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7 Earth Day Deals on Refurbished Wirecutter Picks

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A collage including a vacuum cleaner, a toaster oven and earbuds.
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Kaitlin Mahar

By Kaitlin Mahar

Kaitlin Mahar is a writer covering deals and sales. She strives to help readers make savvy purchases and steer them away from buyer’s remorse.

Want to shop more sustainably on an individual level? Curbing impulse buys and repairing items you already own are good steps. Buying certified refurbished kitchen gear, tech, and small appliances can help, too, plus save you cash.

“Manufacturing requires raw materials and uses energy and emits pollution. That’s why shopping pre-owned is usually better for the environment,” said sustainability editor Katie Okamoto.

“And buying a pre-owned device or appliance through a certified refurbished program makes so much sense, because you get the peace of mind that the machine has passed inspection for quality and safety and is often backed up by guarantees. You save money—often a lot of money—and you skip over that environmentally intensive manufacturing phase. It’s a win-win.”

Refurbishment programs vary, so always read the fine print to ensure an item is certified and backed by a warranty. But ahead of Earth Day April 22, we’ve saved you time: These deals on Wirecutter picks make the cut.

Choose between playing preloaded sounds or streaming audio from your phone with these sleep headphones, which block out or mask loud noises better than others we tested. They stay in place securely, but their smaller size may be uncomfortable for side sleepers with sensitive ears.

Other things to know: Certified refurbished and sold through Anker’s eBay storefront. Have a built-in alarm but we found the sound a little grating, and there’s no snooze button. Two-year Allstate warranty and 30-day returns. Use code SHOPGREEN to get the deal price.

This hair dryer has consistently been our favorite to use since we first tested it in 2016, and it’s no surprise: The unique design makes for an extraordinarily pleasant experience, with no vibration whatsoever and simple-to-switch magnetic attachments that make styling a breeze.

Buying Options

$300 $212 from eBay (refurbished)

Use promo code DYSONDEAL20

$430 from Best Buy

Other things to know: Still pricey even when refurbished and on sale, and doesn’t make your hair look any different than cheaper options. Manufacturer-refurbished and sold through Dyson’s eBay storefront. Two-year warranty provided by Allstate. Use code SHOPGREEN.

Perfect for larger households with ample counter space, this very large toaster oven can evenly toast nine bread slices, bake a 13-inch pizza, and roast a whole chicken. It was also among the models to reach 350 °F the fastest during our preheating tests.

Other things to know: Also does a good job of air frying, though Cuisinart doesn’t advertise it as an air fryer. Certified refurbished model sold through Cuisinart’s eBay storefront. Two-year Allstate warranty.

Quiet and uncomplicated, this is the absolute best stand mixer you can get for its performance, versatility, and price—which is why it’s been our pick since 2013. Featuring 10 speeds, this buy-it-for-life kitchen workhorse is clearly built to last and deftly mixes without straining.

Other things to know: Certified refurbished with one-year manufacturer’s warranty. Package comes with the 5-quart stainless steel mixing bowl, flat beater, dough hook, and six-wire whip. On sale in limited colors with code SAVETEN24. Free KitchenAid account required.

With an auto mode that preserves battery life by adjusting suction levels and a useful LCD screen, our former upgrade pick is still pretty impressive—and it has a dustbin that’s double the size of our top pick.

Buying Options

$700 $570 from Costco

Costco membership required, price includes shipping

$657 from Amazon
$750 from Best Buy
$750 from Home Depot

Other things to know: Trigger-style power switch requires constant squeezing. Motor has more muscle than that of our top pick, but the resulting clean is about equal. Certified refurbished with two-year limited warranty provided by Allstate.

Spills, stains, and debris are no match for this speedy machine’s strong suction and all-in-one cleaning prowess. It’s more powerful when it comes to cleaning bare floors than the countless cordless options on the market and should be more durable.

Other things to know: Requires plugging into an outlet. You can control how much cleaning liquid is dispensed. Regular maintenance is essential. Manufacturer-refurbished with two-year warranty from Allstate.

 

If USB-C charging is your priority, this speaker offers that plus comparable sound quality to our top pick, but with an emphasis on instruments over vocals. It also features a slightly longer 12-hour battery life and it’s IPX7-rated—so it’s waterproof, but not dustproof.

Buying Options

$80 from Amazon

Other things to know: Larger than our top pick, but slimmer. Not as ruggedly built as our top pick. Bluetooth range is shorter than we'd like (60 feet during tests). Certified refurbished with two-year warranty provided by Allstate. Use code SHOPGREEN to get the deal price.

Editor’s note: The photo at the top of this article may reflect previous deals that are no longer valid and have been removed. Check out our Deals page for more great discounts on Wirecutter’s expert-approved picks.

This article was edited by Janie Campbell and Nathan Burrow.

Meet your guide

Kaitlin Mahar

Kaitlin Mahar is a staff writer for Wirecutter’s Deals team. Her byline has appeared in Delish, Esquire, and Town & Country. When she’s not hunting for deals and fiercely defending the Oxford comma, she’s a proud cat parent, an avid yogi, and a co-producer and co-host of the podcast Crime Culture. Please tell your pets and grandparents she says hi.

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