appliances is organized under Shoppers.
- How do I join r/Appliances?
- You can join r/Appliances by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
- What are the Home Shopping communities like?
- Communities for finding the best products, reading reviews, sharing deals, and making smarter purchasing decisions across home goods, electronics, appliances, and more.
Added 10/14/2026
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