No, you don’t have to tip Best Buy appliance installers. You are not expected to tip when having an appliance installed. Tips are neither common nor expected. Of course, your appliance installer will appreciate your tip if you want to leave one.
Should you tip? Tipping an individual, while not mandatory, should always be done. The only occasion you should not leave a tip is if the service was completely horrendous and the person providing the service made no attempt to remedy the situation. When tipping, you should do so discreetly.
Should you tip an appliance repair person? 1) No. 2) Yes. The correct answer: (1) In most cases, you don’t have to tip an installation or repair person. Although waiters and hair stylists rely on tips in addition to their salaries for their income, that’s usually not the case with satellite installation employees.
How much should I tip an appliance delivery person? Tip to recognize someone who’s friendly and accommodating. Because tipping a delivery person isn’t conventional, there’s no set amount. However, a tip between $5 and $10 is often appropriate.
Should you tip new appliance delivery people? Consider tipping $10 – $20 for appliance deliveries. If the delivery driver is permitted to accept a tip and service was favorable or they had to go above and beyond (i.e. carry a washing machine down a flight of stairs), a tip is appreciated. Delivery drivers we spoke to agree that anywhere between $10-20 per person is suitable.