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APPLIANCE CATEGORIES

Each category has its own investigation criteria — what we check, what buyers get wrong, and which specs actually matter.

REFRIGERATION

Refrigerators — investigation category

Refrigerators

The largest always-on appliance in your home.

7 INVESTIGATION CRITERIA

LAUNDRY

Washing Machines — investigation category

Washing Machines

Where motor technology decides lifespan.

7 INVESTIGATION CRITERIA

Dryers — investigation category

Dryers

The efficiency gap here is enormous.

7 INVESTIGATION CRITERIA

KITCHEN

Dishwashers — investigation category

Dishwashers

Drying performance separates good from cheap.

7 INVESTIGATION CRITERIA

Ovens — investigation category

Ovens

Heat distribution is the hidden spec.

7 INVESTIGATION CRITERIA

Microwaves — investigation category

Microwaves

Wattage claims hide real cooking speed.

6 INVESTIGATION CRITERIA

Small Kitchen Appliances — investigation category

Small Kitchen Appliances

Small price, same investigation discipline.

7 INVESTIGATION CRITERIA

CLEANING

Vacuum Cleaners — investigation category

Vacuum Cleaners

Suction numbers are the least honest spec in tech.

7 INVESTIGATION CRITERIA

Robot Vacuums — investigation category

Robot Vacuums

Navigation is the product. Suction is secondary.

8 INVESTIGATION CRITERIA

CLIMATE

Air Conditioners — investigation category

Air Conditioners

Sizing errors are the most expensive mistake.

7 INVESTIGATION CRITERIA

Air Purifiers — investigation category

Air Purifiers

CADR is the only number that matters.

7 INVESTIGATION CRITERIA

ENTERTAINMENT

TVs — investigation category

TVs

Panel lottery, motion processing, real brightness.

7 INVESTIGATION CRITERIA

COFFEE

Coffee Machines — investigation category

Coffee Machines

The grinder matters more than the machine.

7 INVESTIGATION CRITERIA

OTHER

Other Appliances — investigation category

Other Appliances

Wine coolers, freezers, dehumidifiers — investigated.

7 INVESTIGATION CRITERIA

ANSWERS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The essentials before you open a case — investigations, verdicts, credits and payments. 43 answers in the full archive.

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What does Grossmeister actually do?

It investigates an appliance before you buy it. You provide a product link, a model name, or a description of what you need — the system analyzes performance, efficiency, features, reliability signals, value and long-term ownership cost, then issues a clear verdict such as BUY IT, CONSIDER or SKIP.

Can I paste a product URL?

Yes. Choose the PRODUCT LINK tab and paste the URL from any retailer or manufacturer page. The system identifies the product and investigates it. Demo investigations use sample data where live fetching is unavailable, clearly labelled as such.

Can you detect overpriced products?

Yes. The Price & Value analysis compares the asking price against an estimated product value derived from specifications, features and category benchmarks. The result is labelled GREAT VALUE, FAIR, ABOVE MARKET, OVERPRICED or UNKNOWN.

Can you estimate ownership cost?

Yes — it's a signature feature. The Ownership Cost section combines purchase price, energy, water, maintenance and consumables over a 5-year horizon, with each component labelled as an estimate.

How does credit pricing work?

Everything is priced in credits, and packages start at 50 credits. You spend credits from your balance on the investigations you need — no subscriptions, no trials.

Is there a free trial or demo plan?

No. There are no trials, demo plans or free tiers. The entry point is a 50-credit package — this keeps the investigation queue fast and the analysis honest.

THE NEXT APPLIANCE YOU BUY — INVESTIGATE IT FIRST.

A five-minute investigation can save five years of regret.

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