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Steve Sheinkopf

Steve Sheinkopf is the third-generation CEO of Yale Appliance and a lifelong Bostonian. He has over 38 years of experience in the appliance industry, and he is a trusted source of information for consumers on how to buy and repair appliances.

Steve has also been featured in numerous publications, including the New York Times, Consumer Reports, The Boston Globe, Bloomberg Radio, the New York Post, The Wall Street Journal, and Entrepreneur, for his knowledge of how to buy appliances and appliance repair.

Steve is passionate about helping consumers find the best appliances for their needs, and he is always happy to answer questions and provide advice. He is a valuable resource for consumers who are looking for information on appliance buying, repair, and maintenance.

Despite being the worst goalie in history, Steve is a fan of the Bruins and college hockey, loves to read, and is a Peloton biker. The love of his life is his daughter, Sophie.

Wall Ovens

The Best French Door and Side Swing Wall Ovens for 2026

August 28th, 2025|13 min read

Miele / Bosch / Fisher & Paykel / Beko / Dishwashers

Best Panel-Ready Dishwashers for 2026: Miele, Bosch, SKS & More Compared

August 26th, 2025|9 min read

Wolf / Miele / Gaggenau / Wall Ovens / Cooking / Speed Ovens / GE Appliances

Best Speed Ovens of 2026: Reviews, Features, and Top Picks

August 21st, 2025|9 min read

Extended Warranties / How to Buy Appliances / Warranties

What Appliance Brands Have the Best Warranties?

August 20th, 2025|11 min read

Kitchen Design / Luxury Appliances

The 5 Mistakes That Ruin Luxury Kitchens (and How to Avoid Them)

August 13th, 2025|9 min read

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Ventilation / Range Hoods

How High Do You Hang a Range Hood?

August 8th, 2025|6 min read

Thermador / Miele / Best Appliances / Viking / Sub-Zero / Gaggenau / La Cornue Ranges / How to Buy Appliances

The Best Luxury Appliance Brands for 2025

August 6th, 2025|13 min read

Appliance Delivery / How to Buy Appliances / Appliance Prices

Who Really Offers the Lowest Appliance Prices: Big-Box Chains or Local Stores?

August 5th, 2025|9 min read

How to Buy Appliances

The Best Kitchen & Laundry Appliances Made in the USA

July 30th, 2025|17 min read

Miele / Bosch / KitchenAid / Asko / Samsung / Fisher & Paykel / GE Appliances / Café Appliances / Dishwashers / Cove / LG / Quietest

Quietest Dishwashers for 2025: Best Brands, Real Decibels & What to Skip

July 29th, 2025|6 min read

MA Tax Holiday / Tax-Free Weekend

MA Tax‑Free Weekend Appliance Survival Guide 2025

July 25th, 2025|7 min read

Bosch / Best Dishwasher Brands / Dishwashers

The Ultimate Bosch Dishwasher Comparison: 100, 300, 500, 800 & Benchmark Series Explained

July 24th, 2025|14 min read

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Microwaves / Microwave Drawers / Ventilation / Speed Ovens / Over the Range Microwaves

Over-the-Range Microwaves: Why They Don’t Work If You Cook Often

July 22nd, 2025|7 min read

Wolf / Thermador / Miele / Professional Ranges / Monogram / Cooking / Fisher & Paykel / La Cornue Ranges / BlueStar / How to Buy Appliances / Signature Kitchen Suite

How to Choose a Professional Range in 2025: Complete Feature-by-Feature Breakdown

July 16th, 2025|13 min read

Professional Ranges / Cooking

The Best 36-Inch Professional Ranges for 2025: Real Reviews, Smart Comparisons & Buying Advice  

July 11th, 2025|17 min read

Appliance Service / Appliance Repair / Counter Depth Refrigerators / Most Reliable Appliances / How to Buy Appliances

Most Reliable Counter-Depth Refrigerators for 2025 (Based on 33,000+ Service Calls)

July 7th, 2025|9 min read

Induction Ranges / Induction Cooking

Best Induction Ranges 2025: 30-, 36-, 48-Inch Picks from 33K Service Calls

July 7th, 2025|11 min read

Washers / Maytag / GE Profile / LG Electronics / Speed Queen / Top Load Washers

The 6 Best Top-Load Washers for 2025

July 3rd, 2025|17 min read

Slide-In Ranges / Freestanding Ranges / Cooking

Freestanding vs. Slide-In vs. Front-Control Ranges: Key Differences & Which One to Buy

July 2nd, 2025|12 min read

Ventilation / Range Hoods / How to Buy Appliances

The Ultimate Guide to Proper Kitchen Ventilation (2025)

June 26th, 2025|7 min read