If you spend any time in Renton, you’ll hear the name King & Bunny’s Appliances come up again and again. Tucked into the Highlands neighborhood, the store is far more than a place to buy washers, refrigerators, or ovens—it’s a local institution built on family roots, resilience, and a decades‑long commitment to community.
Owner Jason Parker begins each day by getting delivery crews out the door before the shop opens, prepping the store, and ensuring every detail runs smoothly. But the core of his routine is simple: taking care of customers the same way his parents taught him. Friendly faces
, product knowledge, hand‑held guidance, and a genuinely clean and inviting showroom define the experience long before anyone talks about a model number or brand.
Those values were forged back in 1982, when Jason’s parents, Kingsley (“King”) and Margaret (“Bunny”), restarted their business after experiencing bankruptcy in a previous venture. They moved from a 17,000‑square‑foot building into a compact 600‑square‑foot former bank—fully carpeted, paneled in dark wood, and almost comically small for an appliance shop. But it was a fresh start built on two unwavering principles: take care of the customer and give back to the community.
The name “King & Bunny’s” came directly from the founders themselves—Kingsley and Margaret, who had been called “Bunny” since childhood. The quirky pairing of names routinely drew curious visitors who stopped by simply to find out what kind of store it was.
As the business grew, so did the building. Major expansions took place in 1994, 2010, and 2015, gradually transforming the original structure into the expansive showroom and warehouse customers know today. In 2016, King & Bunny’s added a live kitchen that now hosts cooking classes with local partners including Rain City Catering and Marianna’s. The kitchen has become a centerpiece of the store, giving customers a chance to see appliances in action and imagine them in their own homes.
Despite evolving alongside new technology and modern retail expectations, King & Bunny’s has held tightly to the service style that shaped its earliest years. A sign above one doorway reads, “We do business the old‑fashioned way,” and it’s a motto Jason and his team live out daily. Customers are educated about each product, phone calls are answered by real people, and the shopping experience feels personal in a way that’s rare in today’s appliance market.
Renton residents have come to rely on a curated lineup of brands—Amana, Maytag, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, and JennAir—offered because they meet the store’s standards for quality and consistency. Many customers return generation after generation, which Jason credits entirely to the community’s trust and loyalty. For 45 years, that support has sustained the business, just as King always believed it would: “You support community and the community supports you.”
There are countless stories woven into the store’s history, but one hidden gem many Renton locals might not know is how deeply King himself was involved in the city’s civic life. He served on the PTA, the Chamber Board, the Renton City Council, and was a founding member of both the Renton Regional Community Foundation and the Breakfast Club. His belief in building strong community ties continues to shape the way the business shows up for the city today.
For neighbors, newcomers, or anyone who typically shops online or at major chains, King & Bunny’s offers something different—an experience rooted in real relationships, deep product knowledge, and old‑fashioned care that’s hard to find anywhere else. In Jason’s words, “Give us a try. The level of customer service we provide is a far better experience than any of the box stores or online retailers.”
A Renton staple for nearly half a century, King & Bunny’s Appliances remains what it has always been: a family‑run business devoted to service, community, and treating every customer with the respect they deserve.