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Abt Electronics

Appliance Sales and Installation, Appliance Repair, Heating and Air Conditioning,

About us

Abt Electronics, founded in 1936, is the largest independent, single-store appliance and electronics retailers in the country. The third-generation family run Abt Electronics provides unparalleled customer service with its team of 1,300 expert staff members at its Glenview, Ill.-based store, which boasts a 100,000 square-foot showroom on 37 acres. The company has been recognized by the Chicago Tribune as the “Top Large Workplace in Chicago” for two consecutive years. Abt services customers nationwide through Abt.com, where customers can receive advice and customer support through the site's live chat feature, email and toll-free phone number. Abt has its own 12,000 square-foot recycling center and features an atrium where customers gain access to its boutique stores-within-a-store such as The Apple Boutique. For more information, visit Abt.com. Additional DBA - Abt Electronics & Appliances. Additional phone number - (888) 228-5800

Business highlights

88 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Appliance and electronics installation and repair. Car audio/video installation and window tinting. Home and commercial custom audio and video installation. Smart home product integration. Water heater installation and general plumbing services. HVAC installation and service. Home and commercial security and alarm systems. Generator sales and installation.

Services we don't offer

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Amenities

Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.7890 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
85%
4
6%
3
3%
2
2%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.6
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.8
Showing 101-890 of 890 reviews

Susan R.
12/2014
5.0
appliance sales
  + -1 more
I thought the service was so excellent that I got a stove and I love Viking now because of the service. They stood behind their product. I had problems with service people trying to get it fixed and they made sure it got fixed and it probably would have been a really big hassle had they not. Their service and their integrity stood out. They are expensive.
Description of Work: I bought a refrigerator and had a problem with that and they made sure that it got replaced.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Chong C.
12/2014
5.0
appliance sales, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
Estimate went very smoothly with a lot of detailed communications. I was quite surprised at the price they quoted for a very good Trane furnace, humidifier, coil, NEST thermostat, and attic installation. Two guys arrived with everything they needed and got working on it right away. Seemingly without a rest, they completed the entire installation with all my requirements without increased cost. After the installation, I had a look and it was exactly as I was hoping for. Chris and Chuck did excellent job with all the predicaments and I appreciate their hard work. We will enjoy it for a long time to come.
Description of Work: Install Furnace

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,500

Leonard D.
11/2014
3.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
I was not impressed with their responsiveness. They could have been more communicative. The work they were able to do was fine.
Description of Work: They repaired the upper oven but they were never able to get parts to repair on the lower oven.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Response from Abt Electronics
We have been in communication with the customer regarding their part. We did receive a backorder notification from the manufacturer during this time, we received a second follow-up notice informing us the part was no longer available. Due to the inconvenience we have compensated the customer.

Ken J.
11/2014
2.0
tv repair
  + -1 more
I have had numerous problems with this television. They have come out to service the equipment sever times, and it is still not working properly. It is ridiculous that they have not yet resolved this problem.
Description of Work: I purchased a television from this company about 8 months ago.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0


Response from Abt Electronics
We have been in communication with the customer regarding their unit. The television has been scheduled to be exchanged on Monday 11/24.

Maureen M.
11/2014
5.0
appliance sales, electrician, home theater design
  + 1 more
Service appointment was prompt and wiring was installed neat
Description of Work: Installed new flat screen tv

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Susan S.
11/2014
1.0
appliance repair, electrician
  + 0 more
Ever since we gotten this refrigerator we have had a loud alarm sound going off. This sound goes off during the day, as we sleep. We have had 4 people come out and look at it. Normally they would exchange products for something like this. They said they would contact Maytag, they have not. Since there is a contract and warranty on this refrigerator, they are not returning it, replacing it or fixing it. They said they would send another representative who would look at it. The last guy that they sent out sat in the floor on his phone and did nothing to fix my fridge. I would think after a while they would gather the information and have this fixed. We now have leak in the fridge and it’s not even hooked up to a water line.
Description of Work: They delivered a refrigerator/freezer to my home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
3.0

$900

Response from Abt Electronics
Our Service Manager has been in communication with the customer regarding their unit. The unit was scheduled to be exchanged on Monday 11/21.

Bonnie M.
10/2014
5.0
appliance sales
  + -1 more
Abt has a very good reputation for customer service and fair pricing. I've used them before to purchase a dishwasher. Everyone I dealt with on the phone was wonderful and helpful. My only gripe was with delivery in making this less than an overall "A" experience. It was delivered on a Saturday and they didn't get it positioned in the right way or ask me if I had questions. Also, the delivery team seemed a bit exasperated that my other refrigerator wasn't entirely emptied.
Description of Work: I purchased my Frigidaire refrigerator from them. I had researched refrigerators and knew what I was wanting.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$650

Kathryn C.
10/2014
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
He looked under our sink and discovered that the tubing from the sink faucet sprayer (which you pull out to use) was catching on the knob for the water input into the dishwasher and after 5 years of use had finally managed to almost turn it off. The lack of water flowing into the dishwasher was what was keeping the dishwasher from working. Since it only took him a few minutes to discover the problem and he didn't have to do any work or even look inside the dishwasher, he only charged us $119 instead of the customary $179 just for walking into your house. The second man was virtually silent, but both were highly professional, and we were so grateful to be find out the problem was something so simple when someone else could have pretended it was something more serious and charged us more.
Description of Work: Our Viking dishwasher would start to work and then immediately shut off. Two gentlemen from Abt came in, put on booties to keep our floors clean, tried it out and had the same problem. Then the head guy immediately located the problem.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$119

Joshua F.
09/2014
5.0
appliance repair, appliance sales
  + 0 more
My 8 year old dryer's drive belt broke and I called ABT to come and fix it. They were able to get someone to me within a week, and a Saturday to boot. They call in the morning with a time frame that they will show up and arrived on time, if barely. The technician called earlier in the day to check the dryer model so that he could pick up some parts he might need before showing up. When he showed up the actual repair only took a few minutes, and the price was what was quoted. I would recommend ABT electronics for appliance repair and plan on using them if needed again in the future.
Description of Work: Repaired a dryer.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Scott K.
09/2014
5.0
appliance sales
  + -1 more
ABT said that its 10 years old and they cannot fix it because parts were not available? I ended up calling Thermador/Bosch and they said (surprise) yup, they had many of the parts needed. Further surprise, they gave me a place to get other parts. Complaining to ABT led them to identify in detail what they did, and they came back out eventually and fully fixed the unit - turns out no parts were needed.
Description of Work: ABT came out and inspected Thermador 5ft expensive stove for repairs.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$199

Response from Abt Electronics
We apologize for any inconvenience the customer has experienced. Our Appliance Service manager has reached out and followed up with the customer regarding this matter.

Barbara P.
09/2014
5.0
appliance repair, appliance sales
  + 0 more
Their services have gone well. I have used the company for repairs just once, but have been going to their store for a few years. I like everything about the company. Their office is about 30 minutes from me. They are well known and well respected in the area. They are always on time and professional. I have purchased a microwave, a new stove hood with motor, and a refrigerator from them. I plan on using them again in the future.
Description of Work: I have purchased appliances from them. They also have repaired the washing machine.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

JUDITH R.
09/2014
1.0
appliance sales
  + -1 more
I cancelled the call and went with another provider.
Description of Work: Called four days ago for an appointment and was told someone would come on Thursday. When I did not receive a call, I contacted them and was told my appointment was for Saturday - they changed it because they claimed my original appointment was for 9/25. Customer service was terrible and offered no explanation for changing the appointment without notifying me. I cancelled the call and went with another provider.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Frank Gerald P.
09/2014
5.0
appliance repair, appliance sales
  + 0 more
Quick delivery, no-nonsense professional installation.
Description of Work: Removed and replaced: 1) Gas range, 2) Refrigerator, 3) Dishwasher, 4) Garbage disposal

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000

Deb Z.
08/2014
5.0
appliance sales
  + -1 more
We return to ABT each time we need something electronic because they are honest, have great prices and have never disappointed us in their service. Back in 1996,. when we first moved into our home, we were going to have the family for the holidays. The week before Thanksgiving our TV died. I had already done some research since I knew it was on its last leg, called ABT and they confirmed they had the model I wanted in stock. I ran over, purchased the TV and then waited for it to come up from the warehouse. And I waited and waited. When I inquired as to why it was taking so long, they apologized and said that actually the model I wanted was NOT in stock, so to rectify their error, they upgraded my TV to one about $200 more expensive at no charge to me. That was the first of many, many purchases from ABT and I've told my friends and family to use them too. Their media room installation is stellar and we could not be happier. The dishwasher is amazing and the deal we got even surpassed what Consumer Reports said it should cost. I highly recommend this family owned business!
Description of Work: This time we purchased a Bosch dish washer and had it installed

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

allen R.
08/2014
5.0
car accessories
  + -1 more
They were pretty good. Their professionalism and customer service stand out. They don't have the best prices but they do provide the best customer service.
Description of Work: I had some car accessories installed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Gregory B.
07/2014
5.0
appliance sales
  + -1 more
They're great! They have good policies, decent prices, and they've been helpful to us. They're pretty responsive -- if you have an issue, they call you right back.
Description of Work: We bought a washer from them.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

David M.
07/2014
2.0
appliance sales
  + -1 more
I have had previous good experiences with Abt. But the most recent experience was disappointing and left us with an unfinished installation. I purchased a window air conditioner. Abt offered to install it for another $149 if I recall the price correctly. I agreed. When the installer came, they came with plywood boards as a replacement for the expandable plastic that always comes with window units and usually tears after a few seasons. The problem is that the boards they used were just bare plywood boards, which, on the outside of a finished and painted window, look terrible. This is particularly true since the unit faces the front of my building. When we previously used a company that installed window units, including the unit we replaced, they used white boards that would match most painted window trim. I assumed Abt would have done the same. I was surprised the boards were completely unfinished. When I called, Abt refused to do anything, and that included a manager's decision as well. The person I spoke with actually said she didn't know whether windows on homes usually had painted trim on the outside "because she had never looked." Pretty shocking that this had never occurred to Abt before. And their refusal to address this hardly reflects their guarantee of customer satisfaction. I will have no trouble painting the inside of the boards myself, but I will have to hire someone to come out and paint the outside with a ladder -- two stories up -- or unscrew and remove the boards and also the heavy unit, paint the boards, let them dry, and then essentially reinstall the unit again at my own additional expense. Not an expense I was planning to have to pay having already paid for the installation of this window unit. I should have used the other installers that I used before who understand what is esthetically required when installing window a/c units.
Description of Work: Install purchased window air conditioner

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Gary O.
07/2014
5.0
appliance repair, appliance sales
  + 0 more
The dishwasher we currently had was in our house when we purchased it in 1991. The only time the dishwasher was used by us was when our house inspector ran it prior to us buying our house. My wife insisted on washing all of our dishes by hand. A few months ago the bottom panel of the dishwasher just fell off. We duct taped it back on, but it was quite unsightly. My wife decided it made sense to buy a new dishwasher. We had for years purchased all of our major appliances through Sears. However we have become frustrated with Sears for two reasons (1) The item we wanted was never in stock, and (2) The repairman lack the knowledge to repair an item right the first time. We decided to go to Abt Electronics instead. We were very pleased with the overall experience. The salesman ( Ken Grubba) was available to us right from the beginning. It turns out the dishwasher was in stock and it was listed for less than what we saw the original prize was. Ken was quite helpful by showing us the feature of the unit. What is most important to us was that he was not a pushy salesman. We purchased the item on a Thursday and the delivery came the following Tuesday. The delivery man/installer was( Pat Mueller). Pat was able to remove the old dishwasher on his own,(it was made out of cast iron and load it on his truck himself. He was concerned that the new washer would not fit. With careful measuring and creative planning Pat made the dishwasher fit in the space like a glove. We now have an appliance store that we feel wee can trust for its products, quality, and professionalism.
Description of Work: Installed a new dishwasher.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$534

DON J.
07/2014
5.0
appliance sales, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
Both the purchase and the installation went very smoothly. I have been a satisfied Trane customer for more than 26 years and a satisfied Abt Electronics customer for at least 15 years. When I recently learned that Abt was an authorized Trane dealer, I was fairly certain that I had found my contractor for my new Trane HVAC upgrade. Even so, I did seek 4 bids in total before deciding. The Abt sales agent clearly stood out above the rest and his proposal was also quite competitive. He was very knowledgeable, listened carefully to my needs, answered all my technical questions, and provided advice that struck me as sound and practical. He patiently supported my research on various options and answered multiple rounds of follow-up questions by email and phone. The installation crew was also top notch and I was delighted with the job they did. They were efficient, courteous, professional, and, as far as I can tell, quite competent in the work they performed.
Description of Work: Installed a new replacement central air conditioner, new coil, line set, humidifier (for next winter) and WiFi thermostat.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500

Todd H.
06/2014
5.0
appliance repair, appliance sales, home remodeling
  + 1 more
After the repart tech fixed the door of the dishwasher, he hd trouble fitting the dishwasher back into the space under the counter, so he ordered an installation team to come out. This took two days and was a mild inconvenience but per the repair tech, the "installation teams are the experts" and he wanted it to be done right by them. 2 days later when the installation team came out, they determined that the floor model we have bought from them had some missing parts (feet) and the previous installation team had sort of rigged it and was likely why the door broke in the first place. Ultimately, the installation team ordered a brand new dishwasher to be deliver that day and 3-4 hours later we had a new dishwasher properly installed and the old one was removed. ABT very nicely corrected a wrong and besides some minor inconvenience, they hooked us up with a new dishwasher and it is working better than the previous one.
Description of Work: After we bought a floor model dishwasher we had problems with the door latching and not shutting.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

john C.
06/2014
5.0
appliance sales
  + -1 more
it went fantastic - great presales experience over the phone on a weekend night. very fast, great product, excellent service staff and installation. we love ABT and our new dishwasher.
Description of Work: replaced our dishwasher

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100

CAROLYN J.
06/2014
5.0
appliance sales
  + -1 more
Alberto M. was extremely helpful, and followed through to make sure that purchase could be made. ABT is a great local retailer!
Description of Work: Provided a Cuisinart coffeemaker, after purchase order was lost in transmission.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$169

Brian D.
06/2014
5.0
appliance sales
  + -1 more
Everything that you hear about ABT is true: the selection and prices for appliances are fantastic. We had a particularly bad experience with a salesman there, however, so beware: My wife and I were assisted by a sales rep and selected a suite of appliances for our new home. At check out, the 3 of us engaged in a fairly extensive discussion regarding the incremental 3-year warranty that purchasers can obtain from ABT (on top of the standard, 1-year warranty that is free). The salesman, who had been cooperative all day, was really hard-selling the warranty. After some discussion, I emphatically said "No." There could be no misunderstanding or misinterpretation. However, I reviewed the receipt the next day (the customer only gets the written receipt/confirmation of the transaction at the very end; as you're heading towards the door) I realized that I had been charged for the warranty: nearly $500. I called the store and the charge was reversed and they emailed me a revised receipt. I later called and spoke to a customer service manager and told him that I was not pleased with the customer service, and that I suspected that the inclusion of the warranty on my bill had not been an accident. I recommend that those of you that purchase from ABT closely review your receipts in the store.
Description of Work: Sold a suite of s/s appliances for a new house

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,500

Yongbo Z.
06/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
From very beginning, Dave gave me the most competitive price among a few contractors. He managed to fit my installation at the last day to be eligible for Nicor/Comed rebate of 2013-2014 year. Jason and his team showed up on time and did excellent installation job on everything and left a very clean home behind. I am very satisfied with their service.
Description of Work: Installed two complete sets of Trane Xv95 furnace/AC and thermostats

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$11,200

Beth M.
06/2014
1.0
appliance sales
  + -1 more
Made appointment to service two appliances. Was told would call early in the a.m. about window of service time. No call received. Called Abt three times over two hour window. Finally told my tech has late start in by 8:30 would hear shortly thereafter. No call came. Called for the third time at 9:45 only to be told that tech had car problems and would be starting route shortly and would call me. I cancelled service appointment. Will call other provider.
Description of Work: "Scheduled" service call was cancelled by me.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Contact information

1200 N Milwaukee Ave, Glenview, IL 60025

http://www.abt.com

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Appliance Sales and Installation,
Appliance Repair,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Stereo and Home Theater Systems,
TV Sales,
Electrical,
Appliance Repair - Small,
Water Heaters,
TV Repair,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
TV Service - Satellite,
Electronic Gadget Repair

FAQ

Abt Electronics is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
Abt Electronics accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Abt Electronics does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Abt Electronics offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Abt Electronics does not offer a senior discount.
No, Abt Electronics does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Abt Electronics offers warranties.
Abt Electronics offers the following services: Appliance and electronics installation and repair. Car audio/video installation and window tinting. Home and commercial custom audio and video installation. Smart home product integration. Water heater installation and general plumbing services. HVAC installation and service. Home and commercial security and alarm systems. Generator sales and installation.
Ask for details.

Contact information

1200 N Milwaukee Ave, Glenview, IL 60025

http://www.abt.com