We’ve probably all experienced some version of this scenario: your beloved [insert vital kitchen appliance here] stops working, and the repairman says that it is going to cost more to fix it than it would to replace it. You make a trip to Lowe’s and wander the major appliance section completely overwhelmed with your choices.
There’s a better way to decide what dishwasher, refrigerator, or range to buy. Check out this month’s Resource of the Month from your Derby Public Library: ConsumerReports.org. Visit the library’s website, click on the Research & Learn tab, and then choose the ConsumerReports.org database. Just enter your library card number when prompted and browse the easy-to-use site.
For over 80 years, Consumer Reports has been providing independent, rigorous, unbiased reviews on just about every product a consumer can buy. They conduct independent testing on thousands of products each year, from refrigerators and washing machines to cars, electronics, diapers, and even food items.
Skip the hassle of googling the product you need or want to purchase and scrolling through hundreds of potentially unreliable and biased reviews. ConsumerReports.org is a comprehensive resource, providing not only excellent product reviews on a wide range of categories but also valuable information on services, such as money management, online safety and security, insurance policies, and healthcare.
If you have questions on how to use this resource, stop by the library’s front desk and ask a staff member for assistance.
