Factors to consider When you are Replacing Appliances

Nothing lasts forever – including the “vintage” stove that came with your adorable fixer-upper or even the washing machine your parents gave you after they decided to downgrade. When it’s time to replace the appliances in your house, listed below are four considerations to keep in mind.

1. Repairing vs. replacing
Sometimes an appliance can be so far gone (smoke is often a sign) that repairing it is not a possibility. And in case the estimate to get a repair is more than half the price of a new (or great, used) machine, Consumer Reports says you’re better off buying.2. Classified ads
There are several reasons someone may be selling a perfectly good appliance. They may be moving to a smaller home. They might have to have a bigger, more powerful version. They may no longer be able to resist the lure of a fridge with a smart panel that tells their phone if they are out of eggs. Appliance repair pros tell Angie’s List that newer appliances tend to have about half the life span of past models, so just because a machine is a few years old, it doesn’t mean it is time for it to go.

3. New, and not perfect
Ads may insist Labor Day weekend (and then Veteran’s Day, and then the next holiday, etc.) is the best possible time for you to find deals on appliances, but if you don’t mind a cosmetic blemish or two, you could find deals year-round. Many major and furniture stores and outlets have “scratch-and-dent” sections where you can find significant discounts.

4. Refurbished shops
Some stores specialize in repaired appliances. They generally come with delivery and service offers. If you can, bring a pro (or at least a handy person) with you while you shop to take a look. In the event the store doesn’t know a machine’s age, you can look it up by serial number here: https://www.appliance411.com/.

Is it time to change your home along with appliances? Work with experienced agents like Nick & Cindy Davis of RE/MAX Premier Group. We have assisted hundreds of families find their new home here in the Tampa Bay and Surrounding areas. We are always just a click here or call to 813-300-7116 away.