KBIS 2026<\/a>\u00a0was full of industry firsts. Much of the innovation on display at the sprawling home and kitchen showcase involved large appliances. Top brands, including Samsung, LG, GE and Sharp, were on hand to give a glimpse into the future of home tech.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We were there to see it all up close and speak with product managers, engineers and brand reps about all the new large-appliance features coming in 2026. \u00a0<\/p>\n The latest fridges, ovens, dishwashers<\/span><\/a><\/span> and laundry systems<\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0were well represented on the show floor, and the innovations on display weren’t just flashy — they were practical upgrades designed to make home life a little easier.<\/p>\n Here are 10 standouts from KBIS 2026.<\/p>\n <\/div> Sharp debuted its Celerity stove with industry-first cooking technology.<\/p>\n <\/span> David Watsky\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n It’s not every year we get a new type of cooking technology.\u00a0Sharp’s new Celerity oven<\/span><\/a><\/span> features “Golden Heater” technology that fuses microwave, true convection and infrared heat to cook food three times faster than a standard oven. We tasted cookies baked in just 9 minutes — something that would normally take 15. The result? They were as good as Grandma’s.<\/p>\n <\/div> A handy built-in scanner helps keep track of grocery items as you run low.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/span> GE Profile<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n This technology was first unveiled at CES<\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0but GE Profile was on hand at KBIS to showcase its proprietary grocery barcode-scanning fridge.\u00a0<\/p>\n The smart fridge features a small scanner on the front door that lets you scan groceries as you run low. From there, you can add them to a list on your phone or buy directly through the brand’s Instacart integration.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/div> Several ovens on display at KBIS feature doneness detectors that alert you when food is browning, so you don’t overcook.<\/p>\n <\/span> David Watsky\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Oven manufacturers have been ratcheting up the smarts, too. Ovens have had cameras for a while, but more innovative algorithms are learning to better use them. Doneness detectors, which monitor the food as it cooks for signs of browning and alert you when it’s getting close, are designed to prevent burning and overcooking.\u00a0<\/p>\n KitchenAid, Sharp and LG are just a few of the kitchen brands that are integrating a doneness detector into their upcoming ovens.<\/p>\n <\/div> Midea’s washing machine has dedicated reusable straw washers.<\/p>\n <\/span> David Watsky\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n One of our favorite upgrades was Midea’s straw washing station in its new washing machines, set for release this year. Straws are notoriously tricky to clean, but this dedicated spot on the bottom rack shoots water directly into your reusable straws, ridding them of grime, mold and other buildup. \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/div> This simple addition to the washing machine drum protects your sweaters and delicates from abuse.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/span> David Watsky\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Whirlpool unveiled the industry-first built-in delicates basket<\/span><\/a><\/span>. A simple design that allows you to wash delicate sweaters and shirts with a regular load.\u00a0<\/p>\n The basket keeps those items free from the hard pummeling that happens in a standard wash. It’s also good for keeping socks together, so matching is easier when it’s time to fold.<\/p>\n <\/div> Whirlpool’s new fridge makes nugget ice in the front and classic cubes in the freezer below.<\/p>\n <\/span> David Watsky\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n With all the enthusiasm around nugget ice, it’s hard to believe we’re just now getting our first fridge with a built-in nugget ice maker. Whirlpool’s latest release pumps out crunchy, chewable ice from a front dispenser and standard cubed ice from the bottom freezer.<\/p>\n <\/div> UV cleaning enables the machine to combat bacteria even during a cold-water wash.<\/p>\n <\/span> David Watsky\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n While this one struck me as a little gimmicky, Whirlpool has introduced the world’s first UV-cleaning washing machine, which blasts clothes during a standard wash to kill bacteria.\u00a0<\/p>\n The point of UV cleaning is to combat bacteria without using scalding hot water, which can be harsh on fabrics over time.<\/p>\n <\/div> SKS’s feature-rich oven has a built-in sous vide tank.<\/p>\n <\/span> David Watsky\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Sous vide cooking has been adopted by home cooks and pro chefs alike. The low-and-slow water bath typically\u00a0requires specialized equipment,<\/a>\u00a0but SKS’s new feature-rich stove has a sous vide tank built into the cooktop.\u00a0<\/p>\n1. Golden Heater, a new quick cooking technology<\/h2>\n
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2. Fridge barcode scanner for easy grocery list making<\/h2>\n
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3. Oven doneness detectors<\/h2>\n
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4. Bottle and straw washers<\/h2>\n
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5. Built-in basket to save your sweaters<\/h2>\n
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6. Nugget ice maker for the fridge<\/h2>\n
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7. Washing machine UV cleaning<\/h2>\n
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8. A built-in sous vide tank<\/h2>\n
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