Wholesale Appliance Parts Suppliers
In order to get any price break off of retail, you must open an account. You do not need good credit, it can be a cash account. Discounts from retail very greatly depending on the part needed and your account volume. For instance, a dryer belt may retail for $25, wholesale for $18 and yet be only $7 if you buy three at a time. There is no fixed pattern. The discount on computer boards may only be 10%.
There are a great many appliance parts stores in every big town but only a few true wholesalers per state. It is best to shop parts like anything else. Developing a relationship with a supplier is important for several reasons. First you will get better pricing, second you will be advised of specials on fast moving items, and third you will more easily be able to return parts - especially electrical ones like boards. All good parts suppliers ship same day and usually you will receive your parts next day. Many ship free on orders of $75 or more.
Following are the website links to the suppiers found to be the most reliable and cheapest by our successful students:
1st Source and Serval have combined.
Marcone (National) and APWagner (NorthEast) have combined.
Parts Select - Began in Canada and now also in the States
Repair Clinic has a large presence and is a great resource but wholesale pricing may be difficult.
Sears is another great resource for lookups, but pricing is always high.