Jake's Home Furniture & Appliance

05/23/2026

Community Update – The Finish Line Is Finally In Sight

It has been 209 days since the flood on October 26, 2025.

To be honest, I never imagined we'd still be talking about it seven months later.

Many of you have been asking how things are going, when we'll reopen, and whether we're still operating. Since it's been quite a while since my last update, I wanted to share where things stand.

First and most importantly: Yes, we're still here.

Since the flood, we've continued serving customers out of our temporary location at the Old Bass Shoe Factory on Weld Road in Wilton. It has been far from ideal. We've operated with limited space, limited staff, and without the showroom experience our customers are used to. Yet through it all, many of you continued to support us, place orders, trust us with your business, and recommend us to your friends and family.

For that, I am incredibly grateful.

The rebuilding process has been much larger than most people realize. The flood caused extensive damage throughout the building. Over the past several months there has been asbestos abatement, demolition, excavation, utility work, major repairs, and the reconstruction of large portions of the building itself.

The good news is that we are finally seeing the results.

The front entrance has been completely rebuilt, the exterior has been updated, and the building is beginning to look less like the old grocery store many of us remember and more like the home of Jake's Home Furniture & Appliance.

Inside, the transformation is even more dramatic.

The sales floor that was destroyed by the flood has been rebuilt from the ground up. New black ceiling tiles are ready to be installed, and the final major project—the new sales floor—is scheduled to begin next week. Once the floor is poured, polished, stained, and sealed, the remaining work is largely cosmetic and cleanup.

While construction timelines can always change, we are hopeful that the building will be turned back over to us around July 1st so we can begin the process of moving inventory, setting displays, setting up departments, and preparing for reopening.

I know we've had several projected timelines over the past few months, and I appreciate everyone's patience. The reality is that this building suffered an extraordinary amount of damage, and every phase of restoration uncovered new challenges. None of the delays have been due to a lack of effort. Countless contractors, tradespeople, restoration crews, vendors, and building personnel have worked incredibly hard to get us to this point, and we appreciate every one of them.

What keeps us excited is not just reopening—but reopening better.

When the doors open again, customers will find a completely redesigned showroom, new product lines, new brands we have never carried before, and a much improved shopping experience. In many ways, this will feel like an entirely new store.

The road from October 26th to today has been long, stressful, and at times exhausting. But it has also reminded me how fortunate we are to be part of a community that supports local businesses when they need it most.

Thank you for sticking with us.

Thank you for your patience.

Thank you for every order, every recommendation, every message, and every word of encouragement over the last seven months.

We're not quite there yet, but for the first time since the flood, the finish line is clearly in sight.

We can't wait to welcome everyone back home.

— Jake
Jake's Home Furniture & Appliance
From The Mountains To Lakes, Get Furnished at Jake's

12/17/2025

Community Update – From Jake

It’s been a while since I last posted about the flood, and I wanted to take a moment to share where things stand — and to say thank you.

The response from our community after the flood on October 26th was overwhelming in the best possible way. The messages, comments, patience, and continued support meant more to us than I can ever properly put into words. Truly — thank you.

Since the flood, we’ve been operating out of a temporary warehouse at the Old Bass Shoe Factory / Barclays Center on Weld Road in Wilton. It hasn’t been a traditional storefront or showroom — it’s simply been a place to safely store customer orders and receive new replacement inventory while our main building is being rehabilitated.

Even without a showroom, so many of you still chose to do business with us. Some of you were in a bind and needed an appliance quickly. Others just wanted to support a local business you trust. Either way, it did not go unnoticed, and I am deeply grateful.

I’ll be honest — operating without a showroom has been challenging. Furniture and mattresses are especially hard to sell when you can’t see them, touch them, or try them. Appliances have been a bit easier, but even then, we know the experience hasn’t been what you’re used to from us. Your patience and understanding during this time has meant everything.

On the rebuilding side, there is real progress happening.

Power has been fully restored to the building, and that was a major milestone. A building consultant is now involved, and remediation work is expected to begin soon. The source area of the break will be excavated so repairs can be done properly, water will be brought back online (this time safely above ground), and the interior restoration will follow.

The sales floor was damaged beyond repair and will be completely redone. Much of the drywall and possibly the ceiling will be replaced, and the front entryway will be rebuilt entirely. While it’s a lot of work, the end result will be a safer, stronger space than before.

I won’t sugarcoat it — the last 45 days have been the busiest and most demanding of my life. I’ve been wearing more hats than I ever thought possible and learning things on the fly. But the kindness, patience, and encouragement we’ve received from customers, vendors, neighbors, and friends has carried us through.

Looking ahead:
We are hopeful that we’ll be able to reopen our doors in the next 30–60 days. Until then, customers can still pick up merchandise from our temporary warehouse, and we will continue to honor all existing orders and commitments. Some services may be limited during this period, but we’ll always communicate clearly and do right by our customers.

Thank you for sticking with us. Thank you for believing in us. And thank you for being the kind of community that reminds you why you chose to build something local in the first place.

We can’t wait to welcome you back into our showroom soon.

— Jake

10/29/2025

**Important Update from Jake's**

Dear Valued Customers,

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by our temporary closure due to unprecedented flooding, which affected our electrical systems and communication lines. We greatly appreciate your patience during this difficult time.

Jake has been diligently reaching out to those with deliveries this week. You can choose to reorder any damaged merchandise or receive a full refund—your satisfaction is our top priority.

We are pleased to announce that we secured a new warehouse to accept incoming deliveries, and our delivery truck remains operational.

Beginning tomorrow, Thursday, 10/30/25, at 9:00 AM, you can reach us at (207) 778-5758. We’re setting up a temporary office and restoring our systems to assist you better. Due to water damage, we were finally able to access our computer database last night. Despite the challenges, your support has been overwhelming, and we feel truly blessed.

Thank you for your understanding as we navigate these hurdles. We look forward to reconnecting with all of you soon! From the Mountains to the Lakes, we have the BEST customers at Jake’s.

Warm regards,
The Team at Jake's

10/27/2025

🏔️ Update from Jake’s Home Furniture & Appliance – Flooding at Our Farmington Store 🏔️

To our valued customers, friends, and community,

This afternoon we experienced a serious and unexpected incident at our new location at 652 Wilton Road in Farmington, Maine. A major underground water main break occurred beneath our building, resulting in significant flooding throughout our showroom and warehouse space. At points, water levels reached nearly a foot deep across our 17,500 sq. ft. store.

The cause of the break is still being investigated, but early information suggests it may be related to a pressure surge (“water hammer”) following a fire earlier today at Troll Valley Campground. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by that event, and we’re grateful to our neighboring businesses for their cooperation and support as the situation unfolded.

We want to thank the emergency crews and contractors who responded immediately to help mitigate the damage. The property owner and their contractors are coordinating an excavation and repair effort beginning first thing tomorrow morning.

While our building and much of our inventory sustained damage, we want to reassure our customers that:

All purchases and deliveries already scheduled will still be honored but will need to be rescheduled. We will contact everyone personally tomorrow to explain the situation and find out how you would like us to proceed.

Our business phone number (207) 778-5758 will be forwarded to our mobile phones so we can continue taking calls and assisting customers.

We are working closely with our insurance providers to protect and replace all customer merchandise.

We remain 100% committed to honoring every sale, service, and warranty.

In the short term, we are searching for a temporary location in or near Farmington where we can continue serving our community while repairs and assessments are underway.
If anyone knows of a heated commercial space—preferably with a loading dock, customer parking, or even dry storage space—please reach out to us directly. Your help could make all the difference as we work to rebuild and reopen.

We are deeply thankful to our loyal customers, neighbors, and the local towns and communities for your support during this incredibly difficult time. We promise to come back stronger than ever, and we’ll continue to provide the same level of service and care that you’ve come to expect from Jake’s Home Furniture & Appliance.

We’ll post updates as we learn more in the coming days.

With gratitude,
Jake’s Home Furniture & Appliance
652 Wilton Road, Farmington, ME
☎️ (207) 778-5758
“From the Mountains to the Lakes — Get Furnished at Jake’s!”

10/24/2025

Experience the perfect blend of bold style and plush comfort with our oversized chaise. Its retro-inspired ultra soft corduroy exterior, combined with feather-blend cushions, offers a luxurious, sink-in feel that invites you to relax in style. Dual insulated cup holders and hidden USB ports keep your essentials within reach, making every lounging moment effortless serenity. Come try out how it feels to be lounging on a cloud—where eye-catching style meets everyday comfort. We always beat or price match our competitors & deliver up to a 50 mile radius of Farmington, ME.

10/22/2025

We are thrilled to introduce Best Home Furnishings’ high-quality, affordable furniture to our collection! Among their top sellers is The Beast—an oversized recliner that truly redefines comfort. With its extra-large, heavily reinforced frame, The Beast reclines to an impressive length of 83”, accommodating individuals comfortably. Rated for 450-500 lbs of everyday use, this chair is available in numerous styles and colors. If you seek unparalleled durability and exceptional comfort in an extra-large recliner, look no further than The Beast! Visit us to explore our expansive selection and discover your perfect fit today!

09/25/2025

It’s always great when local businesses support other local business! Thanks so much to Meg's Sweets for shopping with us for her appliance needs. We hope all of our customers in need of some incredibly creative sweets for yourself or an event will shop with Meg! We love our amazing customers! Thank you so much!

Our dishwasher sh*t the bed 2 years ago and we just never did anything about it.

Kev got us one today and hooked it all up, I just existed on the side like I was useful.

Love to have a man that just makes it easy for me to be a woman.

Happy to support too! 🙌

09/21/2025

WE ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS! *New Hours*
Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm & Sat 9am - 4pm

We relocated to the other end of the strip mall (next to Dollar Tree) to DOUBLE our space to serve you better at 652 Wilton Rd.

We are thrilled to announce that we have a new line of MADE IN the USA furniture, Best Home Furnishings, arriving this week. We appreciate your patience and understanding while our team works diligently to setup this expansive array of quality & affordable merchandise! You can even take a sneak peak at www.besthf.com We strive to offer the lowest possible prices for our customers, including price matching our competitors!

To all our loyal customers - thank you for your continued support. Your enthusiasm and patronage in supporting shopping LOCAL has made it possible for us to grow and improve. We look forward to welcoming you to our new location and offering a continuously expanding inventory for your shopping pleasure!

08/29/2025

Important update:
Temporary Closure & Relocation Announcement

Our current location is temporarily closed, beginning Saturday, 8/30, as we Relocate to Serve You Better at 652 Wilton Rd.

08/22/2025

Huge Labor Day savings on Serta & Beautyrest mattresses! Enjoy our biggest price cuts yet – save up to $900 on select models! Plus, get FREE delivery! Come find your perfect comfort level and experience a better night's sleep.