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When’s the Best Time to Buy Household Appliances

There are so many household appliances you use on a regular basis, whether you think about it or not. From refrigerators to coffee makers, the list seems endless! Many of these appliances will routinely need replacing, and that can be expensive. The good news is, if you time your purchases right, you can save big on all kinds of appliances. Here’s when to buy household appliances throughout the year.

Labor Day through October

The best time of year to buy household appliances is usually from Labor Day through the end of October. This is when retailers are looking to clear out inventory to make room for the newer models that show up in November. Shop early fall for great discounts on appliances.

Holiday Weekends

Three-day holiday weekends are another great time to buy household appliances. Retailers often use these long weekends as an opportunity to move stock as they clear room for the upcoming season’s inventory.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving that kicks off the holiday shopping season, and Cyber Monday, which follows, are synonymous with deep discounts across all retail categories. This includes household appliances. From your smaller kitchen gadgets to major appliances like ovens and refrigerators, they’ll all likely see discounts over the weekend.

End-of-Year Clearance Sales

December is prime time to find clearance sales on household appliances, especially after Christmas. After the holiday season, stores often slash prices even further to move any leftover stock. This is an excellent time to buy if you’re looking for a deal, particularly on floor models and discontinued items.

March and April

If you missed the pre-holiday and end-of-year sales, you can still cash in on a great deal on household appliances in early spring. In March and April, many retailers slash prices on appliances, especially kitchen gadgets, air purifiers and vacuums, as part of spring cleaning promotions.

Off Season

Like most retail products, when demand for an appliance drops, price drops will follow. Cash in on this rule by shopping for new appliances in their off seasons. For example, you can pick up a new grill or A/C unit in the fall. Or, as long as you can hold off through the winter, wait to replace your furnace in the summer. You may have limited options when you shop off season, but the savings you’ll enjoy can make that tradeoff worth it.

Time your purchase right when shopping for a new household appliance. Your wallet will thank you.

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