What's the best time of year to buy a stove?

The best time of year to buy a stove or range is during major holiday weekends and year-end clearance events when manufacturers and retailers offer deepest discounts. The absolute lowest prices typically occur during Black Friday and Cyber Monday in late November, when retailers like Home Depot, Lowe's, Best Buy, and Costco offer 30 to 50 percent off plus free delivery, installation, and haul-away, with LG and GE ranges dropping to 599 to 899 dollars. The second best times are Labor Day weekend in early September, Memorial Day weekend in late May, and Fourth of July weekend, when appliance makers run seasonal promotions with 20 to 35 percent off and bundle rebates of 200 to 600 dollars for buying multiple appliances. January is also excellent for clearance as stores clear out previous year models to make room for new inventory, offering floor models and open-box deals at 25 to 40 percent off. New models are typically released in September to October, so buying the outgoing model in August to September yields discounts. Avoid buying in February to April when prices are highest after holiday stock is gone. To maximize savings, combine manufacturer rebates from LG or GE at lg-promos.com with retailer price matching, 10 percent military or first responder discounts, credit card cash back, and utility rebates of 25 to 75 dollars for Energy Star models. Also check scratch-and-dent stores year-round for 30 to 50 percent off.