AdvertisementTariffs' Complex Ripple Effects Hit Appliance Shoppers And MakersApril 09, 2019Alina SelyukhfacebookEmailOverall, prices of major appliances tracked by the consumer price index are starting to tick down month-to-month. But they are still higher than they were last year. Washing machines, dryers and other appliances are seen for sale at a Lowe's home improvement store in Washington, D.C., in 2018. (AFP/Getty Images)