GREENSBORO, N.C. — Consumer Reports reveals September’s best discounts on top-rated products. While it typically starts with Labor Day sales, those holiday weekend sales usually extend into the first two weeks of the month.
"In all the years I've been doing this, Labor Day tends to have the best discounts for mattresses, so if that’s what you’re looking for, this is the time to do it," said Samantha Gordon, Consumer Reports.
The Beautyrest 12" Medium Firm Mattress (Queen) is as low as $399.99 (originally $999) at Mattress Firm. The innerspring mattress provides excellent support for back sleepers and aces CR’s durability tests.
Labor Day is also a great time to get a deal on an appliance. The top-load Washing Machine from LG is as low as $748 (normally $850) at The Home Depot. In Consumer Reports' tough tests, it earned very good scores for washing performance, energy efficiency, and water efficiency.
The Samsung dryer is as low as $798 ($1,099) at AJ Madison and The Home Depot.
And finally, here’s a pro tip: If you’re on the fence about buying something now or next month, CR says you might want to wait.
"Amazon just announced it's holding a big sale in October, and many other retailers will do the same. Then, in November, you will see all the holiday sales. So, you will see more discounts, deals, and savings as the months roll on," said Gordon.
Are you looking for something else? CR says you can also expect discounts on air purifiers, chainsaws, leaf blowers, and refrigerators all month.