Posts made in July, 2017

The Refrigerator is probably one of the most useful inventions and appliance of all time. It stores and keeps our food cold or frozen for preservation so that we will not waste our resources and we can enjoy it for a later time. 

When establishing a family and building a house, an investment on a refrigerator is a must. The problem, however, over many years, refrigerators like other appliances can break down. Refrigerators cost much money, and if we don’t have savings or credit to buy one immediately, we may have trouble in managing our food. When we don’t have money, this is the time where we have to opt for the alternative of buying a used refrigerator. 

To help you in this task, here are the considerations you should take on buying a used refrigerator.  

1. Determine your Budget

Before going to the bargain store, you first have to determine your budget. This step is fairly simple; you just have to establish the minimum and maximum price that you can spare for the appliance. You can allot a hundred dollars for a minimum and five hundred dollars for maximum. 

2. Research for models or brands

Do you have a preferred brand for appliances? If so, then good and follow your standards and seek for used refrigerators that have this brand. If you don’t like your brand anymore, you can first research on the internet for models and brand, go to trusted sites like Amazon and read reviews of appliances and determine the one that suits your needs. 

3. Consider the Size

After determining your budget and target model, don’t leave your house yet because you have to measure the space you can allocate for the fridge. This is important because some used appliances store has a no return policy. Measure the width, depth, and length of your space or your old refrigerator, and put it on a piece of paper. 

4. Determine Where You can Find Used Refrigerators 

Now that you have determined your needs, it is time to find where you can buy a used refrigerator. It might be hard to think where you can find used refrigerators, but contrary, it is easy to find once you know where to find it. 

One of the fastest ways to determine where you can find one is through the internet, like Craiglist or eBay. Another way is to go round your locality and find garage sales and scour thrift shops or flea market. You can also post through social media, and ask your social circle if they have or they know someone who wants to sell their refrigerators. 

5. Prepare your questions

Once you have determined where you can buy, you must have your questions ready to ask the seller. This is important because you have to acquire information about the unit so that you will be satisfied with your buy at the end of the day. Examples of these questions include asking why they are selling it? Is there anything wrong with the unit? If so, what is it? Or Asking if they would include all the parts of the fridge.