What to look for in a refurbished blender

When you’re ready to buy a blender, you might begin with some online research. But once this begins, it can seem overwhelming to pick just one blender. There are expensive ones, cheap ones, big ones, small ones, and all sorts of options you can choose (or not choose). No matter what your blender experience might be, you don’t have to buy new when you’re turning on to your healthier lifestyle. Instead, you can seek out refurbished blenders, blenders that are just as good as new, but with a lower price tag.

What Refurbished Means

In the past, some people have been misinformed about what refurbished blenders are. They might seem like the defective blenders, the ones that people returned and then the company tried to resell. But this is only a part of the story. While it’s true that refurbished blenders are the ones that people have returned due to problems or defects, this doesn’t mean there’s something ‘wrong’ with them. Well, there was something wrong with the blender, but then it was sent back to the place where it was made, fixed, and then boxed up to be sold again.

What this means is that the blender has been reconditioned and fixed to meet the manufacturer’s specifications. The blender was received, analyzed, and then fixed once the problem was found. All of the defective parts were replaced with brand new parts, helping to ensure the blender would be in the best possible working condition when it reached the next buyer.

Companies offer refurbished blenders because they can be sold again, and they are often just as good as being brand new. While some of the parts will be original, the ones that weren’t working would be the ones that would be absolutely brand new. The blenders are tested, checked, and are assured to be in working order.

Often, the blenders will also still have the same warranty period, helping protect the buyer in the event something goes wrong in the future. While the warranty period varies, depending on the manufacturer, it still offers yet another reassurance that the blender will function as expected.

Why a Refurbished Blender Makes Sense (and Cents)

With new parts and a second round of testing, refurbished blenders are certainly as good as new blenders, and they have another benefit – a lower cost. Since the blender isn’t exactly brand new, and it can have a few scratches from being shipped a few times between repairs, the company will often offer a steep discount. This means a person who is new to blending will get all of the benefits of their blender, without having to make a large initial investment.

In addition, for those who are concerned about waste in the world, a refurbished blender means you’re getting an appliance that hasn’t been made once again. True, there are new parts involved, but it didn’t require more supplies to make it completely new again. Just like a used car is often a better investment than a new car, a refurbished blender allows you to reduce waste. You’re using something that might have been thrown away otherwise – and that makes you feel good too.

How to Find Refurbished Blenders

You can find refurbished blenders on a number of blender websites, including Blendtec, Vitamix, Ninja, and others. Companies understand they have more to make from fixing up blenders and selling them, and they’re offering this option more often than ever. Even today, there are more refurbished options on sites that sell electronics, as companies do see the value in offering products that have been fixed up to the highest of standards. Refurbished blenders can also be found on resale sites, but are most reliable (and covered by warranties) when you shop for them on the company’s retail website. If you find that an individual or a company that isn’t affiliated with the blender company has refurbished the unit, you may not be getting the best results.

When you’re in the market for a blender, remember to think about refurbished blenders as options. Not only will you get the highest quality blenders, but you will also know the parts are completely new and ready to serve you a healthy smoothie when you plug it in.