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After kind of abusing our old vacuum cleaner after remodeling a bathroom and using it to pick up...
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After kind of abusing our old vacuum cleaner after remodeling a bathroom and using it to pick up drywall and other debris that I should not have, I took it in to AAA. He explained how drywall turns to powder which is deadly for household vaccum cleaners but said he could give it his best cleaning shot although because of the abuse he couldn't guarantee it. He also heard what he thought were loose bearings which he said meant the vaccum could go whenever and when it did it would not be worth repairing. Granted, he said it could go in a week or last a couple years, just that the bearings would not be worth replacing.
After about 3 days he called back (a few days earlier than he estimated) and we went in. He said it was a good vaccum and actually recommended against replacing it with a cheap model. There was no pressure to buy an expensive one - he just said to buy a good one when we did after this one died. He spent quite some time with us and eventually we wound up buying one on sale that, while admittedly was more than we were planning on was a lot cheaper than the top of the line. He said it was probably the best value in the store at the time. He also threw in the cleaning of our old vac (which we now treat as kind of a shop vac in the garage).
He was very knowledgeable and spoke about a lot of technical aspects that made sense - most shops always seem to say just toss and buy new. He repaired it willingly and made recommendations - part of why we eventually just went ahead and bought new from AAA so we could have them service. Several months later and still consider the new vac a great deal.
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ABC appliance service
Category:
Appliance Repair
PO Box 30704 Seattle WA
Seattle,
Washington 98113
(206) 324-3550
Came out same day and had lower rates than what other places wanted.
2 months ago
Came out same day and had lower rates than what other places wanted.
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Definitely no stars at all...over the years the few times we've had anything to do with this...
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Definitely no stars at all...over the years the few times we've had anything to do with this business was because we couldn't find what we needed online. How the owner of the Seattle shop, Dave King, has remained in business since 1980 is beyond us. He is one of the most rude business owners we've ever encountered....in fact he goes way beyond rude...(explicatives deleted here).
And if you google "action small appliance seattle" you'll find a bounty of folks unhappy enough to put pen to paper (type to screen). In the two dozen we read, not one single review was positive.
With the many options to shop online, shops like this can die a grizzly death for all we care. Make room for a local business that we actually WANT to do business with.
Dave's brother, Mike owns the Bellevue shop (425 643 9806). We've had unsatisfactory service there as well, so it must be genetic.
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I just bought a couple of appliances at Albert Lee. The selection is great and I found that it...
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I just bought a couple of appliances at Albert Lee. The selection is great and I found that it was very affordable despite the prices being marked higher than the Lowe's or Home Depot prices.
Albert Lee's prices are clearly marked with how much is included (for example, the range prices include delivery, installation, and hauling away old range, which, after the $70 price increase over Lowe's for the same item, was actually cheaper because Lowe's charges more for all of those things). They also carry more In-Stock than the big box stores for delivery that same week instead of the 2-3 weeks that Lowe's needs for many items. I didn't see any prices that didn't include delivery, so make sure to factor that part of the price into your selection, because most of the stores charge at least $65 for delivery or $140 for delivery and installation.
Another big plus is that it's a local, family-owned store. They also just opened an Alderwood Mall location that has easy parking if downtown is a pain.
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Hi Alex,
Sorry to hear about your freezer misfortune. Recently I purchased my appliances at...
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Hi Alex,
Sorry to hear about your freezer misfortune. Recently I purchased my appliances at Albert Lee. They carry all the luxury brands including sub zero and viking and do have a repair/service department. I'd recommend giving them a call. Not sure where you purchased your fridge but it's worth giving Albert Lee a call. They are located at the base of the magnolia bridge.
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We recently had to purchase a new major appliance and chose Albert Lee, a family owned business. ...
More 1 year ago
We recently had to purchase a new major appliance and chose Albert Lee, a family owned business. The staff was professional as well as efficient. The prices are very competitive. We highly recommend them.
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We have bought two appliances recently from this fine company. Both were the best buy we had found...
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We have bought two appliances recently from this fine company. Both were the best buy we had found and we were treated courteously and professionally. We received a tip from a neighbor who had a similar experience...
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Our relationship with Almvig's goes back about two years, to when we had just moved into our...
More 2 years ago
Our relationship with Almvig's goes back about two years, to when we had just moved into our house. We went in and bought a refrigerator and range. One of the best things about this purchase was that they were able to order a fridge that had been discontinued, but that met our specific needs. Not only were they able to get us a hard-to-find product, but their prices were also better than other places we had looked for the same appliances. We were so happy with that experience that we let ourselves be talked into going back a couple of weeks later for a very nice range hood, and we are so glad we got that as well.
More recently, we decided to move ahead with a full kitchen remodel, and of course we went back to Almvig’s for the remaining appliances we needed: dishwasher and microwave. Once again, the prices they gave us were the best we could find, and their service was as friendly as always. Nearing the end of this remodel, with our baby girl due very soon, we ran into a problem with the dishwasher – it had been damaged somehow, and was not functioning. Our contractor denied responsibility and did not want to help; we called the local authorized Kitchenaid service centers, and they could not get to us for over a week. Don at Almvig’s was the only person who seemed to want to help: he was able to send an installer to look at the dishwasher that day. And although it did could not be determined what happened to the dishwasher, he offered to replace it and have the new one installed only two days later, at no further cost to us. It is such a relief to have the dishwasher in place and working now!
Since we bought our first appliances at Almvig’s, we have always recommended them to our friends and family. Now we strongly insist that they go there for everything they need. We have already told our story to several friends, and will continue to do so. We will always go back for any appliances we may need in the future.
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A small appliance store, but excellent service and good prices. I purchased my washer and dryer...
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A small appliance store, but excellent service and good prices. I purchased my washer and dryer from this agency in the past, and the delivery and set-up was excellent. Recently I check to see about a kitchen appliance, and they were welcoming and gave me vital information that was needed for my appliance. They have one of the more reasonable delivery fees, with additional warranty included. Would recommend a stop here.
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