Best Deals During Wayfair's Way Day Sale
Here are the best discounts we've found on products that do well in CR's tests
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Wayfair’s Way Day fall sale is here, and discounts are available now through this Wednesday, Oct. 29. While you may think of Wayfair as a furniture store, it also sells a variety of other items that have been tested by Consumer Reports’ experts in our labs and homes.
Our experts have combed through all the deals to find the best prices on products that perform well. The products we test are not the primary driver of Wayfair sales, so there are only a handful of offers on countertop appliances, vacuums, and large appliances that are actually worth it. In fact, a lot of the products we track increased in price at Wayfair compared to what we were seeing before the sale. But if you do find something you like, Wayfair is offering free shipping on everything during the sale, too. And many of these offers are also available at other retailers for the same or similar prices, so you have options for where to shop.
It’s worth noting that there’s not always a rush to shop the items in this list, as many of the prices we’re seeing here are not much different from any other time of year. That doesn’t mean they’re bad deals, but they’re not necessarily any better than usual, so don’t feel like you’re going to miss out if you don’t shop right away.
If you’re shopping for furniture, the discounts can be a bit better than usual during Way Day, but Consumer Reports doesn’t track those prices. So how can you tell if you’re getting a good deal on that dresser or coffee table? The best way to check the price is to search the web for similar items by doing a reverse image search. Copy a picture of the furniture into Google, since the same items are often available at other retailers but under different names, and you’ll get an idea of what others are charging.
Countertop Appliances
The GE G8H1AASSPSS Blender is an immersion model that comes with a whisk and chopper, and it’s available now at nearly the lowest price we’ve ever seen. It showed excellent performance in our soup puree tests, and the chopper attachment did a great job grating cheese. The whisk attachment allows you to quickly whip egg whites to stiff peaks and easily turn heavy cream into rich whipped cream.
Air Care
Vornado Flippi V6 Personal Air Circulator
If you’re looking for a small fan to keep things cool at your desk or on a bedside table, this little Vornado model could fit the bill. It’s quiet and fairly versatile, with a 180-degree tilt and two speed settings.
Vacuums and Carpet Cleaners
The Shark Rocket HV322 corded vacuum, $30 less than normal, excels in pet hair pickup but is only so-so at cleaning carpet. It converts to a hand vacuum and comes with a bare-floor tool and a motorized small-brush accessory. This model can be stored compactly and the dirt chamber can be emptied in just one step. Plus, surveyed owners gave the brand high marks for reliability and satisfaction.
Large Appliances
The LG WM3400CW is already quite inexpensive even when it’s not discounted. It is $30 more than it has been in recent weeks, but this is still a nice price. Especially given the quality of its performance, it is a smart buy as well as an environmentally friendly choice. You still get exceptional washing performance along with water and energy efficiency. But this model isn’t particularly gentle on fabrics, so you might want to try the delicate cycle for your best threads. This washer’s claimed capacity is 4.5 cubic feet, and its cycle time is 105 minutes.
Air Conditioners
The LG LW6023IVSM excels at cooling a room, hits the set point with ease, and keeps the temperature steady. It’s super-quiet when running on low and almost as quiet on high, so you can keep your conversations at a civil level instead of shouting above your AC. The LG bounces back from brownouts, and the controls are intuitive, so you don’t have to consult the manual much. In our member survey, LG window units get top marks for reliability and very good marks for owner satisfaction.
Garbage Disposals
The 1.25-hp Frigidaire FF13DISPC1 continuous-feed garbage disposal excelled in our tests, quickly and (fairly) quietly grinding scraps into small particles that won’t cause clogs. The 13-pound disposal comes with a 10-year warranty, a removable splash guard, and a plug-in power cord. Its magnetic ring prevents utensils from falling inside, and antimicrobial protection guards against odors.
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