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Saving Money on Home Appliances


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October 3, 2017

A white clothes dryer in a laundry room.Decide what features are must-haves. The dryer pictured was only $299. I gave up the bell that rang when the clothes were dry, because the cheapest model with that feature was $200 more.

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On the other hand, I had a dishwasher that had a valve malfunction and caused damage to my kitchen floor. I was willing to pay more for a machine that would stop itself and drain if this happened.

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January 10, 2017

Before you purchase an item, do your research. Check the consumer ratings, price compare from store to store, and take into consideration what it will cost you over time to use that item. Several times I have paid more upfront for an appliance as it will save me money over time compared to a less expensive version.

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August 24, 2007

Buying new appliances is an expensive proposition. Here are some tips for saving money on appliances from the ThriftyFun community.

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June 28, 2007

This was in the Dallas Morning News. The idea being that if your appliance is older than the age posted, start saving up for a new one or expecting breakdowns. A friend quoted to me something about "if an appliance repair is over $150, buy another one".

 
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August 25, 2017

I recommend to carefully inspect your new appliances upon delivery with the delivery person. Make any notations with the delivery person and have it noted on your documents prior to signing the form.

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Purchasing a new appliance is very expensive and we would not want to receive a damaged, scratched, or dented appliance.

 
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December 3, 2014

Upgrading seems to be the latest catchword when replacing appliances. Do so with caution as all the major appliances are coming out of China. They are not of the quality as when US made. My appliance repairman will vouch for that as he's busier than ever now.

 


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October 13, 2016

This weekend, my old dryer stopped working. After checking prices at the big box stores, my husband went onto Craigslist to see if there was anything available. He found some great deals and we got a replacement dryer from someone in our neighborhood for $25!

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January 9, 2018

You may be able to save quite a bit of money by purchasing your next appliance at a scratch and dent store. Check online to find one locally. Department and big box stores also sometimes have floor models and returned appliances being sold at a discount.

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This is a page about finding scratch and dent appliance stores.

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November 21, 2016

This is a page about buying second hand appliances. One way to save money on expensive home appliances is to shop for second hand ones in good repair.

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