Best appliance stores in Chicago area?

6 years ago

I will need a bottom freezer fridge, induction range, and DW before too long. I plan on hitting Abt, but I was wondering if there are other stores people would recommend. We're looking at mid-range appliances, if that helps.

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pauls234

6 years ago

In my experience Abt is far superior to other appliance stores in the Chicago area. Great customer service, delivery and installers always very professional and probably the widest range of selection. You can probably look to Grand Appliance for price checks, but not sure what else is out there beyond big box stores.

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MDLN
6 years ago
Abt; tried others not impressed.
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Lisa SW
6 years ago
Abt without question. I have other options but always drive an hour plus to Abt. Knowledgeable staff will carefully assess needs and steer you to correct options if needed. I’ve walked in with one item in mind and walked out with something less expensive that did exactly what I wanted. They do price match and will give an additional discount if they aren’t initially the lowest. Installation and service has always been superb. Plus it’s fun to walk around the showroom and dream!
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Jakvis
6 years ago
ABT and Grand are good but you may also want to try Pacific Sales located in some of the Best Buy stores
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stillpitpat
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6 years ago
We've bought most of our appliances from Abt over the years, with no problems, and it looks that will continue. I just wanted to see if there was any other recommended place or if Abt had (heaven forbid) fallen down in recent years. I will check out Grand Appliance and see if our BB has Pacific Sales. I don't think it does, though, as the last time I was in there they didn't have the types of appliances I was looking for.
Lisa SW
6 years ago
stillpitpat, I just noticed you’re buying several appliances but I don’t know if you plan on purchasing all at once. Through a series of strange circumstances I started with a double wall oven purchase and ended up purchasing all new appliances over the course of several months. Without my asking, Abt discounted my subsequent purchases based on my recent purchase history. I think it was probably about 10%. My appliances are Kitchenaid with the exception of a Viking cooktop. Just thought I’d pass this experience along.
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stillpitpat
Original Author
6 years ago
Ooh, thanks! We will be buying all new kitchen appliances, so maybe they'll give us a discount.
Diane
6 years ago
Ferguson if looking for a bit more one on one and not as crowded with people just looking.
Diane
6 years ago
Ferguson also gave us a discount when we bought all our new kitchen appliances.
chisue
6 years ago
Abt. They have even been willing to help me select appliance models when I told them I would have to buy from stock on Maui. (Needed fast delivery.)
stillpitpat
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6 years ago
Oh man, I'm crying now. Abt is having a sale Feb 10 and 11, and we are not ready to buy. I suppose we *could* pick out a DW by then and stuff it somewhere, but I wish I could take advantage of the refrigerator sale. I guess I need to get reading about DWs. I think that will be the easiest appliance decision for me. Size is fixed, and I just want something that works well. I don't need any special settings or racks, and I don't even care if it's loud. They have a $699 Bosch for $548.....
stillpitpat
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6 years ago
Oh great, and they now have a candy store at Abt. I guess I'll be bringing my kids.
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MDLN
6 years ago
@ still, I purchased @ Abt and they held items for delivery.
stillpitpat
Original Author
6 years ago
Oh, that would be handy for the DW. How long did they hold it for you?
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MDLN
6 years ago
More than a year. (Builder said 4-6 months, actually took 2 years.)
stillpitpat
Original Author
6 years ago
Holy cow! I am impressed. With Abt, not your builder.
bumbleb335
6 years ago
Where exactly in the Chicago area are you located? We have always purchased our appliances at Lucy’s Appliances up in Zion (far north suburbs). They’re a family owned business that’s been around for almost 100 years now. Delivery might be a problem if you’re not within their area, though.
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MDLN
6 years ago
@ still, agree on both counts; unfortunately, I made a bad choice of builder.
stillpitpat
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6 years ago
bumble, I'm in Oak Park. Abt is probably our best bet because I'm sure we will need to go more than once. I can't imagine driving to Zion to pull out refrigerator drawers.. But you can bet I'll be driving to Glenview for that soon. And home. And back again. And home.

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