A contractor that works with an appliance supplier can source the best home appliances for a renovation project.
While a contractor normally provides the material, labour and equipment for a home renovation, shopping for home appliances may not be one of his or her fortes.
That’s why it helps to know where you can source a variety of appliances and brands at the best prices and have access to appliance suppliers who can visit the site and help you solve any issues. Knowledge is power, after all.
Here are four tips you can use when sourcing appliances for home renovations.
1. Look for local suppliers
Even if you think you can save a buck shopping online for American or Canadian appliances for a home renovation is not recommended. Many homeowners will spend thousands of dollars on kitchen appliances such as a refrigerator or dishwasher. Then there’s added items such as kitchen ventilation.
To purchase these items sight unseen can lead to a number of problems, including missing or broken parts and added shipping and handling costs. Instead, it’s better to look for a local appliance showroom or appliance warehouse that can offer personal, tactile service, including installation, on-site servicing, and problem-solving.
2. Don’t sell your clients short
When purchasing appliances, quality should come before quantity. In other words, cheap isn’t always best. Being frugal on appliances such as washers and dryers can result in more money being spent down the road, whether it’s on repairs or hydro, gas and water bills.
Spending a bit more on the best brands of kitchen and household appliances means you will get a more energy efficient product that will likely last longer and have a better warranty.
3. Think of the home chef
Another bonus of having a local appliance supplier help you with your home renovation project is they are the experts when it comes to knowing the best appliances to fit your clients’ needs.
For home chefs, this could mean sourcing cooking appliances such as gas ranges, induction cooktops, or convection ovens for their kitchen, or supplying a state-of-the-art wine fridge for a wine connoisseur. If your client is a grill master, you could also source, supply and install a high-quality barbecue as part of an outdoor kitchen renovation.
4. Put design in the factor
It’s important to know your client’s overall aesthetic when it comes to providing them with appliances. Do they want modern or traditional? New smart technology or basic technology? Colours to match the room or neutral white, stainless steel, black stainless or chrome? Gas or electric? Visiting your local appliance showroom with your client is a great way for them to learn what is out there when it comes to the latest designs and technology.
Are you a homeowner about to undergo a kitchen renovation? Read our blog on How to Choose the Best Kitchen Appliances for Your Home.
When it comes to home renovations, contact Genier’s Appliances in Vernon, BC. We partner with a number of contractors to help them source and supply the best appliances for their clients’ needs. Whether you’re in Vernon, Kamloops or Kelowna, home appliances and advice are just a phone call or a short drive away. Plus, our team makes house calls to inspect issues and solve problems.