Why You Should Spend More To Get The Best Appliances

Now I’m all for saving money and being thrifty when I can, but there are some things in the house that you should spend the money on. When we were renovating our kitchen if there’s one area we knew not to scrimp on it was the appliances. Appliances can be expensive anyway, but I’m a firm believer that you should spend as much as you can to get the best appliances out there.

Here are some of the reasons why you should spend more to get the best appliances.

Generally, the best appliances last longer

There’s no good paying £300 for a cheap washing machine that you have to replace in two years’ time as it’s worn out when you could spend £500 in the first place and get one that will last a decade. Of course, I totally understand that you may not physically have the money to spend in the first place. But if you just want to get a seemingly ‘good deal’ think again.

More expensive doesn’t always mean higher quality though so make sure you do your research before buying. But as a general rule if you spend more on an item then it’s likely to last a bit longer. Although do make sure you consider your situation in the property. For example, if you’re planning to move the following year and need a new oven which you wouldn’t take with you then the longevity of the item isn’t as important.

You may get a better guarantee

Again buying more expensive items doesn’t always mean you’ll get a better guarantee. But buying from a more expensive brand can help give you a longer guarantee. Brands will give anything from a 1-year to a 10-year guarantee on products. And the higher the guarantee is the longer the brand thinks the product will last. I know I’d be much happier buying something guaranteed to last for 5 years than something with just a 1-year guarantee.

Check the energy efficiency of the best appliances

You should consider if the appliance you’re buying is energy efficient. It may cost a little more to buy one, to begin with, but you’ll shave a little money off your monthly energy bills. So in the long-run, you’ll actually save money by getting appliances that are energy efficient. This is especially useful for appliances you have running all the time like a fridge, or ones you may use every single day such as an oven.

Get all the functions you want so you’re less likely to replace it

The best appliances all come with loads of fancy features and functions. And sometimes it can be hard working out what they all are and what you actually want. But if there’s something you really want for example a built-in water filter in your fridge or an induction hob with five rings, not four then get it if your budget allows.

There’s no point saving a few hundred pounds now if you know eventually you’ll want to upgrade the model for the one you really want in a few years. We made sure to make a list of everything we really wanted in our appliances so that we got the best appliances for our wants and needs. And there’s nothing we’d change about them which means we won’t replace them until we really have to.

Things to consider where you can save money on the best appliances

Think about the colour

Brands generally charge more for stainless steel versions of items compared to black or white ones. Even though inside they’re identical. So consider do you really need a stainless steel version of the washing machine that’s tucked away in a utility room. Or for that dishwasher that’s hidden within a cupboard in your kitchen. We opted for white versions of our washer and drier as it’s in a room off the kitchen and we wouldn’t be looking at it day-in-day-out.

Really compare the models

I’ve talked above about getting the features that really matter to you, but consider the ones you don’t need. You may have chosen a fridge which dispenses ice but you rarely use ice so it’s of little use to you. Pay money for the best appliances that have the functions that you really want or need. And don’t pay for things you won’t utilise.

Compare prices

Once you know which appliance you want to buy then compare priced on a site like Price Runner. This way you’ll know the best place you can buy the item from. But also take into consideration vouchers/deals from stores and any cashback you may be able to earn from your purchase.

Are you happy to spend a bit more to get the best appliances?

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