Appliances around the DSM Metro

[jdcyclone19]

We are replacing our kitchen appliances. Will be a gas stove, side by side refrigerator and dish washer. Besides the big box stores, are there any good local places that have a good selection? We'd love to be able to buy local and support local but also going to go the route of best service/bang for the buck route, if the ends up being a big box store or even online so be it.

Any recommendations for where to buy appliances? Most likely looking at the whirlpool family and Frigidaire family as those are the brands we've had the best luck with. LG and Samsung probably won't happen as we've had bad luck with them but for the right price, could be persuaded.

Also, does anyone really care if the appliance are brand matching?

 

[Sparkplug]

I needed a new washer last month and could not find a store that I could go to and pick up. Everything had to be ordered so plan ahead

 

[Stewo]

Start at the ReStore locations. You can find brand new stuff at killer deals there.

 

[AgronAlum]

There will be a bunch of sales going on for Memorial Day. Try NFM in Clive. Also, you can find some decent deals at appliances direct.

Edit: Menards also has their 11% rebate going on right now. We have around 125 bucks coming from a washer and dryer last weekend. It’s adds up quick on appliances.

 

[dmclone]

Not real local but we had a good experience at The Appliance Barn in Kalona. They must do a lot of business in the Des Moines area because they said that once we week they head to Des Moines to do installs. We went there because we were looking for a specific brand but I really liked the salespeople we dealt with. i don't know if it's still in business but Factory Direct in Urbandale also had a nice selection.

 

[mywayorcyway]

They're hard to find and I don't live in Iowa, but the last two appliance purchases I've had were with small retailers. The prices were just as good as big box stores and they were easy to work with. Knowledgeable as well. I'm done buying from big box stores or online to try and save $100. It's been a hassle too many times.

Matching appliance brands? I couldn't care less.

Good luck with your purchase.

 

[Three4Cy]

Try Archer Home Center in Adel. I bought a washing machine from there and at the time they matched the price I found at Home Depot.

https://www.archerhomecenter.com/

 

[Three4Cy]

Start at the ReStore locations. You can find brand new stuff at killer deals there.

While you can find great prices there, if you are trying to have the same brand for everything, that may be a challenge.

 

[JP4CY]

We spent a fair amount on a nice GE slide in gas range with convection electric. Wife new someone that worked at Factory Direct and gave us his lowest possible price and then we went to NFM and their floor sticker was less than that.

For brands matching I think that’s not such a big deal anymore. I was adamant about a Bosch dishwasher 6 years ago when we bought the house and it’s still quietly kicking ass.

 

[AgronAlum]

Matching appliance brands? I couldn't care less.

I’d match for the simple fact that all colors are not the same. There is a wide variance in the look and color of the “same” finishes, especially stainless. It also can look a little goofy with different handles on everything.

The only exception to this is maybe the dishwasher.

 

[Malone]

I've gone with Metro Appliance in Des Moines because it can be absurdly cheap. Admittedly it might not be for everybody. But they pay bottom dollar for shipments that have been damaged en route and oftentimes there are many from the batch that are still in perfect condition. If you time it right, you're able to get things half off what they'd be at a big box retailer as well as in the same condition. I'm willing to poke around for a while to find a huge deal.

 

[FerShizzle]

Nebraska Furniture Mart is a lesser know seller of appliances at very competitive prices.

 

[BillBrasky4Cy]

Nebraska Furniture Mart is a lesser know seller of appliances at very competitive prices.

From my experiences they tend to have the lowest prices in the metro.

 

[BillBrasky4Cy]

We spent a fair amount on a nice GE slide in gas range with convection electric. Wife new someone that worked at Factory Direct and gave us his lowest possible price and then we went to NFM and their floor sticker was less than that.

For brands matching I think that’s not such a big deal anymore. I was adamant about a Bosch dishwasher 6 years ago when we bought the house and it’s still quietly kicking ass.

I've been in Factory Direct and that place is a sham!

 

[jdcyclone19]

Try Archer Home Center in Adel. I bought a washing machine from there and at the time they matched the price I found at Home Depot.

https://www.archerhomecenter.com/

This is actually one place we were highly considering going and checking out.

 

[ScottyP]

Nebraska Furniture Mart is a lesser know seller of appliances at very competitive prices.

Nebraska Furniture Mart has been a sponsor/supporter of Cyclone Fanatic as well.

 

[carvers4math]

Matching appliances? Hell I am lucky if I have matching socks.

Care even less if my fridge and stove match, just want them to work.

 

[Three4Cy]

This is actually one place we were highly considering going and checking out.

I emailed them the model number of the washing machine I wanted and they quoted me via email. Just took the quote in and showed it to them and they ordered it for me. They are very good about responding to you via email if you want to do some pre-work before visiting in person.

 

[FerShizzle]

Nebraska Furniture Mart has been a sponsor/supporter of Cyclone Fanatic as well.

Oh. If that's the case, anyone who doesn't buy their appliances there is basically a communists and probably an *******.

Do we a CF discount?

 

[jdcyclone19]

Looks like we will be checking out Archers and NFM for sure.

Thanks for all the input so far!