Whether you’re building a new home or in the market for some new kitchen appliances, shopping for a new range oven, microwave, or refrigerator can be an exciting but costly endeavour. Though, it doesn’t necessarily have to break the bank.
Here are six tips for saving money on kitchen appliances during a home-goods shopping spree.
Adopt a two-is-better-than-one approach
If you need a microwave and oven, a combination appliance like this will save you cold-hard cash. Rather than purchasing two separate machines, you can check off all your boxes with an oven/microwave combination. It’ll also reduce your kitchen clutter and make meal prep a breeze.
Microwave and wall oven combos make it easy to reheat, roast, and bake foods in one centralized location. These appliances even boast faster cooking speeds so that you can cook up a delicious dinner for your family in record time.
Shop last-season models
Sure, the latest kitchen appliance models come stocked with new and exciting bells and whistles, but they’ll cost you a pretty penny. Most of the time, a more recent model doesn’t showcase any significant changes from last year’s model, apart from a minor upgrade. That said, you can save hundreds of dollars purchasing the previous year’s hottest appliances.
Buy Energy-Star-certified appliances
Energy-Star-certified machines offer top-notch technology at an affordable price. You can reduce your carbon footprint without stomping on your savings.
The best part is that these appliances will continue to save you money for years to come. Energy Star appliances reduce electricity usage, lowering your monthly utility bills and preserving Earth’s delicate ecosystems.
Wait for the fall rollout
If you’re a loyal follower of must-know kitchen trends, you’ve likely kept your eyes peeled for the latest release. For those who crave the latest and greatest technology (but dread the bank account bruise), take note that manufacturers are most likely to release new machines in the fall. Once the new model comes out, the previous one will likely go on sale. As mentioned previously, the differences between last year’s and this year’s model are few and far between. With this in mind, fall time the best time to find high-tech appliances at a fraction of the cost.
Opt for the floor model
Display models are the exact same appliance you’d buy but minus the box. They come with the same warranties and features, but you’ll save a lot of money just by forgoing the “new-in-box” charge. Stores keep these appliances clean and maintained, so you won’t have to worry about strangers’ fingerprints or broken pieces. As a bonus, you’ll also save a lot of cardboard cleanup time.
Don’t get what you don’t need
The appliances that come with every feature imaginable are attractive, but think about what features you need most in your life before you buy. Ask yourself, do I need the gimmicky features or the built-in AI technology?
If the answer is no, feast your eyes on a more affordable alternative. For ultimate cost-savings, always hink about what you can and can’t live without and drop the features that will unnecessarily hike up the price tag.
Before you go
Saving money on kitchen appliances is easy if you know how to do it. Wait for the sales, and don’t rule out the floor model. While the newest machines with all the fancy features might catch your eye, a similar last-season model can save you hundreds of dollars while still providing everything you need for your kitchen.
Whatever price you pay for your appliances, you can always find a way to match the kitchen design of your dreams.
