Our fleet departments had a meeting the other morning with the Abt family to get ready for the summer. Our fleet, which includes deliverymen, installers and servicemen, went over preparations for dealing with a potential grueling summer and how to continue providing customer satisfaction. With 240 trucks in the fleet and 210 going out at any given day, making 1,000 stops a day, our staff works from 5-6 days a week, sometimes…
Happy Valentine’s Day from us here at Abt Electronics. It’s not too late to get your sweetheart some last minute flowers, chocolates, or a special gift from your friends at Abt Electronics. Check out our online specials for your sweetie!…
The new rules released by the Department of Energy last week state that manufacturers will have to increase the energy efficiency of most refrigerators by 25 percent starting in 2014. The rules, which DOE is expected to finalize by year’s end, will reduce the energy use of a typical 20 cubic-foot top mount refrigerator to about 390 kilowatt hours (kwh) per year, down from about 900 kwh/year in 1990 and about 1,700…
You’ve just taken possession of your new appliance. Congratulations! The first thing to do is find the warranty card, fill out the necessary information, mail it to the manufacturer. After all the time you spent picking which product you wanted, don’t you want to know how to get the best use out of it? Grab a cup of tea or a glass of soda and learn about all the wonderful things your new toy…
Are you ready for Round 2? Here at Abt, we definitely are! For one day only (Friday, September 24th), you can be one of thousands of IL residents to use part of the remaining $3 million in stimulus funds. Illinois residents can receive 15% instantly (up to $250 per category) on Energy-Star qualified appliances. Just like the Cash for Appliances Day in April, this money is given out first come, first serve.…
Hello again, I’m back with more green tips for you! Last time we talked about your refrigerator, which uses the second most energy of any appliance in your home. What’s the first? Your HVAC system. At this time of year it is your air conditioner using the bulk of your electricity. I thought we should take a moment to review what you can do to get the most from your AC. If…
While Abt is normally the place that first comes to mind for large item purchases, such as appliances and televisions, don’t forget that we carry smaller, everyday essentials as well. If you are going on vacation this summer, you may need an extra memory card or battery for your camera so you can capture all of the memories. We also carry cases for cameras & camcorders to protect and store those items on…
I recently spoke to the internet sales specialists at Abt, and I asked them what customers most frequently asked when they called in…I was surprised to hear that they all received the same questions repeatedly. So, I thought I would take a minute to post the most commonly asked questions and an answer to them. Most Frequently Asked Questions: 1. Do you price match? Yes, Abt price matches with authorized dealers of…
The Energy Star rebate program is in full swing. After the busiest morning in Abt history, the store is still full of people ready to get their hands on a new Energy Star appliance. Right now there is still stimulus money available but we are hesitant to think money will be available after 5 pm. So, if you are in the market for a new appliance, come on in, while the money…
Monday morning, ABC 7 News visited Abt to discuss the stimulus program for appliances, beginning Friday. Illinois received $12 million for Energy Star qualifying hot water heaters, central air conditioners, furnaces, and appliances. The rebate began for hot water heaters, central air conditioners, and furnaces on January 31st of this year. Half of the stimulus money has already been doled out. Beginning this Friday, April 16, any in-store purchase of Energy Star…
