Glebe Radio and Appliances

Mr. Wharton is knowledgeable, accommodating, pleasant, and an honest person to work with, as are the professionals he recommends to perform the installation services.
The difference between shopping (over the phone — didn’t even have to go to the store) with Mr. Wharton and a massive chain couldn’t be more of a contrast. We had so many headaches buying/​installing our washer with a chain, but purchasing and installing our gas dryer with Glebe Appliances was a breeze. AND prices were nearly the same!

This is easy. Don’t shop anywhere else. After spending years going to major stores and chains, a neighbor recommended Glebe Radio and Appliances. I wish I had known about Dabney years ago. His prices are competitive (even lower), but the service is many times better than any other appliance store or department we have shopped at. And it doesn’t stop there. The guys who came to deliver and install the washer and dryer were professional, efficient and knowledgeable.
We won’t shop for appliances anywhere else.

Love the customer service. Walked in, found exactly what I needed at a great price. Business long established in Arlington.

I couldn’t agree more with all the other reviews — Dabney is AWESOME. I recently remodeled my kitchen and bought all the appliances from Glebe Radio and Appliance. His service and commitment to doing the right thing for his customers is in a class by itself. I think it’s important to support small local businesses and I’m wiling to pay more to do so, but I was pleasantly surprised to find that Dabney’s prices are very competitive with the Big Box stores. I highly recommend them.

Ranges, washer/​dryers, refrigerators. If you need any of these and live in Northern Virginia, you can avoid Big Box buying hell. Go to Glebe Radio and Appliances. The price will be just about the same (maybe even a little lower) compared to the big chains but you will have only a very positive experience. Mr. Wharton knows his stuff and he doesn’t have any tricks up his sleeve. In fact, instead of selling you a new dryer, he’ll give you the number of a repairman who can fix that annoying screech made by your old one. And the delivery firm the store uses is fast and efficient. You’ll even get a call when they’re on their way.
This is the American small business that political ad makers dream of. And it’s real. Hard to believe in 2015 but stop by on Lee Highway and see for yourself.

Glebe Appliance is the perfect example of why you should shop local. I stopped in to see if they could sell me a replacement for a broken dryer knob and these sweet old guys found something that would work and gave me a replacement for free. They are incredibly helpful and kind. I highly recommend them!

Knowledgeable and low-​key owner Dabney and extremely well-​skilled installer Robert Kraft. You cannot go wrong with Glebe Radio.

OMG. Why would you buy anywhere else? I never even went into the store!
My washer went out, and was old. I found good reviews for Glebe Appliance, so I called. The owner (Dabny) answered! Treated me like a valued potential customer! I asked him what brands he carried, and then I went on consumer reports and picked one that looked like it would work, called back, ordered it, and paid over the phone.
The price was great! I checked around! Dabny even told me I probably did not need to replace my dryer, even tho it’s just as old as the washer. What honesty!
The installation of the new, and removal of the old, went w/​out a hitch, done by an obviously seasoned and experienced PLUMBER, not some day laborer.
Sound like I was satisfied? Darn right.

This is definitely the place to go –local small business, honest answers, fair prices and great service. Needed a basic microwave with installation, and that’s what I got. Very happy with the service.

Such nice, nice people and very honest. I first used them when my dryer broke. They installed a new one after guiding me to a reasonably priced replacement… then my outlet broke (completely unrelated to the dryer), and they came back the next day to fix it.
A month later, my washer broke. Of course, I went right back to Glebe and they delivered it the day after Christmas for me. Stupidly, I had turned the ringer off on my phone so I hadn’t heard them call to say they were on their way, and it was so loud in my house that I didn’t hear them knocking. When I finally saw the missed call, I called them and they RETURNED to my house to install the washer. A total class-​act. I think 99% of companies would tell me I was an idiot and missed my install window, and probably charge me a reschedule fee. Instead, they returned right away to install the washer.
I love this company.

I found Glebe Radio & Appliances after an unfortunate leak/​breakdown of my washer & dryer. As I just bought my condo in May, I was not happy to already have to replace an appliance. However, I saw the reviews on Unilocal and thought I would give them a shot!
Everyones comments are right on the dot. When I walked in, Dabney the owner recommended the cheaper appliance rather than the more expensive one. Since I have a small laundry area, I needed to get something compact. Due to measurement issues, i ended up going with the more expensive washer & dryer.
I could’ve gotten it slightly cheaper elsewhere (because of holiday sales), but I knew that i would be in good hands should i ever have to call back. The installation & delivery fee is steep, and i wasn’t sure if i could front the cash. Dabney offered to pay the installer directly and he put it on my credit card instead. That’s the kind of mom & pop customer service that is lacking nowadays in big box stores!
Robert Kraft who came to install was a delight! he explained what he was doing and how the machine worked. gave me a lot of great tips regarding care for the washer & dryer.
Like others have said, even though i don’t want to have to buy an appliance for a while, if i do, i’ll be going back to Glebe Radio!

I live in a 1920s Arlington bungalow, and too often, new appliances are just too big !
The owner here has a great knowledge of appliances — and was able to recommend perfectly the right fridge, stove, dishwasher, and washer dryer… well within our budget, and perfectly fitted for our space.
(And in case you’re wondering, they have lots of big appliances too — for all those ‘new construction’ homes.)

This place solved my research paralysis several times. After months of consumer report and review research over a dishwasher i finally saw recommendations for this place and it made my life easier. I wish i started here. And installation prices were more than half sears and the turnaround is great. Going back for all future appliances.

Yes, you could drive 20 miles away and get a «good deal» at Lowes, Or you can go up the street to Bray and Scarff, where they *might* pay attention to you if you’re buying $ 50K worth of product. OR you can go to Glebe Radio, where the owner is helpful, knowledgeable, and pleasant, whether you’re buying a $ 3,000 range or a countertop microwave. I’ve gone all three routes, and from now on, I’ll choose the latter. I got a good price, and prompt delivery by people who showed up when they said they would, and took the same care that I would with the installation.
No question, the next time I replace an appliance, it will be with Glebe.

Everything in the reviews is true, so why repeat it??? Go see for yourself and you will never buy from anyone else. Help keep these guys in business, and give them your business. Boycott the big chain stores and support local small businesses for them, and for the best in America!!!

My husband and I purchased a GE gas stove, a washer, and a dryer from Dabney at Glebe Radio and Appliances. We were extremely pleased with our entire experience with this company, particularly after having a miserable shopping experience at Sears. The GE washer we had selected turned out to be backordered, and Dabney suggested we get a slightly higher-​level washing machine (at the same price we were paying for the original washer). Very impressive! Dabney is very low-​key; he didn’t pressure us in any way. Rather, he directed us to the most appropriate appliances for our situation. His installers were great to work with, very considerate and professional. I’m not in a hurry to buy more large appliances, but when I do, I will definitely shop first and only at Glebe Appliances.

Have bought a number of appliances from Glebe Radio & Appliances, and had them installed by Robert Kraft. Dabney, the owner, is very knowledgeable about appliances and will tell you which ones are reliable and which ones break. Robert Kraft used to own McGuire’s Appliances — he also knows a LOT about what works. The amount you pay for him installing it is trivial considering that the appliance will be in place for years and it has to be installed right. Robert does the job right.
I echo the reviews of others. This is a great place to buy appliances.

Excellent prices, very knowledgeable owner and a great delivery/​installation team. Having my refrigerator die an early death was irritating but getting it replaced fast and inexpensively made up for it. They got the new refrigerator to me so fast I only had to buy one brick of dry ice to keep my dieing refrigerator cold enough to keep my food from spoiling.

These guys are fantastic. On Tommy’s advice, after futilely looking elsewhere, I went to visit them. My dishwasher died and it cost more to fix it than replace it. Went against every Old Soviet gene in my body, but I realized it was the right decision.
So off I went to Glebe Radio. He helped me sort through price ranges, features, durability and value. I decided on a mid-​range priced model with a stainless steel interior; it was also on sale.
Real old-​fashioned, mom and pop place where they know their stuff and shake your hand at the end. It was great. And the delivery guy called me 2 days later to coordinate delivery and installation in my condo.
All told, faster, cheaper and much better service than I could have found anywhere else. Highly recommend.

The owner, Dabney, is either a genius or the dumbest guy in business! But considering I go back to him time and time again, he must be a genius!
This is by far the best place to get appliances in Arlington/​Falls Church. You get excellent customer service and the lowest retail prices around. You also can feel good for buying from a local business where the owner lives right in Arlington.
I’ve compared Glebe Radio’s prices to both McGuire and Bray & Scarff and Glebe Radio won easily. On a clothes dryer, we saved $ 100 over the other guys. The only place I’ve found that beats Glebe’s prices are the internet and Sears when they have big sales but believe me you never want to deal with Sears!
Here’s an example of the great customer service you get from Glebe. A couple of weeks I went in there looking for a dishwasher. I did my research on the internet (including Consumer Reports) but there was so much conflicting advice out there, I decided to go straight to the pros and ask for Dabney’s advice.
We walked over to the dishwasher section where there were maybe 8 dishwashers. There were a couple of $ 1200 Kitchenaids but he pointed to the $ 649 GE and said this is what you want. You have to add $ 100 for stainless. Wow… he could’ve pushed the $ 1200 appliances but right away he saved me $ 450 steering me away from those. BTW the dishwasher I was replacing was a $ 1200 Kitchenaid.
Then Dabney says but hey if you get the controls on the front of the dishwasher, you can save another $ 100 and get stainless for only $ 649! So now he’d saved me $ 550! Told me it was a very reliable dishwasher and I could spend more but I’d get a bunch of features I’d never use. Having had a $ 1200 Kitchenaid for 8 years, I knew exactly what he meant!
The guy who does the installation is also great. Very friendly guy who does an excellent job and goes the extra mile for you. Even gave us great advice on the use of the dishwasher to save money.
The only con about this place is it’s a real hole in wall mom and pop shop. If you can look past the dusty memorabilia from the 1950’s, you’ll love this place for the service, prices and peace of mind. Oh yeah, brand selection is limited too but he only carries the good stuff so you should be happy.