Buying your first house often comes with the added responsibility of
buying an entire new set of furniture & appliances. And, after a few
years, you might find yourself replacing some of those appliances when
they wear out. Wouldn't it be easier to just buy quality appliances to
begin with? Here are 5 different tips to keep your house looking brand
new & functioning well. Let's start.
1. When looking for
appliances, one of the first things that you want to do is look for
value. And by 'value,' I don't necessarily mean a low price. Sometimes
value means goods that are priced higher but last much longer. Some of
the higher quality appliances may cost a little more than their
competitors- but often times you get what you pay for. A good metaphor
is a Honda Accord - while the Accord may cost slightly more than similar
models, it may last 100% longer than similar cars. You want to invest
in value.
2. Inspect the warranty information. These days,
warranty can last anywhere from 0 days to 10 years or even longer. If
you are paying extra for an appliance that comes with an extended
warranty, make sure the warranty is from a reputable company that's not
going anywhere. There have been several news articles recently of
companies that can't honor their warranty because they have gone
bankrupt..after all, a long term warrantee from a company that's no
longer in business isn't worth very much! Do you homework on the company
offering the warranty.
3. Check for customer reviews. Before
investing your money in an appliance that doesn't live up to its claims,
do a little research. There are tons of review services out there- it's
not only Consumer Reports anymore. Today, there are review sites for
every type of product you can imagine. Listen to other people who've
already purchased what you are looking to purchase- what was their
experience? Would they buy it again- did it live up to its claims? What
did they like & dislike about it? While this information is free,
it's VERY valuable.
4. Energy efficiency. This is a big one that
many people over look, which is kind of strange give the skyrocketing
cost of energy during the last few years. This is especially critical
information when you are looking at replacing your HVAC unit. This is
because, in some climates, your HVAC bill can account for as much as 75%
of your total power bill. Luckily, many of the major appliances now
come with stickers that indicate how much power the appliance consumes.
5.
Here's a tip that I haven't heard written about much, but it makes
sense: be realistic about the future needs of your household...You need
to plan your purchases based on your realistic future needs. For those
of you starting new families or who plan on having more kids in the
future, remember that when you are shopping for new appliances. What may
be an acceptable washer & dryer size for 2 people, might not be big
enough for the clothes of 4.
This concludes our tips on shopping
for major appliances. Now, you are armed with information that will
make the much process much easier for you. Thank you for reading.
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