Getting the best deal on home appliances

(June 19, 2014) Americans spend a lot of money on home appliances and electronics$3,000 on average.

That total doesnt even include air conditioning or furnaces! So, when buying a new appliance, it pays to get the best deals.

One way to do that is to go with what you know and what you can trust. That applies to the product and the company that makes it.

I bought my refrigerator about 45 years ago, and I have never had a repair on it! Its a Whirlpool product, and I love it, said Donna Mobley.

Donna shops at h.h. gregg on 96th street in Indianapolis. And despite giving them an A+ rating, she still is a very careful shopper. Right now, shes looking for a washer. Her Whirlpool refrigeratorwhich again is nearly a half-century oldis still going strong.

Her advice is simple, but a lot of people dont do it.

I think it depends on what your pocketbook can afford, what kind of laundry you have to do and how much youre going to use it, she said. If youve got a lot of kids, I say buy a lesser model without all the bells and whistles. If you can afford it, then more is fine.

The people we spoke with at h.h. gregg agree with Donna. They also say you shouldnt let any sales person push you into a product you dont want or need.

We qualify people to their needs. For example, if youre buying a refrigerator and a customer stocks it with pizzas, they really have no need for a fridge with a massive amount of cubic feet. Thats just a waste of money, said Kyle Schroeder, a general manager at h.h. gregg.

If youre outfitting your home, try buying all of your appliances at one place. Sometimes youll get a bundled deal, just like cable companies offer when you combine TV, phone and internet service. Dont be afraid to negotiate. While some places have set prices, others have wiggle room or simply guarantee the lowest price.

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Getting the best deal on home appliances