Appliances are the workhorses of the kitchen. We expect them to make our lives easier, our food tastier, our meals faster and our dishes cleaner. They should be attractive, powerful, quiet and easy to clean.

With new features and functions being introduced every month—steam and induction cooking, built-in televisions and super-high energy-efficiency, to name just a few—choosing the right range and refrigerator has never been more exciting. Or confusing.

Lucky for you, superKitchens.com is here to help you sort through the many options, from dishwashers and clothes washers to microwaves and grills.