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Albert Lee Appliance

1476 Elliott Ave W
Seattle, WA 98119 206-282-2110

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Great staff help. Bought an induction range for the first time. The installation... - Jun 13, 2026

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Metropolitan Appliance

1749 First Ave S
Seattle, WA 98134 206-623-8811

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Great information by saleswoman in store for selection of desired basic dryer.... - Feb 08, 2025

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Wiseman's Appliance

2619 California Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98116 206-937-7400

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Staff was very knowledgeable in helping me pick out a new washer and dryer. - Oct 17, 2024

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Best Buy

330 NE Northgate Way
Seattle, WA 98125 206-306-7663

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We knew what we wanted to buy. We had a tight window - about 5 days before... - Apr 08, 2026

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Lowe's

12525 Aurora Ave N
Seattle, WA 98133 206-366-0365

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Solid choice for range of products, service and prices including discounts. - May 07, 2026

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Home Depot

11616 Aurora Ave N
Seattle, WA 98133 206-361-9600

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The shopping experience was very good. - Dec 27, 2023

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Lowe's

2700 Rainier Ave S
Seattle, WA 98144 206-760-0832

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Brought in a light ficture,fixtures, one in lighting. Representative found... - Mar 11, 2025

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Home Depot

7345 Delridge Way SW
Seattle, WA 98106 206-762-2126

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We bought a Bosch dishwasher. They had the brands and models to look at in... - Feb 12, 2022

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How we gather (and how to interpret) our data

Finding the right appliance, buying it, and getting it delivered and installed without hassles can be an aggravating experience. Fortunately, some area stores serve their customers well, and you don’t have to pay more to get this kind of treatment.

In the market for a new stove or dishwasher? Don’t expect it to keep working for several decades, since appliances simply don’t last as long as they used to. Why? Technology, energy efficiency, and economics all factor in.

Making simple repairs or improvements and changing wasteful habits will yield enormous energy savings for most families.

Most of us want to reduce our energy usage, regardless of upfront costs, but limited budgets prevent many homeowners from paying for expensive improvements. Here are affordable-to-most projects that will, in relatively short periods of time, pay for themselves via lower utility bills.

Some purchases and improvements move you toward minimizing or even completely eliminating your home’s net energy consumption. Unfortunately, most families can’t afford them.

Whether it’s routine or an emergency, sometimes you need a good plumber. Fortunately, we’ve found many excellent plumbing outfits in the area, including many that not only rate best for quality work, but also are among the lowest in price.

With any company you choose, dealing wisely with the plumber nets better work and saves you money. Whether you need a remodeling job or repairs, if possible, get a written price quote before work begins.

Following these rules will help reduce the seriousness and frequency of plumbing problems.