All Forum Posts by: Wendy Jiang

@Wendy Jiang

Check out Best Buy outlets. There deal beats Sears Outlets(now American Freight)

@Wendy Jiang I don't see any post mentioning brand. You'll find a lot of great deals on new Samsung and LG appliances but talk to any appliance repair tech and they will recommend staying away from these two brands. Just google "class action lawsuit Samsung/LG" and you'll find many articles to read. 

We've had the best luck with the Whirlpool brands including Maytag and Amana. We only manage A/B detached single family homes so we don't use Hotpoint.

Many communities have a small appliance company that buys scratch and dents from major regional distributors, wholesalers or manufacturers.   They operate out of storage units or cheap warehouse space.   Their inventory won’t include matching units but it’s new and they sell at a discount. The one in my area backs up their sales with a guarantee if something is internally damaged.     Find that outfit in your area.   Craig’s LIst, FB Marketplace or a Google search will help you find one.  Avoid the temptation to buy used equipment however shiny.  We avoid Samsung and LG as we’ve found their replacement parts are pricey.   Also,  if you have an appliance repair guy who is your go-to,  consult with him/her/them.

@Wendy Jiang

Home Depot and Lowes for the warranty, convenience, and install/haul off for B Class and up rentals.

If it’s a C Class or lower rental then I may use them or I may have my handyman get something off Facebook marketplace or a local used appliance store.

The used appliance store usually has good inventory and quick deliveries when big box stores might not.

Typically we usually buy appliances from HomeDepot, BestBuy and Lowe's. I usually try my best to keep track of the discount seasons, so that I can buy them as cheap as possible!

SFHs 1-10, I bought used off CL.  Good deals but it does not scale.  Now Lowes and HD w/ 10% Mil discount.  For class B and up, stainless is worth the marginal extra cost. 

Our Sears Outlet closed down but before they did I loved them and bought all my appliances there.  I bought a really nice refrigerator for my first home that became a rental for 1/2 off.  Sure there was a large scratch down the right side but the wall doesn't seem to mind looking at it.  A lot of people recommend used appliances however I prefer new. The cost savings aren't worth the risk to me of having to replace appliances more often as I highly value my time.  There is a market for used though so if yours still work someone will be willing to pay for them.  Maybe not much for 16 year old appliances but something is better than nothing and at least they will be gone.  

Home Depot, Costco, Amazon etc. Appliances are in short supply depending on sizes etc.

It sounds like you dont have to offer anything, as they arent asking. 

If we want to get really specific though, your town/state probably has a minimum temperature needed for the unit to be considered "habitable." If it isn't considered a habitable unit, I wouldnt feel comfortable charging them for those days. It just feels like the right thing to do, to return the 5 days.