Atomic Appliance

Good prices, extremely knowledgeable and helpful. He moves all these appliances by himself, using one hand! Well, not really, but he’s the man. I’ve gotten air conditioners, washers, dryers, and fridges from him.

Joel refused to help connecting the gas hose to the new oven, which would just take him a minute. I mean I can do it myself, but wouldn’t it be his responsibility to make sure the oven function correctly before leaving? He was very rude, shouting through the phone when I called to check if I forgot my pans in the old oven bottom he hauled away.

We have gotten good advice from Atomic before, but hadn’t purchased anything. Then the dishwasher broke, so we went in for advice, which we received with no pressure to buy. We looked at the big box stores, and despite being the weekend of post-​Thanksgiving sales, we realized that the same make and model we could get at Atomic would cost more than twice as much (when figuring out taxes, installation, ete) from the big stores, and would take about two weeks to be installed.
So, we called Atomic on a Saturday, got a much better price than anywhere else we looked (and we looked), and it was installed before noon on Tuesday.
We really love our new dishwasher: it’s quieter and more efficient than its predecessor, stainless steel inside and out, and still under budget.
If you need to have something replaced right away or just want some honest advice from professionals who really know appliances, your first and maybe only stop should be Atomic.

I have been buying appliances there since the early 1980’s, despite living in the boston area because I know I can always count on Joel to offer good selection, prices that are essentially the same as box stores, stands behind his products, and is genuinely honest old world style businessman whose word is as good as money in the bank. Joel has helped me troubleshoot problems over the phone, has access to 99% of any products we ever needed, and has the knowledge to recommend the best products for the money rather than those he makes the highest margin on. The storefront is deceiving because through his buying organization he can almost anything so don’t judge the choices by the storefront because big box stores have huge overhead costs to cover so Joel can match their prices to earn folks business. I started out buying simple items for apartments, move the nicer appliances for condos, and how look to Joel for every house we have ever owned or remodeled. So in summary you can’t go wrong buying there

We just bought our first home and needed a washer and dryer. We were recommended to Atomic by a co-​worker of mine and decided to check it out. Do NOT let the appearance fool you, it’s magic in there. Joel knows his product, and his regular price for what we wanted (G.E., Energy Star) was lower than the blue and yellow Big Box’s sale price, and that was music to our ears. He offered next day delivery for no extra cost and was a genuine pleasure to work with.

Hooray for shopping local and getting great service, products and prices!
After carefully researching dishwashers online, my husbee and I knew exactly — EXACTLY — what we wanted. Only thing? I really wanted to see it, too. Price is important, of course, but not as important as quality or service. You’d think finding all three in one package would be easy, but no. No, it is not — I assure you.
After getting the run around from Big Box Store That Shall Not Be Named (going there was my husband’s idea, not mine) I suggested Atomic. Sure, they might be a bit pricier but you know what you’re paying for? Expertise. Service. Quality. An actual person who has worked in this industry for years and knows EXACTLY what they’re talking about, not some dweeby dude with bad posture and a worse attitude who could give to farts about finding your perfect dishwasher.
Anyway, Atomic was a breeze to work with. Sure, the shop is a tad, eh-​hem, rickety and dog-​eared, but they know their product, they know their prices and they know their stock. Within a few days (because we had to special order it) we had our beautiful new dishwasher delivered and installed exactly on time and within an hour. I’m thrilled.
Just a note: not all stock is on the showroom floor, as they have an off-​site warehouse where they hold larger and less-​common items. If you’re looking for something specific, ask — they’ll give you an opinion and likely get it for you.

I had called Atomic, based on the reviews I read here, just to ask if they did in-​house repairs, and while they don’t he stayed on the phone with me for several minutes trying to troubleshoot the issue. Would you EVER get that from most places?
He gave me a couple of things to try and then shared the number of a repair place that handles the brand/​type of appliance I had.
Think I’m gonna buy my next appliance at a chain store? Not on your life. Folks, buy local.

I prefer patronizing small, locally owned businesses rather than national chains and Atomic is just the place in Providence. I’ve purchased all my appliances from them. Their prices are equal to if not better than Home Depot, Sears, etc and they are far, far more accommodating.

I’ve bought a stove, microwave, and a refrigerator from Joel at Atomic… he’s a super nice guy and helpful when offering advice on brands and models. He’s easy to work with and his prices are reasonable. Visit Atomic appliance when considering your next new appliance purchases!

We’ve discovered that it’s a myth that you save money buying appliances at the big chain stores. Not only do you get instant, expert, personalized service at this store, but he delivers free, whereas most of the chains charge (sometimes as much as $ 200, depending on the item) for delivery. Also, he doesn’t give you a delivery «window», he tells you EXACTLY when he’s coming. And he always shows when he says he will. We’ve bought numerous appliances from him over several years, and it’s been the same great, no-​hassles experience every single time.
This guy is the best. He knows and cares about his customers, he turns himself into a pretzel to accommodate you, and he’s the nicest man and hardest worker I’ve ever met. When we were trying to buy a new faucet (which he doesn’t sell), he spent half an hour on the phone with me helping me with what questions to ask (!!!). Don’t ever buy an appliance from anyone else again if you know what’s good.

Joel Olbaum is the man to talk to, he’s the owner… i bought my fridge from Atomic… a quality fridge with a cheap price… Joel keeps prices low, due to the fact, with his truck, he does the deliveries… def a hard worker …Highly Recommend–
Joel, also, is a cool guy–