WHY YOU WOULD WANT TO RENT AN APPLIANCE
Appliances are the maid services of the middle class. The ease they bring to the work of cleaning and maintaining a house cannot be understated. A refrigerator preserves food and keeps drinks cold, an oven can be used to bake and preserve things, vacuum cleaners help with cleaning the floor, and washing machines and dishwashers take care of laundry and dishes. They are investments in time and ease of access, and it is unadvisable to be a homeowner in the 21st century without making investments in them.
As easy as they make working, it should not be forgotten that these appliances cost quite a lot. Refrigerators range from $500 to about $10,000. These are huge numbers to middle- and low-income families, and that is without the cost of installation and maintenance. There is also the problem of low quality brands being of inferior quality to other more expensive brands. Because of this, it is inadvisable to buy appliances upfront if finances do not match. The way to circumvent this is through renting appliances.
Advantages of renting appliances
Appliance rental is a haven for savers. You get to save on upfront costs and have the appliance company worry about maintaining the appliance for you (the maintenance fee is mostly included in payments). Renting an appliance would also help you in the installation process — most rental stores usually charge nothing to help with installation of appliance units. Delivery is also free, and you do not have to haul the appliance by yourself all the way to your home by yourself.
The ultimate highlight of choosing to rent an appliance is the fact that it is the best choice for relatively conservative movement. If your work requires you to move long distances over time, lugging large units all over the country is not the smartest things to do. One would have to install, uninstall, move then reinstall each time one moves to a new place. Renting these large appliances is the best choice; they make for easy uninstallation processes. You have to note that you can return the appliance back to the rental at any time, and they would help with the uninstall process.
Disadvantages of renting an appliance
A home with rental appliance seems like a utopic idea so far, but it is prudent to understand that not every choice comes with only advantages. While the pros far outweigh the cons, it is important to understand that there are certain disadvantages to renting appliances. The major one is cost. Renting appliances saves quite a lot of cash initially, but if you do it long enough, you would eventually find that you have spent more over the years renting than you would have if you paid upfront.
Renting is a contract, and you might find that contracts are pesky businesses. While it’s nothing you might need a lawyer to understand, going to a rental that is untrustworthy can prove annoying to you in the long run. It is important to look for rentals that are tried and trusted and have good customer reviews and feedback.