Kitchen Appliance Deals: When and Where to Save

Kitchen appliances range from $30 to $3,000+. Here's how to get the best deal whether you're buying a blender or a refrigerator.

Best Times for Kitchen Deals

Small Appliances

Prime Day & Black Friday: Instant Pots, air fryers, coffee makers—50%+ off
Cyber Monday: Extended deals, sometimes better for small electrics
After Christmas: Clearance on gift-focused items

Major Appliances

Presidents Day: Best overall sale for big appliances
Memorial Day: Second-best time
Labor Day: Good deals as summer ends
Black Friday: Hit or miss—sometimes amazing, sometimes overhyped

Where to Buy

Small Appliances

Amazon: Best for quick deals, easy returns

Target: Good sales, Circle rewards stack

Costco: Bundles and extended warranty

Williams Sonoma/Sur La Table: Premium brands, holiday sales

Major Appliances

Home Depot/Lowe's: Package deals, price matching

Best Buy: Good financing, Geek Squad

Costco: Excellent prices, installation deals

Manufacturer rebates: Stack with store sales

Appliance Buying Strategies

Bundle for Savings

Buying multiple major appliances? Ask for a package discount:

10-20% off for 3+ appliances

Free installation

Extended warranty included

Consider Scratch & Dent

20-50% off for cosmetic damage

Same warranty

Often hidden from view anyway

Don't Overlook Refurbished

Manufacturer refurbished = like new

Significant savings

Full warranty

Cashback on Appliances

Many stores offer elevated cashback rates:

Home Depot: Up to 4% through Cuponaero

Best Buy: Up to 3%

Amazon: Up to 5%

On a $2,000 refrigerator, that's $80-100 back!

Avoiding Costly Mistakes

Measure your space (including doorways!)

Check for rebates BEFORE buying

Read return policies carefully

Don't pay for unnecessary features

Consider energy efficiency (saves money long-term)

Patient shopping on appliances pays off—literally!