I test major appliances for a living — here are 5 Black Friday deals I’d buy

Samsung 24” Top Control Built-In Dishwasher DW80CG4021SR: was $584 now $349 @ Best Buy
If you’re after a dishwasher this Black Friday, here’s the deal for you. This Samsung dishwasher holds a generous 14 place settings across its two racks. Plus it comes with four cycles (Auto, Normal, Heavy and Express 60) and several useful options, including Heated Dry, Sanitize and Hi-Temp Wash. It’s Energy Star certified as well, so you won’t have to worry about running costs. Right now, it’s priced at just $349, which is great value considering what it has to offer.

GE 7.2 Cu. Ft. Electric Dryer GTD42EASJWW: was $701 now $499 @ Best Buy
This electric dryer from GE comes with all kinds of settings and features, despite the reduced price. There are three core programs to choose from — cottons, casuals and delicates — with different levels of drying for each. It dries for the optimal time in each case using sensors. There’s also a manual timed dry which ranges from 10-80 minutes. Four overall temperature settings are included on top of this as well as the option to activate extended dry to reduce wrinkling. With a 7.2 cu ft capacity, there's ample room in this dryer.

Samsung 6.0 cu. ft. Freestanding Gas Range NX60A6511SG/AA: was $1,124 now $699 @ Best Buy
You can now save $425 on this premium Samsung gas range. An internal capacity of 6.0 cu ft gives it ample space for roast dinners, while the air fry and convection settings open up endless recipe possibilities. On top, there are 5 burners to choose from, including two power burners and a simmer burner, all of which are covered with cast iron grates for a premium finish. We also like that this gas range comes with smart connectivity, so you can monitor and control the appliance from your phone. Voice control is also available.

LG 4.5 Cu. Ft. Stackable SMART Front Load Washer WM4000HBA: was $1,199 now $778 @ Home Depot
Need a new washer? Look no further than this LG deal. It comes with all of the bells and whistles including 12 wash cycles, 5 temperature settings, 5 soil levels and 5 spin cycles. You’re not limited here either, because you can download additional cycles via the compatible app. Whichever you choose, the washer will use its sensors to adjust for the best fabric care. You can even pair up this washing machine with the compatible dryer via the app so they can communicate to find appropriate settings in advance. Being Energy Star certified and stackable makes it all the more attractive.

Samsung BESPOKE 29 cu. ft. Flex French Door Smart Refrigerator RF29CB9900QK/AA: was $4,499 now $2,999 @ Best Buy
This Samsung smart refrigerator stands out for the 32 inch touch screen display from which you can set yourself reminders, view the front door via your video doorbell, or listen to your favorite songs — the possibilities are endless. Inside, you will find a water dispenser as well as ice maker, with two types of ice to choose from. You can also adjust the temperature of the lower-right zone precisely to suit whatever you’re storing — fresh or frozen. If you want to change the look over time, the front panels are customizable.