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The Appliance Bermuda Triangle
Most of us have at least one- you know yours- the appliance you were sure you needed, used once or twice and relegated to the back of a closet. It disappeared into your home’s own appliance Bermuda Triangle.
Tamar Haspel who blogs at starvingofftheland.com writes about her’s and her mother’s appliance mis-purchases.
A Champion juicer [...]
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- Appliance Buying Tips to Avoid a Mistake
July 10th, 2009Here are three great pieces of advice from the Guru – Consumer Reports – that will get you off to a good start when you begin that search for the perfect new appliance. Many consumers commit these errors:
Not checking a brand’s track record. You can boost your odds of buying a reliable model by [...]
- Shopping for Energy Efficient Appliances
May 11th, 2009Here’s a great line I just read at bhrealestate.com
Every appliance has two prices: the sticker price, and the one you pay to run the appliance year-round.
When purchasing a new appliance, buyers might be tempted to buy the unit with the lowest sale price while ignoring the long term costs of running it.
Choosing [...] - How to Save Money Buying a New Appliance
May 22nd, 2008Buying a new appliance is expensive and everyone wants to get a good value for their money. Sometimes getting less can be more. According to Consumer Reports, some of the extra features offered on new washers and dishwashers are not needed and just add unnecessarily to the final cost.
Take new dishwasher cycles with names like “turbo [...]
