Appliances- new or used for a home? (lease, rentals, house)
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Hi all, I am going to be renting a house soon, around Anaheim, CA. I'm not sure if I will stay there after the lease expires because it depends on how to job pans out. Anyway, I will have to bring my own refrigerator and washer/dryer. I wanted to ask what do you guys think if I should purchase new or used appliances? I don't need anything special for the refrigerator (ie ice maker, water, fancy stuff, etc), just a base level regular refrigerator that has one part that keeps things cold and another that keeps things frozen. Same for washer/dryer, probably on average one load a week. Just needs basic temperature adjustments. Just me in the house for now. Thanks.
I'm a little hesitant to pick up used appliances on craigslist. I don't have any experience with appliances, reliability, failures, etc, to know if someone is selling me a failing dud or not. Is this just luck? I could consider a used appliance store but even then I've heard of failures months after the purchase when it's out of the store warranty.
I'm a little hesitant to pick up used appliances on craigslist. I don't have any experience with appliances, reliability, failures, etc, to know if someone is selling me a failing dud or not. Is this just luck? I could consider a used appliance store but even then I've heard of failures months after the purchase when it's out of the store warranty.
That’s the downside of buying used, and why I prefer Nextdoor.
That’s the downside of buying used, and why I prefer Nextdoor.
I see. Nextdoor is news to me. Can you explain why it's superior to something like craigslist? It looks like a social network for neighborhoods, and I assume there's a marketplace on there. But isn't it almost like craigslist if the social aspect were removed?
Hi all, I am going to be renting a house soon, around Anaheim, CA. I'm not sure if I will stay there after the lease expires because it depends on how to job pans out. Anyway, I will have to bring my own refrigerator and washer/dryer. I wanted to ask what do you guys think if I should purchase new or used appliances? I don't need anything special for the refrigerator (ie ice maker, water, fancy stuff, etc), just a base level regular refrigerator that has one part that keeps things cold and another that keeps things frozen. Same for washer/dryer, probably on average one load a week. Just needs basic temperature adjustments. Just me in the house for now. Thanks.
If you know you are going to be using them in your next place might as well buy them new. If the next home you rent has them already you will have to store yours or use yours are store the LL's.
New basic full size fridge/freezer washer and dryer will cost you $1200 new plus any installation or delivery charges. If you find a used appliance place check out their online rations and reviews. Find out their warranty on used appliances too. All 3 used you may be able to get for $400 to $500 from a used appliance place, sometimes they offer free or discounted shipping and setup too. You can negotiate since you are buying 3 things.
I know you are renting but whenever you buy a home the appliances are used anyway and you never know how long they will last either.
I'm a little hesitant to pick up used appliances on craigslist. I don't have any experience with appliances, reliability, failures, etc, to know if someone is selling me a failing dud or not. Is this just luck? I could consider a used appliance store but even then I've heard of failures months after the purchase when it's out of the store warranty.
Good news is you're risking $100-200. You can buy even two or three of them in the next few years for less than new. Or they could go another 10 years with no problems.
Buy used and resell them when you leave so you don't have to schlep them around.
When you see an ad for those appliances get the brand and model number and look up reviews on line. Amazon is a good source. Or you can just google the items with the words reviews or complaints. You'll find plenty of information.
Then when you go to somebody's house to look at the items make sure they are hooked up and running. Tell them to save a laundry load so you can see how the washer dryer works and check for leaks. Check the operation of the refrigerator.
If the seller doesn't want to cooperate, walk away unless they are dirt cheap.
I see. Nextdoor is news to me. Can you explain why it's superior to something like craigslist? It looks like a social network for neighborhoods, and I assume there's a marketplace on there. But isn't it almost like craigslist if the social aspect were removed?
It is. But you have to register by name and address - so you know who you’re dealing with. Far less likely to get cornholed by a neighbor, ya know?
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