Buying pre-owned appliances such as plasma televisions or fridges
from friends, family or second hand stores can come with a risk. What’s the
history of the product?
Have they been damaged? Are they still in full working
condition? Electrical items all have a date where they will no longer work.
Purchasing new products allows for peace of mind with warranty guarantee’s and
the ability to return faulty products. So what are the primary disadvantages
associated with pre-owned products?
Warranty
With any new electrical appliance, you are guaranteed to receive
warranty. Warranty is vital for electrical items, especially as faults can be a
common occurrence and can happen at any time without warning. Purchasing a
pre-owned electrical item such as a plasma TV or fridge means running the risk
of a product fault and not having any cover.
Electricity Consumption
Pre-owned products generally are a couple of years old. They have
lower energy and water ratings which will increase the cost of any electricity
bill. For the long term, it’s more beneficial to purchase a new Westinghouse
fridge or dishwasher with higher ratings, so as to save money down the track.
Look and Feel
With such a large range of new electrical appliances there will
always be the perfect look and feel. Finding the right size, shape, style and
brand has never been easier and is one of the most positive benefits of
purchasing new electrical appliances.
Quality
General wear and tear occurs with all products, whether they are new
or pre-owned. The issue with the latter, however, is the possibility of
existing minor wear snowballing into a major issue quicker than if using a new
appliance.
Be sure to consider the short and long term costs and benefits
involved before purchasing pre-owned electrical appliances.
