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How to Find the Best Appliance Stores in Alameda County

Since major appliances are some of the most important purchases you can make for your home, you'll want to find good appliance stores in Alameda County that you can trust. We've compiled a list of the best appliance stores in Alameda County as well as information on quality new home appliancess. So whether you need new kitchen appliances, bathroom appliances, new washers, new dryers, new stoves and new ranges, or new refrigerators, read on to find good appliance stores in Alameda County who can help you. more »

Updated August 31, 2008

Top 10 Appliance Stores in Alameda County

California Builder Distributors
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(925) 373-2470, (800) 874-1752
5730 Brisa St # B
Livermore, CA 94550

   Prime Buyer's Certified NKBA (National Kitchen & Bath Association)

Areas Served: Alameda County incl. Oakland CA, Berkeley, Castro Valley, Dublin, Emeryville, ...
Services: appliance store with quality home appliances for homeowners and custom builders & ...
Key Brands: Sub Zero, Wolf, Thermador, Viking, Dacor & more

Cabinet Center
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(925) 251-0470
4275 Rosewood Dr # 25
Pleasanton, CA 94588

 Diamond Certified

Areas Served: Alameda County incl. Berkeley CA, Oakland CA, Pleasanton CA, Dublin CA, Livermore CA,...
Services: appliance showroom located in Pleasanton CA

Bay Appliance & Services Co
(510) 652-5720
4207 Broadway
Piedmont, CA 94611

Areas Served: Oakland CA, Alameda CA, Emeryville CA, Berkeley CA, Piedmont CA
Key Brands: Frigidaire, EdgeStar, Jenn-air, KitchenAid, Viking, GE, Haier

William's Low-Cost Appliances
(510) 658-4404
6432 San Pablo Ave
Oakland, CA 94608

Areas Served: Oakland CA, Emeryville CA, Berkeley CA, Albany CA, Piedmont CA, Alameda CA
Key Brands: Amana, Thermador, EdgeStar, Jenn-air, Maytag, Frigidaire, Hotpoint, Whirlpool

Apple Stoves
(510) 985-1867
3217 Ettie St.
Oakland, CA 94608

Areas Served: Berkeley CA, Oakland CA, Albany CA, Emeryville CA, Alameda CA, Piedmont CA
Key Brands: Thermador, Delonghi, Hotpoint, Wolf Range, KitchenAid, Jenn-air, EdgeStar

Steve's Appliance Services
(925) 462-3873
400 Main St # 211
Pleasanton, CA 94566

Areas Served: Berkeley CA, Oakland CA, Alameda CA, Emeryville CA, Albany CA, Piedmont CA
Key Brands: GE, Whirlpool, Haier, Amana, Maytag, Viking, Frigidaire, EdgeStar, Jenn-air

Appliance Master
(925) 846-6150
111 Neal St
Pleasanton, CA 94566

Areas Served: Oakland CA, Berkeley CA, Piedmont CA, Alameda CA, Emeryville CA, Albany CA
Key Brands: KitchenAid, Hotpoint, Wolf Range, Haier, GE, Whirlpool, Maytag

Western Appliance
(925) 556-4426
7898 Dublin Blvd
Pleasanton, CA 94568

Areas Served: Berkeley CA, Oakland CA, Piedmont CA, Alameda CA, Albany CA, Emeryville CA
Key Brands: Delonghi, Wolf Range, Jenn-air, Frigidaire, Maytag, Haier, GE, Thermador

Eugene's Home Appliance Services
(510) 657-8452
40329 Monte Ct
Fremont, CA 94538

Areas Served: Berkeley CA, Albany CA, Oakland CA, Emeryville CA, Piedmont CA, Alameda CA
Key Brands: Whirlpool, Amana, Viking, EdgeStar, KitchenAid, Hotpoint, Thermador, GE

Appliance Warehouse
(510) 429-9984
32910 Alvarado Niles Rd # 150
Union City, CA 94587

Areas Served: Emeryville CA, Oakland CA, Berkeley CA, Albany CA, Piedmont CA, Alameda CA
Key Brands: Amana, Maytag, Viking, Frigidaire, Thermador, Wolf Range, Jenn-air, Hotpoint

How to Find the Best Appliance Stores in Alameda County 

Find the Best Appliance Stores in Alameda County
Appliance stores in Alameda County will happily sell you the new home appliances you're looking for, and some even offer extra services. For your convenience, some appliance stores offer service and repair for kitchen appliances, countertop appliances, bathroom appliances, and water heaters, washers, and dryers. The best Alameda County appliance stores also offer warranties on all home appliances and major appliances and labor as well as delivery and installation. Good appliance stores offer a variety of products such as new refrigerators, new freezers, beverage coolers, new wine coolers, dehumidifiers, and humidifiers. Alameda County appliance stores also offer new ovens, wall ovens, cooktop ranges, range hoods, new convection ovens, toasters, toaster ovens, and kitchen fans.

For the gourmet in the house, appliance stores sell bread makers, food processors, blenders, juicers, deep fryers, coffeemakers, crock pots, pressure cookers, cooktops, and even grills. If you're concerned about the water-related appliances in your home, appliance dealers can help with water dispensers, water filters, water heaters, and icemakers. Other appliance dealers will offer dishwashers to fit every kitchen and need, front-loading washers, front-loading dryers, and washer/dryer combos for the laundry room. Appliance stores can also sell you space heaters and air conditioners to help regulate the temperature in your home. Serving Alameda County, these appliance stores offer Energy Star appliances to help conserve resources and save you money in the long run.

There are Many Choices of Appliance Retailers in Alameda County
The Prime Buyer's Report lists the top 10 appliance stores in Alameda County: California Builder Distributors, Cabinet Center, Bay Appliance & Services Co, William's Low-Cost Appliances, Apple Stoves, Steve's Appliance Services, Appliance Master, Western Appliance, Eugene's Home Appliance Services, Appliance Warehouse. Other appliance dealers not listed include Euro Kitchen, Inc..

Research Appliance Stores in Alameda County Before Making a Purchase
For a complete listing of industry and media resources, see the article entitled "Key Resources for Choosing Appliance Stores in Alameda County."
Updated August 31, 2008
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How to Deal With Appliance Stores in Alameda County 

Step 1: Educate Yourself on Appliance Stores in Hayward, Oakland, Dublin and Fremont and Alameda County

Knowing exactly what you need will make the purchasing process considerably less complicated. Speak to friends and neighbors who have done business with this new appliance store and ask them about their experiences. Also, learn to assess how much counter or floor space you have available for new home appliances, any electrical requirements or limitations, and whether your home can accommodate your desired major appliances.

Explain to the appliance stores what type of appliances you desire. New or used? Any specific brand of new home appliances? Energy requirements? Space limitations? Are you replacing a single aging appliance or do you need an entire kitchen's worth of new appliances for a remodel? Learn to be consistent and specific in the way that you present the information so all appliance stores and appliance retailers will have an opportunity to meet the same needs.

Step 2: Ask questions of the Alameda County Appliance Stores
You'll learn a lot by the questions the appliance stores ask. How detailed are the questions? Do these appliance retailers listen to your needs or does they just want to get you in and out? Do they exhibit a firm grasp of the details of your new appliance needs?

A good way to demonstrate that you are an informed consumer is to ask questions of the appliance retailers you are considering. Take notes on the answers to questions, and how you personally feel about the appliance stores representative. Remember, how you get along with the appliance dealers may impact your satisfaction with the sale.

How long have you been selling appliances in Alameda County?
Does your appliance store specialize in [desired appliance]?
Will I need to replace my home appliance, or is it worth repairing the appliance?
How long will the new appliance last?
Does your appliance store offer rebates on any major appliances?
What type of warranty will the home appliance manufacturer provide? Does your appliance store offer one?
Do you offer any discounts for multiple purchases of new home appliances?
Can your appliance store offer appliance repair service?


Step 3: Making a Preliminary Decision Among Good Appliance Stores in Alameda County

After you've spoken with appliance dealers serving Alameda County, it's time to narrow the field of appliance stores. Which appliance brands do you like best and which appliance stores do you feel the most comfortable doing business with? Use all of this information to make an educated list of potential candidate appliance retailers.

Step 4: Final Research of Local Applicance Stores
After you've selected your first-choice appliance store, it's time to do some final research. What credentials and sales history do the appliance retailers have? Check certification and customer satisfaction at different independent agencies. For a more complete list of associations and media, see "Key Resources for Choosing Appliance Stores in Alameda County."

Step 5: Making the Final Decision of New Appliance Stores
Now it's time to select your appliance dealer. Call and ask any final questions and then ask for the appliance store representative to provide a written and signed pricing, quality, and warranty agreement for all appliance sales or appliance repair.

Updated June 23, 2008
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Key Resources for Choosing Appliance Stores in Alameda County 

Trade Associations for Appliance Stores in Alameda County
ABMA American Boiler Manufacturers Association (www.abma.com)
ACEEE American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (www.aceee.org)
AGA American Gas Association (www.aga.org)
AHAM Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (www.aham.org)
ARI The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (www.ari.org)
ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers
(www.ashrae.org)
BBB Better Business Bureau (www.bbb.org)
CEA Consumer Electronics Association (www.ce.org)
DCA California Department of Consumer Affairs (www.dca.ca.gov)
Diamond Certified (www.diamondcertified.com)
EEI Edison Electric Institute (www.eei.org)
GAMA Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association (www.gamanet.org)
HPBA Hearth Patio & Barbecue Association (www.hpba.org)
IHACI Institute of Heating and Air-Conditioning Industries (www.ihaci.org)
IHA International Housewares Association (www.housewares.org)
IHRA International Housewares Representatives Association (www.ihra.org)
NAPSA National Appliance Parts Suppliers Association (www.napsaweb.org)
NASA National appliance Service Association (www.nasa1.org)
NESDA National Electronics Service Dealers Association (www.nesda.com)
NHMA National Housewares Manufacturers Association (www.housewares.org)
NKBA National Kitchen and Bath Association (www.nkba.org)
NAFEM North American Association of Food Equipment (www.nafem.org)
NARDA North American Retail Dealers Association (www.narda.com)

Publications and Web Resources for Appliance Stores in Alameda County
Appliance Magazine
Consumer Reports
Family Handyman
Home Appliance Magazine

www.appliance.com
www.appliance411.com
www.repairclinic.com
www.appliancemagazine.com
www.diynetwork.com
www.appliancerepair.net
www.applianceblog.com
www.applianceguru.com
www.thisoldappliance.com
www.bobvila.com

Looking for appliance stores in Alameda County that sell major appliances? The Prime Buyer's Report provides information for the top 10 appliance dealers in Alameda County within the following zip codes.

94501, 94502, 94536, 94537, 94538, 94539, 94540, 94541, 94542, 94543, 94544, 94545, 94546, 94550, 94551, 94552, 94555, 94557, 94560, 94566, 94568, 94577, 94578, 94579, 94580, 94586, 94587, 94588, 94601, 94602, 94603, 94604, 94605, 94606, 94607, 94608, 94609, 94610, 94611, 94612, 94613, 94614, 94615, 94617, 94618, 94619, 94620, 94621, 94623, 94624, 94661, 94662, 94701, 94702, 94703, 94704, 94705, 94706, 94707, 94708, 94709, 94710 and 94712

The Prime Buyer's Report provides information for the top 10 appliance stores in Alameda County within the following cities.

Alameda, Albany, Ashland, Berkeley, Castro Valley, Dublin, Emeryville, Fremont, Hayward, Komandorski Village, Livermore, Mount Eden, Newark, Oakland, Piedmont, Pleasanton, Russell City, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Sunol and Union City
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Top 10 Tips For Finding Good Appliance Stores in Oakland. 

Make Sure You Actually Need a New Appliance from Alameda County Appliance Stores.
Have your current home appliance inspected before considering the purchase of new appliances. An appliance repair company or other independent agent (not the retailer) will inform you of your true home appliance needs. If your home appliance hasn't needed major appliance repairs in the past it may have a long life left in it and be worth fixing. Check out the category Alameda County Appliances - Major - Dealers & Service for more information.

Research Different Home Appliances Before Deciding Among Appliance Stores in Alameda County
When you do need to replace or upgrade, remember that there are a variety of appliances out there, each one designed to appeal to the masses or fit neatly in a certain niche. Make sure you know what's available and what your requirements are before making a decision on a specific product.

Take Time Choosing Among Alameda County Appliance Stores.
Don't buy from the first appliance retailers that answer the phone. If you take a little time before buying a home appliance to properly outline your needs and find the right major appliance dealers, you're less likely to be disappointed with your new home appliance purchase.

Get it in Writing from the Appliance Stores.
It's too easy to be rushed these days. Slow down for a minute and make sure that your first-choice appliance dealers in Alameda County provide you with a written description of the home appliance product, pricing and warranty information.

Do Your Homework Before You Sign Anything With The Appliance Dealers.
For bigger appliance purchases, be sure to check licensing, sales history, customer satisfaction, warranties, and any other relevant credentials before you make a purchase.

Write a Description of What You Want From The Appliance Retailes
You'll do better in assessing who the best appliance dealers in Alameda County are if you personally write down what your needs are prior to contacting any appliance stores. Since all Alameda County appliance stores will see or hear the same description of your major appliance needs, you can be sure that you are comparing responses to your home appliance requirements on a consistent basis. You can then better judge which appliance dealers give you the best responses to your description.

Choose Certified Appliance Stores in Alameda County.
Some appliance dealers have already gone the extra mile for consumers and believe in the consumer's right to know. In Alameda County, appliance companies that have earned Diamond Certification or are featured positively in consumer oriented Magazine may be more likely to satisfy you.

Maintain Great Communication With the Appliance Dealers During the Purchasing Process.
Remember that you are partially responsible for communication during the appliance sales process. Don't jump to conclusions and be sure to ask the appliance retailers when you have the slightest doubt about the appliance sales process. There may be a reasonable explanation for your inquiries and there may be decisions that you can make that will help you with your home appliance purchase.

Know your Rights With Appliance Stores.
Yes, consumers have some special rights, depending on where they live. You're dealing with appliance dealers in Alameda County, so check out the California Department of Consumer Affairs Web site.

Make Sure The Appliance Dealers Ask The Right Questions.
If the appliance dealers seem not to care about what you've said or glosses over key issues, don't buy from him! You're not the only one that should be asking questions. A good salesrep of new home appliances should go over the areas important to you, actively listening and asking questions along the way. Major appliances are one of the most important purchases for your home, so make sure that you leave satisfied.

Updated June 23, 2008
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Good Appliance Stores in Alameda County Sell & Install Many Appliance Brands 

Amana, Bosch, Caloric, Coldspot, Craftsman, Crosley, Dynasty, Electrolux, Estate, Fisher & Paykel, Frigidaire, GE, Gibson, Jenn-Air, Kenmore, Kitchen Aid, LG, Maytag, Miele, Panasonic, Schrock & Decora, Sony, Tappan, Thermador, Toro, Westinghouse, Whirlpool, White, Wolf, and Viking.
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Diamond Certified