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Bosch dishwashers are great - Feb 11, 2024

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Home Depot

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Home Depot contracted with Sharper Appliance to replace refrigerator door delivered... - Nov 09, 2024

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Easy delivery and lots of options online that you can order in store. - Feb 22, 2019

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We purchased our electric induction range from Warner-Stellian a week before... - Oct 18, 2024

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Amazon is just simply easy... You can search for anything you want, find 90%... - Dec 27, 2023

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Costco

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I had a water valve fail in a frig from Costco. When they couldn't find... - Oct 13, 2024

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Warners' Stellian Appliance

1711 Snelling Ave N
St Paul, MN 55113 651-645-3481

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Feels like good service - Dec 22, 2023

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Warners' Stellian Appliance

3533 W 70th St
Edina, MN 55435 612-920-0640

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Good selection and more options than big-box stores - Dec 31, 2023

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Warners' Stellian Appliance

12772 Bass Lake Rd
Maple Grove, MN 55369 763-551-0888

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Purchased a new dishwasher at this location and had it installed by Warners'-Stellian... - Mar 13, 2024

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Warners' Stellian Appliance

1750 Weir Dr
Woodbury, MN 55125 651-714-9790

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Took a long time to reply to our inquiries - Dec 29, 2023

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Warners' Stellian Appliance

7665 148th St W
Apple Valley, MN 55124 952-891-4700

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Selection was good, however, the delivery was awful. They dropped a built... - May 21, 2024

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Steve's Appliances

2841 Hwy 10 NE
Mounds View, MN 55112 763-786-4700

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I ordered the dishwasher using their web-site. The dishwasher was installed... - Jun 08, 2024

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A C Carlson Brand Source Appliances

8901 Bass Lake Rd
New Hope, MN 55428 763-533-5333

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Friendly, always return calls quickly, very helpful answers all wuestions! - Apr 05, 2024

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Warners' Stellian Appliance

5462 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419 612-825-6465

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Outstanding value and installation service. - Sep 14, 2024

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Menards

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Love Menards. - Dec 15, 2023

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Plaza TV & Appliance

1918 Beam Ave
Maplewood, MN 55109 651-488-5565

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Feels like a mom and pop shop. Prices are comparable to big box stores but... - Mar 23, 2023

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Best Buy

1000 W 78th St
Richfield, MN 55423 612-861-3917

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Peter did a great job helping me pick out a good microwave oven. - Oct 17, 2024

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Best Buy

1643 County Rd #B-2
Roseville, MN 55113 651-746-0538

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While I did not purchase anything at the time, I received excellent help and... - Dec 27, 2023

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Plaza TV & Appliance

946 S Robert St
West St Paul, MN 55118 651-457-1196

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Always accommodating! - Dec 15, 2023

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13513 Ridgedale Dr
Hopkins, MN 55305 952-544-0377

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had to wait to get served and the sales person didn't know much about... - Dec 31, 2023

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