Family Focused: Slyman Bros. Appliances

For St. Louis, 1965 was a big year. The Rat Pack came to town, the Cardinals played their last full season at the original Busch Stadium, and the final piece of the Gateway Arch was put in place Oct. 28. That same year, brothers Bob and Harry Slyman decided to open an appliance store. Fast forward to today, and Slyman Bros. Appliances has expanded to include five locations across the St. Louis region. Even as the venture grew, its commitment to serving the community has remained the same. The family-owned and -operated business uses its almost six decades of experience to provide quality service and products.

Along with its warehouse, Slyman Bros. has showrooms in St. Louis City, South County, West County and O’Fallon, Missouri. Operations manager Chris Slyman notes the retailer offers a wide selection of products to meet the needs of every client. “We carry more than 50 major retailers, ranging from popular options like Maytag and Whirlpool to luxury selections, such as Wolf and Sub-Zero,” he says. “Whatever your project or budget, we’ve got you covered.” Every Slyman Bros. location offers installation services and free delivery within a 50-mile radius. The store also provides in-house technical support for warranty-covered products.

Slyman Bros. stands out because of its dedication to providing top quality customer service. Chris says that can be attributed to the family-centered nature of the company. Multiple generations of the Slyman family are involved with the operations at every location. “We’re a family business, and that extends to treating our customers like family,” he says. “A lot of appliance shopping is done at national retailers that primarily function as home improvement stores. We’re proud to be local, and our sales team have been with us an average of 10 years. When you come into our showroom, they can figure out what’s going to work best for you.”

Slyman Bros. recently opened a new showroom in South County, replacing its previous facility in the area. The new location is one of the largest appliance showrooms in the St. Louis region, and it offers the community much more than just an increased footprint. “We’ve expanded from around 2,000 to 10,000 square feet for our South County store, and it includes a 2,000-square-foot display area dedicated to Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances,” Chris explains. “It offers a much better in-store experience for our customers.”

To celebrate the new showroom, Slyman Bros. is holding a grand opening Oct. 11 through 13. The weekend will include special sales on almost every brand the store carries, and guests can also look forward to in-store specials and rebates. On Oct. 12, Lynx Grills will hold outdoor cooking demonstrations, and the festivities also will include a free food truck and live music. “We have some great giveaways planned for the grand opening,” Chris adds. “You can win a KitchenAid stand mixer, G.E. smoker or Electrolux vacuum. We hope that the community will come check it out and celebrate with us.”

Slyman Bros. Appliances has been serving the St. Louis community since 1965. The grand opening celebration of its new South County showroom is Oct. 11 through 13. Pictured on the cover: The South County showroom. For more information, call 636.223.5555 or visit slymanbros.com.

Cover design by Julie Streiler
Cover photo by Bill Barrett

Pictured at top: Chris Slyman and Jon Slyman
Photo: Bill Barrett