For generations, families across Bakersfield have looked to Urner’s as a trusted source for home appliances, furniture and now, even more. This establishment has stood strong for over a century, evolving from its inception in the Fall of 1919 to become one of Kern County’s oldest and most respected businesses. Urner’s core principles endure, even 104 years later: providing quality products, sold by great people.
Urner's Throughout the Years
1919
David E. Urner and Errol P. Janes decide to open an appliance business. Urner spends the summer selling aluminum cookware from the back of his bicycle.
1920
Urner and Janes open Home Appliance Co. at 1978 Chester Ave. near where the clock Tower originally stood. Their first appliance was the Blud Bird Washer.
1929
Janes leaves the company after the stock market crashes. Urner’s & Janes closes it’s doors, but Urner maintains small headquarters.
1939
David E. Urner restarts the appliance buisness and moves to a larger location and renamed it Urner’s.
1942
Urner’s becomes first GE dealer in Bakersfield and Urner’s Appliance opens a Service Departmant.
1980
David E. Urner dies. Son David H. Urner named company president.
2000
Urner’s moves into 50,000 square foot building at White Lane and Highway 99 — renamed Urner’s Appliance Center, Big Screen City, Sofa etc. and Z’s Please Sleep Center.
2012
Urner’s continues the growth with an expansion of their brand new store Z’s Please. Located in the Brimhall Shopping Center. This specialty mattress store will be providing the people a good, quality sleep solution.
2018
With great success of the first Mattress location. Urner’s welcomes the brand new Z’s Please location located in Northwest Bakersfield.
2022
In the summer of 2022, Urner’s opens their fourth and biggest location. Located in the Rosedale Village Shopping Center.
2022
David H. Urner passes away and son Steve Illingworth is named Company President and son of Steve, Cameron is named Vice President.