Is Consumer Reports accurate? (Wahoo Coug)

Jul 16, 2012 - 8:52pm

Wahoo Coug

Is Consumer Reports accurate?

What methodology do they use? Do they look over the past 5 years or something? If LG washers are great in year 1 (and everyone loves them), do they get a great ranking even though in year 2 they all die?

Thanks for the rankings.

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Looking for a new Fridge, washer, and dryer

Wahoo Coug

Jul 16, 08:35pm

Consumer Reports Brand Reliability Ratings

QuickCoug

Jul 16, 08:40pm

Is Consumer Reports accurate?

Wahoo Coug

Jul 16, 08:52pm

I think it's based on surveys set out to subscribers

QuickCoug

Jul 16, 08:55pm

Here's their quote above the manufacturer ratings

QuickCoug

Jul 16, 08:58pm

Makes sense. Do they make recommendations for top washer (short)

Wahoo Coug

Jul 16, 09:00pm

Here's top loaders

QuickCoug

Jul 16, 09:33pm

Front-loader washer ratings

QuickCoug

Jul 16, 08:43pm

Just got a front loading LG washer - love it

LaserCoug

Jul 16, 09:02pm

which model? (nm)

Wahoo Coug

Jul 16, 09:03pm

WM2140CW (nm)

LaserCoug

Jul 16, 09:16pm

Dryer ratings

QuickCoug

Jul 16, 08:45pm

I'm picking up on a pattern with GE appliances (nm)

cracka

Jul 16, 09:17pm

It's weird - They used to be near the top of the ratings

QuickCoug

Jul 16, 09:37pm

Manufacturers - List of who makes what Brands (short)

haroldskilley

Jul 16, 09:40pm

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