Appliance Brands Sold At Costco You Should Avoid Buying And Why

Costco is like a wonderland of shopping. You can find practically anything there — from bulk foods and paper goods to appliances of all kinds, Costco aims to be the one-stop destination for all your shopping needs. But just because this giant store sells different appliance brands, does it mean you should buy them? When buying from Costco, the most unreliable appliance brands to avoid at all costs, according to home improvement experts, including Frigidaire, LG, and Samsung.

While scoring these major appliance brands at Costco may seem like a deal for your wallet, these brands are notorious for random failures, shorter life spans, and the need for frequent part replacements. And even though Costco beats big box store prices on kitchen appliances, the extra upfront savings do not always equate to long-term savings. Below, we take a closer look at the top appliance brands that Costco sells that you should stay away from.

In general, the top three major refrigerator brands to avoid buying include Samsung, LG, and Frigidaire. Unfortunately, Costco sells all three of these brands. Samsung refrigerators tend to stop cooling after a short time in use. LG brand refrigerators tend to need their linear compressors replaced frequently — without this part working correctly, you can say bye-bye to consistently cold temperatures. Frigidaire refrigerators also have cooling problems, making them rather useless at keeping your food cold. When looking over these brands at Costco, just move along and instead look at refrigerators made by GE, Whirlpool, or Maytag.

Refrigerators aside, it's a smart move to avoid all appliances at Costco with the brand labels Frigidaire, LG, and Samsung because it's not just refrigerators having consistent problems. For example, Frigidaire dishwashers continually produce dirty dishes after washing, and Samsung microwaves often have heating elements that need replacing after a short while. Furthermore, LG ice makers often stop producing ice due to one of several issues, like a frozen water line or faulty dispenser switch. In the end, it's best to avoid these brands to avoid heartache (and spending extra money so soon on a replacement).