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MicaelS

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3. See if there's a used appliance place around.

Reply to a kennedy (Original post)

Tue Mar 11, 2014, 01:08 PM

Mar 2014

I bought a washer / dryer set for $350 with a 1 year warranty from a local place. Delivered. Both still working after 2 years.

Unless you need something fancy like ice and water in the door, I bet you can find a good used one.

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D*mn our refrigerator just died......d*mn [View all] a kennedy Mar 2014 OP

Think of it as an opportunity Renew Deal Mar 2014 #1

just a boring white freezer on the bottom is the type I want..... a kennedy Mar 2014 #6

Check a scratch and dent. Squinch Mar 2014 #17

Yeah, but if you know, so does the NSA. My pie, my business, dammit! Squinch Mar 2014 #18

Hello Squinch, this is Agent Mike Renew Deal Mar 2014 #19

You guys are in trouble! I mean it! Diane Feinstein is on TV right now Squinch Mar 2014 #20

you can find a used cheapo for as little as $50 to 100 Kali Mar 2014 #2

Should look on craigs list......but husband isn't a big fan of used ANYTHING, so we won't be a kennedy Mar 2014 #7

See if there's a used appliance place around. MicaelS Mar 2014 #3

My husband doesn't buy used.....we did buy from our "local" appliance store. a kennedy Mar 2014 #8

On the bright side, they'll often last 15 to 20 years or more. Good luck. Hoyt Mar 2014 #4

Hope you're right.....we did buy the least expensive model. a kennedy Mar 2014 #9

I'm not sure how many utility companies offer rebates marzipanni Mar 2014 #5

Shoot didn't even think of an energy star appliance, was so mad we had to buy one a kennedy Mar 2014 #10

I hope you didn't pay $1200 - Sears has them MUCH cheaper! csziggy Mar 2014 #16

Do you have a "ding and dent" place where you live? haele Mar 2014 #11

Yup, I've shopped at the Sears damaged goods store and you're right - BIG savings riderinthestorm Mar 2014 #12

Never mind -- I see you've already bought a replacement fridge. winter is coming Mar 2014 #13

Next question: ashling Mar 2014 #14

yah, every thing is melting....and we're just throwing stuff together. a kennedy Mar 2014 #15