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Best Labor Day 2024 appliance deals: Get up $1,500 off refrigerators and more
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The hottest Labor Day appliance deals have arrived. The shopping experts at CBS Essentials have rounded up must-see Labor Day 2024 prices on refrigerators, ranges and laundry duos. These deals can help you save thousands of dollars on major household appliance upgrades.
We know it’s expensive out there; with some consumer prices surging, these deals are coming just in time. So say goodbye to that old refrigerator or way-too-loud washing machine and pick a new appliance from our top sale recommendations below.
Samsung’s Labor Day kitchen appliance bundle deal
If you’re shopping for just one appliance, you can take full advantage of the deals below. But if you’re looking to complete a major kitchen makeover, there’s even better news: You’ll get bonus savings when you buy two or more select appliances direct from Samsung. Save an extra $100 when you buy two, save $250 when you buy three and save $500 when you buy four. Plus, save up to an additional $600 when you buy a Bespoke refrigerator with three other appliances.
Zero percent interest financing options are available, too, which can save you even more money. And the best part? You’ll have all your gorgeous new appliances installed in your home long before the holiday entertaining season arrives this year.
Shop the best Labor Day refrigerator deals
Think that buying an appliance on sale means you have to sacrifice smart tech? Nope. These must-have refrigerators are outfitted with coveted smart features such as touch screens, Wi-Fi connectivity and AI smarts that can help reduce your monthly utility bills.
We’ve found customer-loved refrigerators for more than $500 off for the long weekend. Discover our favorite Labor Day deals on refrigerators below.
Samsung Bespoke 4-door Flex refrigerator with Family Hub+: $515 off
Samsung
This is the lowest price we’ve seen on the Samsung Bespoke refrigerator. The best thing about this fridge is its massive Family Hub touchscreen that’s double the size of the brand’s original version.
Samsung’s touchscreen refrigerators all feature Samsung’s Family Hub, with Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant built-in. The smart fridge component can connect with, and be used to control your phone, computer, TV, smart doorbell, Nest thermostat and Samsung home appliances. It can share photos, stream music and more. The Family Hub feature lets you see inside your fridge from anywhere (via your connected device), search recipes based on what you have on hand, plan weekly meals and even send cooking instructions to your Samsung smart oven.
The smart tech can also help you save energy thanks to its Samsung’s SmartThings Energy. See and manage your compatible Samsung appliance energy use and offers ways to save energy using AI Energy Mode. The new mode will even automatically optimize appliance settings to reduce the amount of energy consumed. This fridge is also marked down from $5,014 to $4,499.
Why we like this refrigerator:
This highly rated 4.2-star fridge includes a beverage center with a water dispenser and Samsung’s AutoFill water pitcher. The Dual Auto ice maker produces both cubed and Ice Bites ice. Samsung Bespoke fridges offer customizable door panels, with a choice of eleven colors and two finishes. This refrigerator comes with a two-year Bespoke warranty.
Bosch 800 series smart four-door french door refrigerator: $370 off
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This 4.8-star-rated home appliance has two humidity-controlled compartments, a FlexBar storage bar for cold drinks, five adjustable tempered glass shelves and three one-gallon door bins. It has an internal water dispenser and an internal ice maker.
This Bosch’s freezer sets it apart from other refrigerators on this list. It boasts a three-tier layered freezer drawer system. The organized shelving system offers small, medium and large options, along with LED lighting that ensures freezer items are clearly displayed, preventing food from getting buried and forgotten.
This high-tech refrigerator can be remotely controlled with the Bosch Home Connect app. You can even adjust its lighting and run diagnostics.
It’s on sale for Labor Day for $3,330 (regularly $3,700).
Why we like this refrigerator:
Its three separate gallon door bins can accommodate two side-by-side one-gallon containers each, leaving tons of space for food on its shelves. This smart fridge can be controlled via your smart device. Its freezer storage offers more room and organization tools than other refrigerators.
LG Smart Wi-Fi Enabled InstaView door-in-door counter-depth refrigerator: $1,500 off
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This LG refrigerator offers 23 cubic feet of storage capacity, allowing you to stock up on everything your family needs. Its counter-depth design ensures the perfect kitchen layout while the InstaView window allows you to see inside without opening the door, helping to maintain energy efficiency. This refrigerator also features dual ice makers, including slow-melting Craft Ice and a flexible fridge-to-freezer conversion option with five temperature settings.
LG has slashed the price of this popular Smart InstaView refrigerator for Labor Day, so for a limited time, you can add it to your kitchen for just $3,199. That’s $1,500 off its regular price.
Plus, free installation and haul away are included, and a two-year LG Premium Care protection plan can be added for just $25 more.
Why we like this refrigerator:
The LG Smart InstaView refrigerator offers a spacious 23 cubic foot capacity and an innovative InstaView window that helps save energy. With features like dual ice makers, including craft ice and flexible fridge-to-freezer conversion, it’s perfect for any kitchen update.
Frigidaire Platinum Series refrigerator: $247
Walmart
If you’re looking for a small, budget fridge for the dorm, office or garage, we’ve found a refrigerator deal at Walmart that’s not to be missed. Right now you can get a 7.5 cubic-foot Frigidaire refrigerator for just $247. Though Walmart isn’t listing this as an “on-sale” price, you should know that this fridge is roughly half the price of other options in this size.
At this price, you’re not getting any fancy features — it’s not Wi-Fi enabled, it doesn’t have a tablet or window built into the door, and there’s no ice maker. It will, however, keep your food cold and frozen. While it is on the small side, it’s larger and roomier than the typical mini-fridge. It’s a good refrigerator for accommodating one to two people. (If you have a larger family, you’ll definitely want a larger refrigerator.)
CBS Essentials senior managing editor Fox Van Allen just bought this refrigerator for his home. “It’s not the most high-tech fridge I’ve ever owned, but it looks nice and does exactly what I need it to do: keep my groceries cold.
“It really is surprising how much space you get inside for a $250 refrigerator,” he adds.
Get this 4.2-star-rated fridge at Walmart for $247.
Shop the best Labor Day range deals
Gas ranges can be bad for your health and for the environment. Upgrade to an electric range for less with these Labor Day range deals.
LG smart Wi-Fi-enabled true convection InstaView electric range: $250 off
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The smart LG home appliance is outfitted with five burners and includes an air-fryer function. The entire device can be controlled via your smartphone with LG’s ThinQ App. Don’t want to open the oven and let out all the heat? Check the progress of your meal by knocking twice on the oven’s window to activate the interior light. And you won’t have to worry about fingerprints all over your range — LG’s PrintProof fingerprint and smudge-resistant finish easily wipes clean with a soft, dry cloth.
“Loving this stove,” wrote an LG customer who purchased the home appliance. “The features are amazing. The convection oven and air-fryer options are the best. The burners heat up fast.”
Choose from two colors. This range is on sale right now for $1,099 (regularly $1,349).
Why we like this electric range:
The LG InstaView Window lets you see inside your oven without ever opening the door and letting heat escape. You can even activate the timer with a simple voice command, since ThinQ technology works with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. Plus, there’s a handy storage drawer below for your baking sheets, pots and pans.
Shop the best Labor Day washer and dryer deals
Ready to save big on a top-rated washer and dryer? The shopping experts at CBS Essentials have rounded up the best Labor Day deals on washing machines and electric dryers.
Electrolux 24″ compact washer with LuxCare wash: 23% off
Electrolux
This 4.5-star-rated compact washer features the brand’s Perfect Steam technology, which uses steam to help lift dirt and stains from fibers. It features 12 wash cycles, including Electrolux’s LuxCare wash system, a Steam Refresh cycle to quickly remove wrinkles and refresh lightly soiled items without washing and a deep clean sanitization cycle that claims to remove 99.9% of bacteria.
It’s 23% off right now. Get it for just $918 (regularly $1,199).
Why we like this washing machine:
At just 24 cubic feet, this washer is small enough to fit in a closet. This washing machine can be stacked with a matching dryer. It’s Energy Star certified. Its Platinum Star limited warranty includes two years of coverage on replacement parts.
LG smart Wi-Fi-enabled rear control electric dryer with EasyLoad door: 50% off
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This 4.6-star-rated dryer features a dual-opening door to make unloading clean laundry a breeze. The 7.3-cubic-foot LG home appliance is outfitted with sensors that detect moisture and auto-adjusts drying time to saving energy.
The machine’s FlowSense duct clogging and clean filter indicators alert you when it’s time to clean the ducts and lint filter for the best possible dry.
“I’ve had this [for] a little over a month and so far I am pleased with it. The style is attractive and it functions well,” an LG reviewer says. “I also like the feature that lets you turn a light on while the dryer is running.”
Get it now for $575 (regularly $1,150).
Why we like this electric dryer:
It’s a decently sized 7.3 cubic feet, making it a good choice for families. It’s designed for quiet operation. A built-in sensor will detect moisture and can auto-adjust drying time. Plus, it comes in two colors.
Samsung Bespoke washer with Super Speed Wash and AI Smart Dial: $440 off
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The Samsung Bespoke front-load washer with Super Speed Wash and AI Smart Dial was our bestselling washing machine of 2023. The 4.7-star-rated Samsung device features an AI smart dial that can learn and recommend your favorite cycles and let’s you customize your cycle list. This machine features Wi-Fi connectivity, so you can get end-of-cycle alerts, start, stop and schedule cycles and more right from your smartphone with the Samsung SmartThings app. Plus, it’s super fast. It can wash a full load of laundry in just 28 minutes.
Work from home? Enjoy a more peaceful laundry experience thanks to tech that reduces noise and vibration, compared to other Samsung washing machines.
This 5.3-cubic-foot washer is a great size for couples and small families. Right now, it’s marked down to $999 (regularly $1,439).
Why we like this washing machine:
It operates rapidly and quietly, and you can control and monitor it remotely from your smartphone. The AI smart dial eliminates the need for guesswork when selecting a laundry cycle.
Electrolux front-load Perfect Steam electric dryer: $401 off
Electrolux
The Electrolux front-load electric dryer with LuxCare dry uses a moisture sensor to prevent over or under-drying. Within about 90 seconds of starting the load, the dryer can calculate the most accurate time in which your clothes will be dried. The 4.7-star-rated electric dryer also includes an Instant Refresh cycle that allows you to remove wrinkles and refresh clothing in just 10 minutes. The electric dryer’s LuxCare lint shield helps avoid messes by trapping lint so it doesn’t make a mess, even if you empty it while clothes are in the dryer.
Choose from two colors. Get it for just $848 (regularly $1,249).
Why we like this dryer:
With a substantial 8-cubic-foot capacity, this dryer is an excellent option for large families. Its drum is illuminated by premium LED lighting, enhancing visibility. The dryer boasts a reversible door and is Energy Star certified. Additionally, its Platinum Star limited warranty covers replacement parts for two years.
LG smart front-load washer with TurboWash: $300 off
LG
This 4.6-star-rated LG laundry appliance uses AI technology to select the optimal wash settings, including an allergy wash cycle, towel cycle, bright whites cycle and steam wash cycle — just to name a few. Started your laundry but need to pop out for an errand? Download the LG ThinQ app to control the LG smart front-load washer from your smartphone. Start cycles, check the time remaining and more.
This Energy Star-certified washing machine measures 5.2 cubic feet, making it a good choice for couples and small families.
Looking for a smart washer and dryer combo? If you have the matching LG dryer, this washer can auto-select a compatible drying cycle.
It’s on sale now for $1,199 (regularly $1,499).
Why we like this washing machine:
LG’s TurboWash technology can launder a full load of clothes in just 30 minutes. It seamlessly syncs with the corresponding LG dryer for an optimal drying cycle. You can conveniently control and monitor this laundry device via your smartphone.
Electrolux front-load washer with LuxCare wash: $150 off
Electrolux
The Electrolux front-load washer features the brand’s LuxCare wash. The system offers a thorough cleaning with improved wash actions, temperature control and smart load sensing. The washer can even automatically modify water levels for the amount of clothing in the unit. Need to clean something in a hurry? This 4.6-star-rated washing machine features a 20-minute fast wash cycle that allows you to quickly deep-clean items. This laundry appliance includes a reversible washer door and four-way recessed venting.
Get this machine for just $750 (regularly $900).
Why we like this washing machine:
With a 4.4 cubic-foot capacity, this washer is an excellent choice for people living solo. The provided Extended Refresh function includes a rinse and spin after the wash cycle to maintain garment freshness until they can be transferred to the dryer. It’s Energy Star certified and comes with a 10-year motor and lifetime tub warranty for added assurance.
Electrolux 24″ compact front-load dryer: $160 off
Electrolux
This 4.2-star-rated Electrolux front-load dryer is $160 off for Labor Day. This four-cubic-foot compact condensation dryer is equipped with the brand’s Gentle Dry Technology, which uses lower heat to dry clothing and have less of an impact on the environment. The dryer’s Instant Refresh Cycle allows you to remove wrinkles and quickly refresh clothing, saving water and energy. It uses reverse tumbling, which alternates directions during drying to reduce wrinkling and tangling of garments, plus improve overall performance.
Get this dryer now for $920 (regularly $1,080).
Why we like this dryer:
Featuring 11 functions tailored to various fabric types, this condensation dryer enables ventless installation and includes a direct drain kit. It’s stackable with the matching washing machine, making it space-efficient. Plus, it’s Energy Star certified for energy efficiency.
A Georgia county’s emergency call center was overwhelmed by calls on Sept. 4 about a school shooting at Apalachee High School that killed four people and wounded nine others, records released Friday by Barrow County show.
Local news organizations report many of the 911 phone calls were not released under public record requests because state law exempts from release calls recording the voice of someone younger than 18 years old. That exemption would cover calls from most of the 1,900 students at the school in Winder, northeast of Atlanta.
Calls spiked around 10:20 a.m., when authorities have said that 14-year-old suspect Colt Gray began shooting. Many calls were answered with an automated message saying there was a “high call volume,” WAGA-TV reported.
One man called 911 after receiving text messages from a girlfriend. He was put on hold for just over 10 minutes because of an influx of calls at the time of the shooting, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported.
“She hears people yelling outside, so I don’t know if that’s officers in the building or that’s — I don’t know,” he said, adding that she was eventually evacuated out of the school.
Other adults also called 911 after their children contacted them.
“My daughter calling me crying. Somebody go ‘boom, boom, boom, boom,'” one mother said. The 911 operator responded: “Ma’am we have officers out there, OK?”
Parents of students at an elementary school and middle school neighboring Apalachee also flooded 911 seeking information.
“Sir, my daughter goes to school next door to Apalachee. Is there a school shooter?” one caller asked.
“We do have an active situation (at) Apalachee High School right now,” the operator responded. “We have a lot of calls coming in.”
More than 500 radio messages between emergency personnel were also released Friday.
“Active shooter!” an officer yells in one audio clip while speaking with a dispatcher, CNN reported. Another officer responds, “Correct. We have an active shooter at Apalachee High School.”
The shooting killed teachers Richard Aspinwall, 39, and Cristina Irimie, 53, as well as students Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo, both 14. Another teacher and eight more students were wounded, with seven of those hit by gunfire.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation reported Thursday that the suspect rode the school bus on the day of the shooting with the assault-style rifle concealed in his backpack.
He then asked a teacher for permission to go to the front office to speak with someone, and when he received it, he was allowed to take his backpack with him, GBI said. He then went to a restroom, where he hid, and then eventually took out the weapon and started shooting, investigators said. A knife was also found on him when he was arrested.
According to investigators, the suspect enrolled at Apalachee High on Aug. 14, and between Aug. 14 and the day of the shooting, he was absent for nine days of school.
The family told CBS News that the suspect’s maternal grandmother had visited the school the day before the massacre to discuss the suspect’s alleged behavioral issues.
The suspect has been charged as an adult with four counts of murder, and District Attorney Brad Smith has said more charges are likely to be filed against him in connection with the wounded. Authorities have also charged his father, 54-year-old Colin Gray, alleging that he gave his son access to the gun when he knew or should have known that the teen was a danger to himself and others.
The 13,000 students at Barrow County’s other schools returned to class Tuesday. The 1,900 students who attend Apalachee are supposed to start returning the week of Sept. 23, officials said Friday.
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