To some people when asked where you can find cheap refrigerators, they say there is no such thing as a cheap refrigerator. I want to tell you today, that that’s not entirely accurate. You just have to find the correct ones that suit your needs. Finding refrigerators in the correct size for your family’s needs are important. You also should not be brand loyal. Many brands offer cheaper prices. Also you can skip on extra features that may increase the price. Why pay more to do something you can do for cheap?

Determining what size of refrigerator is important when looking for one. Larger refrigerators cost more money with the initial purchase and is just wasted space. Keeping a smaller refrigerator full instead of a larger one half empty is a good thing. If your power happens to go out, a full refrigerator freezer will stay colder for longer.

You also should not be brand loyal if you are looking for a cheap refrigerator. Many manufacturers offer their products at lower prices compared to others. This is because they might have less features than others. The only two features you should look for in a cheap refrigerator is does it cool and does it freeze.

However some brands that are a little more expensive can be a good choice in the long run. You can spend a little more today for a refrigerator, but if it saves more energy than the others, you will make that up in the long run. Refrigerators are one of the biggest energy hogs in your home, finding ones that cost less energy can save you a lot of money.

Skipping extra features can be the sure fire way to get your hands on cheap refrigerators. You have a sink with tap water, so why do you need a water dispenser in your fridge? You can also get some ice cube trays and make your own ice, so why spend the extra money for an ice maker? These are little details that manufacturers put in to make you spend more money. Just say no, and you will notice the savings.

Where can you look for cheap refrigerators?  We recommend a couple of options.  First and one that is often overlooked is through estate sales or auctions.  Yes it takes  a little bit of due dillegence, but you can often find home appliances very cheap through these types of sales.  Also, if you have an appliance store in your area that is run by a small family, talk directly to the owner and/or manager there.  Ask them if they have any used appliances that other customers have traded in…or don’t want anymore.  Many times customers who buy “high end” appliances have perfectly functional refrigerators at home and only wanted to upgrade because of a certain finish (like stainless steel) while they are doing a remodel.  Craigslist is also an option, although I personally don’t like the hassle.  If you do what we suggest and work directly with an appliance store owner, you can create a win-win situation.  This is because the appliance store makes the customer happy who is upgrading their appliances because they find this customer a “buyer” of their old appliances…. and they make you happy because you get a used cheap refrigerator that is perfectly functional for much, much less than the original cost.   Really the only down side to this plan is that you may have to wait a short while for the appliance store to call you.  At most, this may only take 2 or 3 weeks.

In the end, do not be in a hurry to choose a refrigerator in one day. Look around in various sale ads and see what sales that stores are offering. Compare prices, look locally, and you’ll have great success.  One final note,  if you don’t have a need for a very large refrigerator, you can many times find cheap mini refrigerators for sale at department stores, and can even save several hundred dollars with the sales that appliance stores offer. Scan the ads often and find the best price for you.