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08/13/2025

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If you want a Miele, call us at Almar.

Steve Jobs once spent two weeks debating which washing machine to buy, a decision that turned into a dinner-table saga, illustrating the Apple co-founder's belief that every choice, no matter how mundane, deserved the same rigor he applied to the Macintosh and iPhone.

What Happened: Jobs told Wired in 1996 that "Americans make washers and dryers all wrong," praising European models that "wash them with about a quarter as much water" and leave clothes "much cleaner, much softer and they last a lot longer."

Night after night, he and his family weighed trade-offs. "Did we care most about getting our wash done in an hour versus an hour and a half? Or did we care about our clothes feeling really soft and lasting longer?" he recalled.

The conversations finally produced a winner — a German-made Miele set. "I got more thrill out of them than I have out of any piece of high tech in years," Jobs said.

Why It Matters: Colleagues later recognized the same deliberative streak inside Apple's design studio, where the billionaire spent "hour after hour" scrutinizing every pixel because he believed "God [was] in the details," biographer Walter Isaacson noted. According to an account by The New Yorker, that obsession led him to ban a cooling fan in the original Macintosh because it sounded "noisy and clumsy," forcing engineers to redesign the motherboard simply so it looked elegant.

Yet the slow, reflective Jobs could also demand lightning-fast fixes. Former Googler Vic Gundotra has recalled a Sunday call in which Jobs barked, "The second ‘o' in Google doesn't have the right yellow gradient on my iPhone. I'm not happy." Fast Company chronicled similar outbursts, saying his "impatience with those who made compromises" routinely sent teams back to the drawing board.

Design historians argue that this blend of patience for deliberation and zero tolerance for mediocrity powered Apple's minimalist revolution. "It takes a lot of hard work to make something simple," Jobs once said of the company's hallmark aesthetic.

02/13/2025

A refrigerator, beverage center & wine refrigerator in one elegant 24inch package 🍷
Poll: How many cans do you think it can hold?
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02/11/2025

We always appreciate our customers’ reviews! It makes what we do rewarding 💙
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11/01/2024

⌛️ The 125th Miele Anniversary Event is almost over!
You only have until November 6th to receive a FREE 5 year warranty & 12.5% OFF on all Miele major appliances 💰
Walk don’t run to Almar for savings on a premium quality kitchen🏃‍♀️💨
📍514-482-0007 or 5400 Decarie for more info

10/21/2024

Two different kitchens with different design aesthetics, right?
Well.. both kitchens have the exact same JennAir appliances!
When renovating your kitchen, visit us first to select the appliances that best meet your needs because as you see, appliances can seamlessly integrate into your design ✨
Comment which design you prefer 👇
📍 5400 Decarie or 514-482-0007 for more info!

10/17/2024

A feature we value at Almar: Removable Glass.
Removable glass doors enhance the aesthetic of your kitchen by making cleaning a breeze 🧼✨
Watch our latest video to see how easy it is to remove and clean the glass on a SMEG Canada oven, ensuring your kitchen stays as beautiful as the dishes you create!
📍5400 Decarie or 514-482-0007 for more info!

10/16/2024

Almar and have partnered together to offer our clients $250 off any induction Smeg range!💰
An Italian range that is quality and beauty, at an unbeatable price 🇮🇹🤌
📍5400 Decarie or 514-482-0007 for more info!

10/11/2024

Almar has been nominated as a Best of Montreal appliance store! 🏆
We would really appreciate your support by voting for us.
Click the link > Home & Garden > Appliance Store > ALMAR 🙏
https://www.votemtl.com

Thank you!

10/10/2024

The CornuFé is an Almar favourite because it is not just a range, it’s a piece of art 🩵
11 colourful finishes, 3 trims, gas or induction - highly customizable art.
We invite you to our showroom to see the beauty of the Cornufé in-person!
📍5400 Decarie or 514-482-0007 for more info

10/08/2024

Kitchen appliance inspiration 😍
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09/19/2024

Why settle for one when you can have two? 😃
LG Super Sale is on here at Almar! 🌟💰
With our promo, get 10% off when you buy 2 or more select LG appliances. Because sometimes, less isn’t more - especially when it comes to your kitchen and laundry!
📍5400 Decarie or 514-482-0007 for more info