Points for attention in purchasing home appliance store prototype

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Shopping at the weekend, home appliances, bustling, promotional activities dazzling. In the corner of the store, “Prototype clearance” logo is particularly eye-catching, many consumers were guided to buy“This prototype and the new machine features the same, the price directly halves” words attract, heart-throb. But is the prototype really, as the guide said, just a short demonstration, and the new machine no different? Actually, there are quite a few holes behind the prototype. Let's talk about it in detail today, so that you can make a rational decision when you face the prototype.

1.Appearance wear and tear and packaging integrity

From factory to consumer, the new plane is in perfect packaging and the body is flawless. As the display of the store, the prototype has to bear a large number of customers' frequent door opening and closing, random adjustment of parameters, accidental collision, etc. , which will leave traces. The following are the main points to check:

①Appearance: carefully check the door cracks, corners, panels and other parts to see whether there are scratches, Knock, paint off and so on. In particular, some high-end home appliances, appearance defects will affect the overall aesthetic and sense of value.

②Keystrokes: Test the sensitivity and resilience of each keystroke for looseness, Cottonwood, or wear.

③Packaging: although the prototype may not be the original packaging, but also to pay attention to the business to provide packaging is strong, can play a protective role in the transportation process. If the packaging is poor, the risk of damage to household appliances during transportation will be greatly increased.

2.Power-on time and loss of core components

The prototype needs to be electrified for a long time in the store, and the core components such as compressor and motor continue to run, like a non-stop machine. Over time, loss is inevitable.

Ask about power-on time: Guide to buy to understand the prototype power-on time, generally speaking, the longer the power-on time, the loss of core components may be greater. Caution is advised if the power has been on for more than a year.

①Check the running status: Let the prototype run for a period of time, observe whether it runs smoothly, there is no abnormal noise, vibration or odor. For example, the refrigerator running, listen to the compressor work sound is normal, there is no abnormal hum or click.

②Understand the maintenance situation: ask businesses whether the prototype for regular maintenance and maintenance, such as cleaning, lubrication, etc. . Good maintenance can extend the life of household appliances.

3.Warranty policy and after-sales restrictions

The new machine usually has a clear warranty policy, so that consumers can buy at ease. However, the warranty policy of the prototype is often more complex, there are many restrictions.

①View warranty vouchers: require businesses to provide a prototype warranty vouchers, carefully read the warranty terms, a clear warranty scope, warranty period and warranty methods.

②Confirm warranty start date: for some models, the warranty period is calculated from the date of manufacture, not the date of purchase. This means that you may actually enjoy a shorter warranty period after you buy it. Be sure to confirm a clear warranty starting time to avoid disputes in the late.

③Understand after-sales restrictions: some prototypes may not enjoy the official warranty, can only be specified in the repair shop repair. Moreover, some businesses may be limited to the scope of the warranty, such as only the main parts of the warranty, not warranty fragile parts. Before you buy, be fully aware of these after-sales restrictions and weigh the pros and cons.

4.Software system and functional integrity

Nowadays, the intelligent degree of household appliances is getting higher and higher, and the stability and functional integrity of the software system are very important. But there may be some problems in the software system of the prototype.

Test method:

①Connect to the Internet: if your home appliance supports networking, try connecting to the internet to see if it works, download applications, or update your system.

②Test intelligent function: for smart home appliances, such as smart TV, Smart Refrigerator, test its voice control, remote control, intelligent interconnection function is normal. For example, a smart TV could be controlled with voice commands to see if they can be accurately identified and executed.

③Check for pre-installed software: check to see if the prototype is pre-installed with the necessary software and applications, missing or damaged. If there is a problem with the pre-installed software, it may affect the normal use of home appliances.

Conclusion

Prototype is not can not buy, but must do a good job in the purchase of full understanding and inspection. Don't get carried away by the low price, to consider the appearance, performance, warranty, software and other factors, evaluate its true cost-effective. Only in this way, can we avoid falling into the“Low price trap”, to buy a real home appliances for their own products. I hope this dodging guide will help you make smart choices at appliance stores and make shopping easier and more enjoyable.