Solley’s Appliance and Fireplace Center

Solley’s Appliance and Fireplace Center has made some improvements in the past year with more planned for 2006, but some things never change? like outstanding service, great selection and competitive prices.
Paul and Amy Valentino became owners of the store in February 2005, taking over from the Solley family, who began the business in 1948.
‘I love this community,? says Paul Valentino. ‘We love this business, the people, and working with the customers.?
The Valentinos are continuing a tradition of excellence at Solley’s, a one-stop shop for builders, designers and homeowners. The store carries a wide range of home appliances and fireplaces. Kitchen appliances feature brand names such as Sub-Zero, Wolf, Asko, Jenn-Air, Dacor, Fischer-Paykel, GE, Maytag, Amana, Magic Chef, Miele and Bosch.
A newly remodeled hearth showroom features the latest in gas and wood-burning products, mantles and surrounds, gas logs and custom fireplace doors. Product lines include Travis Industries, Lopi and Fireplace Xtrordinair? the most comprehensive selection of high efficiency, heat-producing gas and wood prodcuts available in the marketplace. Other premium brands include Jotul, Heat N Glo, Vermont Castings and Majestic. The Valentinos invite customers to ask about cutting edge technologies such as corn stoves and Gel Flame, an inexpensive gasless new flame technology.
Solley’s is able to offer prices as low as big-box stores. With high purchasing volume and appliances acquired at the same price as national chains, Solley’s passes along value to their customers. The store is also home of the big ?4? free: free delivery, free removal, free disposal and free installation on stand alone appliances. Zero-percent financing is available.
‘We ask customers what they’re trying to accomplish and we don’t sell a product without knowing what it does,? says Paul Valentino. ‘Our people are exceptionally qualified. Our product knowledge, service and pricing sets us apart from our competitors.?
The well-trained staff at Solley’s includes Tom and Allyn (Solley) Thurlby, who have nearly 80 years of combined experience and tenure at Solley’s; Jaye Jenkins; Brian Allen and new manager Doug Stolz. They will work directly with individual customers or builders/designers.
‘I’m excited to be here,? says Stolz. ‘Solley’s is well-known in the community for the sales and service and we want to continue the loyal relationship with the community.?
Solley’s provides in-house appliance and hearth service and has a parts department.
In 2006, the Valentinos plan to make-over the exterior of the building, remodel the appliance showroom, introduce a new theater kitchen and host cooking demonstrations, wine-tasting, and private sale events.

Solley’s Appliance and Fireplace Center has made some improvements in the past year with more planned for 2006, but some things never change? like outstanding service, great selection and competitive prices.
Paul and Amy Valentino became owners of the store in February 2005, taking over from the Solley family, who began the business in 1948.
‘I love this community,? says Paul Valentino. ‘We love this business, the people, and working with the customers.?
The Valentinos are continuing a tradition of excellence at Solley’s, a one-stop shop for builders, designers and homeowners. The store carries a wide range of home appliances and fireplaces. Kitchen appliances feature brand names such as Sub-Zero, Wolf, Asko, Jenn-Air, Dacor, Fischer-Paykel, GE, Maytag, Amana, Magic Chef, Miele and Bosch.
A newly remodeled hearth showroom features the latest in gas and wood-burning products, mantles and surrounds, gas logs and custom fireplace doors. Product lines include Travis Industries, Lopi and Fireplace Xtrordinair? the most comprehensive selection of high efficiency, heat-producing gas and wood prodcuts available in the marketplace. Other premium brands include Jotul, Heat N Glo, Vermont Castings and Majestic. The Valentinos invite customers to ask about cutting edge technologies such as corn stoves and Gel Flame, an inexpensive gasless new flame technology.
Solley’s is able to offer prices as low as big-box stores. With high purchasing volume and appliances acquired at the same price as national chains, Solley’s passes along value to their customers. The store is also home of the big ?4? free: free delivery, free removal, free disposal and free installation on stand alone appliances. Zero-percent financing is available.
‘We ask customers what they’re trying to accomplish and we don’t sell a product without knowing what it does,? says Paul Valentino. ‘Our people are exceptionally qualified. Our product knowledge, service and pricing sets us apart from our competitors.?
The well-trained staff at Solley’s includes Tom and Allyn (Solley) Thurlby, who have nearly 80 years of combined experience and tenure at Solley’s; Jaye Jenkins; Brian Allen and new manager Doug Stolz. They will work directly with individual customers or builders/designers.
‘I’m excited to be here,? says Stolz. ‘Solley’s is well-known in the community for the sales and service and we want to continue the loyal relationship with the community.?
Solley’s provides in-house appliance and hearth service and has a parts department.
In 2006, the Valentinos plan to make-over the exterior of the building, remodel the appliance showroom, introduce a new theater kitchen and host cooking demonstrations, wine-tasting, and private sale events.

Solley’s Appliance and Fireplace Center has made some improvements in the past year with more planned for 2006, but some things never change? like outstanding service, great selection and competitive prices.
Paul and Amy Valentino became owners of the store in February 2005, taking over from the Solley family, who began the business in 1948.
‘I love this community,? says Paul Valentino. ‘We love this business, the people, and working with the customers.?
The Valentinos are continuing a tradition of excellence at Solley’s, a one-stop shop for builders, designers and homeowners. The store carries a wide range of home appliances and fireplaces. Kitchen appliances feature brand names such as Sub-Zero, Wolf, Asko, Jenn-Air, Dacor, Fischer-Paykel, GE, Maytag, Amana, Magic Chef, Miele and Bosch.
A newly remodeled hearth showroom features the latest in gas and wood-burning products, mantles and surrounds, gas logs and custom fireplace doors. Product lines include Travis Industries, Lopi and Fireplace Xtrordinair? the most comprehensive selection of high efficiency, heat-producing gas and wood prodcuts available in the marketplace. Other premium brands include Jotul, Heat N Glo, Vermont Castings and Majestic. The Valentinos invite customers to ask about cutting edge technologies such as corn stoves and Gel Flame, an inexpensive gasless new flame technology.
Solley’s is able to offer prices as low as big-box stores. With high purchasing volume and appliances acquired at the same price as national chains, Solley’s passes along value to their customers. The store is also home of the big ?4? free: free delivery, free removal, free disposal and free installation on stand alone appliances. Zero-percent financing is available.
‘We ask customers what they’re trying to accomplish and we don’t sell a product without knowing what it does,? says Paul Valentino. ‘Our people are exceptionally qualified. Our product knowledge, service and pricing sets us apart from our competitors.?
The well-trained staff at Solley’s includes Tom and Allyn (Solley) Thurlby, who have nearly 80 years of combined experience and tenure at Solley’s; Jaye Jenkins; Brian Allen and new manager Doug Stolz. They will work directly with individual customers or builders/designers.
‘I’m excited to be here,? says Stolz. ‘Solley’s is well-known in the community for the sales and service and we want to continue the loyal relationship with the community.?
Solley’s provides in-house appliance and hearth service and has a parts department.
In 2006, the Valentinos plan to make-over the exterior of the building, remodel the appliance showroom, introduce a new theater kitchen and host cooking demonstrations, wine-tasting, and private sale events.
3779 S. Ortonville Road. Hours are
Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and
Saturdays from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. (248) 625-24

Solley’s Appliance and Fireplace Center customers are treated to prices as low as big-box stores.
Customers also get unrivaled personal service, along with quality and high-end appliance and hearth product selection not usually found outside urban design centers.
‘Why wouldn’t you go to Solley’s?? says new manager Mark Rigato.
Rigato assumed management of Solley’s in February, when Springfield Township resident Paul Valentino purchased the M-15 appliance and fireplace store.
With appliances acquired at the same price national chains get, Solley’s passes along value to customers.
The store also guarantees standout delivery, installation, and service.
Regardless of the number of appliances purchased, Solley’s gives customers free delivery, free removal, and free disposal.
Stand alone appliances are also installed completely free of charge with the exception of dishwashers and microwaves, which the company installs at fees less than the cost of hiring a plumber or electrician, says Rigato.
Whereas national stores wrangle unknown contractors, Solley’s takes care of customers, either employing a team of its own employees and locally-acclaimed licensed contractor Tom Sanford, or using manufacturer-directed service agents.
While Solley’s philosophy isn’t about to change, its showroom is slated for significant expansion in the next year.
Customers can currently shop for and special-order brands like Sub-Zero refrigeration, Wolf ranges, Bosch washers and dryers, ASKO dishwashers, Jenn-Air, Dacor and Cal Flame outdoor home resort package installations, as well as in-stock brands like Maytag, Amana, Magic Chef, GE, and Fisher & Paykel.
Within the next six months, customers will find upscale appliances and hearth products showcased in vignettes at Solley’s, where cooking demonstrations and barbecues will be held.
Luxury appliances will be integrated into cabinets, combined with state-of-the-art fireplaces and hearth stoves in the showcase.
If you’re currently planning a cozy kitchen hearth area, check out Fireplace Xtrordinair’s flush-mount Bed & Breakfast gas fireplace, featured in the March-April edition of Better Homes and Gardens Kitchen and Bath Ideas magazine.
Solley’s will also expand its line of hearth products like Lopi, Heat-N-Glo, Vermont Castings, Jotul, and more.
Enjoy upscale outdoor entertaining? You won’t want to miss the Cal Flame outdoor packages, including integrated outdoor cooking centers and refrigeration drawers, islands, snack bars, gazebos, and outdoor fireplaces and saunas.
Traditional quality appliances will still be sold at Solley’s, where showroom space will be expanded over the next year. A Web site’featuring product and support information’is in the works.
Rigato, who has seven children, encourages parents to bring their children to the store, where a candy jar is kept stocked.
Solley’s was founded in 1948 by Alan Solley, Sr. and his wife Beahice. Three Solley family members remain connected with the store, where blending high quality merchandise and hometown manners is more than a marketing trend.
‘Solley’s is known for combining great brands with very competitive pricing and small-town friendly service,? said Allan Solley Jr., who is confident ‘the staff will not only keep it up, they will improve upon the foundation we’ve built here.?
3779 S. Ortonville Road,
between Ortonville and Clarkston. Call (248) 625-2417
Hours: M-F 10 a.m.-6 p.m.,
Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.