When to buy appliances at the best price

Appliances are one of the categories where the timing of the purchase moves the bill the most. The same washing machine can cost €150 more or less depending on the period. Here's when to buy at the best price.

Large appliances (washer, fridge, dishwasher)

Prices are often lowest in June, before summer sales, and again in autumn (October–November) when new models arrive and old ones are cleared. Conversely, October sometimes shows the highest list prices before discounts.

Small appliances (coffee maker, vacuum, food processor)

Early October and Black Friday are excellent windows. Winter sales (January) also clear last year's models.

The rule that's worth gold

• Aim for end of generation. A model about to be replaced drops, often nearly identical to the new one.
• Don't trust the store's "was" price: check the real history.
• Compare several retailers: the gap between sellers often exceeds the "discount".

The simple method

Pick your model, then let UniverTrack watch its price across all retailers and alert you when it hits its low. You buy at the right time without watching the calendar. See also creating a price drop alert.