Plan now to save later

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The next time you’re in the market for a new appliance it will probably dawn on you that you’ve seen the very item you’re looking for on sale within the past 12 months. If only you could remember when.

Appliances, and almost everything else, have their own sale seasons. Some items, like air conditioners, are seasonal, so you can count on end-of-season savings. And just like cars, appliances have times of the year when the newest models are introduced. Last year’s models are sold at a bargain to make room for the next generation. You can also count on seasonal clearances of overstocked and surplus items.

Savvy shoppers learn the seasonal ebb and flow of the appliance industry and shop accordingly. Timing your appliance shopping right will save you a bundle, so mark your calendar.

December is great month to make plans, not shop. You’ll rarely find good deals on appliances unless you can wait until the week between Christmas and New Year’s.
While some sales span two or three months, waiting for arrival of particular months works best. Your patience will assure you of the very best bargains.

January is a good month for appliances, in general. In February, focus on air conditioners. You may not need one then, but it’s a great time to buy.

With the arrival of March comes sales on washers and dryers. Spring is a good time for televisions and VCRs - especially May.

July is another good month for finding an air conditioner on sale, but you’re likely to find big discounts on other appliances, too. One of the best times of year to go appliance shopping is late fall - October and November.


All the best,


Timben