What to buy in July

Consumer Reports says July is a month full of ways to save big this summer.

CR tracks the prices of many of its tested products all year long, so it knows exactly when they go on deep discount. Here are some top ones to look for in this month’s Best Time to Buy.

Fourth of July sales are in full swing.This is an especially major sales moment for big-ticket items like grills, large appliances, and mattresses.

Save big on a new washing machine. The Electrolux ELFW4222AW is as low as $948 at Home Depot. CR says it aced tests for washing performance and water efficiency.

Keep the cookouts coming this month with a new charcoal grill. The charcoal barrel grill from Char-Griller is as low as $699 at Lowe’s. It’s WiFi enabled and has a hopper feed system for adding more charcoal. It also aced CR’s tests.

And if you’re planning a family trip this summer, you can save on a travel stroller. The Chicco Liteway Stroller is as low as $87.99 at Amazon and Walmart. CR says it’s compact, easy to fold, and maneuvers well for its small size, even on rough terrain.