September to November Shop for a variety of major appliances. Many appliance manufacturers introduce new models during the fall, so stores can have them in stock for the winter months when many people shop for appliances for the holidays or a New Year's refresh.
The best time to buy appliances is when new models roll out: washers, dryers, and dishwashers in September and October, refrigerators in May, and ranges/ovens in January. When manufacturers unveil the latest models, retailers reduce prices on models from previous years at these times to create more room for new models.
Brasler recommends consumers begin shopping for kitchen appliances when they're ready to buy them instead of waiting for “deals” from retailers.
Costco is a standout for large-appliance prices, though its selection and service are just so-so, CR members tell us. If you're seeking the best deal for a large appliance, look no further than the ubiquitous Costco Wholesale.
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"It definitely pays to negotiate," says Martin Lachter, a senior research associate in Consumer Reports' survey department. "Most customers shopping for a major appliance don't haggle over the price, but 73 percent of those who do are successful, saving a median of $97."
September to November
Shop for a variety of major appliances. Many appliance manufacturers introduce new models during the fall, so stores can have them in stock for the winter months when many people shop for appliances for the holidays or a New Year's refresh.
Best Buy
While you may think of tech products and video games when you hear Best Buy, it's actually a great place to buy large appliances, as well. Best Buy's stock is more limited compared to appliance-only retailers, but you can still find top brands like Samsung, Viking, Bosch, and more, online and in stores.
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You can expect to get between 5% off (for higher end brands) to up to 15% off (for lower end brands).
Costco is about $100 cheaper for the exact same model that's being sold at Lowes, Home Depot and Best Buy (this is true for the last 3 models I've researched over the past couple of hours, looking at Samsung, LG, GE). ... This nets out to Costco being about 12% cheaper — IF you already have a membership.
On our more general shopping list, 11 products were cheaper at Lowe's, with average savings of just over 13 percent. Home Depot undercut Lowe's on only 9 items, by an average of just over 9 percent.
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