Just imagine you finally get your dream home, you're so excited to go shopping for all these fun new appliances. You find the perfect fridge and then… you see the price tag. We've all been there, stuck in the cycle of a never ending process of buying. With inflation being where it is right now, we're all trying to find the ins and out of saving money. I've done the research for you and I'm here to help you save!
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Buy Open Box Items Online
You can save up to 60% on open box items. They are guaranteed to work properly, can be covered by warranty, and you can return them/ exchange them if there are issues. You can buy these in select stores, but to get the best, look online.
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Shop Clearance
Stores like Lowes resells used items or slightly damaged items that still work. You can save up to 55% on buying these compared to brand new. Look for the appliances that might just have cosmetic issues or easy to repair issues. Or look for the items that were returned simply because it didn't fit the buyers home.
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Stack coupons
If the store allows, don't be afraid to stack up those coupons and save as much as you can. You can look on apps like RetailMeNot to see coupons for stores.
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Price Match
Most stores price match with their competitors. If you walk into a store and you notice that it is cheaper somewhere else, more than likely they will price match the price rather than lose your business completely. You can simply show the employee the other price on your phone. Keep in mind that you might not be able to use coupons and price matches, so choose the one that will save you more.
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Shop Preowned
A great way to save on appliances is to buy them used. Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and Ebay are great online resources to find used and cheaper appliances. Keep in mind the additional costs you might have to pay going this route as: installations, delivery, and pickup. You can simply make a say of going yard saling and thrift shopping to find these appliances as well.
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Holiday Sales
If you can hold off for the big holiday sales for Labor Day, Black Friday, and New Years. Most appliances are priced best with the months of September and November. On top of the sales this is also the time that stores have their new models rolling in so last year's models go one sale already.
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Sell Your Old Appliances
If you have appliances that you're trying to find a newer version of, consider selling yours first to get some extra cash. If your item is still in working condition, sell it locally. If it doesn't work, try scraping the parts and selling the working pieces to a repair shop.
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Shop Rebates
You can buy new, big items that qualify for rebate. At Home Depot and Lowes your rebate will come in the form of a prepaid visa card. Submit your rebate form within 30 days of your purchase to get your cards. The only down side to this is that to qualify for rebate most stores will require multiple appliances to be purchased at once.
Buy Open Box Items Online
You can save up to 60% on open box items. They are guaranteed to work properly, can be covered by warranty, and you can return them/ exchange them if there are issues. You can buy these in select stores, but to get the best, look online.
Shop Clearance
Stores like Lowes resells used items or slightly damaged items that still work. You can save up to 55% on buying these compared to brand new. Look for the appliances that might just have cosmetic issues or easy to repair issues. Or look for the items that were returned simply because it didn't fit the buyers home.
Stack coupons
If the store allows, don't be afraid to stack up those coupons and save as much as you can. You can look on apps like RetailMeNot to see coupons for stores.
Price Match
Most stores price match with their competitors. If you walk into a store and you notice that it is cheaper somewhere else, more than likely they will price match the price rather than lose your business completely. You can simply show the employee the other price on your phone. Keep in mind that you might not be able to use coupons and price matches, so choose the one that will save you more.
Shop Preowned
A great way to save on appliances is to buy them used. Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and Ebay are great online resources to find used and cheaper appliances. Keep in mind the additional costs you might have to pay going this route as: installations, delivery, and pickup. You can simply make a say of going yard saling and thrift shopping to find these appliances as well.
Holiday Sales
If you can hold off for the big holiday sales for Labor Day, Black Friday, and New Years. Most appliances are priced best with the months of September and November. On top of the sales this is also the time that stores have their new models rolling in so last year's models go one sale already.
Sell Your Old Appliances
If you have appliances that you're trying to find a newer version of, consider selling yours first to get some extra cash. If your item is still in working condition, sell it locally. If it doesn't work, try scraping the parts and selling the working pieces to a repair shop.
Shop Rebates
You can buy new, big items that qualify for rebate. At Home Depot and Lowes your rebate will come in the form of a prepaid visa card. Submit your rebate form within 30 days of your purchase to get your cards. The only down side to this is that to qualify for rebate most stores will require multiple appliances to be purchased at once.
