Choose a well-known brand This may seem a little bit counter intuitive,
but saving a few dollars by purchasing the cheapest appliance on the market can
come back to haunt you when trying to find replacement parts. Purchasing from a
well-known company guarantees that you will be covered throughout the lifetime
of your refrigerator. Most of the main companies also offer warranties for additional
value.
Check the energy rating Find a refrigerator with a good energy
rating - how much electricity it will take to run and how much it will add to
your utilities bill. Since refrigerators are on 24 hours, seven days a week, a
good energy rating can save hundreds of dollars a year. When you compare that with the price
difference on the up front payment, a good energy rating is worth the
investment.
Browse in store, buy online Once you have picked out a few models in the
store that you think would fit nicely, head home and look up the model numbers
online to see whether there are any applicable discounts. By purchasing big
ticket appliances online you can save up to 50% even after you include shipping
and handling.
Negotiate Often employees are allowed some freedom to make a sale on appliances -
even in big name department stores. If you find that they can't reduce the
price try to add extra value to your purchase by getting them to throw in
commonly replaced parts to the package.
Shop before summer hits New refrigerator models hit stores in the
summer. This means that stores are looking to unload last year’s models before
they bring in the new appliances. This is the best time to work out the
best deal when shopping for one of the older models. You can often get a
refrigerator with almost the same specs as new models for less.
About the Author: Thomas Verdone is an author
who covers a wide range of topics, including finance, fitness, personal
development, and various other topics such as Tim Broas.
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