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Gerhards
Join Date:
2012-05-28
About
A booming World War II economy saw a man in Glenside, Pennsylvania looking to bless his family with a stable future. It is not likely that Gerhard's Appliance founder Charles E. Gerhard could have anticipated 60 years, new locations, and as many children, grand children and friends to steward his dream into the 21st century.
Charles Gerhard left the Philco Corporation after patenting the Ice Cube Tray for a $3 dollar commission. His new storefront on Easton Road sold United States Army surplus radios and was named Gerhard's Inc. As the home appliance industry grew, so did his dream. At least one home on every block had a television for neighbors to gather around and view prize fights through snowy picture tubes. Dishwashers, automatic washers and dryers and electric ovens were soon the envy of every family. "I want to sell you this appliance, but I want to service it too" said Gerhard. Thus setting the business plan; "Our service makes the best products better"
Our long time customers remember the second generation of Gerhard's: Jay, Charles Jr., Carroll (Pete), Edward and Marjorie. Alongside their father, they set the standard of excellence and commitment to service that thrives at our two locations today. With Charles Jr., as President, Gerhard's measured growth reflected a commitment to American made products. RCA, Philco, Speed Queen and Amana were popular brands of the day. Gerhard's moved to a larger location at the site of our current flagship store on Keswick Ave. Our Record Shop often hosted popular singers signing autographs and records. Live broadcasts were very popular.
As DVD players replaced HiFi, dish drawers and warming drawers are now common in kitchens, microwave and convection cooking meets the time demands of our moving society. Name brands such as Miele, Viking, Kitchen Aid and Dacor offer un-paralleled products that can be viewed in our operational state of the art showrooms.
"The Living Kitchen" is our newest venture.
Charles E. Gerhard III, now the third generation President of Gerhard's wants you to know that our family is committed to your family...
"It is the work of our everyday to protect the investment that you have made in your appliances. We were doing that yesterday, today and we will be doing that tomorrow. Our service still makes the best products better!"
Charles Gerhard left the Philco Corporation after patenting the Ice Cube Tray for a $3 dollar commission. His new storefront on Easton Road sold United States Army surplus radios and was named Gerhard's Inc. As the home appliance industry grew, so did his dream. At least one home on every block had a television for neighbors to gather around and view prize fights through snowy picture tubes. Dishwashers, automatic washers and dryers and electric ovens were soon the envy of every family. "I want to sell you this appliance, but I want to service it too" said Gerhard. Thus setting the business plan; "Our service makes the best products better"
Our long time customers remember the second generation of Gerhard's: Jay, Charles Jr., Carroll (Pete), Edward and Marjorie. Alongside their father, they set the standard of excellence and commitment to service that thrives at our two locations today. With Charles Jr., as President, Gerhard's measured growth reflected a commitment to American made products. RCA, Philco, Speed Queen and Amana were popular brands of the day. Gerhard's moved to a larger location at the site of our current flagship store on Keswick Ave. Our Record Shop often hosted popular singers signing autographs and records. Live broadcasts were very popular.
As DVD players replaced HiFi, dish drawers and warming drawers are now common in kitchens, microwave and convection cooking meets the time demands of our moving society. Name brands such as Miele, Viking, Kitchen Aid and Dacor offer un-paralleled products that can be viewed in our operational state of the art showrooms.
"The Living Kitchen" is our newest venture.
Charles E. Gerhard III, now the third generation President of Gerhard's wants you to know that our family is committed to your family...
"It is the work of our everyday to protect the investment that you have made in your appliances. We were doing that yesterday, today and we will be doing that tomorrow. Our service still makes the best products better!"
Blogs Owned
1. Gerhard's Appliances Buyers Guide
Complete Home Appliance Consumer Buyer Guide by Gerhards Appliance
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2. Gerhards Appliance Goes Green
Gerhard's Appliance guide to eco friendly appliances.
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3. Gerhards Appliances Cooking Corner
Culinary recipes from the Gerhard family.
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Latest Blog Posts
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- 5 activities you’ll love even more with an air conditioneron Apr 22, 2013 in Air Conditioners Gerhard's appliancesIf asked to rank the modern world's most wonderful conveniences, most folks would probably put air conditioning near the top. Continue reading →...
- Top 5 ways to get in the mood to grillon Apr 19, 2013 in Grills Gerhard's appliancesAt Gerhard's Appliances, we don't just sell any grills - we offer you the ones we'd trust with our own barbeque and cookout meals. Continue reading →...
- 3 great spring-weather beers and where to store themon Apr 18, 2013 in Refrigerators Gerhard's appliancesIf you're a lover of premium craft brews, chances are you're about ready to say goodbye to all those heavy stouts and porters that were so delicious during the winter time. Continue reading →...
- The top 4 reasons you want a new dishwasher this seasonon Apr 16, 2013 in Dishwashers Gerhard's appliancesSpring is underway and summer's right around the corner, so there are plenty of changes going both in nature and around the home. Continue reading →...
- Gerhard’s top 3 gifts for busy studentson Apr 12, 2013 in Cooking Gerhard's appliancesWhether you know a grad student living in a tiny studio or a dorm-dwelling undergrad, if he or she is in need of a quality dorm-warming gift in the coming months, you can find a quality item at Gerhard's. Continue reading →...
- Read the book then watch the movie with a little help from Gerhard’son Apr 10, 2013 in Flat Screen Televisions Gerhard's appliancesHow often have you seen the trailer for a brand new movie and thought "I should read the book first..." Continue reading →...
- Four ways to convince yourself that now is the time to buy a new grillon Apr 3, 2013 in Grills Gerhard's appliancesLet Gerhard's Appliances help you out with a little grill-buying impetus in the form of these fantastic considerations. Continue reading →...
