The Best Time of the Year to Purchase Appliances

Before going to the store, consult consumer review websites to check up on what brands of appliances are recommended by the experts. As you go from store to store, keep a list of prices to keep track of where the best deal is.

Any Appliances

• "SmartMoney" magazine suggests hitting the stores during any holiday weekend to look for good deals on all kinds of home appliances. Most major department stores have sales during holidays, including the smaller events like President's Day and Columbus Day. The stores are likely to be less crowded on these weekends than during major holiday shopping weekends like Labor Day or the weekend after Thanksgiving.

Big Appliances

• Although you may get a good deal on major appliances during any holiday weekend, September or October are the prime months to shop for things like refrigerators, stoves and washing machines. Companies release new models of major appliances in the fall, according to MSN, so you can get the most upgraded model at this time. If you're looking to get a good deal on an earlier model, they go on sale at this time to make room for all the new merchandise.

Vacuum

• MSN suggests buying a vacuum in April or May. Stores generally reduce prices on vacuums in spring in hopes of getting consumers to buy them in time for spring cleaning.