| While many people are satisfied with smaller | | | | pricing and value here. |
| appliances, some would still like to invest in larger | | | | Features are one thing, but warranties, accessories, |
| ones such as front loading washers, LCD television | | | | service and pricing are important too. You can only |
| sets, home entertainment systems, etc. What | | | | make an informed purchase if you've compared at |
| differentiates major appliances from smaller | | | | least 5 different products. You can also transfer from |
| appliances is not their size per se, but their price. | | | | one store to another. You might be surprised of the |
| When you have to scrounge for a few months to | | | | price discrepancies between stores carrying the same |
| pay for the entire price of one appliance that's | | | | brands. |
| definitely a major appliance. | | | | While there are several reasons behind these |
| Price reduction | | | | discrepancies, the point of creating a comparison is |
| With all the economic turmoil the US is experiencing, | | | | you can haggle effectively if you know how much a |
| manufacturers have had no choice but to reduce the | | | | particular item is being sold elsewhere. You would also |
| cost of their commodities. This applies to large | | | | be able to contest an overpriced item by citing that |
| appliances. Ovens, gas ranges, washer & dryer | | | | such and such store has only priced the same |
| machines, etc. had to be made more affordable. | | | | product this way. |
| It's a profit-killing venture for the manufacturers, but | | | | Energy savings |
| it's better than ceasing production and laying off | | | | Did you know that $300 million is offered by the |
| hundreds or maybe thousands of people from the | | | | American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to people |
| production line. The price reduction has reached | | | | who purchase major appliances that have the Energy |
| 20%-30% in recent years. Now would be a good | | | | Star certification? This gives people an incentive to |
| time to invest in large appliances. If you have a bit of | | | | buy products that have energy-saving capabilities |
| money to spare, don't hesitate to do some research | | | | installed. Apart from the American Recovery and |
| to find the best deal for your home's needs. | | | | Reinvestment Act, many state institutions are also |
| Comparing means potential savings | | | | offering incentives to state residents for the same |
| Different manufacturers have different pricing options | | | | type of appliances. |
| for their machines. Generally, front loading washers | | | | Swiping that card, wisely |
| are more expensive than regular washers. Washers | | | | So you want to buy a major appliance with your |
| that can handle more than 17 kilograms of clothes | | | | credit card. There's nothing wrong with that, |
| with every wash are bound to cost at least $700 | | | | especially if you're expecting a lot of money by the |
| (this applies to brands such as Whirlpool). | | | | end of a certain period of time. Here's what you can |
| The mistake that many people make when shopping | | | | do: stick to what you credit card billing states. If it |
| for appliances is that they decide to buy the first | | | | says that a particular debt has to be paid by March |
| 'good' product that they see. While many | | | | 15th, pay by March 15th. That would eliminate costly |
| manufacturers make it a point to beef up their | | | | interest on your part. |
| products with attractive features, we're talking about | | | | |