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There isn't one single best buy store that I've ever visited that... - Dec 30, 2023

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Home Depot

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An excellent place to shop they have everything you need - Dec 29, 2023

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There were a few issues with availability and delivery schedule but overall,... - Sep 21, 2021

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Amazon you cam always count on - Dec 31, 2023

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Does not stand behind the Kenmore brand and made communication impossible.... - Dec 29, 2023

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Airport Home Appliance

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Provided an easy experience based in knowledge and with compassion. At the... - May 31, 2024

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Costco

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All are at good prices - Dec 22, 2023

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Friedmans Appliance

2304 Monument Blvd
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 925-808-2950

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My 14-year old refrigerator was showing signs of quitting during the recent... - Sep 01, 2024

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University Electric Home Appliance Center

1500 Martin Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95050 408-496-0500

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The salesperson did a great job of investigating and explaining my options... - Dec 06, 2023

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Airport Home Appliance

966 S Bascom Ave
San Jose, CA 95128 408-200-2100

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I got an incredible deal on a dishwasher, and it has worked very well so far.... - Oct 08, 2024

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Airport Home Appliance

1748 Broadway St
Redwood City, CA 94063 650-261-0200

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Good if you know what you want - Dec 15, 2023

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Airport Home Appliance

20286 Hesperian Blvd
Hayward, CA 94541 510-783-3494

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The appliances good and the staff are very respectful and professional - Dec 29, 2023

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Martin & Harris Appliances

2158 4th St
San Rafael, CA 94901 415-454-2021

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We wanted local responsibility (as opposed to on line purchase or out... - Mar 29, 2023

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Cherin's Appliance

727 Valencia St
San Francisco, CA 94110 415-864-2111

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Unlike big box stores, the sales staff know appliances well. However, they... - Nov 30, 2024

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Airport Home Appliance

5815 Shellmound Way
Emeryville, CA 94608 510-549-0800

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Is very interesting and perfect - Dec 15, 2023

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Contra Costa Appliance & Kitchen Center

1100 Boulevard Way
Walnut Creek, CA 94595 925-946-1100

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Know appliances and listen - Oct 29, 2024

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Sears

1001 Sunvalley Blvd
Concord, CA 94520 925-246-1900

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High quality products and service - Aug 20, 2020

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Best Buy

1717 Harrison St
San Francisco, CA 94103 415-626-9682

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It's a pretty good store to buy appliances from - Dec 31, 2023

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Lowe's

811 E Arques Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94085 408-470-1680

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If you have time for their delays, then they give quality service - Dec 16, 2023

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Davies Appliance

1580 El Camino Real
Redwood City, CA 94063 650-366-5728

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Purchased a quality product. - Sep 12, 2023

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