Every IKEA appliance, reviewed
Our experts compare IKEA's appliances to the competition.
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IKEA sells a relatively modest lineup of dishwashers, refrigerators, wall ovens, cooktops, and ranges. They offer a minimalist aesthetic and lack exterior badging, but otherwise are almost identical to similar products from Whirlpool, Amana, and Maytag. In addition, nearly all of them add a 5-year warranty—four years longer than the industry standard.
But are they any good? Well, we’ve had hands-on experience with many IKEA appliances, and nearly all the Whirlpool-built products they’re based on. We’ve already told you how to get the most value when buying IKEA appliances. Now, here’s our guide to IKEA's entire home appliance lineup:
- IKEA Gas and Electric Ranges
- IKEA Cooktops
- IKEA Wall Ovens
- IKEA Refrigerators
- IKEA Dishwashers
- IKEA Microwaves
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IKEA Gas and Electric Ranges
IKEA sells freestanding gas and electric ranges without convection, with convection, and with double ovens. Inexplicably, IKEA has named nearly all of them the same thing, so make sure you know the exact product you’re looking for.
For instance, there are five freestanding ranges named Betrodd, but the single gas range named Praktfull has more in common with a non-convection Betrodd electric model than some of the pricier Betrodd gas models. The two Nutid ranges are slide-in models, and there’s one entry-level Lagan.
No matter which one you choose, some are a better value than others.
IKEA Cooktops
If you need a cooktop, IKEA has you covered. They’re all identical to Whirlpool models, but lack the Whirlpool badge—and occasionally feature more stylish controls. Some of the best bargains in the kitchen can be found here.
IKEA Wall Ovens
IKEA has a very small lineup of Nutid wall ovens with very big interiors. They’re all electric, they’re all stainless steel, they’re all 30 inches wide, they all have 5.0-cu.-ft. interiors, and they’re all 26 3/8 inches deep. That’s because they’re designed to fit in IKEA’s own line of cabinetry. The higher you go in the lineup, the more features you get, though the Double Oven drops convection.
IKEA Refrigerators
IKEA sells nine refrigerators: two top freezers, one single-door bottom freezer, two side-by-sides, and four French-door models. Even though two-thirds of them are named Nutid, they’re all slightly different sizes and aimed at different kitchen setups.
IKEA Dishwashers
It may look like IKEA sells nine different dishwashers, but in reality there are only five: Four traditional models that come with white or stainless fronts, and one panel-ready model that can be ordered with a wide variety of exterior options so it can blend in with your IKEA cabinetry.
IKEA Microwaves
With the exception of the unique, built-in Nutid 602.889.18 (MSRP $699), which fits flush in cabinetry, IKEA’s microwaves are all over-the-range models that double as kitchen ventilation and offer incremental improvements.
The Lagan 002.889.16 (MSRP $149) is one of the least expensive over-the-range microwaves on the market. It only comes in white. Move up to the Betrodd 202.889.15 (MSRP $249) and you get another good deal—this time in stainless and with a five-year warranty. The Nutid 602.889.18 (MSRP $349) adds some more functions, but lacks convection.
As the majority of inexpensive microwaves from all brands are made in China by the same handful of suppliers using the same technology, it doesn’t really matter what you get if you’re not springing for special features. That’s why we think the Betrodd and Lagan are bargains—even if you’re not getting the rest of your kitchen from IKEA.
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