Whether your dryer is on the fritz or you're ready to upgrade to a quieter air conditioner before the summer heat kicks in, Memorial Day weekend is one of the best times to finally make the leap.
From refrigerators and dishwashers to AC units, a wide variety of appliances go on major sale this time of year. Retailers like Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Wayfair typically roll out some of their most competitive prices of the season, with savings on trusted brands like LG, Samsung, GE and Whirlpool.
Many stores use the long weekend to clear out inventory, which means deeper-than-usual discounts and the occasional bundle deal. Whether you're replacing a single appliance or upgrading your whole kitchen, it's a smart time to find something that fits your space — and your budget.
Amazon
Amazon surprisingly houses a good selection of appliances. Save up to 40% on our top-tested brands.
TCL 8K Window Air Conditioner
- Take 25% off TCL 8K Window Air Conditioner, a top-tested brand among our Lab experts. We like that it's compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant.
COWSAR Nugget Ice Maker
- After some Lab and at-home testing, our experts think the COWSAR Nugget Ice Maker is a great performer for the low price. It's easy to use — and per the brand — can make soft, chewy ice in just 7 minutes.
TCL 8K Window Air Conditioner
Wayfair
Wayfair is offering up to 40% off major appliances for Memorial Day, with an extra 10% off when you shop using their app.
GE French Door Refrigerator with Ice Maker
- Take 48% our favorite French door refrigerator, the GE French Door Refrigerator with Ice Maker. Our pros have been using the fridge in the Kitchen Lab for years, and they love the bright interior and many adjustable shelves.
Samsung Bespoke 4-Door Flex with Family Hub+
- Take 35% off the Samsung Bespoke 4-Door Flex with Family Hub+, our favorite smart fridge. We love that it's easy to use, thanks to a large, responsive touchscreen and AI-powered camera for food tracking.
Samsung Bespoke 4-Door Flex with Family Hub+
Lowe's
For a limited time, save up to 35% on select appliances including refrigerators, ovens, washing machines and more at Lowe's ahead of Memorial Day.
LG Smart French Door Refrigerator with Dual Ice Maker
- Save $1,500 on our best overall refrigerator, the LG Smart French Door Refrigerator with Dual Ice Maker. Our Lab pros like the straightforward French-door design, bright interior and stainless steel back that helps keep food cold and temps regulated.
Whirlpool Side-by-Side Refrigerator
- Take 40% off the Whirlpool Side-by-Side Refrigerator, another GH top-tested fridge with lots of adjustable shelves and digital controls. It also has a built-in water filter, water dispenser and ice dispenser.
Whirlpool Side-by-Side Refrigerator
Home Depot
The Home Depot's Memorial Day savings include appliance markdowns more than 35% off.
GE Profile UltraFresh Dishwasher with Microban
- Save more than $450—a discount of 38%—on GE Profile UltraFresh Dishwasher, one of our top-tested dishwashers. The handle, basket and filter are protected with Microban.
Whirlpool 30-Inch Electric Range With Steam Clean
- Take 32% off the Whirlpool 30-Inch Electric Range With Steam Clean, a Kitchen Gear Award-winner. In our Lab tests, our pros notices that cookies and cake baked evenly and turned out golden.
GE Profile UltraFresh Dishwasher with Microban
Whirlpool 30-Inch Electric Range With Steam Clean
When is Memorial Day 2025?
This year, Memorial Day 2025 falls on Monday, May 26, and Memorial Day weekend runs from Friday, May 23 through Monday, May 26. That said, Memorial Day sales typically start as early as May 1 and pick up as the three-day weekend gets closer.
Is Memorial Day a good time to buy appliances?
"Small appliances are often on sale all year long but the best time to buy any appliance is usually around holiday promotions and sales," says Carolyn Forte, our Cleaning Lab Executive Director. Memorial Day brings some of the steepest discounts on big-ticket items like refrigerators and dishwashers. And since it marks the unofficial start of summer, you’ll often find great deals on seasonal essentials like air conditioners, too.
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