History &
Background
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One
of a kind appliance store celebrates 55 years in
business
As D&R Vacuum & Appliance World nears 55
years old, owner and founder Bob Regier looks
back with pride on the business he built from
the ground. Regier was looking for work when he
came to Windsor in the early 1950s from the
family farm in Zurich, Ontario. His uncle, the
local manager of the Air Way Vacuum Company,
brought him into the business as a service and
salesman. For three years he sold Vacuums and
repaired them. It was the kind of work that grew
on him, so when the opportunity arose to
purchase the Air Way franchise he seized it.
Bob opened a shop on Pillette Road in
east, Windsor. After a year, he opened D&R
Vacuum. As the business grew, so did the need
for more space. The business moved to Ottawa
Street. With the extra floor space and storage,
Regier was able to carry an expanded variety of
vacuum cleaners. As well he added sewing
machines to the D&R repertoire. Today our
customers can even participate in lessons
offered by D&R sewing expert staff. The business
on Ottawa Street and Wyandotte are owned and
operated by himself and his "sons" Chuck,
Bob, Gary and Ken with grandson John all working as
a team.
D&R Vacuum and Appliance World is an
independent store, not affiliated with any
others. We continue to offer the quality
products and service that the business has built
its reputation on. D&R carries televisions, camcorders, stereo and accessories
from Panasonic, Hitachi, Toshiba.
As well we service all brands and models. We
carry over 400 products, not just vacuum
cleaners. However vacuum cleaners continue to be
the mainstay of the business. Whether you are
looking for an upright, a canister or a built-in
model at D&R Vacuum you can find all the major
brands including Miele, Dyson, Oreck, Eureka, Filter Queen,
Panasonic, Kenmore, Royal, Centaur, Hoover and
Kirby. Again we love to stress that service is
provided for our brands. We are one of the few
dealers who service what they sell! Supplying
quality products a full line of accessories and
being capable of servicing and repairing the
products all add up to the superior customer
service D&R Vacuum & Appliance World is known
for.
