(Serviced 11/13/15 F @ 1:30pm...and a few previous times): My family has had a long-standing bond with this company, and now I understood why!
Bondy Service, Inc. has been part of my family's rental property business for nearly 30 years. Since I've recently taken the reins from my parents, I've called upon them a few times as they checked out a washing machine here or a dryer there. From my experience would the bond continue under my watch!?:
The Company - A family owned and ran business founded in 1951, they have been providing apartment owners, managers, and tenants the finest apartment quality service available. They offered three standard laundry programs (lease, rental, purchase) that suited whatever your comfort level, fiscal concerns, or general needs were. In any case, Bondy provided free installation, parts, and service along with free comprehensive and liabiltiy insurance.
Service ($50.00; this particular instance only) - On this particular day, I desperately needed to replace a set of lost machine keys AND open the coin trays which coincidently were apparently full so our tenants couldn't do laundry! After some earlier hiccups as I tried to get a hold of Todd, our Account Rep. (he was in jury duty) by phone, I finally connected with him and was able to schedule a repairman that same afternoon. Jesus, an affable kind repairman who remembered my dad, showed-up in his white service van http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=IMq--9OKkMTm-P9DPg6pcA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw on-time and gave me the rundown of what he was going to do. Within thirty minutes he had cut out and replaced the coin trays, provided me with a new set of keys, did a quick service of each machine, and cleaned up after he was done! The man knew what he was doing! Prior service calls were for relatively minor things (i.e. replace a frayed cord and instruction signs, fix a leak) where same-day service occurred and I didn't have to be present. Everyone has been amazingly easy to work with, and a final shout-out to Gloria, one of their Customer Service Reps. whose patience with me was saint-like!
Parking (n/a) - Since their business was all about coming to your location, you had to make sure there was a convenient spot for them to park their vehicle and allowed for easy access to the troubled laundry equipment.
Atmosphere, décor, ambience - Although they had an actual office building, that was rather inconsequential since the real place of business was at any given property where the service was needed to be done.
Attire - Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops.
Overall, Bondy Service, Inc. has shown me within a year's time that customer service was their number one priority which worked perfectly for me. Currently, two properties were being serviced by another laundry business which I hoped to rectify in the very near future. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (total bill was around $50.00; no tip required). And, all payments were by check only, so they didn't accept my credit card (or any) of choice...AMEX! 4.0 STARS read more