Shopping for new home appliances is rarely a fun experience. Unless you are remodeling a kitchen or have been planning the purchase of new kitchen or laundry appliances for some time, the need for a new refrigerator or washer probably came as something of a shock. Fortunately, if you are shopping for new appliances, understanding the following can make the experience a little less painful, if not enjoyable.

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