JL Services

JL Services is a second-​hand whitegoods store on Cleveland St. It is run by Jerry, who exudes a used-​car-​salesman sort of vibe. So I was apprehensive when the bf decided to buy a fridge and a washing machine here. The thing is, Jerry’s prices are so much cheaper than anywhere else. It can be a bit hard to resist.
We bought a fridge + a washing machine here for approx $ 600. We bargained and ended up paying in cash. Both are second-​hand — but clean enough and working (uh … I had to knock wood when I typed that).
The fridge is fantastic, nearly new. We had issues with the washer (broke down the second time we used it), and Jerry proved pretty hard to catch on the phone when we were trying to get it fixed. In the end, some guy came to fix the machine, and he was a dead ringer for Michael Caine. So you’ve got a used car salesman avoiding your calls, and Michael Caine talking to you, with intense seriousness, about washing machine programming cycles. It was pretty special.
I also want to note that Jerry always looked to ME when discussing the washing machine, since obviously, as a female, I had a particular vested interest in this area. Hmm…
Jerry does offer warranties, but they’re short (this maybe varies depending on the machine). They also do deliveries… but Jerry expects people to help him carry these little white beasts up stairs.
So this is not a hassle-​free experience … My feeling is that Jerry’s machines are a bit hit and miss — you aren’t paying much & there is some risk that you’ll end up buying a lemon.