Best back to school appliances for dorm living — here’s 15 deals I recommend shopping from $15
Dorm-friendly appliance deals every student needs

Aside from dorm room furniture and back to school essentials, there are a few more things you might need before heading back to campus. I'm talking about appliances! And fortunately, Amazon has tons of deals on everything from fans and air conditioners to coffee makers and blenders to help you get through the upcoming school year.
Sure, you have the cafeteria at your disposal, but you may want to heat up your leftovers in the DASH Tasti-Crisp Electric Air Fryer that's on sale for just $40. You'll also need some space-saving cleaning appliances like this Bissell Featherweight Stick Vacuum for just $29. And if you don't have AC, the Shark FlexBreeze HydroGo for just $99 will keep you cool.
There's tons more deals where those came from! I've rounded up all the back to school appliances that are sure to come in handy this upcoming semester. Keep scrolling to check them out.
Quick Links
- Shop all dorm essentials at Amazon
- Swiffer PowerMop: was $29 now $15
- Cosori Electric Kettle: was $27 now $25
- Bissell Featherweight Stick Vacuum: was $33 now $29
- Magic Bullet Blender: was $49 now $39
- DASH Tasti-Crisp Electric Air Fryer: was $49 now $40
- Shark FlexBreeze HydroGo: was $149 now $99
- Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ by Breville: was $139 now $109
- Keurig K-Duo Hot & Iced: was $219 now $149
- Frigidaire 6,000 BTU AC: was $249 now $189
Back To School Appliances
The Swiffer PowerMop is an easy way to take care of random cleanups. Just insert the included cleaning solution, press the handle's button when you want to spray the solution, and mop away as you normally would. It includes the spray mop, 2 Swiffer Power Mop refills, 1 floor cleaner, and 2 batteries. Be sure to add the $10 coupon before check out to get this price.
Every college kid knows that you're probably going to need to boil water for your late-night, instant ramen. That's why this electric kettle is a total necessity for your dorm room. This high-quality kettle made by Cosori features a blue LED indicator light to let you know when your water is ready. It also boils your water in 3-7 minutes — so you can also make your morning coffee, tea and oatmeal in no time.
Powerful, convenient and easy to store, this Bissell Featherweight Stick vacuum is the optimal choice for a dorm room. Not only is it extremely affordable, it also has great suction on hard floors, carpets and area rugs — so if you're unsure what kind of floors to expect in your dorm, this vacuum will get the job done regardless. The versatile cleaning machine also converts into a handheld vacuum and includes a crevice tool to reach difficult spaces.
The Magic Bullet Blender is great for athletes or anyone who's trying to eat healthier. It can be used to make a wide variety of health shakes and smoothies; just add your protein powder of choice and you're set! It can also be used to make pasta sauces and guac.
With a smaller 2.6-quart capacity, this air fryer suits those cooking for one or two. Its compact design measures just 8.7 x 10.8 x 11.3 inches and comes in a variety of colors so you can go all out and match your decor theme. Plus, DASH couldn't have made this fryer any more intuitive to use. Two single dials control the time and temperature (up to 30 minutes and up to 400°F). At just under $50, good air fryers won’t come much cheaper.
The Keurig K-Mini may not be at its lowest ever price, but this nearly $40 saving is still pretty impressive. You can brew from 6oz to 12oz in this larger machine, with all the convenience of a massive K-Cup pod selection to choose from.
With the Shark Steam Pocket Mop, mopping might just be your new favorite household chore. Designed for sealed hard floors like hardwood, marble, tile, stone, laminate and vinyl, the mop transforms water into super-heated steam in seconds to remove dirt, grime, and hard-to-clean messes. This will help you remove up to 99% of household bacteria — without the harsh chemicals.
This air purifier is ideal for rooms up to 1,500 sq ft. In our Clorox Large Room True HEPA Air Purifier review, we liked that it was simple to set up and provided great value for money considering how efficiently it cleans the air. It features a touchscreen that lets you control all of its functions, and it has clear indicators for fan settings. It's our current pick for the best air purifier for shoppers on a budget.
The FlexBreeze HydroGo is reduced by 34% at Amazon right now. It dispenses water from a very fine misting mechanism which sits right at the center of the fan. And it's portable, which means you can bring it anywhere. It's available in additional colors but the silver features the deepest discount of $50.
This limited-edition Pop+ Nespresso machine is now available in a gorgeous pistachio green. The color of the summer brings a striking retro vibe to a modern machine that can brew a range of coffee sizes with the touch of a button.
iLife's high-performance robot is affordable and has a compact body ideal for a dorm. It's great at picking up the most stubborn of debris. We awarded it 4.5 stars in our iLife V3s Pro robot vacuum review, noting that while it lacks fancier features, its excellent suction power carries across hardwood floor and carpet. Be sure to add the $50 coupon before check out to get this price.
This is the best overall Keurig coffee maker we’ve tested. It features a full-size drip brewer on one side and a classic K-Cup pod system on the other — perfect for busy mornings or quick single cups between classes. And, as an added bonus, it brews hot and iced coffee.
The dog days of summer are here and if you're still looking for an air conditioner, Amazon has this 6,000 BTU Frigidaire window AC on sale for $189. It's $60 off and perfect for a small- to mid-size room.
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Olivia is a Deals Writer at Tom’s Guide. She loves all things lifestyle, shopping, and sourcing the best deals from some of the top brands, retailers, and websites around. From fashion and beauty to smart home and tech, she has an eye for finding practical, stylish, and reasonably-priced items that help make life simpler (and a little more aesthetically-pleasing). Olivia has over five years of experience writing lifestyle, commerce, and branded content for Patch.com. In her free time, she enjoys trying out new exercise classes, binge-watching the latest viral TV shows, cooking, spending time with family, and taking long walks with her dog, Gus.
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