Have you had any experience buying refurbished appliances?

Question

I need a vacuum desperately, but I don't have much money.
There seems to be a good buy on a refurbished bissell at a local shop. Do you have any advice, horror stories, wonderful anecdotes about buying refurbished products? If so, please share.

Thanks!

The unit does not come with a manufacturers waranty but does come with a one year waranty from the store.

Answer 1

GO FOR IT I USE ONE EVERYDAY.IF IT DOES COMES WITH A 1 YEAR WARRANTY. GOOD LUCK.

Answer 2

If you need it, you need it. Try to get a feel for the repair person's skill. If you can get a guarantee, even better. It should not cost more for that. If the local shop seems to be doing well, that is also a good sign.
If it were me, I would get the cheapest 12 amp or better vac I could find new. They can be so problematic refurbished. It usually means something was really wrong with them..
Good luck...

Answer 3

If it comes with the warranty then there shouldn't be any problems. But I personally have not had any luck with re-furbs. Since money is the issue, have you looked at Wal*Mart. They have some good vacuums for under $70. I hope this helps you out.

Answer 4

I've had great success with refurbished units. Often they are units returned for little or no reason and if it comes with the manufactures warranty I would go for it!

Answer 5

I have bought a used vac before. Years ago. It worked well, and I even passed it along to someone who needed one at the time. As long as store has a warannty of some kind- you are A-OK.

Answer 6

Do not buy a reburbished vaccum!! My first two were refurbished and they broke within the first year and did not pick up well after 6 months. Just buy new!!