When is the Best Time of Year to Buy New Carpet?

In many retail stores, sales seem to run on a seasonal schedule dependent on when a new product is rolling out and there are times when you can get better deals on items you are looking for. In the carpet world, different seasons mean different deals and reasons to purchase. So when is the best time of year to buy a carpet? It really depends on what you are looking for in your new carpet.

Spring

Spring is the time of year when carpet manufacturers put their newest products and styles on the market. The newest carpet products are revealed at a large trade show in January and made available to retailers in the spring. So if you are looking for the latest and greatest in carpet styles and trends this is the time to buy, but there won’t necessarily be great sales.

Summer

Summer is a slower time of year for most carpet stores. This is a season where many homeowners shift their home spruce up focus to projects on the exterior of the home or in the yard because the weather is prime for outdoor projects. During this season some stores may be offering deals to gets buyers in the door an additional plus is that stores will be able to install carpet more quickly with fewer bookings on their calendar.

Fall

Fall seems to be the busy season in the carpet world as homeowners shift their focus from those outdoor home improvement projects to inside as the weather turns. This is also the time when carpet manufacturers (not carpet stores) offer their biggest buying incentives. October is the time of year that carpet factories offer big incentives, sweepstakes, buy right now savings and rebates. October is the time to buy if you are looking for the best deal.

Winter

The holiday season is usually pretty slow in the carpet world as it follows the October deals. In January business picks back up for carpet stores with homeowners spending holiday cash and wanting to better their home with the inspiration of New Year resolutions. With the large carpet trade show revealing their newest products you may be able to find a few good deals on the stock that stores are trying to clear out to make room for new spring product reveals.

After you purchase your new carpet be sure to check out our carpet care blog for tips on how to care for your new carpet. One of the best things you can do for your carpet is to have it professionally cleaned on a regular basis. All Kleen has the best carpet cleaning technicians in Snohomish County. Call or go online to make an appointment for your next carpet cleaning.

More Resources:

• How do I know it’s time for a carpet cleaning?
• Spring cleaning a little at a time
• Best time of year for carpet cleaning