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    2.5 (83 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    The knob broke - and the protection plan didn't cover it
    Gordon M.

    NEVER buy the Geek Squad protection plan, under any circumstance! I purchased a Samsung Duoflex self-cleaning oven to the tune of $1500, plus the 3-year protection plan. 1 1/2 years into owning it, and one of the stovetop knobs broke off. I did NOT apply extra force; I did NOT abuse it. It simply broke as I was turning it revealing just how brittle it was. Naturally, I assumed this would be covered under my protection plan. But I wouldn't be writing this review if things were that easy. And boy, did Best Buy not want to make things easy. When I first went into the store, the employee I spoke with told me that "if only they had this model in the store, they could just swap my broken knob for one of the floor model's knobs so I could get on my way," implying that they didn't have this particular model on the floor. When I pointed to it, he changed his tune and said, actually, no, we can't do that. Nor could they offer any service in the store; I would need to call a 1-800 number. When I called, there was about a 15-minute hold time before finally speaking to a very rude agent. Rude may not be the right way to phrase it; it was more that he simply had no self-awareness. He didn't seem to understand that his own feeble explanations for why they weren't going to deal with my problem somehow wouldn't be perceived as good customer service. Huh, I wonder why. When I explained the situation, he quickly started inventing reasons for why my protection plan probably wouldn't cover this, but that he'd need to confirm this with others. He quickly did so, stating that, indeed, the Best Buy protection plan doesn't actually protect anything -- as it doesn't cover the cost to replace a knob. I was furious. I asked him what is the point of having the protection plan at all? He stated that the knob is purely "cosmetic," and that isn't covered under the plan. I wonder how many other necessary functions of the oven aren't covered? The burner doesn't work so well without a knob, let me tell you! He was able to provide a part number of the knob so that I could separately order a replacement from some third-party vendor. I assumed, being a simple knob, that maybe it would cost me $6 or $8 to replace. Oh no. If you guessed $20, that's not right either. Did you guess $50? Keep going higher. The true cost of the replacement knob (just a single knob!) was $109! One hundred and nine. Can you believe that? Moreover, that cost is not covered by the Protection Plan. I ask you, dear reader, the same question that I asked the support agent: what is the point of the protection plan, if it doesn't actually protect you from even the most basic defects? I then called back the local store, asking if they would reconsider swapping my broken knob for one of the floor model's intact knobs. Still a hard no - despite having purchased their 3-year Geek Squad Protection Plan. They had absolutely no interest in providing good customer service. Frankly, they were of no service at all. They had already sucked up my money so there was clearly no further use to me. As I explained to the agent on the phone, I seriously considered whether it would be worth it to try and shoplift one of the knobs from the floor model out of spite. I concluded that no, probably not worth it. But it was tempting. It certainly felt as though I had been robbed, so it made sense to want to return the favor. Ultimately I cannot soberly condone criminal conduct. But I can say this: I will NEVER be making another appliance purchase again from Best Buy in my life. It is abundantly clear that they do NOT have your back, when things go awry. I would recommend you do the same; steer clear of Best Buy for appliances, at all costs. And for goodness sake, do NOT buy their extended warranties / protection plans. They do not cover even the most basic defects. Those plans only exist to suck more margin dollars out of your wallet, while providing no benefit to you whatsoever.

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    called to ask question about headphones and man wa really nice and helpful, gave me great recommendations

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    Listed as 9pm close, but closing at 7? Fix your F@cking hours, Best Buy!!! I drove all the way across town!

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    Mr. Appliance of Madison, WI - This is one of our team members whom is dedicated to provide you with the best service possible...guaranteed!

    Mr. Appliance of Madison, WI

    3.2(14 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    In response to Mr Appliance's response ... every time we call, we get routed to an international…read morecall center and ask to speak with a manager. They promise we'll get a call back. Still waiting ... Also, Mr Appliance said the cover for the water filter was never removed, which is not true. We had guests staying in our house during our repair who agree with us and saw that the cover had been removed. We also all looked at the spiral pieces of plastic in the screws that had been shaved off by Kyle when he used an electric screwdriver to replace the cover. I don't appreciate being made to sound like a liar. Don't gaslight me, Mr Appliance. I know what I saw.

    We worked with these folks a couple years ago and things went well…read more This time, however: You can never actually speak to a person that works at the local office and the call center won't give you the local number. I even went to the address listed in Apple Maps and they had moved. The call center is a gd nightmare. I must've called them five times to explain our situation. They tried to overcharge me for a warranty. They tried to charge me for parts that weren't needed. They promised me an appointment and then moved it back five days. A second tech had to come back a different week. One of the techs missed a diagnosis and also canceled one of the appointments. He was overtly very frustrated with the call center as well and it resulted in an unpleasant demeanor. Family of five without a dishwasher for weeks is very stressful. Taylor is great.

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    Sub-Zero Freezer Co - Wolf 30" Gas Cooktop, Wolf 30" M Series Professional Convection Steam Oven, 30" M Series Professional Built-In Single Oven

    Sub-Zero Freezer Co

    3.7(3 reviews)
    2.9 miOrchard Ridge Community

    Five stars well deserved. The best appliance we have ever bought! The Wolf 30" M Series…read moreProfessional Convection Steam Oven (CSO3050PM/S/P) has become the most-used appliance in our kitchen, outranking even the matching Wolf 30" M Series Professional Built-In Single Oven (SO3050PM/S/P) installed directly below it. Reheating leftovers is the feature that sold us permanently. Thai takeout goes in with steam and comes out tasting and feeling like it just left the wok; the texture of the rice, noodles and proteins are perfectly restored instead of dried out or soggy. We no longer need nor have a microwave. Everything is easy to cook and time in this oven; for instance, eggs are effortless. We place an entire carton on the middle rack, select the appropriate Gourmet / Steam setting, and get consistent hard or soft-cooked results every time. No boiling water, no timing guesswork. We also use it for the full cycle of bagels from scratch: Proof mode for the dough rise, Steam for the initial set, and then convection or Bread & Pastry mode for the bake. One appliance handles the entire process. Sous Vide mode works exactly as expected for precise, edge-to-edge results without a separate water bath. The dual convection system delivers even results across the racks, the temperature probe removes guesswork on proteins, and the full-color touchscreen with recipe presets makes repeated dishes simple. This one appliance has consolidated so many disparate objects we used to own, it's insane...! The Professional stainless finish and handle match our lower oven perfectly. Capacity is generous enough for multiple dishes side-by-side, and best yet, its oven width and fits all standard pans that would fit in the lower oven. We reach for this convection steam oven more than any other cooking appliance in our kitchen. It has effectively replaced both our air fryer and microwave, sous vide, etc. for all tasks. If you are looking to upgrade your kitchen, consider this amazing appliance! For our family, it was totally worth the investment. Highly recommended.

    Save your money. Save your money. Save your money…read more The Subzero refrigerator is grossly overpriced. It's a product for people with more money than sense. People who want a kitchen that looks like a chef's kitchen but never cook in it. So why did we buy it? We bought a home with a Subzero. We had a four foot space to fill. Hindsight is 20-20. What we will do next time is install a 36" Whirlpool for $750 and 12" cabinets to fill the remaining space. You can buy two 36" Whirlpool refrigerators for about 10% the cost of a Subzero refrigerator. That gives you 2 compressors and more cooling and freezing capacity for a fraction of the cost of the Subzero. The Whirlpool has the same freezer that does not defrost or ruin foods. It has LED lights. It's nonodorous. All at a fraction of the cost of a Subzero. It does the same things as a Subzero for a lot less $$$. If you have to have a 48" refrigerator, try Bosch. It's thousand of dollars less. And, it's made in the USA. As is the Whirlpool. GE makes a model for $8500. Subzero is a good reminder of why consumers stopped buying goods made in America. You get ripped off. That's the only way to describe it. Poor service. Poor value in view of the exorbitant price. Subzero touts its service as "concierge" service. Yeah. Despite our initial reservations about the price and value, we finally decided to buy a Subzero. Buy American. Keep jobs in America. Silly, isn't it? From the school of "No good deed goes unpunished," here's what happened. First, we were promised that the Subzero would be delivered in 14-20 days. We ordered a standard model. No bells and whistles. The delivery occurred two months later. It only did because we threatened to cancel the order. The irony is that our unit was sitting in a warehouse when we ordered the refrigerator. Installation involves plugging the unit into the wall and moving a couple of brackets. Then, the installers add the panels to the freezer and refrigerator doors. That's it. The top grill did not ship with the door panels, however. So, we wait another 2-3 weeks for it to arrive. This company does not have its act together. These are not custom components. In fact, we thought we ordered door covers with a cabinet finish and ended up getting something completely different. We were ripped off. Plain and simple. The top grill finally arrived almost three weeks later. A deliveryman drops if off. He tells us the installation team will arrive. We wait and wait. Finally, my wife looks at me and says, "You know no one is coming to install this." She's right. So, we install it. A word about bells and whistles. Buying a Subzero is like buying an American made car. Not much comes standard. You start with a base price of about $10,000. If you want stainless steel doors, that's another $2000. If you want a water dispenser, that's another $500. Handles are extra. Pretty soon, they'll be selling the doors and compressors separately. Everyone's in on the upsell. When you try to order a refrigerator from an "authorized" dealer, they make an appointment with you. That way, a "design specialist" can assist you in deciding what type of refrigerator and features you want. We skip the upsell and order directly from another dealer. After all, we want a standard model. They don't like it when you skip the upsell. So, they schedule a pre-delivery inspection of our home even though we already have a Subzero in the kitchen. No need to change anything. The team arrives and proceeds to inspect the old unit. Then, they advise us that we should buy more features on our unit. We need stainless steel doors. We need a water dispenser. We explain that the water dispenser on the existing unit leaks all over the floor. It's one reason we are replacing the unit. In case you're wondering if we are people who are never pleased with anything. No, we are not those people. We have a second refrigerator. It's a Whirlpool for $750. We ordered it from Lowe's online. They delivered it within one week. The team is prompt and courteous. The refrigerator works great. It does all the things the Subzero does but for a whole lot less $$$. The Subzero does one thing the Whirlpool doesn't do. It makes funny noises already. We shall see how that goes. I will call their customer service but they seem to have experience with consumer complaints about the quality of their products. Lots of experience. The moral of the story: If you need something in your kitchen that screams that you have money, buy good china, silver, or crystal. Hang expensive art work. But, don't buy a Subzero.

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    Brothers Main Appliance

    Brothers Main Appliance

    2.2(52 reviews)
    0.6 miOakbridge Community

    We purchased a new washer and dryer set with the extended warranty. Sixteen months after the…read morepurchase the washer quit working so we contacted the warranty company. For next four weeks we have been getting bounced back and forth between the warranty company and Brothers Main. First our claim could not be processed because Brothers Main filled out the serial number of our washer incorrectly and we got no help from Brother Main resolving the error. Then for several weeks Brothers Main did not respond to the warranty company's requests for additional information. Apparently, there is only one person who addressed warranty issues and if she is out, which she is quite often, no one else is available to address these claims. Additionally, promises to return calls or emails did not happen and when we brought this to the attention of other individuals from Brothers Main we were called rude and hung up on. The process has been a nightmare, Brothers Main does not back up their sales nor do they attempt in any way to resolve issues. They do not take responsibility for their actions and readily pass the blame on to associates of Brothers Main or employees who are not available. I will not purchase anything else from Brothers Main they cannot be trusted.

    I bought a new refrigerator (nearly $4,000) in November 2024- the plastic on the handles was glued…read moreor heated on- it would not come off. They said they would replace the handles(finally), the new handles were just as bad. I've have called weekly for over 3 months, promises to fix and "we don't know what to do"- and usually I am just ignored- FOR OVER THREE MONTHS. NEVER BUY FROM THEM- BEYOND TERRIBLE SERVICE.

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    Habitat For Humanity Restore West

    Habitat For Humanity Restore West

    4.3(12 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    Habitat for Humanity Restore is this crazy shop. It has so much of all kinds of everything:…read moreconstruction, furniture, electrical related items, etc., etc., that it's almost hard to imagine. This shop is stocked full of so much stuff, it is amazing. If you're looking to furnish your home with vintage chest of drawers, desks, lamps, and a little bit of everything else, this is an incredible place to find it. If you're redoing your home, your office, your studio, or any other place, and you want to add some really truly unique elements to it, this is the place to go. When I say this business has all kinds of unique everything, I am not exaggerating. It's really an adventure to go inside. Because you never know what you will find. It's really fun! The moment you walk in the door of this business you'll be hit with a visual cornucopia of a little bit of everything. They have paintings, artwork, glassware, you name it... I cannot articulate the amount of truly unique stuff they offer, because they really have a lot. Of course, the staff here are always happy to help you out. But, in a lot of ways, you don't even need them, because all you have to do is go and find that unique something, grab it, pay for it, and you're out the door. Overall, this is one of those truly unique businesses that I recommend to anybody who is ever in the area. It's really a very fun viewing and shopping experience.

    Actually, not much went well. I'll take the hit. I knew when I walked in there it wasn't what I was…read morelooking for. Just the same I thought you never know there could be a treasure in there. Needless to say, I walked out with nothing but for those who are looking for the kind of product it's a great place.

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    Madison Geeks - Your comprehensive technology solutions provider: Madison Geeks.

    Madison Geeks

    3.2(20 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    No stars. They had our laptop for a week with prepay $57. Called multiple times and finally a tech…read moresaid - the battery is bad. We told him the battery is new and was charging fine at home. Oh, then it's the motherboard. Did they even diagnose? Lost our trust right there. Said they would call the next day with price. Did not call. We picked it up and it's worse than when we dropped it off.

    Our largely trouble free desktop computer running Window XP for the past 12 years was having start…read moreup issues. I brought the computer in and met Matt and described the problem. Matt said it could be the motherboard and/or the drive. I protested and told him the computer had no inconsistencies on the drive, no malware, no viruses. He replied "you are talking about psychotherapy and the patient needs a liver transplant." Immediately I appreciated his wry dry humor. I shared with him a parts build I had put together for a custom computer which we wanted to go forward with in September of 2017. For now we wanted a fix to tide us over until then. He warned if it was determined the problem was the motherboard there was no solution for us; he could not get another since ours was 8 generations old; not even an OEM version. The next day he called with devastating news. It indeed was the motherboard. He sent via email pictures of four blown capacitors on the board. At that point I was very fearful that we would lose all our data despite having it all backed up onto an external Western Digital drive via Acronis. I shared that our most important desire was to save all personal documents from each of our (my wife and I) respective profiles and twelve years of music on iTunes. I had just spoken with a support technician at Apple who told me since our version of iTunes was old, the music could not be downloaded into their newest version. Matt said that would depend on the condition of the hard drive, something he would know after examining it. He determined that the surface of the drive was damaged but the hardware supporting the drive was intact. He observed it was a good thing we brought it in since he surmised there was about seven days use out of it left. He did not guarantee he could do what we asked but felt confident he could. My parts list totaled $2,900. Matt went over each component and made recommendations for changes. When we were done my parts list was reduced to $2,100. The price reduction did not represent compromised performance; quite the contrary. With the graphics card I had originally listed Matt said it needs to run at 70 to 80 percent of capacity and if I were not using it in that manner I would not see the benefit whereas I would see MORE performance out of a card that cost less but was more accurately matched for intended use; horses for courses, and so it went with each part including the case. Matts reasoning was so clear it inspired confidence. I pulled my parts from Parts Picker. As I was "building" the computer with each addition of a part the site had a pop up that said "there are no incompatibilities" and continued to say so until the end. Matt said he did see where based on his experience there could be some parts that did not play well with one another. He agreed that the Corsair Vengeance series that was recommended to me over the higher level Corsair Domination Series was less troublesome. I told him that my goal was stability and at the same time although we are not gamers, we wanted a machine that was ultra-fast. He did what is called "active listening" and recommended a top of the line component that would meet those needs. HAPPY ENDING. Matt was able to rescue all of our personal documents and our iTunes library put into the latest version; a Miracle and we are so grateful. I knew he was not using hyperbole when he said "you will feel as if you have gone from a Model T to the Jetsons." Experiencing the truth of what he said was something else entirely. Per my request he installed the ESET Internet Security software that I purchased and brought to him. He also installed Microsoft Office Home and Business 2016 as well as Windows 10 Home 64 bit. Matt shared in our excitement and it was palpable. There is something special to be said when someone is excited about building something for you; good energy going into the product. All the above is a very long winded way of describing someone who is adept at what he does and at the same time able to communicate what he does effectively, honestly and compassionately; a rare trifecta of skill sets in any business but especially in the world of technology. That Matt cared about us as people was evident at every point along the way. By that I mean he did not see us as customers only; someone to add to the profit margin. For all intents and purposes, Matt IS Madison Geeks. If he went elsewhere we would follow him. Kahlal Cunningham, CEO of Madison Geeks would do well to make Matt a partner. If we had not had the conversations we had with Matt and the trust he established with us, a $3,000 custom built computer would never have been built. Had we not had the numerous consultative conversations no work order would have been placed with Madison Geeks; it goes without saying that building a custom computer is not the same as putting money in a candy machine and out comes the candy bar.

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    Best Buy West Madison - computers - Updated September 2026

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