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About Best Dumb Appliances
A curated catalog of home appliances that have no smart or connected features. No WiFi, no apps, no voice control — just the basics, done well.
The internet of things promised convenience. It delivered complexity.
Modern appliances are packed with WiFi radios, touchscreens, companion apps, and subscription services. They cost more, break in new ways, and collect data you never agreed to share. We believe a refrigerator should keep food cold and a washing machine should wash clothes — nothing more, nothing less. This site exists to help you find those products.
How we choose products
We only list products we believe are truly "dumb." Our process: we pull product data from trusted retail sources, run an automated filter to exclude items that mention smart features, and then every listing is reviewed by a human before it goes live. If you spot something that shouldn't be here, please let us know.
Editorial independence
We are not paid to feature any product. Every appliance on this site is here because it meets our criteria: no WiFi, no apps, no smart features. Our curation is based on what the product does, not who made it or how much they'd pay us.
Affiliate disclosure
We're an affiliate site. When you click a "buy" link and purchase from a retailer, we may earn a commission. That doesn't change the price you pay. We only link to retailers we'd consider buying from ourselves, and our goal is to help you find simple, reliable appliances — not to push the latest smart gadget.
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