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Thursday, May 20, 2010

New Appliances - Washer, Dryer and Refrigerator



Nice good looking stainless steel appliances are not too expensive and very expensive at the same time.

The cost of basic appliance with stainless steel covers is about the same as above average appliances. The high-end appliances (in term of features) are typically priced -in with stainless features.

Some of the stainless featured appliances don't always perform above average, according to my research with Consumer Reports. The featured appliances costs 1.5 times more than same model with indistinguishable differences (to my untrained eyes and body of knowledge). Tagging on with that stainless steel, it is approaching the real high-end stuff.

My solutions to my desires for "good looking" "above average" performance appliances?

Look for the outlet store, (close out, display model, or the scratched and dented units), or returned items after repairs. Lowes, Best Buy, Home Depot, Sears have a section, or store like that. Check on the inventory often, you might find some "good deals".

From Sears, LG French Stainless Frig = $2,200 (Best Buy = same price) Purchased it for $1,400 = display model, missing manuals, no boxes. CR rated as top 3 unit

From Lowes, "dented, repaired pile" Samsung front loader washer 4.5 cu ft with pedestal = $1,240 and $230 , had both units for $675, repaired, small dent lower corner with factory warranty. CR rated as top 3 unit.'

What's your buying experience?.