Tips For Buying Appliances For Your First Home

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The most important tip is to understand the meaning of VALUE. It really doesn’t mean just the price you pay but also the longer-term benefits that are provided. Think of it this way: if you bought a car solely on price, you could be paying more in the long haul for gas, maintenance and insurance. Additionally, the resale or trade-in value of that car could also be affected.

Your needs

Be realistic and look at your present AND future—purchasing that smaller capacity washer and dryer today may not really fit with your plans for a family. If you do a lot of entertaining, will you constantly be rearranging space in the refrigerator or buying ice for extra coolers? Will that extra freezer space help you save money by buying your favorite frozen entrees in bulk?

Energy efficiency

Many major appliances come with stickers that indicate how much power the appliance consumers. Wouldn’t you rather save on that energy bill and also do your part for the planet? If you’re hesitating replacing that old refrigerator that was included with the home, check this link from Energy Star: You can calculate how much you could save if you replaced/retired your old refrigerator. It may cost you hundreds of dollars more a year just to run that old one. http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=refrig.calculator

Warranty

There are several warranties to consider—the manufacturer’s warranty and an extended warranty. There are differences between them. So carefully evaluate BOTH the reports on the product along with the length of the warranty. For example, the product may have a shorter warranty but the reliability rating of the product is superior. Another tip relates to how you make the purchase: some credit card companies include extended warranties with the purchase. Consumer Reports feels that extended warranties are often misleading. Also, make sure the company that offers the warranty is reputable—if they go out of business, the warranty isn’t worth anything.

Knowledgeable Sales Personnel

Work with businesses that have experienced, knowledgeable sales personnel who take the time to ensure that you make the best decision that suits you and your needs. Beware of inexperienced hourly personnel that know only the basics OR commission personnel whose only interest is to sell something quickly without truly considering your questions and specific requirements. Allstate GES Appliances, focused only on major appliances for over 30 years, carries all of the major brands and hires only experienced professionals who can guide you toward the best value specifically for you. Their knowledgable people each average over 20 years experience in the appliance industry.

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