Looking back, Americans taking care of their homes a hundred years ago clearly had their work cut out for them. They had to do all house chores manually, which meant spending a huge chunk of their day trying to get things done. Running a home is no easy task. Many chores need to be done to ensure that your home is clean and neat. Lucky for us, we have the convenience of modern-day kitchen appliances that have made our work easier.
We have dishwashers, stoves, and washer-dryers, all of which save us time and energy when taking care of our home. You can decide to buy any brand based on budget, features, or design. There are so many brands to choose from, leaving us spoiled as far as choice. To ensure that you get the best return on your investment, here are a few tips on how to smartly buy kitchen appliances:
1. Set a budget
Having a reasonable budget will ensure that you get the best deal without breaking the bank. Stores like Lowes have a huge variety of brands such as LG, Samsung, and Bosch. Their website is a great resource as you can see the price of the kitchen appliance you want to buy and budget for it well in advance.
2. Measure first
Nothing sucks more than buying a kitchen appliance like a fridge and then finding out later that it does not fit in its designated space. To prevent this from happening, it is advisable to measure the space it will be going to well in advance and ensure that the appliance you get fits within these parameters.
3. Read reviews
Consumers in the digital age are lucky because they can get reviews about a particular brand by simply going online. Most brands have social media pages where people write their experiences with the product and company. For instance, Bosch is one of the best rated dishwasher brands in the market today. Reading through reviews about a particular product or kitchen appliance packages on sites such as Amazon and American Freight will help you avoid making bad purchases, saving you money and time.
4. Visit a retailer
If you have time, you can go to a physical retail store and check out your kitchen appliance before you buy it. You might be surprised to find clearance appliances like Samsung and LG smart fridges in stores such as American Freight. By visiting a retailer, you may also find some brands selling kitchen appliance bundles. For example, Lowes has Whirlpool and Kitchenaid home appliance bundles that have a dishwasher, microwave, fridge, and stove, which may be cheaper to buy at once compared to buying each appliance separately.
5. Know your warranties and return policies
We all want kitchen appliances that will last us a while because buying them is often a significant financial investment. Brands such as Samsung provide a one-year warranty for most of their kitchen appliances, meaning that they make amends for any defective product. Before you buy an appliance, be sure to ask about their return policies as you never know what might happen when it finally gets home. You might find that it doesn’t fit well. Most stores will tell you upfront the time frame within which they accept returns.
