V J Bailey (Port Talbot) Ltd

V J Bailey (Port Talbot) Ltd, Euronics appliance distributor

V J Bailey (Port Talbot) Ltd is a local appliance distributor associated with the Euronics network. Its catalogue focuses on large household appliances from brands such as Blomberg, Beko, Hotpoint, Bosch, Neff, Zenith, Sensis and Midea, and includes washing machines, dishwashers, cookers, ovens, fridge freezers, freezers and hobs.

Laundry and dishwasher range

The laundry offering combines washer dryers, freestanding dishwashers and integrated models. Among the products listed are the Blomberg LRF854311W, an 8 kg/5 kg, 1400 rpm washer dryer with SpinSave technology and RapidFinish option; the Beko DVS05C20W slimline 10 place settings with Mini 30 programme and Quick&Shine cycle; the Sensis DWF0114FSDW 14 place settings with Hygiene 70 wash and Aqua Zone; the Hotpoint H2FHL626UK 14 place settings with five programmes and a 30-minute rapid cycle; the Zenith ZDW601W 13 place settings with half load function and time delay; and the Bosch SMV2HTX02G integrated 13 place settings with ExtraDry option, Home Connect compatibility, Silence on Demand and InfoLight.

Cookers, ovens and hobs

The cooking range covers gas and electric cookers, built-in and built-under ovens, and induction hobs. Models advertised include the Beko EDG6231W and the Blomberg GGRN655W/GGRN655N, double oven gas cookers with a four-burner gas hob; the Beko EDG507W 50 cm with a 54-litre main oven and glass lid with auto shut-off; the Beko EDP503W electric double oven with a four-zone sealed plate hob and steam cleaning; the Hotpoint HDE6VDC2B1 with Multiflow technology and catalytic liners; and built-in ovens from Neff, Hotpoint, Beko and Blomberg, including models with Air Fry, Pizza 310 °C, DualClean, CircoTherm, Hide&Slide or pyrolytic cleaning. Hobs include the Beko HIIP64530UFT plug & play induction with four zones and Flexizone, and the Blomberg MIN54308N with Booster function and anti-overflow system.

Fridge freezers, freezers and guarantees

In cooling, there are fridge freezers, tall larder fridges, undercounter fridges and freezers, such as the Blomberg KNE4582VW with VitaminCare+ technology and Frost Free; the Blomberg SSM4554 tall larder with five adjustable shelves and auto defrost; the Zenith ZLS4481W undercounter; the Midea MDRU99FZE01 60 litres with Low Frost; and the Zenith ZFS4584W 95 litres with Freezer Guard for garages and outbuildings. The guarantees stated in the catalogue vary by manufacturer and model, from one year labour and ten years parts to five years subject to registration.

Delivery, installation and appliance removal

The company offers free local delivery of all large items purchased in store, with transport to the room of the customer's choice and no charge for carrying up steps within reason. It also removes the old appliance for recycling, with a transport and storage charge of £20 for washing machines, tumble dryers, dishwashers and similar, and £30 for refrigeration equipment, excluding commercial or American style, and the service includes removal of the packaging. Deliveries are normally arranged in time slots between 9:00 and 13:00 or between 14:00 and 17:00, with the option of a phone call when the delivery staff are on their way, and no deliveries are made on Thursdays or Sundays.

Business aim and local service

The company states its aim is to keep product prices very competitive and installation and service prices reasonable without sacrificing quality, as well as to offer the best possible service so that customers buy from the local shop instead of turning to the large national chains, thereby keeping jobs in the area and supporting the local high street.

Location and contact

Telephone: (01639) 882141 · Email: showroom@vjbailey.co.uk