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Order an electric wall oven from BB. Purchase process went smoothly, and a... - Dec 10, 2024

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Home Depot

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Required DC building inspection after installation of gas range that wasn't... - Feb 16, 2024

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Good follow up in installing a gas dryer. - Mar 23, 2024

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Bray & Scarff

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Bray & Scarff have been our go-to appliance store for decades. We've... - Oct 24, 2024

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Amazon Prime Day was especially helpful. - Oct 24, 2024

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Costco

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Ordered a new washing machine and was delivered within a few days -- prompt,... - Nov 26, 2024

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Applianceland

866 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852 301-762-7937

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Just bought a refrigerator from Applianceland. Staff was very knowledgeable... - Nov 04, 2024

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Appliance Connection

13851 Telegraph Rd #101
Woodbridge, VA 22192 703-492-7283

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Purchased 5 appliances there 15 years ago. This week visited again to purchase... - Dec 03, 2024

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Glebe Radio & Appliances

5060 Langston Blvd
Arlington, VA 22207 703-538-4400

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Just a great place to do business. - Nov 03, 2024

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Bray & Scarff

6801 Wisconsin Ave
Chevy Chase, MD 20815 301-654-4150

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Shopping here is a mixed bag. If you have the right salesperson, things can... - Oct 15, 2024

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Bray & Scarff

831-C Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852 301-251-6150

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I was told that I’d get $550 in rebates, but I received only $100.... - Nov 30, 2024

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Apache Appliance

13866 Georgia Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20906 301-598-5557

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The service, knowledge and personal attention of the staff is outstanding.... - Nov 08, 2024

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Bray & Scarff

5715 Langston Blvd
Arlington, VA 22207 703-534-2800

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Had to replace an 15 year old Maytag washer and dryer unit and we got excellence... - Oct 29, 2024

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Bray & Scarff

11923 Lee Hwy
Fairfax, VA 22030 703-385-6713

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This is a place that is heavy on the sell, especially the maintenance agreement.... - Nov 30, 2024

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Sterling Appliance

21800 Towncenter Plz #220
Sterling, VA 20164 703-450-5453

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After some truly bizarre experiences at another local firm (I thought... - Nov 11, 2024

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M & M Appliance

6201 Blair Rd NW
Washington, DC 20011 202-882-7100

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I bought a new washer to be stacked under my dryer in a closet. The installers... - Oct 18, 2024

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Lowe's

40 Market St
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 301-208-0400

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Sales personnel were informative and polite. Prices were commensurate with... - Dec 06, 2024

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Best Buy

1200 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852 301-984-1479

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Best Buy for appliances? Yes. Had a terrific experience purchasing a... - Aug 29, 2024

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Best Buy

5799 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22041 703-671-0184

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I'd give it "meh" if you had that option but since you don't,... - Nov 18, 2024

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Bray & Scarff

6733 Richmond Hwy
Alexandria, VA 22306 703-660-1060

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Worst customer experience after the sale. - Feb 10, 2024

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