buying appliances, appliance store or lowes, home depot

[DaveNV]

HGTV has an article about 12 Hot Trends in Kitchen Appliances. I think I'd skip the Jadite Green retro fridge.

They mention the Whirlpool ICE line of appliances. That was what I got when I remodeled my kitchen. Still looks great, works great, and gives my kitchen a modern but timeless look.

Dave

 

[sun&fun]

Apologies if this has already been mentioned, but check to see if your state has a tax free holiday on appliances. Last year I saved quite a bit ($800) by purchasing a floor model refrigerator with no scratches or dents during the tax free holiday. Here's the MD policy on appliances which is being repeated this year.

Maryland's Tax Free Weekend for Certain Energy Star Products

Consumers will get a break from the state's 6 percent sales tax on qualifying Energy Star products from February 13-15, 2016. During Shop Maryland Energy weekend, the following Energy Star products are tax free:

Air conditioners
Washers and dryers
Furnaces
Heat pumps
Boilers
Solar water heaters (tax-exempt at all times now)
Standard size refrigerators
Dehumidifiers
Programmable thermostats
Compact fluorescent light bulbs
Light-emitting diode (LED) light bulbs
Shop Maryland Energy weekend will occur in perpetuity (or until legislative amendment) from the Saturday immediately preceding the third Monday in February until the third Monday of February. Additionally, a tax free week on clothing and footwear priced $100 or less will occur every year during the second week of August.

From 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, February 13, through midnight on Monday, February 15, 2016, qualifying ENERGY STAR products will be exempt from Maryland’s six percent sales tax. A list of exempt and taxable items is available on the Comptroller’s Web site at www.marylandtaxes.com, or by calling the Taxpayer Service Section at 410-260-7980 in Central Maryland or toll-free 1-800-MD TAXES from elsewhere.

 

[Passepartout]

OP is in Connecticut. Unlikely a MD tax holiday would help.

 

[Big Matt]

I've bought from Home Depot, Costco, Sears, and a well regarded local appliance store. Here is my experience:

Costco - subcontracts delivery and installation. Mine was top notch in both instances.

Home Depot - subcontracts delivery and installation. No complaints, but they tend to nickel and dime you unless you spend over $400. For example they charged haul away because of this.

Sears - Always reliable for repairs. Did a good job with installation including expanding cabinet space for double wall oven at no charge. People wear Sears uniforms, but they are subcontractors.

Local Appliance Dealer - charged more than others. Did a lousy installation job for my dish washer. Did nice job for my cook top, but made me find a plumber to do the gas connection.

Go with Costco or Sears. I love doing business with local businesses, but when they charge more or don't install properly that just means that they are running on their reputation that goes back fifty years. The local guys will all be out of business because they can't compete on cost. It's a shame, but true.

 

[SMHarman]

OP is in Connecticut. Unlikely a MD tax holiday would help.

Does PC Richards sell into CT.

There are also some PA companies that will sell into NYC and south CT e.g. QUEEN

 

[sun&fun]

OP is in Connecticut. Unlikely a MD tax holiday would help.

Yes, of course. I was merely suggesting OP check to see if CT has any similar program.