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UNPLEASANT Can't Take Care of the Customer Issues!

Posted Thu September 14, 2006 4:53 pm, by Martin D. written to Maytag Corporation

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On Labor Day I purchased a new Washer and Dryer from MY local Home Depot store. The salesmen recommended a Maytag pair, which I purchased for over 800 dollars.

I was told the delivery would be the following Monday. I discovered later that same day the competition Lowes delivers in stock items with the same type rebate as Home Depot the next day.

Anyway I still had my 18 year old Frigidaire models which were working, so I was really ok with the one week delayed delivery.

On Monday I had a 4 hours window for delivery...11-3pm.

The Truck arrives and I had my old units placed under my carport for the Salvation Army. As I walked around the rear of my home I witnessed my new washer falling out of the box about 3 feet down to the pavement. The delivery person looks around sits it upright and starts to roll it up the driveway. I walked down saw scratches down the side, and of course refused to accept it. They then unpacked the dryer and it is dented out of the box up and down both sides.

I told them I could wait a couple of days for replacements. The driver of the truck said we don't decide when you get replacement Maytag does. He went on to tell me not to contact Home Depot they had nothing to do with getting replacements. Keep in mind I had waited a week. I said I would like to have the replacements by Wednesday...Turns out Thursday was the best they could do. I was not pleased with this date, but had no choice according to Home Depot and Maytag saying it was the best the Delivery company could do. I did contact my local Home Depot store and my salesmen went to bat for me with NO LUCK! He was very apologetic and I felt sincere in his attempts.

Ok I sit around today 10-2 waiting for the new set. It arrives and the washer is fine. This time the dryer comes out of the box and once again dented down both sides.

Now I am told I must wait until Tuesday. Maytag blames Home Depot and GE, which inturns blames Maytag and the Delivery company.

What I failed to mention is that when I open my laundry room door the following day after the first delivery the entire floor was flooded. The carpet was like a sponge. The delivery person unhooking my old units had flooded the floor and did not even tell me. I raised the carpet and placed fans under it....the smell is horrible even though the carpet is dry. Maytags 1800 told me to call GE and complain about all this...GE said they would do an insurance claim on the carpet with the delivery company (which I appreciated). However they blame Maytag for the problems and said YOU Maytag need to compensate me for this mess. "I was told they owe you for this!"

You must be able to package your products to arrive undamaged. I know the delivery company dropping the washer on the road was not your fault...but two damaged dryers out of the box is certainly not my fault!

I now must sit around again on Tuesday for 4 more hours to see if 3 times will be lucky for me. I really have my doubts.

Home Depot confirmed to me they have horrible problems and complaints with this delivery company. Maytags 1800 # said they have so many complaints they have had to hire extra people to handle the complaints coming in from Home Depot on Maytag damaged products and the delivery company.

Bottom line I am one mile from my store and 2 weeks later I still will not have products to use in my home! The Maytag warehouse is also within just a few miles of my home.

I would like Maytag to rectify this mess. I have to call you for the replacements. Outside of the delivery company dropping the washing machine the first time..the two damamge dryers coming out of non damaged boxes is Your Companies Packaging incapabilities!


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by Marty5223 Posted Fri September 29, 2006 @ 10:39 AM

This is interesting I think. I seemed to be getting the run around
from the delivery company with the water damage claim to the carpet.
Anyway finally learned from 1st Charter Insurance Company this week
that the delivery company that was contracted with Home Depot for the
delivery was not the company that made the delivery. That company had
subcontracted the work out. So this could very well be part of the
reason Home Depot and Maytag both say they are having so many problems
with the delivery company.

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by Venice Posted Mon September 18, 2006 @ 1:27 AM

I was just wondering, is it possible the GE you were referred to is GE
Insurance?

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Yes by Marty5223 Mon September 18, 2006 @ 8:52 AM


Thanks for explaining by Venice Mon September 18, 2006 @ 3:01 PM

Thanks for you support with this problem by Marty5223 Mon September 18, 2006 @ 3:41 PM


Me too!... come back and let us know (n/t) by Venice Mon September 18, 2006 @ 4:56 PM

Amost didn't happen again by Marty5223 Tue September 19, 2006 @ 12:54 PM


The whole thing is unbelievable! by Venice Tue September 19, 2006 @ 5:06 PM

This was Nice of Home Depot by Marty5223 Wed September 20, 2006 @ 11:43 AM


I'm glad you shared that information by Venice Wed September 20, 2006 @ 4:11 PM
by Michelle Smith Posted Sun September 17, 2006 @ 3:13 AM

Martin, you are really taking it hook, line and sinker if you believe
GE is in any way responsible for Maytag or Home Depot issues.

I think it was Mike that pointed out GE has nothing to do with Maytag.
I kind of laughed picturing someone at Home Depot or Maytag giving
you a GE number to call. "Yea Martin, call GE and they'll take care
of all your problems...snicker, snicker." Please don't start yelling
at me, as you did Mike, just because someone tried to correct you.
Home Depot is the retailer, and they are the ones you should be
dealing with.

And yes, you would do better and writing your letter with a smidgen of
correctness. I guess you are correct. You can capitalize, spell and
even jibber anywhere you want. But if you want to communicate and do
it in such a way as to represent yourself reasonably, you should do it
correct. All you've done in not accepting constructive criticism is
belittle yourself.

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I appreciate it Michelle. by Mike R. Sun September 17, 2006 @ 8:51 AM

Hey Mike by Marty5223 Sun September 17, 2006 @ 4:39 PM


I don't find it the least bit amusing... by Venice Sun September 17, 2006 @ 2:31 PM

Michelle ...I take it you didn't read my response to Mike by Marty5223 Sun September 17, 2006 @ 3:55 PM

Oh my God I did it again.........oooops I did it again by Marty5223 Sun September 17, 2006 @ 4:12 PM


You seem to have by Mike R. Sun September 17, 2006 @ 5:23 PM

Your Funny by Marty5223 Sun September 17, 2006 @ 8:10 PM

You seem to have by Michelle Smith Mon September 18, 2006 @ 12:40 AM


by rxgirl Posted Fri September 15, 2006 @ 10:18 AM

I am sorry this happened to you. I often wonder why when we buy
things like appliances or such that need to be delivered why it has to
be such a hassle. Good for you for caling them on it and sticking to
your guns. I hope that you at least get an apology.

:0)

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by Venice Posted Fri September 15, 2006 @ 1:52 AM

Okay, at the risk of getting laughed at about my refrigerator, here's
what happened to me:

My Maytag refrigerator, purchased from Sears, was taken off the
delivery truck in an undamaged box, but when it was unpacked, there
was a huge dent in the door. I called Sears, and they offered me a
discount, and if the dent was anywhere but the door, I probably would
have taken it just for the sake of convenience, but I really didn't
want a big dent in the door of my brand new refrigerator.

I also didn't want them to take the refrigerator back because there
was food on ice all over the house, and all I could think of was
putting everything away as quickly as possible. To my amazement, the
solution was to deliver another brand new refrigerator so that the
door could be switched. While it seemed like a great idea to me, I
couldn't help but wonder what Maytag was going to do with a brand new
refrigerator with no door!

After reading your letter, it is quite obvious that Maytag needs
improvement in the packaging department.

I'm curious as to why you mentioned GE, as I thought Maytag was now
owned by Whirlpool.

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GE by Marty5223 Fri September 15, 2006 @ 8:53 AM


Marty by Venice Fri September 15, 2006 @ 4:02 PM

by Mike R. Posted Fri September 15, 2006 @ 1:35 AM

To begin with Martin, you should proofread your letter. You have
several errors, including capitalizing "Delivery" in many cases
without any reason. "Your Companies Packaging" is all capitalized
without reason and "companies" should be spelled "company's" showing
possession. Many of these errors reflect the kind of person you are.
It would be better to represent yourself as someone with a better
education.

Continuing, you start complaining about Maytag and act as if they are
responsible for delaying the delivery to your home. This is strictly
the retailer, of course, so why would one complain to the
manufacture?

Then, out of no where, you claim that Maytag claims your problems are
the responsibility of GE -- HUH?! I hope you are seriously not
contacting GE about a problem with Maytag and Home Depot.

Now you've representing yourself as uneducated, complaining about Home
Depot and GE to Maytag.

I am one of the most seportive, consumer-friendly people on this
board, but seriously, sir, you have very poorly represented yourself.
Please, consider correcting your communication skills.

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Hear you go by Marty5223 Fri September 15, 2006 @ 8:51 AM

What is Seportive???? by Marty5223 Fri September 15, 2006 @ 9:21 AM

Manufacture or did you mean Manufacturer by Marty5223 Fri September 15, 2006 @ 9:26 AM


Marty by A Nicer Amanda Fri September 15, 2006 @ 11:23 AM

Maytag talking about using GE in a response today by Marty5223 Fri September 15, 2006 @ 10:50 AM


Mike by A Nicer Amanda Fri September 15, 2006 @ 11:22 AM




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