Best 4th of July appliance sales: Save at Lowe's, Home Depot, and more

Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker: was $99 now $79 @ Wayfair
Want ice cream, but don't feel like standing in line at your local ice cream shop? The hard-to-find Cuisinart Pure Indulgence Ice Cream Maker is one of the best ice cream makers around. The machine can make up to 2 quarts of ice cream, sorbet, or frozen yogurt in just 25 minutes. Wayfair has it for $20 under Home Depot's price. 

Kalorik Steamer/Rice Cooker: was $69 now $59 @ Home Depot
This digital ceramic steamer provides a healthy and easy way to steam and prepare foods. It comes with a BPA-free ceramic pot and a steaming rack with removable handle, to steam food on 2-layers simultaneously. It also has an adjustable 45-minute timer with easy one-touch-control, a lid, serving platter, and drip-tray in one and heat-resistant potholders.

Small appliances: 20% off @ Home Depot
The ultimate 4th of July appliance sale for home cooks — Home Depot is taking up to 20% off select small appliances. The sale includes indoor grills, hand mixers, popcorn machines, pressure cookers, and more. For instance, you can get the KitchenAid Hand Mixer (pictured) for $79.99 ($20 off). By comparison, Amazon has it for $100. 

Frigidaire 5,000 BTU AC: was $249 now $199 @ Appliances Connection
The dog days of summer are here and if you're still looking for an air conditioner, Appliances Connection has this 5,000 BTU Frigidaire window AC on sale for $199. It's $50 off and perfect for a small- to mid-size room. 

Haier 6,000 BTU AC: was $461 now $369 @ Appliances Connection
The Haier ESAQ406TZ Serenity Series is a 6,000 BTU air conditioner capable of cooling a 250-square-foot room. It runs super quiet at just 43 dBA. (Most units run between 40 to 60 dBA). Through July 8, it's $92 off.

Appliances on sale: up to 40% off @ Lowe's
Lowe's is taking up to 40% off microwaves, washers/dryers, refrigerators, wall ovens, and more during its 4th of July appliance sale. The sales will last through July 8. 

Frigidaire Mini Fridge Freezer: was $309 now $229 @ Lowe's
The stainless steel Frigidaire Mini Fridge Freezer has reversible doors that can open on the left or right side. The freezer cools to -8(F) and includes a freezer door rack for maximum storage. Through July 8, it's 25% off.

Frigidaire 24" Dishwasher: was $435 now $379 @ Appliances Connection
The Frigidaire 24" Dishwasher features two wash cycles, 12 place settings, and a hard food disposer. It's currently $56 off at Appliances Connection. Sale ends June 3. 

Google Nest Thermostats: $100 off @ Home Depot
Home Depot is taking 20% off select Google Nest Learning Thermostats. That amounts to $50 to $100 off many of our favorite systems. After discount, you can get the Nest 3rd Gen Thermostat for $199. That's $50 off and one of the best 4th of July appliance sales you'll find.