Appliance Repair, Appliance Sales and Installation, Electrical
About us
Dick Van Dyke Appliance World is a family owned discount appliance store based in central Illinois. Since 1977. Dick Van Dyke Appliance World has served customers with low prices on appliance products and top notch customer service. Our knowledge of the appliances we sell sets us high above the competition. Dick Van Dyke Appliance World is an authorized dealer of almost every brand of major home appliances, such as Bosch, Electrolux, Whirlpool, Frigidaire, General Electric, and more. We can help you select your new appliance purchase at any budget. Additional DBA - Dick Van Dyke Inc. Additional Phones - (217) 398-7867, (217) 423-7424. Additional e-mails - dhaslett@appliance-world.com, info@appliance-world.com.
Business highlights
47 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Appliance repair & sales. Parts. Grilling. Central vacuums.
TERRIBLE!!! I will NEVER buy from them ever again!!! I bought a new washer and dryer and delivered on 2/1/24. The dryer has not worked since the day it was brought home. They sent a repair man out to take a look and he has now come out 4 times to fix it and it still is not working. They were supposed to come out today, but they cancelled saying the part was not in. This is going on 2 months of NO DRYER. Every time I call to the store, they give me the run around and say that it cannot be replaced, even though it has not worked from day one. There is also no general manager to talk to about the issue, just the sales people. TERRIBLE!!
Description of Work: A WORKING DRYER
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Susan E.
12/2023
1.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
If I could give them zero stars, I would. I had them out because our new microwave we purchased had a faulty light and blew repeatedly. They came out, looked at the light, saw it was on and told me their was nothing wrong with it and I was going to have to pay for a service call. I explained that the light was flickering every time we closed the microwave door and that the bulbs kept blowing. He then told me I had voided the warranty by changing the light bulb. I said, "So, you guys go around changing light bulbs on all the appliances you sell....for free??" They charged us anyway. Customers beware!!
Description of Work: Light repair on microwave
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Max L.
03/2023
1.0
appliance sales
+ -1 more
I ordered Bosh dishwasher on 04/16/22. Have been told that delivery will take close to 9 months (back ordered). I and sales person agreed on the 12/05/22 Than they called in December of 2022 and asked for delay (still don't have any in stock). Gave them 4 more months. When time run out, went to the store an have been told that they do not know when they will have it. I have decided to cancel the order. Instead of proceed with the cancellation DVD customer support told me that there hit me with 60% restocking fee ($650 on the item they did not have in stock) Conversation with area manager did not result of anything. He tried to sell me the dishwasher which is about 50% higher in price or give me lower quality Bosch. Be aware when dealing with this buseness
Description of Work: Deliver and install a new applienvce
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Sharon E.
07/2022
1.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
Awful! I bought the appliance from them six years ago. It stopped cooling. They came out and told me it was a known issue with that model and that Kitchenaid created a kit to fix it. I was charged approximately $300 for them to come out. The fix did not work and the freezer would still not freeze. They came back out and said the issue was a bad seal and would be over $1000 to fix and the fix may not work. I asked for a refund for what I paid on the prior repair that didn’t work. I was told the only way consideration would be given for that was if I bought another refrigerator from them or they repaired it. I have no intention of purchasing anything from them again. I have bought from them many times in the past, paying more than their competitors because they advertised the 10 year warranty. The warranty is no good! Beware of doing business with them!
Description of Work: Refrigerator repair
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
4.0
Cathy S.
10/2020
1.0
appliance repair, appliance sales
+ 0 more
It went well until the delivery and the washer arrived without 2 feet. It was a stacking unit that required both to be connected to be used. It took a week for the feet to come into the store. Then it was another 2 weeks for the installation of feet and and the washer/dryer. I really wish they would have scheduled the installation when they ordered the missing parts since they must know their installation schedule is very full. So 3 weeks after the brand new washer and dryer are originally delivered they will finally be installed.
Description of Work: Purchased washer and dryer
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
3.0
$2,944
Toni O.
05/2020
1.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
They have been out to repair the dishwasher 4 times in the last year. I called them again 2 days ago as the dishwasher turned itself on and I couldn’t get it to turn off. I had to turn off the circuit breaker in the basement to get the dishwasher to turn off. I can’t t turn the breaker back on because the dishwasher turns on when I do.The customer service department is terrible. They were supposed to call me back yesterday. I am still waiting. Don,t buy anything there. I will not buy anything from them again.
Description of Work: I bought a new dishwasher and have had nothing but problems.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
2.0
Irvin H.
07/2018
1.0
appliance repair, appliance sales
+ 0 more
Do not get cheated by these people.... When we bought a dryer last week, the sales manager Jeff Weathers cheated me and my partner by sending us a different model (the base model) from the one we selected in the store. He wanted to make it seem that he was giving us a bigger discount by telling us we were purchasing the more expensive model but charging us for the cheaper one, which we did not realize until it got delivered. They will not take it back, despite another representative in he store confirming this dryer was not what we wanted. We offered to pay the difference but he insisted that we must, in addition, pay the restocking and deliveries fees. The dryer, to boot, was delivered with dents.
Description of Work: I bought a dryer and a freezer
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$1,500
Ali G.
04/2017
1.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
I called Dick Van **** appliance world service, the representative told me there is $35 service fee (not include labor), ETA came and tell me nothing wrong with my washing machine. He said I have to collect $39 right away, " Can you company sent me a bill?" I asked, he said "NO", I paid. After ETA left, I was trying to use my washing machine again and it have exactly same problem, I called customer service back, they schedule me three days later at 12-2pm and I was told that there is no charge within 90 days after first service ( in my case there was NOT a day), of course, no one showed up!!!! I called customer service again, same ETA showed up two hours later, he spent less than 30 minutes took out colorCatcher paper in the pipe. "I need collect $95.70" he said. "customer service told there is not charge within 90 day" i replied. "they don't know what they are talking about, I have to charge labor, next time, I WILL ONLY CHARGE YOU $54, NOT $97". So, I paid again. WOW..... did he just add service fee into the labor?
Description of Work: washing machine not spin well -- error code F02
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$135
Kent W.
12/2016
5.0
appliance repair, appliance sales
+ 0 more
It was delivered on schedule, installed professionally, and the old machine removed. I believe the delivery man was Dan.
Description of Work: We bought a Speed Queen washer.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Patricia M.
10/2016
1.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
It is now1:30 pm and I have just called DVDyke. After a run around (could'n't find record of request, what was that telephone # again, what is your name again???) finally was told someone would be here between 2-4 pm. Supervisor said they "are busy." Have been waiting since 8 am. Cable provider now provides better service!
Description of Work: Called 2-3 days in advance and requested service on dishwasher. Was promised that someone would call me the morning of the service date and give me a time frame on when to expect repairman. Never received a call and had to wait all day in the hope that someone was coming.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Cindy C.
06/2016
1.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
On March 29th, 2016 I had an appointment with a service tech. from Dick Van ****'s Appliance World. I had to take all day off work because they will not set a time, or even give a 4 hour window. He came, he couldn't fix it so he ordered a part. Next appointment was on April 28th. I had to take another whole day off work. He put the part on, it still didn't work. He ordered another part. Next appointment was on May 19th.. I had to take another day off work. He came in replaced the part and guess what. It still didn't work. So without looking at the rest of the machine he tells me it is mouse damage, voids my warranty and charges me $60.00 for the service call. I didn't think that there was any mouse damage so I looked. NO MOUSE DAMAGE. So I called the manager, who by the way is not a helpful person, She sent another tech. out to look at the machine on June 1st. Guess what, Another day off work. He tore the machine apart and agreed that there was no mouse damage and it should still be under warranty. He ordered a part. I set another appointment for June 28th At 12:30 I still had not heard from the tech so I called them. They called back at 1:30 to say that the tech could still come out but they had voided my warranty again. So I would have to pay for the repair. After I had yet again taken another day off work. 5 days off work to have a broken dishwasher and a voided warranty. Never buy anything from them if you are counting on their warranty service.
Description of Work: I called them out for my dish washer that I bought from them with a 5 year warranty. After 5 appointments it is still not working and they are voiding my warranty.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$60
Kelly B.
12/2015
4.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
They diagnosed the problem quickly and scheduled/completed service within a week. I do not like that they did not call ahead of time before showing up at the house, while I'm at work. I need at least 30 minutes lead time to leave work to meet him at the house. When I told him I could be there in 20 minutes, he acted annoyed and told me I had to reschedule service to another day. When I missed his calls due to being in meetings, he did not leave a voicemail. Overall poor communication from the repair person. I also feel like $300 was a bit steep, but I was desperate to have the dryer fixed. I think I'll shop around a little more before using this company in the future.
Description of Work: The control panel went out on our dryer and I didn't know how to fix it. It also needed a new dryer kit.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
$300
Cathy R.
02/2015
5.0
appliance repair, appliance sales
+ 0 more
The washer needed a something minor and they were on their way! I plan to purchase again from Dick Van D***. The warranty is included in the price. This was my first purchase at Dick's and I look forward to returning.
Description of Work: I purchased a new GE washer and dryer from Dick Van D*** Appliance world. I had the washer serviced in December of 2013 and the repair team actually came out on Christmas eve!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Wendy H.
03/2014
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
After taking delivery of new kitchen appliances, frost began to build up in the freezer drawer. Dick Van D*** scheduled a repairman to come next day (offered same day), the repair was completed within minutes.
Description of Work: repaired refrigerator
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Wanda S.
02/2014
1.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
This is by far the worst appliance company with whom I have ever had any dealings. Their 5-year "worry-free warranty" is worthless. They sent a repairman to "fix" a washer that was less than a year old. The machine we bought was a Frigidaire of upper-level quality and price. First the repairman tried to get us to admit that someone else had installed or worked on the machine, which was, of course not true since we had the warranty from their company and the bill for delivery and installation from them. When that accusation didn't work, they moved on to "owner negligence". Finally they used the excuse of "act of God" to declare the warranty null and void. They even sent us a bill for the initial cost of coming to diagnose the problem. Although we tried to talk with them to reach a somewhat reasonable and fair compromise, their only "offer" was to "try" to fix the machine if we paid for the parts and labor, but they would not guarantee that the machine would work after that, and we would still be responsible for paying for parts and labor --- on a non-working machine. When we pointed out that the machine had replaced a machine that had worked well in that precise location for more than 15 years, they said we had to understand that machines are not as durable as the old ones were --- certainly not the sales pitch we got when we bought the new machine from them less than a year ago. We ended up having the machine repaired at our expense by a more reputable repairman who DID guarantee his work --- both parts and labor, and at a more reasonable price than quoted by Dick Van D*** repair service. My advice to others is to stay very far away from this company.
Description of Work: .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
punctuality
3.0
$350
Glenna W.
10/2013
5.0
appliance repair, appliance sales
+ 0 more
We were having a sit down dinner for 43 people. In the afternoon, we realized the dishwasher was leaking badly. I called Dick Van Dykes at 3:00 pm and spoke with Lisa. She was very helpful and empathetic. All the repairmen were at the last jobs for the day, Saturday. She made calls until she found a repairman that was finishing up his last call. He agreed to come to the house around 5-5:30 pm. He showed up as he said he would and found the problem quickly. He explained that dishwashing detergents had been required to remove the phosphates from the detergent. The phosphates apparently keep some hose or doodad from clogging. He told us we needed to buy a cleaner from the grocery store and use it about every 6 weeks. We were originally told there would be a $75.00 emergency charge, but the repairman waived the fee even though it was after 5:00 pm on Saturday.. Problem solved before the guests arrived, and we know how to avoid the clogging in the future.
Description of Work: Fixed the dishwasher that was under the 5/10 year warranty. Explained the reason for the leak and told us how to avoid the problem in the future.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Robert S.
10/2013
3.0
appliance sales
+ -1 more
Purchased GE washer (GFWH1400DWW) and dryer (GFDS140GDWW) on 8/17/13 and delivered 8/23, a few minutes past promised time. Delivery man was upset as salesman had not updated our address and he was sent to our old address and thus arrived late. He said he was paid by the job not by the hour! He installed the washer and dryer but left without checking the dryer and when asked a question said just to read the owner's manual. After he left we found out the dryer produced no heat. A technician was sent out the next day but when he opened the dryer he informed us it was and quot;one of the new ones with complicated circuitryand quot; and he would have to call GE, and as this was a Saturday and GE tech support was not open, he could only call Monday. After calling GE on Monday, and finding out it had nothing to do with the new circuitry, he returned, replaced a defective igniter, but broke something else and said he would now have to replace the circuit board. At this point we got DVD to agree to replace the dryer and they even offered to let us use the dryer (that worked but on one setting only) until replaced. Finally on 9/5 a new dryer was installed, tested, worked fine and we have had no problems since. The second installer was excellent. Other than the original installer, every person we dealt with was pleasant but to finally get resolution took many phone calls, with significant wait times with each call.
Description of Work: Delivered new washer and dryer, attempted to fix non functioning dryer, delivered new dryer.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
thanh N.
09/2013
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
I called to schedule a repair for the refrigerator. I did have to call the second time to make sure that he came. He did come and check the refrigerator efficiently. The control was broken and I had to wait for the part to arrive, but the repair man called me as soon as he had an opening. I was happy with the service.
Description of Work: Repair the control for an Amada refrigerator.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Steve S.
06/2013
2.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
Initial service call was $25 to diagnose. Had to order parts. They said they would call when parts came in. Ten days later I called them. Still no parts, even though a quick internet search found 3 places with parts in stock. OK. I get that they have to use their supplier - but not even a follow-up call to let me know. Finally, AFTER MORE THAN 1 MONTH, I got a call. Scheduled an appointment. Both the tech and the dispatcher said that a morning appointment would be no problem, as I work midnights. On the day of the appointment, they were a no show. I called to ask if they had forgotten me. They told me they could not guarantee any time of day. I TRIED to explain to this person what the tech and dispatcher told me and that I had been waiting for more than a month, but she wouldn't let me get a work in edgewise. I cancelled everything. I've used their service dept and bought appliances from them before. They used to be good. But this experience was TERRIBLE.
Description of Work: clothes washer service
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$25
Richard A.
04/2013
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
To insure that the maintenance folks would be able to be there when the refrigerator was malfunctioning, the repair department worked out trial pre-scheduling of maintenance appointments that we could cancel in case the refrigerator was operating properly. We were lucky and the first of these was one where the refrigerator was down. The maintenance crew phoned ahead when they were on their way, diagnosed the problem within 10 minutes, replaced the failing component, and verified that the problem was fixed. The invoice that they left indicated that the work would have cost $180 had it not been covered by their free 5 year warranty.
Description of Work: We have bought 3 major appliances from this company in recent years. Their prices are competitive, they have a good range of choices, and prompt (free) delivery and setup for nearby customers. One major consideration has been the fact that they offer a free 5 year warranty. This month our 35-month old Whirlpool refrigerator began having intermittent problems maintaining freezer temperature (23 months past its manufacturer's warranty).
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Jesse W.
01/2013
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
When I called, the customer service representative was very polite and responsive, and had a repair person available the next day. He arrived on time, was very efficient, and explained and showed me what needed to be replaced. He also was honest with me about whether it was worth repairing (it was), and I didn't get a and quot;sales joband quot; about purchasing a new machine. My washer works great now and I am very happy with the service I received. It was fairly priced, and the service person and customer service person were professional and prompt. Also, the service person didn't leave a big mess for me to clean up, which I greatly appreciated.
Description of Work: My rather old washing machine stopped agitating and I was on the fence about whether to repair or replace it. Ultimately, I had it repaired and am very happy with that decision - it's working great now.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Jan T.
10/2012
1.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
Unforutnately, this is the second bad experience we have had with this company. I reviewed the original experience, but I see that it has since been removed from this site. After an initial contact to set up a visit, they scheduled a day that the technician would come with the necessary part(s). This was a repeat procedure that they had done previously two years before. After having to take off work to meet him, I came home only to find out that the visit was cancelled because the operator had made a mistake and the part was not really available. Their error. After rescheduling and having to take off work for a second time to meet them, I arrived home to find another message saying that they were cancelling again because the part still wasn't in! After making a call to customer service to try to remedy the situation and find out what they would do to make the situation right - I spoke with two very difficult young women who were not interested at all in trying to and quot;rightand quot; their miscues or extend good customer service to compensate for their mistakes. After a third attempt at making the repair, the technician came, but only had one of the necessary parts - two were needed. When he entered my house (after the history on this repair and numerous phone calls to customer service) he walked in and put the part on the counter and asked me what was wrong. When I asked him why he did have any information about the visit, he told me that he didn't know - and quot;they just gave me this part....and quot; After another phone call, the service manager, only after excessive complaining from me, did agree to take 20% off the part - a whopping $8. On a bill well in excess of $100 and having sacrificed two afternoons at my place of employment, that was a bit insulting. When I questioned her about their rates for service above and beyond part costs, she tried to tell me she DIDN'T know what their hourly rate was - she said they used a and quot;flatand quot; rate. When I asked her what that was, she DIDN'T know that either and said that only the technician could know that. I have never encountered a more vague, rude, or uncooperative customer service manager. Why all the smoke and mirrors with your pricing? The whole experience was unbelievable and after 12 days, I am no closer to having the repair completed. I cannot recommend this company.
Description of Work: Dryer repair to replace bad seals
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
3.0
$170
Lori S.
09/2012
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
Our regular repair man was on vacation, so I called Dick Van D***. Fortunately, they were able to send a repair person within 2 hours of the call. Apparently, this is a common repair because Sean had a new board on his truck and was able to quickly make the repair. He was prompt and courteous. I would definitely contact them again.
Description of Work: A computer board on our GE Profile refrigerator/freezer was on the blink...resulting in intermittent periods when the refrigerator was not cooling.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Shane M.
04/2012
3.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
It was not "Same day service". When we called to ask why not. They said, "Well that's only if they are not backed up". Really? Didn't hear that in the adds!
Description of Work: We called to have someone come look at why our fridge was not staying cold. We had heard about the "same day service" in all the adds on the radio and tv. Nobody showed up for 3 days. All our food spoiled and had to be thrown out. A repair man finally came and replaced the motor and mother board for almost $300. It cooled for one day. We thought it was fixed and went out shopping for more food. The next day it wasn't cooling again. We called them back and someone finally showed up at 8pm that evening and thawed out some ice in the back, inside. It is now cooling again. Did we really need to spend almost $300? We will never know.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
3.0
$280
Susan V.
03/2012
5.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
The last time I used them was to come in and to have a look at my dish washer because there was a small problem with it and they fixed it right then and there. I picked them because they just come out right away, they don't put me on the list saying that it will take a week and they are here at my house in 24 hours. They are very professional, friendly and quick. They call me before they come out so I don't have to wait. I will definitely continue to use them in the future.
Description of Work: I use Dick Van Dyke Appliance World for appliance servicing.
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Service Categories
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FAQ
Dick Van Dyke Appliance World is currently rated 3.6 overall out of 5.
Monday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
No, Dick Van Dyke Appliance World does not offer free project estimates.
No, Dick Van Dyke Appliance World does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Dick Van Dyke Appliance World does not offer a senior discount.
No, Dick Van Dyke Appliance World does not offer emergency services.
No, Dick Van Dyke Appliance World does not offer warranties.
Dick Van Dyke Appliance World offers the following services: Appliance repair & sales. Parts. Grilling. Central vacuums.