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7401 Lemont Rd
Downers Grove, IL 60516 630-663-0171

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There is not many choices anymore to shop around for appliances. - Dec 29, 2023

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Gulgren Appliance

424 W Terra Cotta Ave
Crystal Lake, IL 60014 815-459-4380

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I’ve bought a stovetop, dishwasher, and dryer from them at different... - Oct 08, 2024

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2358 S Harlem Ave
North Riverside, IL 60546 708-447-2757

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Bought a mini refrigerator and it has worked well with no need for pair in... - Dec 22, 2023

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Advanced Maytag Appliance Home Center

548 S Roselle Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60193 847-524-3500

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So far so good I have no problem with my product it's working perfectly - Dec 29, 2023

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1876 S Randall Rd
Geneva, IL 60134 630-845-1986

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Took a long time to speak with sales person - Feb 28, 2024

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701 N Milwaukee Ave
Vernon Hills, IL 60061 847-549-9616

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My in store experience was good. Staff was very helpful & guided me towards... - Dec 18, 2023

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Grand Appliance & TV

240 Peterson Rd
Libertyville, IL 60048 847-549-9807

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Nice to have a quality business close to home to see appliances and discuss... - Oct 08, 2022

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615 E Palatine Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60004 847-590-9849

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Not a big showroom with gaming laptop - Dec 29, 2023

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Blink Appliance & Kitchens

2717 Glenwood Lansing Rd
Lynwood, IL 60411 708-889-1860

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Blink is terrific! Nick gave me a great recommendation on a refrigerator.... - Jun 29, 2024

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Lowe's

955 S Randall Rd
St Charles, IL 60174 630-338-4000

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It’s one the best - Dec 22, 2023

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Grand Appliance & TV

7440 Madison St
Forest Park, IL 60130 708-771-4763

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We received wonderful customer service and great products! - Dec 15, 2023

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Lowe's

400 W Army Trail Rd
Carol Stream, IL 60188 630-456-9004

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The store employees are great. Delivery is not. I was given an excuse that... - Jul 13, 2024

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Lowe's

990 W Algonquin Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005 847-637-4240

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Great customer service answer all your questions thoroughly. Products are... - Dec 14, 2023

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2301 Howard St
Evanston, IL 60202 847-570-0450

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105 N Weber Rd
Boilingbrook, IL 60490 630-771-1109

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its always has friendly staff and its always has variety of alot of products... - Dec 29, 2023

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Home Depot

4447 Hwy 14
Crystal Lake, IL 60014 815-479-1030

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great high quality products and helpful staff that has knowledge of the products... - Dec 31, 2023

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Home Depot

6211 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60659 773-588-5828

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It seems that Home Depot has taken the no human cashier route and I do not... - Dec 15, 2023

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Home Depot

8650 W Dempster St
Niles, IL 60714 847-298-7547

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my refrigerator got damaged and Home Depot was the best option for pricing... - Dec 16, 2023

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Lowe's

1440 S Rte 59
Naperville, IL 60564 630-445-6226

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It is a store that provides quality - Dec 18, 2023

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100 Barrington Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60194 847-798-8700

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They did a good job on delivery - Dec 27, 2023

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