March 2008
Shopping for major appliances
- Before you buy any major appliances, carefully check the store's return policy. Lowe's has a seven-day replacement policy
for major appliances that have manufacturing defects. At Home Depot, you must report product defects or damage within 48 hours
of delivery; after that, you have to deal with the retailer's Special Services department.
- A recent survey of our readers found that they were as satisfied with big-box stores as they were with independent stores
when buying major appliances. Read Best appliance stores to learn more about where you should shop for appliances.
- Don't bother buying an extended warranty for major appliances.
