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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

Ask for details.

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 201-890 of 890 reviews

laurie R.
05/2013
5.0
appliance repair, appliance sales
  + 0 more
no problem. They had to fix a door on my Bosch washing machine. Second time. No fault of Abt.
Description of Work: fixed door on washing machine.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Margaret R.
05/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I called ABT to get a price on a replacement furnace for one that had been installed just 12 months before. The same estimator as before came out, looked over the situation, and gave me very good price on the replacement because all the wiring, gas pipes, and vent pipes to the outside were already in place. What I like about Furnace and A/C purchases from ABT is unlike any other company they have the prices posted on the sales floor, so you know exactly what model you are getting and what it is going to cost you including normal installation. With another company they gave me prices based on a "Good", "Better", "Best" HVAC system without giving you the exact model numbers that you would be getting. Ben & Benjamin arrived with the new Furnace for the install, and removed the previous furnace (only a year old, but had been damaged by flooding). They assembled the new furnace, slid it in place, and hooked up the wires, gas and air intake and outflow pipes. It went very quickly because it was basically the same as the previous model.
Description of Work: Sold and installed a Trane Furnace to replace one that had been damaged by basement flooding in July 2011.

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
$2,000

Mary Ann M D.
04/2013
5.0
appliance sales
  + -1 more
They are great. They are the only place I will ever go for electronics. I purchase all my appliances like TVs there. They are wonderful to work with and are willing to work with you on the price.
Description of Work: I purchase my electonica and appliences

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

Sally E.
04/2013
5.0
appliance sales
  + -1 more
New house, broken dishwasher, two working parents, two kids who don't do dishes, company coming and a grandma who was stressed! We were able to place the order over the phone (we knew which brand we wanted and the sales person provided advice on the proper model for the space provided). It was quick turnaround and they installed it on Christmas Eve-- what more could you ask for.
Description of Work: Replaced a dishwasher with the preferred model and installed it.

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
$1,000

Mike L.
04/2013
5.0
appliance sales
  + -1 more
On Abt"s excellent website we found a freezer to replace the old one, which was over 20 years old. The price was good. When I called the store, the salesman was excellent. Courtesy, knowledge and friendliness. He told me that the exact model we wanted had to be ordered in, but a very much similar model with only cosmetic differences was in stock and could be delivered the next day, and at about $60.00 less than the website price of this stock model. This conversation took no more than 5 minutes. Delivery, hook-up and hauling away of the old one all went smooth as glass. Our unhappiness is with this Frigidaire freezer: 1. Apparently no one makes the "Flash Defrost" models anymore. Younger salesmen in stores don't even know what that is. So we ended up buying a frost-free model. These are only available in an upright style, while we had and still prefer a chest type freezer. Since we had to switch to an upright we were limited by space and ended up with less capacity. 2. This new unit is so loud, it can easily be heard in the bedroom next door, even though there is no door or other opening connecting the 2 rooms.
Description of Work: Needed a new freezer

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$369

Caroline C.
03/2013
5.0
appliance sales, tv sales
  + 0 more
The sales people at ABT were most helpful and pleasant to deal with. These purchases included many small appliances such as a slow cooker, mixer, knife set, blender, toaster oven and many more kitchen items. We also purchased a TV. They went out of their way to make sure these were shipped promptly and keep us informed. The TV had to be a special delivery because they would be moving to a new location and they made sure it arrived before their moving date. I have always found that ABT's service is the best and most helpful. I would never hesitate to purchase anything from them. Their service people are also very polite and knowledgeable. I also find them to be very honest. You also can not beat the selection.
Description of Work: We purchased several gifts for our son and daughter-in-law. We purchased many kitchen electrical small appliance and also a Smart TV.

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
$4,000

Lisa R.
03/2013
4.0
appliance sales
  + -1 more
We noticed our frig was running warm. Called and company was able to send tech next day. She was punctual, efficient and answered all our questions. Made the diagnosis of problem, but did not have part on her truck. Apologized. We then had to schedule a second visit with a tech to install the part (defrost heater). This part was known to be in stock at the store. We were told the store would call the next day with time of appointment. They did not. We called to figure out our time and were told it was for the following week, much longer than we had previously been told. Were able to schedule a tech visit for next am. Called that day for confirmation and given a time in pm. When tech arrived he was pleasant and quickly finished the installation. Our frig now works.
Description of Work: We noticed our frig was running warm for a few days. Diagnosed with a problem with defrost heater which we learned in a common problem in our make and model. Was replaced and defrost timer also replaced.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Betina Z.
02/2013
5.0
appliance sales, home theater design
  + 0 more
We went on their big sale day that they have a couple of times a year. They are very attentive at that time and they also have people from the actual companies there, so like Whirlpool salesmen, Caanon salesman. That is very helpful. If you have the right people selling the stuff and they know what they are talking about it helps a lot to make the sale and to make me happy. We did buy a camera from them. We had already researched it and knew which one we wanted so we didn't have to talk to them about it. They felt we had picked a good one. The Caanon representative was there and he agreed it was a good one. Then a sales representative came over to help us and he was very nice. I think we had done our research so the sale was pretty easy as long as they met the price. And they did. He also helped us with our CD changer. Those are pretty basic so you don't need to know too much.
Description of Work: We just went to Abt Electronics in February to buy some stereo equipment, a CD player, and we got a camera also.

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
$500

Linda H.
02/2013
5.0
appliance sales
  + -1 more
Late last year I decided to have a vented hood installed over my cook top to replace the recirculating hood I had. While the ABT team came out to measure for the installation and to confirm that the installation would work, I spoke with them about how much I hated my wall ovens because they were so small. They measured and let me know that I could replace them with larger ovens in the same space. I ordered the new ovens in November. The installation went well but after a few weeks I noticed that the oven wasn't working the way I wanted it to. It would intermittently turn off and turn back on. ABT sent out a technician to look at it. He ordered a new mother board. It took a while to have the board installed but I had it done a few weeks ago. The oven died last night. When I called ABT this morning to tell them how concerned I was about this oven, they said that they would replace the oven with the same model or I could change models but I would have to pay the difference if there was any. They managed to find me a significantly upgraded model that had been returned to the store (ABT unpacks appliances before leaving their facility so if they get to to their destination and don't fit, they're returned to the store and deeply discounted to get them out of the showroom). The total cost to me will be $25. They'll install it on Monday. No hassles, no complaints, no difficulty. This is why I love shopping at ABT. They are the best.
Description of Work: Appliance measurement, installation and service calls.

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
$4,000

Mary Anne S.
02/2013
5.0
appliance repair, tv sales
  + 0 more
No matter what you buy or what service they provide, they back it 110%. I saw a television I wanted and called it in and charged it. They delivered it and I hooked it up and that was it. Previous to that we had a washer and dryer installed. And when the guys came out to do the installation, they noticed the hot and cold water controls were old. The service guy said he needed to replace them and he did for $35. If a plumber had to come out he would of charged me a lot more. We have always had a good experience with them. They go out of their way to keep the customer happy. We have recommended to others.
Description of Work: I used ABT Electronics for appliance sales and repair. I bought a television from them three or four years ago.

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

Terrence D G.
02/2013
5.0
appliance sales
  + -1 more
I'm really not much for story telling the purchase of an appliance, but I will say the following: I bought a new dishwasher. They delivered and installed it on time and 1st try. I have purchased other appliances at ABT. I like the physical appearance of the store and I believe the staff is genuinely interested in making the experience pleasurable. I will continue to do business with ABT. I trust them and I trust they will stand behind the brands they purvey.
Description of Work: Dishwasher broke shortly before a large gathering at our house. They delivered, removed the old, and installed the new washer in time for our gathering and it didn't cost any extra for the short delivery time.

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

Kathy T.
02/2013
5.0
home remodeling
  + -1 more
I ordered the dish washer from the company. They came out to install and found some issues with the counter top, plumbing, and the fact it needed an end panel. They had to come back and bring a plumber. They came out on a third visit and installed a custom end panel and installed it with the dish washer. The dish washer blends right in and has been working fine since.
Description of Work: They service was used to install a new dishwasher into a space that did not have a previous dish washer.

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

Martha K.
02/2013
5.0
appliance sales
  + -1 more
Everything went well. Extremely happy. They are the best company I have dealt with.
Description of Work: I have purchased a stove and a 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

Lydia S.
01/2013
2.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
My son waited all day for him and he never showed. We tried to call back to get a hold of him and left a message and we still have not heard from him.
Description of Work: We called him for service and set and appointment.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from Abt Electronics
Abt has no records of a Sale or Service call for this customer. We apologize for the problems and inconvenience experienced, if the customer is still in need of service please contact our Customer Service Manager at 888-228-5800.

Nancy A.
01/2013
5.0
appliance sales
  + -1 more
Excellent service! Paid for installation of new microwave and hauling away of old one. Service person was prompt, polite, knowledgeable, and efficient. Highly recommend.
Description of Work: Purchase and installation of a new over-the-range microwave.

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
$450

Nancy C.
01/2013
5.0
appliance sales, tv sales
  + 0 more
Overall a great experience with on-time and professional services.
Description of Work: I purchased a new TV and an airpurifier from Abt. For the TV I wanted to get an old tube TV removed in addition to the delivery of the new one which is one of the main reasons I chose Abt. I purchased the TV in the store with great personalized service and it took about 5 minutes to schedule the delivery/removal. The delivery folks called before the scheduled time and arrived within the scheduled time window. The two gentlemen were very professional and were able to remove the old TV and deliver the new one with no issues. Overall a great experience. I plan to purchase my next TV from them and use their delivery and installation team again.

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
$550

Matthew J.
01/2013
5.0
appliance repair, appliance sales
  + 0 more
Abt had great prices, and they offered delivery, installation, and removal of the old dishwasher for the lowest price. The dishwasher is great, and they were in, out, and done in less than an hour. All parts were included. They left no mess, and it runs like a charm. Excellent! Then comes the saga of the dryer; right before we left for Thanksgiving, our dryer stopped working. I called the Abt repair desk, and they said they couldn't get to us until we were away. The parts manager said that, if I were confident, their favorite parts distributor was less than ten blocks from our house. He even told me what it might be! Are you kidding? It's like Miracle on 34th Street, with Santa telling people to go to another store to find a certain toy for their kid. I decided, after contemplating the degree of difficulty and the likelihood of me needing stitches, to set an appointment for when we got back from vacation, and what a wise decision it was! The tech showed up, did some diagnostics, and replaced everything in an hour. He also cleaned the dryer from top to bottom. In short: I will be using Abt for any appliance repairs in the future, and they will be my first stop for new purchases as well. Who would expect the level of professionalism and the degree of customer focus from a big appliance store? From now on, I will expect the same level of awesomeness from their competitors as the great staff at Abt gave me.
Description of Work: I actually had two distinct services performed. first, our old dishwasher died, and we desperately needed a new one. Then, less than a month later, our gas dryer stopped heating.

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
$1,200

CATHY B.
12/2012
5.0
appliance repair, appliance sales
  + 0 more
It was fine. We've had a number of repairmen from Abt for different appliances and they've been unfailingly professional, competant, patient and helpful. I had several issues with the refrigerator: a high-pitched, soft whine, the ice cube size and the ice cube shut-off bar. The repairman did his best to adjust everything and explain how to use all the features. He apologized for the whine, which only happens periodically, and explained it's a known problem from that manufacturer. They are unable to correct it but the repairman was so polite and apologetic that I don't fault Abt, just Whirlpool. I'd use Abt again in a minute for any appliance repair.
Description of Work: We bought a refrigerator from Abt in Glenview and did not think it was working properly.

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

Rob K.
12/2012
5.0
appliance repair, appliance sales
  + 0 more
Called Abt to work on our GE Profile. Our water line in the fridge barely ran and our ice maker kept freezing over before ice cubes could be made. I had worked with another service previously, and they couldn't diagnose the problem and left for a part and never came back. Not only did Abt show up, they fixed both problems and the fridge works better than ever. In addition, they fixed a leak in the water line from a bad valve. While here they also gave some great advice for our dishwasher to get cleaner dishes as well as some advice for our oven. The technician's name was Bobby Diakakis, and I would highly recommend Abt and him.
Description of Work: They fixed our ice maker, which was freezing over instead of making ice cubes. They fixed our water line in the fridge, too, which flows now better than ever. Finally, they fixed a water leak in the line. The service was a little expensive, but I'm very satisfied.

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
$267

Nancy B.
12/2012
5.0
small appliance repair
  + -1 more
Called them to find out the price, dropped the vacuum off the next day. They called me 10 days later to let me know it was fixed and I could come pick it up. The price I was quoted on the phone was what I paid, plus parts. What more can you ask for.
Description of Work: Repaired Dyson Vacuum

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
$78

Arlinel W.
12/2012
5.0
appliance repair, appliance sales
  + 0 more
Overall, Abt did a great job!
Description of Work: My stainless steel, Kitchen-Aid, refrigerator stopped getting cold. I did my own troubleshooting on the web, and was hoping it was minor issue (a defective "starter") and nothing major like needing a new condenser. After calling a few companies from Angie's list, I settled on Abt, a reputable company. Their service call was a flat $150, and parts were additional. Some companies were charging $80 an hour, however, since I didn't know what was wrong, I felt safe being capped at $150 regardless of how long it took to repair. As it turned out, I only needed a new $23 'starter' (not sure if that is the real name of the part) and it took less than 10 minutes to replace. The tech showed me how to clean/vacuum the coils, which were terribly neglected. In all honesty, I had suspected that I needed a new starter. however, I didn't have a clue as to how to remover and replace. I am just glad my $2000 refrigerator is working---actually working even better!

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
$175

EMILY K.
12/2012
5.0
appliance sales, computer sales
  + 0 more
See notes above about services performed.
Description of Work: I have bought numerous appliances from Abt over the years (stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave) plus bought a PC for myself a few years ago and my nephew last Christmas (2011). I have always been pleased with quality, selection, price and service. In the age of big box stores, it's pleasant to see a family owned business that WANTS you back as a customer and shows you through their attitude and service. Delivery is second to none and service is outstanding, should there be service issues. Highly recommend their extended warranty plans. No questions asked if there are problems or concerns. The PC buying experience was wonderful for someone who does not care to configure her own PC. Yes, they charge, but they configure the PC, take off the "junk" you don't want and let you take it home, "plug in" ready. Price is also extremely competitive, if not the best. Honestly, I don't look anywhere else in the Chicago area anymore.

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

E M.
12/2012
5.0
appliance sales, generator service
  + 0 more
We started out by having 3 different Generac installing companies, one of which was Abt, come out and submit a quotation. Sales person from Abt was very knowledgeable and could answer all of our questions, and make good suggestions for our project to go well. Our job was a little more complicated than a simple generator install, due to the distance of the generator from the gas supply and the electric meter. Abt sent out a licensed electrician, for the quote. The other 2 companies sent out a salesman. One of these actually admitted that he was never on a complete install of a generator. One of the other companies said that the generator we wanted would not be able to run our older air conditioner, Abt's electrician pulled out his information sheet and said, no problem, and he was correct. After the generator was installed we verified that it was able to easily run the air conditioner. The other vendor tried selling us extra load shedding equipment that we did not need. On the day of the install three individuals came out, two electricians, (one was actually the person who did the quote, so he was very familiar with the job, and knew exactly what to bring with), and a plumber. The entire job was done in 1.5 days. All three were very professional, experienced, knowledgeable, polite, and could answer all of our questions, and meticulous to every detail. Before they left everything was painted, caulked and swept. One would think that Abt would be charging a higher price for all the professionalism, quality of work, and time spent, No! Their price was actually over $1,200 less than the other two contractors that are popular generator installers in the north shore area, for the identical generator, and special options we requested. I would not hesitate to recommend Abt for purchasing and installing any whole house Generac automatic standby generator
Description of Work: Purchase and install a whole house Generac 20kW automatic standby generator

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
$8,000

phillip G.
12/2012
5.0
appliance sales
  + -1 more
Overall, they are excellent. I will use them again in the future.
Description of Work: I bought a washer and dryer from ABT Appliances and Electronics.

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
$900

jennifer S.
12/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The project went smoothly. They replaced furnaces threw away old units, cleaned up after themselves and left. They left me the relevant paperwork to get rebates from the gas company. Even fixed some faulty duct work to the water heaters for $75, which seemed extremely reasonable to me.
Description of Work: ABT installed two furnaces in our multi-unit building. They were prompt, friendly, and extremely competitively priced. Will use again for other HVAC needs.

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
$5,400

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.
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Contact information

1200 N Milwaukee Ave, Glenview, IL 60025

http://www.abt.com