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Abt Electronics

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

89 years of 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.

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.8252 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
88%
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Showing 1-25 of 252 reviews
William G.
May 2025
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500
I recently purchased appliences from Abt Electronics, and the delivery and installation service provided by Alexander Garcia was nothing short of phenomenal. Alexander and his team arrived promptly, worked with incredible efficiency, and handled the installation with utmost care and precision. Alexander went above and beyond, patiently explaining the setup, answering all my questions, and ensuring everything was perfect before leaving. His professionalism, attention to detail, and friendly attitude made the entire process seamless and stress-free. Abt Electronics, thanks to Alexander’s outstanding service, has earned my highest recommendation and loyalty as a customer!

John A.
Aug 2024
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,088
Abt diagnosed and repaired the AC gas leak quickly, and the system is working well. Thanks Abt

Robert W.
May 2023
1.0
$772
Not a good firm to do business with. I spent in excess of $50,000 on appliances for a new home. We wanted a less-expensive oven for our basement and our sales person suggested a Thermador demonstrator that was, "our cookie oven" and was "spotless". We agreed and had it installed. We used the oven twice over two years (two year warranty) and on the third anniversary (Thanksgiving) it stopped working. We ultimately got it repaired and found out the fan was damaged and needed to be replaced for $772.78 - 42% of the original cost of the oven! We reached out to our sales person in the hope that Abt would do the right thing given our history and we were IGNORED. We then reached out to the Illinois Attorney General and Abt ignored them as well. I would not do business with them!
Response from Abt Electronics
"[Member Name Removed]- We're sorry to hear about the problems with your oven. We do our best to take care of our customers. We haven’t been in business for 87 years by ignoring our customers or the attorney general. We will reach out and follow up with the customer."

Cheryl H.
Mar 2022
3.0
Less than a year ago, we bought a GE stackable washer/dryer plus 3 year warranty from ABT. We've given them thousands of dollars of business over the past 12 years. The stackable broke and we waited through 3 service calls over a 6 week period, while spending a lot of money at local laundromats. Long waits between service appointments. While waiting for a motherboard to fix the original stacker, the dryer also stopped working. When that couldn't be fixed along with the washer and was told more parts needed to be ordered, I went into ABT customer service twice before finally able to speak with someone available in their service dept during work hours, taking off of my job. I demanded a refund from the manager, who finally said they'll try just one more service call, if that didn't work, he agreed reluctantly to replact the unit after a lot of grief from me. The new unit was installed a week later, which was also defective. It took 2+ hours to dry even a small load. After 2 more service calls and installers saying their diagnostic equipment showed no issues, I again demanded a full refund. The ABT Customer service woman argued with me on the phone for over an hour that it had to be our exhaust - it must be filled up with lint, although none of the technicians mentioned that. One tech mentioned he saw some lint on the outside vent which he cleaned off, but before the unit broke, we had no issues with drying. My handyman and I checked the whole outlet, and there was very little lint and the exhaust fan blowed strong. We took a video proving it. The very mean-spirited "Customer Service" woman argued that ABT would need GE to come out and verify that the unit was defective - she didn't know how much longer that would take. To prove me wrong, she also offered to have ABT pay a service to come and clean out my exhaust vent - again, she didn't know how much longer that would take. I was so fed up, I just told them to keep the $1600 bucks I paid for the stackable, that they've lost my business. She finally said ABT will "accomodate us this one time" by giving us a store credit. Thanks a lot ABT, you've lost a many-years-loyal customer! After a recent remodel, we just bought our new Samsung Washer/Dryer from Home Depot. Took 2 days.

Frank H.
Nov 2021
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
It was a great dishwasher, they did a good job, everything went smooth and fine.

Larry
Nov 2021
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
The service was magnificent. I've got a 10 year warranty on my furnace. The have a great crew. The services are wonderful. They trained their people very well.

Jose L.
Nov 2021
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
It was a big help and their service was excellent.

Brian F.
Aug 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They are excellent and keep records of what they have serviced. They are a little pricey but they are worth it. We would highly recommend them and we would definitely hire them again.

Juliet H.
Jun 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
The work was great, they worked on removing an oven and a microwave and replaced it with 2 new ovens.

Gary O.
Oct 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
It went extremely well ! The salesman, Tom, showed me exactly what we wanted in a washer and dryer. With his help the washer and dryer were delivered to our house the next morning saving us a trip to the laundromat. The deliver men Aaron and Joe arrived exactly at the designated time. After removing some doors they quickly removed both the old washer and dryer. There was a concern that the hose from the washer would not extend far enough to the laundry tub. With some creativity that problem was easily solved. The removal of the old washer and dryer and the installation of the new washer and dryer took under an hour to complete. Abt is the only company my wife and I will buy appliances from.

Charles B.
Aug 2019
1.0
They did tell me that I need a plug for it. I had to 300 for the plug.
Response from Abt Electronics
"We have reviewed our records and show the customer purchased a water heater 6/13/2015. However, we have no records of servicing the water heater on 2/5/2019 for this customer. We will reach out to the customer regarding this posting."

Charles B.
Aug 2019
1.0
They sold us a fridge on Friday and we looked the review after I ordered. The reviews was back and we cancel.
Response from Abt Electronics
"Our records show on Friday 8/2 an order was placed for a Samsung refrigerator. On 8/5 the customer reselected a GE refrigerator and Abt will be delivering and installing the unit on 8/12. We apologize if there is a misunderstanding with the order. We will reach out to [Member Name Removed] regarding this matter."

LINDA J.
Jan 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
The service was excellent, they made a recommendations that we need to follow up if ever we need some work in the future.

NICK D.
Dec 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
VERY GOOD

William L.
Dec 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Ordered double wall oven, cooktop and dishwasher. Installation went smoothly and was done in a professional manner.

Zina L.
Oct 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Very happy with the work

James P.
Oct 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$88
All went well and servicemen were courteous and knowledgeable and cleaned up after themselves.

Marion N.
Oct 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Great work over the years, they put in all appliances for your home, been working with them in over 30 years close to 40 years.

Laura R.
Oct 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
We actually called Abt over the phone and purchased a dishwasher with a salesman. We knew what we wanted, called initially to see if they had one in the floor to look at, and long story short, we were able to save a trip and bought it over the phone. We were even offered a discount to match a promotion going on in the store. The day of installation, the crew were professional, patient, and cleaned up after themselves. They hauled away our old appliance and had to do a bit of tricky plumbing to fit the new one in. I would definitely use Abt again for appliances. Their customer service was excellent.

John C.
Sep 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700
The store is some distance from my home, but the drive was worth it. Abt had a fine selection and helpful salesmen. I scheduled delivery for the following Friday. That morning, I received a call that the delivery crew would be at my home in an hour, and they were. Installation went perfectly. They took away the old washer and dryer and hooked up the new ones. One of the installers took the time to explain the details and answer my questions.

Catherine H.
Jun 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100
Wonderful!!!

David H.
May 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$105
Knowledgeable technician did a fine job. Was on time and repairs went well

Jody S.
Apr 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Excellent, quick and fairly priced. A+++

Don A.
Mar 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Great company with a great warranty and great prices. I will recommend and use them, again.

Sharon M.
Dec 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Great! Job very pleased.
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FAQ

Abt Electronics is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Abt Electronics accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

No, Abt Electronics does not offer free project estimates.

No, Abt Electronics does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Abt Electronics does not offer a senior discount.

No, Abt Electronics does not offer emergency services.

No, Abt Electronics does not offer warranties.