5 top money saving tips when buying kitchen appliances
Choose basic specification kitchen appliances from quality brands
Some people still believe that the most expensive models in a range offer the best build quality. This is not the case. There is usually no difference in build quality between the cheapest and the most expensive models in a range.
The difference in price is usually down to features.
If you are on a tight budget, I always recommend buying the least expensive, most basic specification models, from high-quality brands such as Bosch, Neff, Siemens & AEG.
Buy a double oven instead of a single oven & 45cm microwave
If you are considering buying a single oven and a separate 45cm microwave, why not choose a double oven instead? A double oven usually costs less than buying a single oven and a separate 45cm microwave.
However, it is important to remember that a double oven will never offer the either the capacity or cooking flexibility that a single oven and separate 45cm microwave offers.
Buy 2 fridge freezers instead of an integrated tall fridge & tall freezer
For the ultimate in luxury, some clients buy an integrated tall fridge and an integrated tall freezer. At the time of writing, a Neff integrated tall fridge and tall freezer starts from £2,100 for the both.
However, a clever money saving tip is to buy 2 integrated fridge freezers instead. At the time of writing, 2 Neff integrated combi fridge freezers cost from £1,400.
Never buy cheap kitchen appliances that use water
The kitchen appliances most likely to suffer breakdowns are the ones that use water, ie. washing machines, washer dryers and dishwashers. This is why I always recommend buying these from the best quality brands you can afford.
A Neff, Bosch or AEG dishwasher, washing machine or washer dryer may cost you a few hundred pounds more than an equivalent from a budget brand. However, they will be far less likely to break down after a few years and require costly repairs.
If your budget can stretch, the best brand for wet appliances is Miele. Although they cost up to 50% more than Bosch, Neff or AEG, they are likely to last up to 3 times as long.
All of Miele appliances are built to last a minimum of 20 years. That’s why it is not un-common for Miele appliances to still be working, fault-free, after 30 years.
If you need to save money, economise on the hood or tumble dryer
Hoods and tumble dryers are the most reliable type of kitchen appliances. Out of all the different types of kitchen appliances, these are the ones least likely to breakdown. Therefore, if you need to save money, these are probably the most sensible appliances to economise on.
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