West Valley City—On Monday, December 7, West Valley residents will have access to a wide array of specialized options for lighting homes and businesses, powering essential items and fixing mobile devices with the opening of Batteries Plus Bulbs. The new retail store will be located at 2731 S. 5600 W and marks the first store operated by husband and wife duo, Brent and Linda Mullins. Batteries Plus Bulbs, the nation’s largest and fastest-growing battery, light bulb and smartphone/tablet repair franchise, provides access to nearly 60,000 different types of batteries, light bulbs and related products for all household and business needs. In addition, Batteries Plus Bulbs offers a suite of tech services for replacing watch, keyless entry and smartphone batteries, rebuilding battery packs and repairing smartphones and tablets, including iPhone^®, iPad^® and iPod^® devices.

While batteries and light bulbs are essential items for powering daily life, most Americans—about three in 10—do not consider themselves educated on these two categories, according to a 2015 nationwide survey conducted by Batteries Plus Bulbs and marketing research firm Kelton Research. Data also showed nine in 10 consumers own at least one battery-powered item that runs out of juice quickly or sooner than expected, with smartphones draining most frequently according to 57 percent of respondents.

With the opening of the West Valley store, local residents no longer have to suffer through battery woes or be confused about power and lighting needs. Batteries Plus Bulbs solves the problems consumers face with batteries, light bulbs and related category accessories. The franchise’s network of more than 670 stores have highly-trained experts who provide local customers and businesses with a depth of product knowledge and helpful advice that is unmatched, transforming the shopping experience from potentially overwhelming to a simple and informative undertaking. Catering to the immediate need for battery and lighting products, the company launched a new website and e-commerce platform to enable seamless shopping anytime, anywhere, and from any device. Retail and business customers can easily check store availability for inventory and select from multiple ordering options such as buy online, pick up in store.

First-time franchise owners, Brent and Linda Mullins decided to open a Batteries Plus Bulbs in West Valley as it represents a growing, vibrant and diverse community with a friendly business climate. Brent, a former FAA certificated aircraft mechanic, looks forward to putting his technical skills to use in a new career with his wife Linda, a registered nurse working for the Salt Lake County Health Department who will oversee bookkeeping. Daily operations will be a family affair with their oldest son, Brent Jr., assisting with sales.

"After noticing Batteries Plus Bulbs’ strong nationwide network and extremely high franchise ratings, we knew it would be the perfect business to help West Valley with their battery, light bulb and repair needs," said Brent. "We wanted to operate the business as a family, and Batteries Plus Bulbs was very supportive of this. Since there are no stores in West Valley area offering these niche products and services, we’re thrilled to be one-stop support for the community’s needs."

Batteries Plus Bulbs stores offer thousands of batteries for everyday items and devices, including watches, digital cameras, motorcycles, boats, laptops, smartphones, and cars/trucks. The specialty retailer also sells automotive accessories, including jumper cables, wiper blades, terminals and cleaners. In addition to its impressive battery solutions, Batteries Plus Bulbs’ lighting offerings range from recessed and track lighting and a full line of energy-efficient LED options to specialized light bulbs for cars, healthcare equipment, aquariums and projectors. The store also offers emergency lights, exit signs, parking lot lights, and many other essential lighting products for businesses. Store experts are trained to educate consumers on the benefits and values of switching their bulbs to LEDs, and they can recommend color temperature and brightness options for specific lighting applications in various rooms of a home or building.

The West Valley store also offers an array of related services and programs including:

• Testing, conditioning and rebuilding battery packs for rechargeable household and business-to-business products
• Battery installation services for cell/smartphones, watches, keyless remotes and automobiles
• Free automotive battery and electrical system testing
• Battery, light bulb and select portable electronic device recycling using EPA-approved methods
• Business account programs that offer business customers volume discount opportunities, onsite needs analysis, energy savings programs, online ordering, and delivery and recycling services

In 2014, Batteries Plus Bulbs continued to evolve its franchise business and launched smartphone and tablet repair services nationwide. The 2015 survey revealed 39 percent of Americans are currently using broken smartphones, with 56 percent of the sampled group stating poor battery life as the primary issue. Results also found 56 percent of people do not fix their phone because of cost and 25 percent would rather use a damaged device than get it fixed. A separate 2015 survey conducted by Batteries Plus Bulbs discovered 61 percent of the 1,000 respondents weren’t aware that an iPhone battery could even be replaced.

For Batteries Plus Bulbs’ trained technicians, replacing smartphone batteries is a relatively easy process and it’s a significantly cheaper one for the consumer versus purchasing a new phone. Technicians will test and accurately diagnose the issue first, making sure to replace only the parts that are causing the problem. The store also offers affordable, quality repairs for Apple^® devices, including iPhone, iPad and iPod, most Samsung^® devices and other manufacturer options. The entire suite of services includes: battery replacements, cracked screen, charge port, button and antenna repair, among others. Experts can also install screen protectors on smartphones and tablets to help avoid future damage. Batteries Plus Bulbs provides a quick turnaround on all repairs and installations and a six-month warranty on all parts and workmanship.