If you have been calling your Horsham appliance repair service all too often to fix your refrigerator, oven or dishwasher, it might be time to replace some of your older and less dependable appliances. But as we all know, such appliances are big ticket purchases that can leave quite the void in your bank account. So when shopping for new appliances, there are a few things to consider, like the best time of the year to buy them.
Consider what happens when you have to buy last-minute tickets for an unplanned trip. When you go online to book, they will be rather expensive. However, if you plan a trip weeks or even months down the road, you have plenty of time to book a great deal.
The same holds true when you are in the market for large appliances. If you plan ahead, there is plenty of time to find a great deal. This is because there are bad times to buy appliances and good times to buy appliances.
September and October
With the exception of refrigerators, the best time of the year to buy major appliances is in September and October. These are the months when manufacturers unveil their latest models. This means that the previous year models must be discounted so that room can be made for the newer models. So if that new oven can wait until fall, you could save a lot of money.
May
May is the month when manufacturers roll out the new newest model refrigerators. This means you stand to save money on last year’s models if you shop refrigerators in the spring.
January
Stores drop prices of older models in September and October, but in January, the start of the new year, they are really eager to move those older models out. so the discounts will be even deeper.
End of Month
Many appliance stores pay their salespeople on commissions. This means that quotas need to be met each month, which translates into more desperate salespeople willing to negotiate in your favor at the end of the month.
Weekdays
If you have ever shopped for an oven or a dishwasher on the weekend, it is a nightmare as the parking lots are jammed and all of the sales people are busy. This is because everybody shops on the weekend. To avoid the rush and get the best deal, take Tuesday off work to do your appliance shopping.
Online
You can almost always find a great deal on any appliance online, just about any time of the year. The great thing is that you don’t have to leave the comfort of your home to shop. Online shopping also means not having to deal with traffic, screaming kids or pushy salespeople. However, you will have to contend with shipping costs.
But I Need It Now
If you can;t wait until the ideal time to shop for an appliance, there are options available including Craigslist, a refurbishing center, pawn shops and liquidation centers. There are great deals to be found at these places.