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Reviewed March 16, 2018
I purchased a sectional sofa from Bob's and the representative recommended the GOOF PROOF protection plan. Fast forward a year later I noticed that the back frame of my sofa was cracked. I THOUGHT NO WORRIES. I HAVE GOOF PROOF... WRONG!!! I contacted Guardian and explained to them what was wrong with the sofa and they sent a tech to come look at the sofa. The tech was very polite and took lots of pictures and was very reassuring that everything would be fine and they would replace my sectional so he left and gave me a number to call for the claim. I called and spoke to a representative who told me there was nothing they could do for me because the damage was not due to a manufacturer’s defect and it was damaged cause by me.
So now I’m confused... I asked how did he determine that. What factors go into making that determination and she said, "I don’t know but our techs are trained to know". I would personally like to know how that’s determined and what’s the guideline of Making that determinations so I ask for a supervisor. She informed me that one would call me back, still haven't received that call. Long story short this protection Plan is a FLOP. I will never purchase one again. I advise you not to either. They get your money but don’t help you with any issue.
Reviewed March 13, 2018
Bought power reclining couches in May 2017. Sales rep talked us into buying warranty and of course being power reclining couch, loveseat, and oversized chair, we thought this was a good idea. Got the couches delivered and poor quality, had Mega Furniture bring out another one. Same issue so gave up and determined it was their quality. In beginning of November 2017, loveseat power recliner went out. Called Guardian and was asked to take pictures and send in copy of invoice. Of course since it's power issue pictures won't show anything but hey I get it, it's part of the process.
I send in the info November 15th as requested. I don't hear back until November 20th and the email says "Thank you for your photos and invoice. Your service request has been escalated to the examination dept. Please allow 15 business days from 11/20/17 for resolution." I hear nothing until December and the tech comes out and says he has to order a part.
Fast forward to January 24th and I email Guardian to ask what the status is. January 26th, all I get is a response from their email that says "we sent you this letter on January 22nd." The letter says replacement orders can take anywhere from 6 to 8 weeks for delivery. I emailed back as this is insane that for couches I haven't even had for a year don't work and a warranty takes months to fix. I got ZERO response to my email. Not even an "I'm sorry, you're right, it has taken a long time." Nothing!!
Then I call Mega Furniture Friday March 2nd and the gal says, "You have to pick up the part." I was astounded! The girl said she'd call me back by Wednesday at the latest and no call. I call Thursday and she did apologize. I gave her all the info and she said she'd let the Guardian sales rep know how this has gone. So I pick up the part Monday like Mega furniture tells me to and she also said I should have heard from Guardian to set up appt. NOPE nothing!! I call today March 13th and the rep from Guardian was nice enough but then I get, "Ok. We'll set up a tech," and they have 7 to 10 days for the tech to set up the appt!
I have never ever seen such a crappy warranty service EVER!!! It takes literally MONTHS to get a repair taken care of! The rep with Mega furniture says that Guardian didn't even order the part until January 22nd when the tech had been out in December so why did it take over a month to order the part? Oh and I pick up the part and it's literally like 2 electric cords!! It takes months for this?? Plus you have to pick up the part and call Guardian back to set up appt. This should be where you call in the warranty and it is all taken care of along with them contacting you to send the tech out when the part arrives. Instead you contact Guardian for them to send tech, for tech to order part, for you to pick up part from furniture store, then call Guardian back to set up appt.
Literally the most inefficient warranty service I have ever seen. Horrible customer service and I am stuck with this now. I was completely blown away by lack of follow up and that I got no response from my email back in January. Had I read reviews on Guardian before I bought the furniture I most definitely would have made a different decision. So to sum up... I have had the furniture less than a year and part of it has not worked since November 2017 and we are in March 2018 with it still not fixed! Great warranty... NOT.
Reviewed March 13, 2018
I purchased Guardian Protection Products for my furniture and I've made the claims for my couch. The leather tore in my chair and the claim took about nine months to handle. It was horrible. We were in the process of buying a house and I gave my new address four different times down the furniture store. They said they would mail the leather out but they mailed it to my old house and closed the claim out. Every time I called back, they said they couldn't find the claim so it was ridiculous. I ended up having to get another chair, which they took care of but after 30 to 40 phone calls. I had another claim for the button of my recliner chair that wasn't working. It was an electric chair and it wasn't reclining. They came out and fixed it quickly.
Guardian's customer service reps were fine. However, they say they put notes into my account but there were never any notes for them to follow-up on so I would have to constantly explain myself over. Every rep also said they changed my address but then it was never changed so it was frustrating. And then, I had to wait on hold for 30 to 40 minutes to speak to someone so it was also frustrating. It was a long process but once I got someone on, they were good.
Reviewed March 12, 2018
When I bought a furniture at La-Z-Boy, they offered a protection and being that the furniture was new and I watch my grandson during the day, I thought it would be best to have the protection. However, for whatever reason, a spill like even a drop of water, gets absorbed into the fabric. I kept going back to the furniture store and asking if it's supposed to, and they say that's the way it is. I always thought a protection would be kind of a sealant like Scotchgard. When I've had some milk spill, by the time I picked up the cup and got something to dab it with, the milk was already in the fabric. I took the cushions to La-Z-Boy so they could tell me why it was stained and they had no reason to be able to explain it. So they called Guardian Protection Products to set up a claim.
The gentleman from Guardian who came did a great job. While I was very satisfied as far as that goes, I'm very disappointed with La-Z-Boy on the products they're using. And nobody can give me a direct answer as to what kind of protection La-Z-Boy sprays on my sectionals' fabric. If it's just a fine mist, it's not protecting the fabric. But as for Guardian Protection Products, I would definitely recommend them. It was a good claim taken care of.
Reviewed March 10, 2018
I have an Indoor Furniture Protection Plan with Guardian and when I purchased it, I received a bottle that would take out the spots. One time, my sleeper couch had a stain that wouldn't come out. I couldn't take it out with the cleaner that they had given me originally even when I tried it a couple different times. So, I had them come and do it. Their customer service was good. The rep made the appointment right away and I set it up for a couple of days later. I would recommend Guardian Protection Products.
Reviewed March 8, 2018
We purchased leather reclining couches from American Furniture in 2014, sales associate strongly recommended the Guardian 5 years protection for $200. As new owners of highly priced couches we wanted to be sure everything is covered as they say it would. Well, it didn’t seem as easy when I called to report my couch was in disrepair. Few weeks ago our love seat recliner stopped closing back up. I explained all the details. The rep on the phone asked me for specific details of when and how it broke. I mentioned a small accidental tear on the other couch and she said that it wouldn’t be covered. I sent photos of everything as instructed including a copy of the invoice which I located thankfully to the text message provided. I haven’t received a response.
Few days later, I called and they informed me that they haven’t received the info. I double checked the number provided which was correct. Another rep gave me an email to submit my info to. I did that, they responded after 3 days stating that I should hear from someone within 15 days. We are on day 7 now, still haven’t heard back. This whole thing is already taking about 30 days. Very sad, don’t waste your money on this insurance. They probably won’t even come fix my couch.
Reviewed March 7, 2018
This insurance is scam! Do yourself a favor. Don't buy it! After one and half year ago I bought this reclining sofa bed and the color of the leather start peeling off and the product is not covered by the insurance!
Reviewed March 6, 2018
I have tried to make numerous claims regarding my furniture and were always denied. The most recent problem I tried reporting was that the spring on my couch is broken, causing it to rip my cushion when I removed it to clean. I clean my couch twice a week due to having children, so I know it happened sometime within the last couple of days. When I filed my claim, the representative gave me a response of it not being covered, even though my contract that was emailed to me by the representative herself, states that “Structural or component failure due to normal residential use that results in the breakage of frames, mechanisms, welds, swivel bases, recliner handles and assembled joints, component mechanical and electrical failures such as defective motors, massagers, vibrating units and heaters.”
The subcategory states that the fabric comprehensive plan includes: frames, springs, and sleeper, reclining, inclining, heating, and vibrating mechanisms will be covered after the manufacturer’s warranty. There should be no reason for this company to deny this claim. In fact, not only am I upset about the poor handling of the claims, but this has turned into a safety hazard for my children.
If one of my kids accidentally slides into the couch, they could easily put their foot through the spring that is sticking up. Guardian needs to stand by their service and not turn customers away when trying to get a simple problem fixed. The armrest on the same couch has buckled from normal wear and tear use, and again, they claim they “do not cover this.” I will never again purchase their insurance, nor shop from a store that sells it. It is a shame you spend all this money for a service and then they refuse to help you when there is a problem.
Reviewed March 3, 2018
My cousin, Sonja, got the Guardian Indoor Furniture Protection Plan for any soil or even bodily fluid on the recliner. My aunt, who is an elderly, had an accident and the stain on the recliner came through her depends. I called Guardian for a service request, and the reps were really efficient. They were courteous, didn't interrupt, listened, and got someone out there right away. I was excited about how easy it was. It took two days for Guardian to dispatch a technician, and the guy who came out did a really good job of cleaning that chair. It was really fast and amazing. I appreciate everything. Guardian came through and went above our expectations. The recliner is in great condition right now, and we are extremely satisfied with Guardian Protection Products.
Reviewed March 2, 2018
Someone spilled sawdust on my couches and they had blood stains too. Filing a cleanup request from Guardian Protection Products was a very pleasant and easy experience. The rep just had quick questions and I did not have to look anything up with some of the purchases as she had everything on the account. Guardian sent out a tech in about two weeks. I would tell my friends to get Guardian Protection Products.
Reviewed March 1, 2018
On Dec 2015, we bought a sectional from Jerome's Furniture. In Sep 2016, the cable for the reclining has broken. On same month, we submitted a claim with the full picture of cable. Called them to verify if they have received the email and said "yes", was told that it will take about 10-21 to process. After approximately 15 days, I called back and said the Technician from Tri-City Furniture will call soon. Set up an appt for the tech to come. On Oct, the tech came only to leave without the fixing the damage because he was told that the problem was electrical. It was very disappointing since we sent them a "full and clear picture of the damage". The tech said he needed to go back to the company and because he did have the part needed.
Did not hear from them. So I called Guardian again on what happened after a week or two and said that the part was ordered through Jerome's. Called Jerome's and said that it will take 120 days for the part to come. By this time, many weeks has passed by. In 2018, I called Jerome's follow up and only to be told that they are no longer doing business with the manufacturer therefore will be not able to get the part. Another disappointment!! Jerome's sent out an email to Guardian notifying of the situation.
After a few days, again, I have to call Guardian to follow up and was told that they requesting a quote from Jerome's and it will take 10-15 days for processing. Also, I was told the my claim has to be reopened again because it was closed. I was told the their system automatically closes claims even though they were not resolved. I ask them why, and the answer was, it is just how the system works. So Feb comes, I have to call them again only to be told that the Technician from the same company that did not do anything will come back and set up an appt. It is now March 1st, going on almost 6 months still no resolution. SO PEOPLE BEWARE!!! WORST COMPANY!!! FRUSTRATING!!! LAST RESORT, SMALL CLAIMS COURT!!!
Reviewed Feb. 19, 2018
I purchased a total protection of the leather from Guardian at a furniture store for the leather chair in case something happened to it. When we had our grandchildren over, we found a slight drawing in ink on the chair. We followed their instructions explicitly as far as "Do not attempt to remove it. Call us." We called and they had somebody call us back in a few hours. The only thing we had was a matter of getting a picture to them of what the situation was, but it got squared away. The agent called us within a week and a half, came down, and took care of it. The plan has 100% met our expectation so far. It was an excellent service and we got what we paid for.
Reviewed Feb. 17, 2018
We purchased an indoor fabric protection plan from Guardian Protection Products. When I called, they took care of my problem immediately. Other people didn’t even do their thing but Guardian was really good. They dispatched a tech within a couple of weeks and he was excellent.
Reviewed Feb. 14, 2018
I called 4 times, I waited too long, I heard 2 lies, I did not get warranty services. 2/8/18 I called their call center. I pressed to claim service but their IVR direct me another agent. Agent answer and transferred me to another agent. I waited too long. I had to go pick up my son from school. They answer my phone when I was in front of the school. Agent name Quary (if it is true). She asked me some questions and told me if she opens case I cannot change my answers. I said I was out and asked if she calls back. She said she can call 6 pm. (first lie: they work until 5 pm) It was around 3:30 pm. We agreed she will call in 20 minutes. She has never called. When I called back their call center I heard learned their business hours.
Next morning (2/9) I called back and pressed their IVR, waited too long, talked the wrong agent, transferred, waited too long and reach a right agent. That agent did not find my record. She only found my older furniture record. I told her yesterday, another agent can found my new record. She said, "I will transfer you my supervisor", which she did not. (second lie). She transferred me to survey for a customer who finished their talking. I called another time, pressed claim services, waited too long, reached the wrong agent, transferred to a right agent, waited too long. I was out of my house again. Agent asked me questions. I told her; I am not trusting their company, you are delaying service on purpose and tell my last two days what happened when I called their call center. She said she is gonna open case, and started asking a question about stains on my furniture. I gave my answers. She asked what cause of the stains. I said I don't know.
Finally, she offered if I wanted to wait 24 hours to figure out what caused the stains. I repeated again, "I don't want to call your call center again, I waited too long and I don't trust your company". I declared I don't wanna wait 24 hours. She finished asking other questions and explained that I am not eligible to serve because I don't know what cause the stains. They deliberately give unacceptable customer service. Therefore customer fed up and won't claim any service. They are really successful about giving worse customer service.
Reviewed Feb. 13, 2018
My Grandbaby damaged my recliner by mistake (accident). They have so many excuses why they can’t repair your furniture. Ok so my furniture was damaged by the seam, so it’s not covered, but if someone took a knife and punctured my leather chair it would be covered they say (the supervisor pag) if you have ever dealt with Guardian, Protection plan. They are full of **. I was in the phone with a rep and supervisor for almost 2 hours, and they denied my claim, because it was by the seam. I will never buy from The Roomplace until they switch protection plans. I know several people that has been through this with this company???
Reviewed Feb. 13, 2018
Guardian Protection Products is a scam. They state they are nationwide and can service anywhere. False. We purchased a dining table in Sioux Falls, SD while visiting family. We live in Omaha, NE though. With our sales rep we called Guardian to confirm the distance wouldn't be an issue. They confirmed we would get the same service in Omaha as we would in Sioux Falls. Again, false. After filing a claim we received a letter in the mail that they can not service nor deliver in Omaha. They offered us $140 to keep the damaged table or an in store credit for the price of the table in the event they did not carry the same table. Thankfully, they carry the table as we bought the whole set so the chairs and bench would not match the same distress and wood pattern of a different table.
I followed up with Guardian telling them we'd like the exchange. The catch is we're expected to drive the damaged table from Omaha to Sioux Falls in order to pick up the new table. Why is it our responsibility to deliver them a table they'll fix or use for parts?The table should be delivered to us as they've completely inconvenienced us. This isn't our first claim we sent either. Our first claim was never processed properly as they never sent the follow up email. They said they did but now it makes sense that they didn't as I'm sure they already knew we wouldn't be able to get service here in Omaha.
Reviewed Feb. 12, 2018
They are based out of North Carolina. I am in California. I know a Carpet/Upholstery cleaner who lives about 2 miles away, but it’s been 10 days now, and they still hadn’t FOUND someone who will take my claim... apparently!?!? I just called and they said they actually sent the order to a place that does “Repair and Wood Restoration”! I need one sofa cushion cleaned!!! This service is the worst. I recommend that you don’t purchase it when buying at Jerome’s or wherever else they offer it!
Reviewed Feb. 11, 2018
I had spilled coffee on the sofa and I called Guardian Protection Products. Their rep was very friendly and knowledgeable but the time frame was a little long. It took the technician a week to schedule everything but he was on time and everything was fine. I appreciated Guardian Protection Products coming out to clean the sofa.
Reviewed Feb. 10, 2018
I purchased a spill protection for my couch from Guardian, and I called for service when I had a spill on the case of the couch. The rep took my information and told me that they would have a company that was in the area to call me to schedule an appointment. Then it took about five days before a tech was dispatched. We only had the couch for a few months, and, so far, the protection plan has met my expectations. I realized I should have received a cleaning kit with the plan, but I did not contact them back to get one. Overall, I am happy with the service, and I would recommend Guardian Protection Products.
Reviewed Feb. 9, 2018
To report a new incident, the phone wait times are longer than 30 mins each time. A call back within 30 mins doesn’t happen either. I’ve tried reporting a rip in my couch, the occurrence is suppose to be within 5 days. I’ve been trying to get hold of someone for 3 days now without any luck. I believe this may be deliberate so they don’t have to deal with customers and any type of work. They are aware of how precious your time is. I wish I didn’t purchase the warranty. Star furniture is a good furniture company but this is what they offer for their furniture protection. Useless!!! I would rate this a 0 Star if I could!
Reviewed Feb. 9, 2018
I mistakenly used a category of what happened to my furniture and the company never let me change the info to be more specific which would describe damage that should have been covered. They would not even help me try to remove the stain. I would never use them again or purchase from a company that uses them. Don’t waste your money and definitely this company doesn’t give your piece of mind!! Stay away.
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2018
I waited 30 minutes for someone to answer the phone and letting me know if 3 minutes that they can't help me. I bought some love sofa 3 years with the guarantee on it. I thought it was a good idea since i have a infant that all throw things around. I decided to request a cleanup and they told me that they can not help me due that my sofa have many stain. I am asking my refund back due that they are not helping solve this issue and I never have used their service. Please don't buy their service. It will save you from this.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2018
Guardian did an amazing job. Part of our sectional had gotten a disgusting dog slobber with bone residue on it. Guardian called me because they got the request from the furniture store company. And they were very pleasant. They had already handed out a time and a day that would work so that I wasn’t waiting on the phone. They were trying to figure out what days would work well so it was a really quick phone call. They were able to send someone within a week. The service technician who came out and cleaned the couch was so nice. And I fell asleep when he was trying to contact me. He was super patient, and he had to wait for 15 minutes, and he wasn’t getting a reply back from me. He was not upset. He was super understanding, so I appreciated that.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2018
I've had my couch for over a year and it had some stains so I called Guardian Protection Products. I also have dogs so I needed it cleaned. The rep I talked to was good but he said that there has to be a visible stain before they’ll send someone out. There were visible stains from my grandkids so I didn’t worry about it. It only took a few days for a tech to come out and when they were done, it was perfect. Moreover, I’m going to call them out again because the grandkids get stuff on everything.
Reviewed Feb. 1, 2018
I’ve fallen for the Goof Proof Plan through Guardian via Bob’s Discount Furniture every time I bought something and for once I actually needed it. The store says they will cover any scratches or punctures or rips but Guardian says, "No. Read the fine print." So basically the store says one thing and Guardian says another after you already bought it so that no one has to cover and fix anything. Don’t waste your money or time with this false protection plan. My chairs took a beating when I had put Christmas decorations on them to keep safe and away from the dogs.
Then one of the dogs trip me up and I end up falling backward into the chairs killing the decorations and scratching and ripping and puncturing the chairs in the process. Even though the salesperson at Bob’s said all of the above damage is covered, Guardian says no cause it didn’t rip or tear to the foam of the chairs. Such crap from both companies. Read the reviews from Guardian and make your own decision. How they have an A rating with that many complaints is astonishing. I for one will never waste my money with them again. I’ve attached just 4 of the 20 pictures I sent to Guardian of the damage, little good it did.
Reviewed Feb. 1, 2018
I've always gotten a Guardian package whenever I buy furniture because I have kids and dogs and it’s a good peace of mind. The plan that I got covers stains, cuts, and the mechanical for my furniture. When I had a stain on one of my chairs, I had a fine experience with the rep who helped me over the phone. It was my first call so they had to set up everything in the system. They didn’t have some invoices so that may have taken a little bit more time. And then it took them two weeks to dispatch a service technician after I made the request.
Reviewed Jan. 31, 2018
The little switch on the side of my sofa where the USB port is located went out completely and the chair was stuck open. I made a call to Guardian Protection Products and it took them 7-10 days to send a tech out. But he fixed the issue on the spot when he came and everything has been good ever since. Everything else went smooth but maybe they can send out a tech little faster. I would recommend Guardian. Everything was great and they were very helpful.
Reviewed Jan. 29, 2018
I bought an insurance from Guardian Protection. My couch broke because the material didn’t have good quality, and somebody from Guardian Protection came to fix it for a couple days but it was not too good.
Reviewed Jan. 27, 2018
I tried to submit a claim on a broken chair and a permanent water stain on my table. First of all they try to railroad you into committing to certain answers because they are already prepared to deny your claim if you say one wrong word or give a certain description of the damaged area. The questions they asked are to lead you into giving the wrong answers. This practice should be illegal and is a scam. They quickly denied the chair claim but asked me to send pictures of table. I have tried daily to get in touch with someone but they say the wait time is too long and someone will call within 24 hours but no one calls back. This practice is unacceptable and a class action suit should be filed. Please don't purchase this insurance with your furniture, it's useless.
Reviewed Jan. 26, 2018
We bought the Guardian Protection plan with our sofa, and it's been great. There were some stains on our couch, and the cleaners came in a reasonable amount of time and cleaned it up. Now, it looks great as the stains have come off. I would recommend Guardian Protection and would tell my friends that if they have kids, then they should buy the protection plan.
Reviewed Jan. 25, 2018
I purchased "Bob's Goof Proof" Insurance to cover a dining room table that I purchased 4 years ago. My toddler was able to scratch/gouge the table using crystals (my daughter collects crystals, fossils, stones, etc. and they were on the top of the table). I called to report the claim. The representative that I spoke to explained that my policy covered accidental gouges that occurred from a single incident, which this was. I sent them pictures of the damage and waited a week to learn that my claim was denied. They explained that although I met the above requirements they were denying my claim because there were "multiple damages". So, if he would have only gouged it once then it would have supposedly been covered? The salespeople at Bob's will say ANYTHING to get you to purchase this Goof Proof Policy but beware that you're wasting your money.
Reviewed Jan. 24, 2018
These people should literally be arrested for running a large nationwide fraud/scam scene. I am shocked at the size of this scam and how they are allowed to be scamming hard working Americans daily out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. The feds really need to shut these people down. Can lock someone up for a joint but allow these people to swindle hardworking Americans on a daily basis. Bought a 2 piece sectional from the room place and salesman talked this warranty plan up, "oh it covers everything". 2 years later both couches are broke in multiple ways from frame to legs, called Guardian, long hour hold, and then comes the police interrogation, they try to lock you in to a story of what happened only to find one of many ways to Deny you, well I wasn't going, I told them I am not a furniture expert, I can't diagnose the problem, or tell you how, I told them they need to send there so called expert "tech" and they can come diagnose the problem.
The problem is inside and my X-ray machine is down at the moment. Be careful what you say to them. They are like police interrogators, they will ask 100 questions and try to lock you into a statement until they find one of their loopholes to deny you. They will even ask you to speculate on how it happens, don't do it. Anything over 30 days automatic denied. Anything with legs hardware denied, any normal wear of fabric denied, but apparently I can go psycho and stab my couch with a knife and it would be covered, I wouldn't count on that. It would be a safe statement to say that almost all claims are denied and any review saying different is fake.
Reviewed Jan. 21, 2018
I would give NEGATIVE FIVE review if it was an option here. I Bought this insurance from Bob’s Furniture. They said they cover everything, replace the piece of repairs are not possible and all good things. I have been trying to contact them for more than a Year (sent pictures of damages and all paperwork and yet to get any answer from them for over a year now) and they keep giving all kind of excuses. It is minimum 30-40 minute wait time just to get them on phone. People are trained to just deny your claim right when you start explaining and now I am tired spending hours every week just to reach them.
Never ever buy insurance from Guardian. They don’t cover anything, if they are a really professional company they would have contacted me once I sent my paperwork with all pictures. 100% My last purchase from Bob’s Furniture for sure. They simply says, "We don’t have anything to do now, contact the Guardian Protection Products, Inc." and I will go to consumer court just to stop these scammers to not cheat other people.
Reviewed Jan. 20, 2018
Purchased a couch and loveseat from Huffman Koos less the 2 years ago. The cushions are attached to the back of the couch. My husband sat on the couch and the cushion ripped from the back. The material had a 8 to 10 inch rip across the back. I called the insurance asked them for a repair. After being interrogated, was told this is normal wear and tear, claim denied. I asked for a supervisor, said they are on other calls. I asked to wait, had me on hold ten minutes and said they would have to call back. 24 hours, still no callback. I will continue to pursue this, I paid to have my furniture insured. I just bought furniture from Bob's (I haven't had to use the insurance) apparently they use this insurance co also. I will not buy from Bob's, Huffman Koos or any furniture company that uses this insurance company. Buyer beware!!!
Reviewed Jan. 19, 2018
Guardian Protection Products had a tech come out with the warranty and cleaned for me the chair I purchased that my dog threw up on. The first time I called, they said they would send somebody out in 24 hours and they didn’t. I waited for a week and I didn’t hear from anybody. So I called back and they then get through it after the second phone call even though the girl on the phone told me that they would have somebody out in 48 hours. They did a good job of cleaning up after and they got it straightened out with me so I would still recommend Guardian Protection Products.
Reviewed Jan. 18, 2018
I bought a protection plan from Guardian that would cover the cleaning of my carpet and couch. I spilled coffee on the couch and there was dog urine on the carpet so I called them to ask for someone to come out and clean it. The rep that I talked to was great and set the appointment up. The contractors came out a week ago, right around the holidays, and they were great. The experience has been very professional.
Reviewed Jan. 16, 2018
I purchased Guardian from our furniture store when we bought a new sofa. After a couple years, I noticed that discoloration and lumpiness in the cushions. When I called Guardian, I was on hold for over 30 minutes! Just to make a claim about the sofa. After all the questions and warnings of "once I submit this, we won't be able to make any changes", she tells me that I am only covered by accidents. I am writing this to say, it's not worth purchasing this product-no matter how much the salesperson tells you it is. Not to mention it takes 40+ minutes to get someone on the phone. You're better off buying some fabric cleaner and doing it yourself.
Reviewed Jan. 16, 2018
A total scam. Please save your money towards your new purchase. Bob’s furniture will blame it on them and they’ll blame it Bob's ”manufacturing defect” so therefore it will never get fixed. The only insurance company that doesn’t really cover your purchase. Sad day. They will hear from my attorney next. I will never purchase goof proof insurance thru them ever. SCAMMER ALERT.
Reviewed Jan. 16, 2018
Had purchased the warranty plan for furniture. When time came to use the warranty, they found apparently an exclusion in very very very small print, that I didn't get when I purchased the plan. SCAMMERS. Do not use this company. It's not worth it. Save your money.
Reviewed Jan. 14, 2018
We purchased a five-year fabric warranty by Guardian Protection Products and it covered any accidental stains and rips. Everything has been great with customer service but hours are a little difficult. Guardian Protection Products only receives calls until 5 PM Eastern Standard Time. It's hard to get a claim over to them during work hours but they’re great once we get a hold of them. Everyone we spoke with has been very pleasant. They take our information down on their phone and tell us exactly what they still need from us.
The first claim went full cycle. We submitted the claim and it took a few days for them to receive all the additional items they still needed from us. Once they had everything they needed, we received a call from the technician two to three days later. He was able to schedule and set us up two days later after that. Everything moved along nicely. We're in the process of a claim right now that we submitted last week and we still have not heard from our technician. It's a little lengthier time this time around but otherwise, we're still very happy. We told friends that we were satisfied with the Guardian Protection Products warranty we have purchased and to go to where we bought the furniture and recommend that they get the protection plan.
Updated review: Feb. 12, 2018
Happy with service
Original Review: Jan. 11, 2018
I bought a sofa set from Bob's Furniture with Goof Proof and was told it will cover the entire sofa. Kids had a party, while playing ripped one sofa. Called 1800-538-9500 and email the photos along with the receipt. Spoke with number of people starting with Amber, Jackie, Daniel, Kenya, Carla. Every time they give me run around, saying we did not receive either the photo or sometimes the receipt. I emailed them 8 times. At one point one rep said, "Oh yes. We have it and the technician will call in 10 days." It's been 21 days and when I call, they are saying they don't have the receipt yet. It is ridiculous and harassment to the consumer who already paid for the service and in return getting frustration. NEVER BUY GOOF PROOF WITH PAYING EXTRA MONEY.
Reviewed Jan. 10, 2018
I had the top of the line system from Guardian that costs $100 and it covered the frame and everything for up to five years. I recently called for a service request over a month ago for a broken frame on the couch. The CS rep was very good and it took around seven days for a tech to be sent out. Guardian was worth buying.
Reviewed Jan. 9, 2018
I got a premium package from Guardian Protection Products. When I submitted a claim, a lady took all my information and less than a week later, a guy was out to do the repair. Everything went the way they said it was going to. And it was my first time ever in making a claim on any furniture but it was well taken care of. I would recommend them to a friend and I already did to the furniture company. I told them my furniture experience was wonderful. They came out and repaired my stuff without a problem. So, I'll always get protection now on my furniture.
Reviewed Jan. 8, 2018
No matter what you tell them, they are likely to reject the claim unless it is a stain. I wanted the associate to transfer the call to supervisor and she said only way is to email a group. When I insisted, she said the supervisor can call back in 24 hrs. When I insisted again, she transferred the call to someone. Says it all.
Reviewed Jan. 8, 2018
Bought 2 beds. They found a way not to cover the first one. Now they need proof of purchase for the second one. Please read all reviews before you in my opinion get your money taken. This company will interrogate you like the FBI in bank robbery case. If you purchase insurance, and file a claim why can't Guardian just fix it, repair it or replace it. Don't be fooled by some savvy talking furniture salesman who gets kickbacks for selling you fairy tale insurance. Be wise. 113 complaints last year. I'm sure they will have 2xs has much this year.
Reviewed Jan. 8, 2018
I got the Guardian product that deals with anything in the furniture breaking down whether it be wood or tear in the leather. It was a good deal. So, when I bought the piece of furniture, I got the coverage for five years. And I'm glad I did because I had to use it. Their service was awesome. Everything from start to finish was wonderful. I was impressed with the level of detail and them trying to determine exactly what I was looking for and what I needed. And then, the young man who they sent to fix the issue was also very polite and very professional. He had to come and take a measurement and then, he came back again about a week later. Guardian met my expectation beyond belief. I figured I was going to get hassled but it went well and everybody was more than willing to help.
Reviewed Jan. 7, 2018
Our Guardian Protection plan covers any kind of stain. When I spoke to their customer service rep, he answered my questions. Their technician came in about five days. And he cleaned the spot off and did a good job. It wasn't completely gone but it was enough. He made us so happy.
Reviewed Jan. 4, 2018
After 30 minutes on the phone I was told that my problem wasn't covered because I could not tell them exactly when it happened. Jerome's should be ashamed of themselves for being affiliated with this scam company. The associate didn't seem to be paying attention as I had to repeat things several times. Not worth the $129.99 I paid for the protection.
Reviewed Jan. 2, 2018
I got a protection plan on my couch for stains as well as on a bunch of furniture for scratches and any issues with drawers. I filed a claim on the couch and the rep I dealt with was fantastic. She answered all of my questions and I had somebody out within a couple of weeks. However, the issue was a mechanism that was moving weirdly and the tech had to tighten some bolts, but it seemed to be working.
Reviewed Dec. 29, 2017
I called Guardian Protection Products because I had a birthday party and the kids spilled a little bit of juice. The rep was really nice when I called. The job took 15 minutes and they did a really good job. Now the couch is clean. I have had Guardian for a year with my couch and they answer when I ask them to help me. The plan is worth having because if an emergency like some stain goes to your couch and furniture, Guardian is good to have for protection.
Reviewed Dec. 27, 2017
I have the Indoor Furniture Protection Plan on both our chairs for five years. The back of one chair was working loose and the technician was here in just a few days. It was quick. He came in and tightened things up. The chair is working fine now. Filing the request with Guardian was a pleasant experience as well.
Reviewed Dec. 25, 2017
I got the five year protection plan from Guardian where I can basically burn a cigarette hole into the furniture. The only thing they wouldn’t cover is animal things, like my cat ripping the furniture, but they cover anything else. The furniture had a stain on the arm and I had no clue how it got there. I called the number they had on my father's furniture, I waited for 45 minutes and then got disconnected. I called again, waited for 45 minutes and got disconnected again so I was getting pissed off. They should be answering the phone a lot faster than that. I called the store and they connected me to the place, and once I was able to contact them and get somebody to do the work, everything worked out perfectly.
Reviewed Dec. 20, 2017
When I called to file a claim due to stains and a scratch on the leather, I already knew they were trying to set me up with the questions to "qualify the claim." Lo and behold, she came back a minute later saying that my claim wasn't covered due to some made up BS reasons, including the fact that I reported a change of color instead of a stain! What a joke, total rip-off.
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2017
DO NOT PURCHASE THE PROTECTION PLAN. We purchased our couch in 2015 and all has been well. I attempted to use the $70-5 year protection plan that we purchased with the couch, for the first time today. After answering 20 questions online (like a police interrogation) about the 1 ink pen stain, I was called and asked the same 20 questions again. Then I was put on a brief hold. When the woman came back, she said, "Sorry... the stain wasn't in the last 30 days so we can't help you." So I said, "Great! I will just go home, put a new ink pen stain on purpose and give you guys a callback!"
How ridiculous. This "protection plan" is just a way for Jerome's and Guardian to make extra money. I truly wonder how many claims are denied each day, as opposed to how many are actually approved. I'm gonna guess the odds lean heavily on the denial side. I will never purchase any type of plan like this again if I have to jump through hoops to reap the benefits. Such a scam!
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2017
Stay away from this company... Biggest scam. You pay $400 for a warranty that is suppose to cover everything according to the sales person, but when you put a claim in... Forget it. You are not covered. This company has horrible reviews all over the internet and should be shut down.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2017
Purchased Guardian Protection 5 year 1 plan protection program with new furniture purchased in Osage Beach, Mo 11/16. The furniture purchased was placed in a vacation home which isn't used on a regular basis. This past weekend, a 3 inch cut was noted on the front of the Right Arm of the La-Z-Boy Twin Sleeper. Today, I filing claim with Guardian, it was denied because I wasn't sure how the cut got there although I told customer service it looks like a cut from a box cutter when the chair was being taken out of its original packing. Purchased warranty for $110, huge disappointment.
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2017
It is now 12/15/17 and no response.
I called this morning 12/15/17 only to find out my claim what DENIED. The insurance policy clearly states it covers accidental punctures/rip/tear/cut on fabric or leather. I spoke to Rhonda. At first she could not find my account or claim and requested all types of information from me. Only to tell me to go back to Jerome's Furniture. I paid $1,884.96 cash when I purchased my sofa set and insurance. It is now a year and have not yet had to use this service. Unfortunately this incident happened during our Thanksgiving dinner. I will make sure everyone know what a ripoff this company is.
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2017
This is the worst company I have ever dealt with in my life. Just run away and NEVER buy their protection plan. I have two kids in my house and that's why I got this protection plan to cover myself against any accident. I called them when I see a tear in my sofa when I came back from work. I called them to file the claim and the customer service representative while filing the claim asked me if I was home at the time of accident and describe how exactly it occurred.
I said I was not at home and kids were with nanny so I don't have exact details but it was one time accident. I also told them that I was calling from work so I don't have kids or nanny with me but I can surely say that it was an accident it occurred just 2 days ago. She put me on hold for some time and came back to me saying that they will not cover it because I didn't give them details about how exactly accident occurred. I reconfirmed to her that it was an accident happened in my absence done by kids and I don't know what they expected me to do here. Is it expected for me to be rough with my child and make them admit to Guardian people on phone what mistake they did?
To make it worse they are saying that they will not cover anything related to this sofa even in the future because this claim has been denied and I may call them for the same thing in the future! Really? If you are the most unethical company it doesn't mean that all people out there are like you... save your hard earned money and NEVER ever buy any warranty from them in the future. I am a website developer myself and I am going to make sure that I broadcast this message everywhere and promote this fraud Guardian is doing to as much people as I can so that people save their hard earned money.
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2017
Terrible company, don't waste your money or believe their protection plan coverage. We called to make a claim on a chair that the chair broke when we sat down on it, the leg just snapped at the point where it is attached to the chair frame. Company said sitting on the chair is normal wear and tear. What a joke. They said it has to be an accident. We called back letting them know we had moved the day before, so apparently it probably was damaged with the move that we couldn't see but caused the weakness. They still won't back the protection plan. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY WITH GUARDIAN PROTECTION!!!
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2017
The technician from Guardian Protection Products came and told me his full name. I have three recliners and I told them it’s the power supply because if I put the power supply from another one, the recliner works. He said the motor wasn’t bad but he still needs to look at it and it was understandable. He switched out the power supply of the recliner and everything’s working fine. It took him less than 10 minutes to fix it. However, it took two weeks to get the technician to come out and I wish it didn't take them long. If it was something that I needed like an electronic and I had to wait two weeks, I would have been a little on the upset side. Other than that, Guardian Protection Products worked and I had no problem getting my product fixed.
Reviewed Dec. 11, 2017
This by far is the worst company I have ever had to deal with. They use different verbiage so they don't have to guarantee the warranty on the protection plan purchased. I would never purchase another warranty through them. Buyer beware... this is the only reason why I am writing a review. Save your money $$$. I got accidentally disconnected by manager Nikki and she did not call me back... hence they have your phone number.
So I called back and had to be on hold again. This time I spoke with manager Robin who used the word not eligible to get it fixed through a photo that I had to send. The frame accidentally broke where the rivets are. This is a one time incident. This was not covered! I'm 53 years old had have never had a bed frame break! Save your money $ and the hassle. Other extended warranties I have purchased, they schedule the appointment and send someone out to fix it. No problems or hassle. This company you take photos and wait. Their return of phone calls lack! They aren't about excellent service that's for sure.
Sharon,
I am so sorry for the phone call issues you had here at Guardian. We are resolving those internally and we do take these matters very seriously. However we do not cover breakage on a bed from normal use. I have reached out to your retailer to see if they have any recourse to assist you with this matter. We will be contacting you very shortly to go over this information.
Reviewed Dec. 11, 2017
I got the Guardian Protection for my couch since I have a cat and was told that it covered pet stains. Unless you don't use their approved stain removal which is only their product. Which was conveniently not told to me at the time. I called and told them what I use, and it was not approved so there is nothing that they can do. Don't get the protection plan, waste of money!
I am so sorry for the inconvenience this has caused. We are reviewing your request and a representative will be contacting you to go over some information.
Reviewed Dec. 11, 2017
I bought a bedroom set a few years back from Gardner-White. They pretty much forced us to buy the protection plan!! We had it delivered and after they set up our set we noticed that the tall dresser had a bunch of scratches on it so we called and somebody came out and we were told that they cannot fix it. We didn’t push any further because the dresser was up against a wall anyways but fast forward to last month I called to have someone come out and fix the leg on our bed that’s broken. We have no idea how it happened so they said it was not covered! I have sent 3 emails now to get a refund for the plan since we technically have not used it. I have not received any form of communication back from them yet!!
Autumn,
We are so sorry you have been experiencing this issue. You should be expecting a call from us within 24-48 hours.
Reviewed Dec. 10, 2017
This is the worst insurance that anyone can get for their furniture. If I could have given them a zero I would have. My sofa was accidentally stuck in the door and got damage. I call customer service. They were rude. I called the DM. He haven't returned my call. What is the point of paying extra money for insurance when you get treated like crap and nothing get done. I want to talk to someone regarding this. It's not fair and professional.
Sharon,
We are so sorry for the experience you had with this. Someone will be contacting you shortly to go over this with you.
Reviewed Dec. 8, 2017
Guardian Protection Products was part of the packet when I bought my couch at Bob’s Furniture. I had a little nephew who peed on my couch and had some chocolate, and both of them dropped on the couch. I received a cleaning kit with the purchase of the furniture protection plan but it didn’t work at all, though. I put it on the couch and the spot where it was a little damp grew. It expanded and there was a big ring there. When we called Guardian, they were courteous and professional and it was an excellent experience. This nice fellow came out in just a couple of days and took care of it immediately and it was a very good service. It only took him about one minute because there was only one cushion that was messed up. I’m very grateful for this company and that was a good move that I made. They did a great job. I hope I don’t have to call them again but if I do, I know they’re there.
Reviewed Dec. 7, 2017
Purchased a wooden bunk bed set and the goof proof - when called to have covered got the runaround, when trying to cancel my goof proof and secure my $ that I spent - they declined. Waste of time, waste of $, terrible company and I will continuously spread the word and review the company as many times. This bed is unsafe and should my child get hurt on this POS quality of yours I will be sure to seek litigation.
Reviewed Dec. 4, 2017
I called to put in a claim on damage to furniture that I purchased from Bob's and I had purchased the 5-year plan (extended protection plan) Goof Proof Plus - Guardian protection as well. Recently I noticed that the reclining mechanism of one the sofas was broken (it was an accident that caused it to break). And the protection plan supposedly covers accidents. However - since the sofas are in the basement - I did not know exactly when the accident occurred. When I called to report the accident, they said that it was covered by the Plan but since I did not know the exact time when it happened - they would not be covering it. What nonsense is that!
They gave me a horrible time about not knowing the exact date. As a figure of speech - I had said "maybe it happened a couple of months" And the representative recorded a date that was exactly 60 days prior and then they denied the claim based on the fact that it was more than 30 days since the damage occurred. I instructed them to go back and listen to the recorded conversation - where I had said "I don't remember the exact date". And it was the representative who said "October 1st" and not I. I had used "a couple of months" as a figure of speech. It was one of my worst experiences - I was made to feel like a liar! They are just horrible people - totally unwilling to work with people or make any accommodations. Just a bunch of cheats! I will NEVER AGAIN buy Guardian protection plan and will recommend all our friends and colleagues not to buy it either.
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2017
Save your money this company covers nothing! Got my couches less than 2 years ago. My aging cat peed on one & kept coming back to the scent. Called & asked if they could clean both couches. The one they denied me because even though my kids wiped their ketchup hands and stuff on it that is considered everyday wear and tear :/ but the other one they would do, they came out. The guy that cleaned it was nice.
Got a letter in the mail that was very rudely written. Not only that they addressed it under my name but started the letter Dear **. Really I guess they send these letters ** that they serviced you couch but cuz it was an odor it wasn't covered on their warranty. Wtf did I pay for?! They said it was viral visible stains umm you could see the stains easily but the technician didn’t take a before shot... but since it didn’t register on their black light it didn’t count... cuz we all have black lights in our home to determine if something falls under covered or not.
Save your money as they don’t clean up stains, urine, or anything... and then they are plain ** rude about it... put the money you are going with and put it in a saving container and hire someone with more Integrity. That can remove stains and Odor and natural wear and tear of the furniture. A lot cheaper and less hassle... Glad I found this out before I was about to buy my basement furniture, definitely will bring it up with the company I do business with when buying my furniture they might want to know that Guardian is not a customer friendly place. I also let my friends and family know... lesson learned. PS the odor is still there. I’m sure they cared to know that??? PSS on the order # dont know if it’s mine or the other person that it’s address to.
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2017
I pay for Premium Protection, and after 9 months, there is a tear in the leather from the stitching... And I am advised that it is not covered... So literally if I slice it up accidentally with something sharp... It's covered... But if the QUALITY of the product is poor, it is not covered. Disgusting.
Reviewed Nov. 28, 2017
Guardian Protection came with our couch, and when its springs popped, we had the technician come out. He said he couldn’t repair them and he ordered us new couch cushions but we haven’t seen them yet. And that’s been about two weeks so I’d give them a couple of more weeks to get the order together, then my wife will call them to find out where the couch cushions are. But Guardian was very good. They were thorough and very prompt at getting out. It’s been a good experience so far.
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with Guardian! We look forward to continuing to provide you with excellent customer service.
Reviewed Nov. 27, 2017
I called to put in a claim on furniture I purchased Feb 2016. They stated worn leather is not covered. I advises my loveseat has a tear in it and not worn leather. They asked how it tore and I replied, "I noticed it 3 weeks ago and not sure how it teared." Lady said, "Well did you ask everyone in your house how it tore?" And was very nasty. She stated, "Oh well it's not covered." This is the worst company. They should be shut down. The warranty says it covers rips and tears.
Updated on 12/07/2017: So my husband received a call back from Guardian after they reviewed the pictures of our furniture. Our couch has severe tears and loveseat has tears too. We were told by American Freight furniture when we bought warranty that all rips and tears are covered. Guardian stated they are not and they Think they can repair 1 tear. Who wants a couch with only 1 tear fixed. When a couch tears unintentionally it will most likely tear at the seams, which we were told is Not covered. So they are selling warranties that cover absolutely nothing. What a total rip off. My husband told them, "Don't waste your time coming out to see if you can repair one tear. We have several of them."
Mrs. Broa,
I will be having a representative contact you for more information in regards to your issue.
Reviewed Nov. 27, 2017
My wife got a Goof Proof from Bobs Furniture. She was told that if there's anything wrong with the couch, they'll clean the whole thing. Our furniture captures lots of stains on it from just being a few years old. I called Guardian on a Thursday and they came on Tuesday. I asked them to come and clean it and was told that they're not for full cleanings, but for spot cleanings only. I was a little disappointed to find out that I could only do one cushion at a time. So, I told them to come and clean one of the cushions and then I'll have to call back and tell them that the next one has a stain on it. That's annoying. But they did a nice job with the cushion that they cleaned. It looks perfectly new. It took the person about three minutes to clean the one cushion. So, a couch would take him 10 minutes. I don't see why I have to consistently get this gentleman to come out over and over when he could've just done it the one time he was here.
Reviewed Nov. 26, 2017
We have the Guardian indoor furniture protection plan and this includes the cover of the sofa. When we had a party, someone crashed into our sofa and the back seat was totally broken. The people sent by Guardian were quick and on time which we really appreciated. They took about a week fixing the furniture and it was a really good experience. It was hassle free so that was the best part of it.
Reviewed Nov. 21, 2017
I bought a sectional for my family room over at Bob's Furniture and of course I went and took the Goof Proof insurance that they advertise. Couches arrived and they were delivered defective; I call and they arrange for replacements. That was back in January this year. The sectional is not even 10 months old and there was a tear in one of the back couch and the foam of the armrest in the corner couch was sinking in. I call in order to get this resolved and they are claiming that they cannot repaired them and since it is not a manufacture damage, nothing can be done!! They actually quote that this is not considered an accident.
So much for oops/Goof Proof insurance!! My living room set is actually 15 years old and all the cushions still intact!! (of course I bought them from another retailer). This sectional is not even a year old and it is all tear down!! Worse experience ever!! Even the customer service person told me that Guardian won't be replacing anything as the technician that came over to see the so call furniture was the manager and she cannot provide me with the incident report. I won't be purchasing anything else from Bob's Furniture and I will never purchase a protection plan from Guardian again; would recommend to not waste your money on this service.
Reviewed Nov. 20, 2017
Purchased protection plan because I have kids and pets. This is supposed to be a hassle free 100% accidental replacement plan. This weekend my niece left slime on a single chair cushion which caused a stain. Rep this morning stated slime is not covered under the plan. So I asked the question, "If my chair cushion was torn or ripped how would you replace it." She said they will try to fix first then maybe replace it. My question was, "Why can't I get the same incentive for my cushion?" There is nothing about slime in the clause that says it wouldn't be covered. Spoke with the supervisor who did nothing and was very snooty. Asked for her superior and she told me she will email her but she won't come in until tomorrow. So I replied, "I plan on being alive tomorrow." And for her to contact me. All around bad product complete waste of money and time I spent this morning talking with these helpless people.
Reviewed Nov. 16, 2017
We purchased our couches from Jerome's on March 2, 2016. We also purchased the Guardian 5 year furniture warranty. Recently we had an accident with one of our couches. We called to report it. They denied our claim because the substance was not one that they would cover. So much for "oops proof! Life happens, we'll be there".
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2017
There were some breast milk and other baby bodily fluids on my couch because I have a newborn and I thought it was going to stain. I called Guardian Protection Products and had my couch and ottoman scratch guarded. The customer service rep was extremely patient, thorough and was very clear. When I filed my request, Guardian called within a day but I was out of town. They followed up again and we got it taken care of the following week. They exceeded my expectations and delivered on their promise.
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with Guardian! We look forward to continuing to provide you with a 5-star experience.
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2017
My mother purchased coverage from Guardian Protection for the furniture she gifted me. She purchased it through Bob's Furniture and we received a cleaning kit with it. My cat urinated on the couch and I had to have it cleaned. Their customer service rep was very pleasant and answered all my questions. We even made a couple of jokes. I like that in a customer service person. They weren't able to send someone right away since everybody was busy. It took a day before someone came out, which was fine. For the most part, they have met my expectations and I would highly recommend them.
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with Guardian! We look forward to continuing to provide you with a 5-star experience.
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2017
My experience with Guardian was terrible. I purchased one and it was five years protection for anything that happens to the furniture. I called a service request recently for my sofa as a few springs came loose. I called them a few times and each time, the waiting time was 45 minutes before anybody even picked up which was too long. They told me I needed to fax the receipt and the picture. Then it would be 11 days before they would call me back to tell me if I was approved and then they would set up. 11 days was too long and I questioned what I needed to be approved for. I already paid for whatever happens to the furniture which was the only point of the service.
I waited for two weeks then I called them back. It was again 45 minutes on the line just for them to tell me that they did not receive anything that I sent them so I should do it again and in 14 days, they would contact me. By then it was a month that we couldn’t sleep on the sofa. It’s a pull-open sofa and without the springs, we couldn’t use it. I waited for another 14 days then called again and they told me that they couldn't find my request. I asked how they couldn't find it when I was on the phone for three hours with them. We then did the request together on the phone and I didn’t receive the text that they were supposed to receive back.
Eventually, I was able to receive the confirmation from them that they received the request. They again told me that somebody would contact me within 14 days but nobody did and that was already a month and a half into it. I called them and they apologized since the repair technician was in Orange County and since he was not local, he could only come between 7 to 9 o’clock at night. Due to that, I needed to be up until 9 o’clock at night to have some stranger in my house and I wasn't even sure how long it would take him to fix the issue.
The repair was finally done last month but the whole experience was a nightmare. I’m thinking of writing them a request for a refund as I could have called a local repairman to come fix it. I would have paid a bit of money on it but the four hours that I spent on the phone with Guardian cost me more than that. Overall, their customer service was very bad, unorganized and rude. They weren’t sympathetic or empathetic to the situation. The whole experience could be very irritating and by the time somebody answers, one would be frustrated. But it sounds like they’re used to it at Guardian which is very sad. Stay away from them.
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2017
I purchased a power recliner from Bob's furniture store 10/26/15 and also purchased the Goof Proof protection plan which is honored by Guardian Protection Products. The cushion on the arms of the chair began to sink. It appears with a little pressure that the upholstery would just tear. When the technician came out, he took a picture from underneath the recliner and said the boards were broken from the pressure of your arms. He said it had to be reported to the Goof Proof department. Once I explained the situation and requested to report a claim, I was informed that the insurance doesn't cover the arms because it wasn't an accident.
After speaking with the supervisor who wanted to continue to tell me that I had no claim because it wasn't an accident. I informed her that the plan states accidental and damages to your furniture. Therefore this is a damage to the product and the arms shouldn't break within two years of the purchase. I couldn't get anywhere with the supervisor who informed me that she was my last resort. I'm so disappointed in this service protection plan which appears to be nothing but a way to just take the consumers money and provided nothing in return. I would suggest that you make a careful decision when you purchase furniture and the protection plan covered by Guardian.
Sandra,
I am so sorry to hear about the issue you are having with your furniture. I am reaching out to Bob's to see if there is a resolution we can come to, to be able to address this problem. You will contacted once we receive feedback.
Reviewed Nov. 5, 2017
I wish I could give no star if it is possible. We realized that the furniture was broken when we wanted to move it, because the fracture was inside the furniture, so I decided to use my plan protection that BOB'S FURNITURE offered me. What they were able to do was, send me some emails saying they could not do anything for me. If I want to buy something else, I will never choose this plan because I have no trust in them.
Reviewed Nov. 1, 2017
I got a Guardian protection plan from Furniture Mart, Fridley MN on my purchase and today I called them to report the following damages. They said it's not eligible because we don't exactly know what caused a external rip or stain on the couch. First of all this is a Accidental damage that happened after a party with full of children. Children would have used their toys or anything to rip the surface of a leather couch. They used some colors and made small stains (either crayon or some kind of polish or some food during the party) but they don't remember which one they used to make those small stain marks. The Guardian protection plan said, it's not eligible because we don't know what caused the stain or rip. All of it is covered by the plan. Here is the plan below.
"LEATHER/VINYL: a) Accidental Stains caused by any food or beverage normally consumed by humans; mold and mildew stains caused by food or beverage spills; stains caused by human or pet bodily fluids; grass, grease, ballpoint pen ink, iodine, nail polish, cosmetics, lipstick, crayon, and shoe polish. Rips, cuts, punctures or burns from a single relatable occurrence."
Why furniture stores are selling such controversial plans to customers and making fake promises? When the plan says all of the items are covered, why we get a response that this is ineligible because we don't have know what EXACTLY caused it. Does you plan state that all these are covered only if we exactly state what caused it? Accident means, you don't always know why it happened. It just happens. This is a waste of time and money for customers. Very disappointed and of course confused. Will ensure all my friends know about this experience from furniture mart and Guardian protection.
Reviewed Nov. 1, 2017
One star is too generous. Horrible experience, I believe that Guardian and Jeromes (the retailer we purchased the protection plan from) have a completely different understanding of what the plan covers. This misunderstanding between the retailer and Guardian should not be imposed on the consumer. We asked specific questions before purchasing the sofa and the protection plan and apparently we were lied to. Guardian has refused to help with any of the issues, even specific issues that were discussed at the time of the purchase of the protection plan. In addition to the lack of assistance, Guardian offered cringeworthy customer service at best.
Reviewed Oct. 30, 2017
I bought a couch, loveseat, and dining room table from Mattresses For Less in Webster, TX in August of 2014. They sat in the warehouse until July of 2015 when we finally moved and went to get them. In the July 2017 (2 years of use) my 9 year old son (70 lbs) slept on the couch every night because it was summer and why not? By the beginning of August 2017 we noticed the springs sticking out of the center cushion. Over the next week it got drastically worse. Also, something had snapped and the back of the middle cushion was leaning backwards on one side. At just a quick glance, my husband determined a screw had fallen out.
Mid-august I called to make a claim. I spoke to 2 different representatives who approved my claim and said they would send someone. September 30th a technician came to my home, it took well over a month to get someone out but Hurricane Harvey had happened in between so I was understanding about that. The technician put the screw in to fix the back and took pictures of the springs. He said he would be back to fix it at a later date. On October 18th I called to inquire and the automated system said my claim was closed. I spoke to a representative afterward who told me it was in fact not closed and they would contact me in 7-10 days to schedule something.
Today, on October 30th, I called to inquire because I have heard nothing and am now being told that it's not covered and they will not fix it. Apparently, the technician reported that it was "jumped on" which is a lie. I never said that and he never witnessed that happen either. The representative then told me that with or without that statement, it still was not covered. I asked for an email of something I signed where it explained broken springs would not be covered. He obliged but also said it's not the springs that are broken but the "core." The technician did nothing more than look at it with a naked eye and you cannot see the springs so other than him being a professional, I'm not sure how he knows what exactly is broken. A mechanic has to look under the hood, he doesn't just glance at your vehicle and know what is wrong.
The email sent to be was a copy of the terms and conditions in which the representative highlighted what applied to my claim. Under the "what is covered section" he highlighted springs. Under the "reasons it's not covered" section, he highlighted, diagnosed to have no defect. I encourage you to look at these pictures and tell me there is no defect with the springs. Not possible. So for 2 months I was told by every representative, and the technician that it would be fixed. I never got a call or email or piece of mail telling me it would not be, and in fact was told more than 2 weeks AFTER the technician was here that it would be. Only to be told a month later and only because I called them that it won't be covered.
Updated review: Nov. 3, 2017
It was actually Guardsman insurance that I had the issue with. Guardian called me about the review to follow up. Great response and follow through.
Original Review: Oct. 30, 2017
Purchased a protection plan for furniture purchased at Ashley Furniture. Kitchen table got a couple water stains on it so I submitted a claim. The process for filing is purposefully made tedious but I went through the necessary steps and a few weeks later a guy came out to look at it. About a week after that we get an email the claim was denied because the guy found a scratch elsewhere on the table I didn't report. What that has to do with the water stains I have no clue. As you can tell from the other reviews this company looks for any reason to not honor the warranty. I have appealed the decision and had to leave a voice mail as they don't take calls for resolution only voice mail. I haven't heard back from anyone as of yet. I will never purchase a protection plan from them again and would recommend to not waste your money on this service.
Thank you Mr. Baro!! We appreciate that very much!I hope you get your issue resolved!
Reviewed Oct. 30, 2017
Contact Guardian Protection Products to exercise my plan for repair of an accidental cut on my leather love seat. Provided all the necessary documents & photos and was told by the customer service agent it was approved and a technician would be contacting me to schedule a repair. When I followed up I was asked if the customer service agent asked me if the cut was penetrating and they had not. I was told by a supervisor that the customer service agent was new and unfortunately due to lack of training didn't follow their internal procedures. I provided another photo and again it was denied. As a customer I'm being penalized for this company's lack of training. It's too bad, once my policy expires I was going to see if I could extend. They lost a customer.
Reviewed Oct. 29, 2017
We had a problem with the electrical of our couch. Guardians came out and fixed it so that was good. The customer service team was wonderful and we were satisfied.
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with Guardian! We look forward to continuing to provide you with excellent customer service.
Reviewed Oct. 29, 2017
The Healthy Back store sold me an office chair with a warranty from Guardian that covers absolutely anything. After 2 years, my seat fabric started showing pilling. After the runaround of submitting online claims and pictures, the response back from Guardian is that the warranty does not cover pilling. I think their business model is to reject almost everything with the expectation that only a few people will challenge them. This works for them, but it is a very dishonest business practice. I'll never buy a warranty from Guardian again.
Reviewed Oct. 27, 2017
We bought an entire living room set from La-Z-Boy and paid $350 for a 5 year warranty through Guardian Warranty. Recently one of the electric recliners broke. We contacted Guardian, sent them pictures as they requested, then heard nothing. Three weeks later they sent out an 'inspector' who, in his report, deemed the chair "non-repairable - manufacture defect". Then, after another couple of weeks we contacted the warranty company and we continued to hear a recording saying "Your claim is being reviewed."
Finally, in desperation, we contacted the local La-Z-Boy Service department. They were able to come and get the chair, repair it and return it to us in 2 business days! They charged us $154 for pickup and delivery only - did not charge us for the repair. Since then, the only response we get from Guardian is "We are looking for parts." Well, according to La-Z-Boy, this chair has been discontinued and Guardian will not be able to get any parts. Never mind that their own Guardian appointed inspector told them it was not repairable. We have contacted them several times over a 2 month period with absolutely no help offered - each time it's a new excuse or no answer.
I spoke with them for the last time on Monday - they promised me someone would get back to me by Thursday... Today is Friday and I am done with the stress of trying to deal with these people. Now, today La-Z-Boy manager explained that Guardian would take anywhere from 6-10 weeks just to get a part, if it was available. Not to mention the weeks before and after that. So, basically, if we had waited to have the chair fixed (or replaced) by them, we would have been without a chair for 3-4 months at a minimum. We feel totally scammed by Guardian and buying their warranty was a total waste of $350. Never again. Warranty buyer beware.
Reviewed Oct. 26, 2017
After 4 years of owning my furniture I’ve never called in for a fix or a replacement until today. When speaking to the rep I was very clear that I had a party the previous Saturday and some damage occurred to my furniture. So when I started to tell her that there was minor things I didn’t care to report that. My only concern are the two burn holes on my sofa. She continued to ask me about the minor damages. So I explained them in detail per her “need for very detailed information” so that she could supposedly put my claim into the department for review. Magically Guardian has geniuses that are able to review an entire case file in less than three seconds because she said, “Oh well I’m sorry you're not covered for incidents occurring in a bundle.”
Then when I said, “What bundle? I answered your questions and specifically stated that the only things I was concerned with were the 2-3 major holes.” NOT the tiny scuffs and marks that she seems more interested in than the actual problem. So, suffice it to say my sofas are not getting replaced or repaired and if anything else happens to myself is they must be in a different area caused by a different incidents because if they suspect it is anywhere near this any of the incident that I just claim now it won’t be covered. So, don’t spend the extra 2500 when purchasing an entire living room worth of furniture because apparently it’s just a scams to get more Mo eye out of their patrons!
Reviewed Oct. 25, 2017
Bought bunkbed and dresser from Bob's Furniture. I was told that Guardian Protection Products was great when you have young kids. I explained that a 9 year old moved his TV on the dresser, it caused damaged. I was told to send pictures, (which I did). Also the ladder caused a deep gouge on the bunk bed, didn't notice it until I moved the ladder. Nothing was covered, this protection is a waste of money. I'm asking for a refund, hope I don't have to keep requesting it like people are saying.
Reviewed Oct. 24, 2017
I had three attempts where I tried to use Guardian Protection Products. Each time, it is like an illegal inquisition to squeeze out an answer, which would justify them not doing what they were paid for. The first time I tried to do it, that's exactly what the case, after I went through a whole spiel for four or five minutes on the phone. They said, “Okay, we’ll say what we're going to do for you. We're going to do nothing because we can't cover it." They said they want a description of the five areas of stains. There was one occurrence but too many stains and the brochure said they’re the ‘accidental spills’. The next time, which was two or three years down the road and has brought us in the last year, my two-year-old used my couch as an art canvas with an ink pen.
Right there in the poster, it says ‘accidental markings from anything’ are covered and they wanted to know the size and the quantity. But there was a whole document that was never given to me where it says that if any of the ink stains are bigger than six inches, they would not be accidental. The brochure does not compliment what the actual policy was and not only was the policy not given to me, I was not even aware of it. I read through that whole fine print document, which was about 18 pages, where there were all kinds of exclusions on how it's not covered just like the ink. If there were too many marks or if the marks were too big, no. I had asked the first time they declined a claim two or three years ago. In the fine print, there were these conditions that I could cancel the policy and they would have given me a prorated amount of money back. If that was a five-year plan, they would have given me four years of my plan back.
Any rep specifically, they either didn't know that or was lied to, so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. But that was not in the sales brochure that anytime you could cancel. The first time I got denied a claim was when I’ve had it for a year. The second time, I didn't try to make a claim for another two years, so three years into it. I just made my third claim and this time, I was able to use a language that complied with all the fine print so there was no issue. I knew the language because it's 'ask the questions and I just stick to my answers to make sure they match', and that they made sure my answers matched the fine print. Then still, they wanted me to send pictures, and that’s already not in the brochure. I didn't talk to the person who makes the decisions, and I was at the mercy of Lyn and the staff person, so they declined.
It took me six phone calls and three messages all over eight hours to even get somebody to talk to me this time. In the fine print, it says, "You are responsible for calling and getting notified immediately” so I was scared that all they would say is, "Sorry, it's been eight hours and you were supposed to call us right away.” They didn't say that thankfully, but I assumed that was what was going to happen. I could not even talk nicely about this, and it is what it is now, but that's the honest answer. The company has a horrible reputation even online. The brochure name does not match the company name and the phone number was disconnected and didn't match as well. They should have notified the people who had policies. I had to do online research to figure it all out and it’s been a disaster.
I purchased the covers first through Wayside Furniture but I had to get Guardian involved and they picked up this one right away. We went around a couple of times and spoke to a supervisor and the third level up. This is not a maintenance plan, and there were too many things on the couch like baby formula that’s all over the place. In order for the insurance to continue, I had the furniture professionally cleaned and I had the cleaners take a bunch of pictures. I ended up making them give me the name of the lady that cleans for me so I could try to be as accurate as possible. They said, "Hey, here's some people we use. You might want to use them." They gave me three names. Overall, my experience with Guardian Protection Products was labor-intensive with poor results.
Reviewed Oct. 24, 2017
I called Guardian Protection Products regarding a request for a failure of the reclining action on two of four recliners purchased for our theater room. I was told they would only honor the repair on one unit because the second unit failed over 30 days ago and was not reported. The first failure occurred approximately 60 days ago. I told the representative I was in the hospital for over 30 days with a quadruple heart bypass operation with complications at the time of the first failure. I am recently well enough to start following up with items that occurred during my illness.
A broken recliner was not paramount to my family while my life hung in the balance. I told the representative I could provide all documentation they needed to verify these extenuating circumstances. The representative said she would check with her supervisor. Less than a minute later the representative came back and said the terms are the terms. I told them "you are coming out to fix one why can't you fix both". This question yielded no response. I spent $180 on worthless warranties that this company uses a scam to fatten their bottom line. Truly an example of "BUYER BEWARE".
Reviewed Oct. 24, 2017
I bought $8000 worth of furniture from Bassett Furniture in Fort Lauderdale Florida. About 2 years later I moved the furniture from my house to an Apt while my house is being renovated. The couch both got dirty marks on them. I called and opened a claim and was forced to fill out a very cumbersome claim form which I did.
I was contacted in my car by the claim lady and she wanted exact locations of all dirt spots and I was unable to answer as I was in the car. I asked her to call me back and she would not call me back... my wife and I then got into an argument about this terrible service and she then called back a few days later and got nowhere with this waste of time company.
The salesperson at Bassett just directly said I was covered for everything when we bought the $400 plan... That is not true as this Guardian company was a waste of time... All I want is my $400 back since it is all a direct lie. Even this effort is a waste of time so I will go to as many local Radio Stations and Newspaper and consumer advocates as I can to be sure that other 68 year old customers don't get (Screwed) taken advantage of from Bassett and Guardian.
Reviewed Oct. 24, 2017
I purchased a warranty for stains on a white couch I bought from Wayside in Akron. I put in a claim when I noticed discoloring on the seats from wear & tear. When I called you need to give them specific times of when the stain happened & what the stain was from. I couldn't really do that since it was more from just sitting on it so my claim was denied. I put in a claim last week because my Grandson got chocolate on the couch & was told that was covered & they would be out to clean it. Guardian called today and said since the couch was never cleaned from the first claim they denied my second claim. Totally different stains in different areas but that didn't matter. So basically if you are denied once they won't cover any other stains.
Reviewed Oct. 21, 2017
My husband and I purchased a couch and loveseat from a retailer and was convinced to purchase the added "insurance" plan. My couch and loveseat are both recliners and have both failed miserably. I called to Guardian with a copy of my policy and my sales receipt. I had to fax the receipt, text pictures and they set me up with a technician to come to my house. The company never called, I got the info from calling back to Guardian AGAIN and called them myself. Apparently they do not take calls, only emails. So I sent an email and explained the tech was a no show. I was told he is only in my area on Fridays.
We re-scheduled and he finally showed 3 weeks later. He said he had to order parts. He never said they were shipping HUGE boxes to my house. They were so heavy. He finally made it out 2 Fridays later to install the parts. When he was complete we told him that the couches are not fixed and could he call that in and can we sign stating this. He said no problem, he would do that and there was nothing to sign. I called back after not hearing for a week and a half to hear my claim was closed. I spoke to someone at Guardian who said that they could reopen if I sent pictures. I texted 9 more photos and they did not call. I called AGAIN and they said that they would have tossed the man out again to look. They said that he reported I went to the retailer to inquire about new couch and loveseat options. SO OUT OF LEFT FIELD. I haven't been to that store since purchase, I don't even remember where it is.
I am giving them 1 last chance to make this right before the BBB hears from me. This has been almost 3 Months of circles and I have never felt so helpless and unsatisfied in my life, I cannot believe I was duped into buying a protection plan. I should have known better. I spent $2000 on my 2 pieces and they are not covering my needs. Totally deplorable - I am not finished with this matter, I will be happy to update my review when if this is resolved but I doubt it will be. When I call I envision a huge room with people with their feet up at their desks laughing at poor idiots that got talked into paying extra for this crap plan. My couch and loveseat do not recline without a thud and the amount is different and uneven, there is a huge gap between the backrest and the seat. The sides on both units tilt so it looks and feels like you are sitting at an angle. I am just so upset over this!
Reviewed Oct. 19, 2017
I purchased a leather sofa set from Bob’s Furniture and purchased a Goof Proof plan from them. I called Guardian because my leather sofa, the leather peeled off on one side of the sofa. When I called them I was ask to explain the damage so I started by telling them it look like the leather peeled off the seat. I was put on hold without me explaining what cause the damage. When they returned I was told Goof Proof does not cover peeling leather. The other 2 pieces are fine. I not happy having the main piece the sofa damage. Can’t give a good Review for Bob’s Furniture anymore. Will let all my friends know about this that Bob’s has no say about the furniture repair or replacement. It’s in The hands of Guardian.
Reviewed Oct. 18, 2017
Two years ago we purchased a five year protection warranty through Guardian Protection Products at the same time we purchased two new leather sofas at Ashley Furniture. Today, after requesting a hole in the sofa be repaired, as well as loose stitching, Guardian Protection has refused to honor their warranty and will not fix either issue. Their policy clearly states that rips, cuts, punctures, burns are covered under the warranty. Even after speaking with a "manager" the policy is useless.
Reviewed Oct. 18, 2017
I have a furniture protection plan with Guardian for a dining room table and a hutch. The kids made some accidental scratches and chips on the table so I put in a claim for it. It took me three weeks to get an appointment because the furniture store put a date of delivery that was further, and it was impossible to straighten out. I put a claim in around September 12, but the estimated delivery was 9-28. Guardian kept telling me that they first had to fix that. They made me fax them the bill and they promised to get back to me twice but no one ever did. I sent them an email, asked them twice to respond and acknowledge but they didn't. They were unhelpful and they left me hanging for a couple of weeks. I finally had the furniture store intercede. Guardian submitted another bill changing the date and I made the appointment. And after all this, I'm terribly disappointed.
The technician came here a couple of days later and he said that the table’s color was impossible to match. He did what he could, but his work looked worse than what it was. I could have done what he'd done; I could have walked in with a bunch of crayons, make it a little dark, rub it and spray a little spray on it. I was unimpressed, having bought a brand new table and hutch with the warranty and the tech says, "There's nothing I can do 'cause I can't match your color." That's not what anyone told me when they sold me this stuff. And if the problem was the color, they could get new crayons. Guardian can't say that they can't get something to match it if they're selling protection for it. Overall I wouldn't recommend Guardian to anyone. The only value it has would be if the table were to fall apart and becomes irreparable, then I’d get a new one. But as far as scratches and stains, it's a joke, unless you have the color that matches their crayons.
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2017
We were sold the upholstery protection when we bought our couch 9 years ago. The sales person told me that anything you get on your couch they will take out for you. A pen cap came off & the pen leaked ink all over my love seat. As per other reviews, our claim was denied after about 3 weeks. $150 complete waste of money. Their customer service via telephone was horrible. Extremely long hold time only to be transferred to another department and sit on hold again. Do not waste your money on the insurance through this company!
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2017
I bought GUARDIAN VALUE 1 PLAN for $199.00 for 5 years 2016 to 2021 when I bought Furniture from American Freight Invoice#() then submitted service claim#() but it got declined because you have to call us once issues happens not after 30 days so need them to cancel my plan and refund the money back to me. They told me to send cancel plan and refund money email to their refund department. I sent to refund@guardianproducts.net. I sent so many emails, called customer service so many times. Every time customer service says send to this email, I tell them I sent so many times. They say ''Sorry we don't work in this department, keep sending them''. No one is telling me when will I get my money. What should I do to get my money back!
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2017
I paid 500 dollars for a protection that covers spills, frame work and the cloth... I went to put in a claim for a spill and screws coming out of my centerpiece. Guess what, my claims were denied. To make a long story short, if you got 500 dollars to give away then this company is for you, if not... PLEASE LOOK FOR OTHER COVERAGE... A WASTE OF 500 DOLLAR'S because your claim will ALWAYS BE DENIED... I'm so angry. I could have done something else with the 500 dollars. A useless piece of crap company. Run, run as fast as you can... Don't pass. Go and don't collect two hundred dollars...
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2017
I purchased a sectional sofa from Gardner White with the extended 5 yr warranty thru this company. The sofa is tearing and splitting in the upper left. I called to get it repaired and was basically told if I had lied about the issue they would have fixed it. I told them I want my money back, not a partial, FULL REFUND. I've read the reviews and I see how Guardian has stuck it to several individuals regarding this warranty. Basically they don't want to fix it! Also, when I asked for a copy of the warranty it stated clearly that I had purchased this product. When I asked for the refund they told me I needed to send a copy of the receipt. REALLY!
They had it in their hot little hands. They knew I had purchased the product and I still had to send them something. The worst dysfunctional company I've ever had to deal with. Fast forward I've sent an email, EVERY SINGLE DAY asking about my refund. Now they don't respond. My next step is a small claim against the company for 3x the amount of the furniture. They can send an attorney here to fight it. Bottom line, totally disgusted, will NEVER purchase this product in the future.
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2017
I had some stains on my couch from my dogs and called Guardian Protection. The technician came out within a few days. He called the next day that he could come out, but I wasn't available so he came that Saturday. I was at work when I called, so I wasn't looking at the couch. He only cleaned the spot I reported but I had more than one spot and I would have liked it if he would have been able to clean more than one spot. I had to report it when I called.
He said he couldn’t do it and it would’ve been nice if he attacked anything that needed to be done. I feel I got to call another time for the other spots. I would have thought they would have steam-cleaned the whole couch if they were out there 'cause when they sold it to me at Levin, they made it sound that they’ll come out and clean anything that I need. In spite of that, the guy who came was wonderful, very nice and thorough. Guardian’s reps were very helpful, answered the questions and hooked me up with the right people.
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017
So I bought a sofa set worth 1000 with “insurance” from Deardens and was told that I had warranty for 5 yrs. Warranty being important to me because it is a must when you have kids. So kids will be kids right, I've had these sofas for two years and since the material is some sort of fake leather it rips easily. Point is, my kids peeled a few small holes and since this material gets easily ripped it made big peels and now the sofas look way too overused. I contacted Guardian and they won't cover the damages, I contacted Deardens again and was told it had coverage for only one year. Now I'm stuck with a debt for sofas that have even gotten to hurt my baby. In a corner where the wood is sticking out my son nearly opened his head. Horrible. Please seek elsewhere for protection in your investments.
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017
Purchased their protection plan after buying furniture set at local furniture store (Conlin's). Like most insurances, it wasn't even a year into owning the furniture where I found myself making a claim. Once I was on the phone, the representative was quite friendly and asked me a series of questions. After honestly answering the questions, the representative informed me they would be able to help cover it. After asking what my next step was, she said, "Well actually I can't do anything about it because you don't know how the damage happened". After also consulting with the Conlin's service manager and sending Guardian pictures of the small puncture in my couch (which they claim to cover), they still said they wouldn't cover it because I wasn't able to tell them exactly how it happened.
Even though they claim to cover "accidental rips, cuts, or punctures", it is clear they don't stand true to their word. Even worse, they basically want you to lie to them in order to get covered as the second agent I spoke with said, "Well, if you would have made something up or said it happened because of something in your pocket, we could have covered it". Instead, they are using my honesty against me and not standing true to their simple claim of being a reliable insurance provider. Lastly, instead of calling me back like they said they would, they sent me a computer generated response via email to verify they couldn't cover it after the local furniture store manager said he filed a dispute on my behalf. Not only does Guardian hurt themselves, it is very poor they could affect future business to the other stores who offer their horrible coverage on expensive furniture.
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017
I contacted Guardian in regards to a spill on my table and having the table repaired. They denied me coverage. I was not home when the spill occurred. I have an idea of what it was but am not 100% sure. And so because I don’t know what exactly was spilled they won’t service my table. I would have never bought the protection plan from Bob’s if I knew my table wouldn’t be covered. Needless to say I am very disappointed and now have to pay out of pocket for a repair to my table that is probably the size of quarter.
Reviewed Oct. 4, 2017
I called in a broken frame board on my recliner which was purchased in 05.2016 at Ashley Furniture which worked to even talk me into this protection plan. When going through the claim after explaining that it was noticed about a week ago but don't know how it happened and not certain of the extent of the breakage as it can not be seen only heard and felt. The claim was denied within less than 5 minutes even though it shows it would be covered on the paperwork received when I originally bought the plan. This plan is a waste of money. And quite frankly the customer service nonexistent.
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2017
I called about a claim close to three weeks ago and after sending in photos and invoice of sofa that has a broken frame, I have yet to hear from the company. Tried calling and get an automated response saying they will call back and never do.
Reviewed Sept. 29, 2017
I have a five-year warranty with Guardian on a sectional and I requested for service when I had spilled wine on it. The customer service reps were very kind and in just a few days, their technician was out here. It was very fast and I'm very satisfied with the overall experience.
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with Guardian! We look forward to continuing to provide you with a 5-star experience.
Original Review: Sept. 18, 2017
DO NOT waste your money on this. They act like you have to beg them as if you were asking them to donate an organ. It’s a freaking fabric that ripped. They have come up with endless excuses as to why they can't fix one of my chairs. One of my chairs has a rip due to an accident while I wasn't home. I called them and they said "since you don't know what happened we can’t help you." I know what happened my freaking chair has rip, how do you know it was an accident. Obviously, it is going to be consider an accident. Who would do that on purpose. They are obviously dishonest. Such a waste of money. Very dissatisfied with the experience and service. Worst customer service in the world.
Mrs. Alvarez,
We are attempting to resolve your issue but we have not been able to reach you. Please contact Guardian at 1-800-527-8485.
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2017
I Purchase a bedroom set from Jerome's and thought it would be a great idea to purchase the Guardian Protection plan. Upon leaning on the headboard I heard a crack, so I go to see and indeed the leg that is attached to the headboard cracked. I thought wow good thing I'm still in warranty. Gave them a call and to my surprise. I'm told they don't cover because it was not an accident it broke! I in shock and asked Rhona #** to please repeat the reason, "because you did not fall on top of it it's not considered an accident" and that is the reason it does not cover. Wow. I'm not asking for money back, I want it replaced, because without the headboard the bed does not hold in place. Someone help...
Reviewed Sept. 12, 2017
I called Guardian Protection Products two separate times, when one child threw up on the couch and when one got the marker on it. Their reps were always very pleasant and they dispatched a technician no more than a week. For the $200 that Guardian cost, it was well worth it given the peace of mind that when something happens, they’re going to come up. It’s all been a very positive experience.
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with Guardian! We look forward to continuing to provide you with a 5-star experience.
Reviewed Sept. 5, 2017
Our cat had an accident on one of our reclining piece of furniture, so we called Guardian Furniture Protection to make an appointment. I talked with them, but it was over a week and we didn’t hear from anybody. So, I called back to see what was going on and they advised that somebody will call me very shortly. A couple of days later, I finally got a phone call from somebody who advised that the only time he can come out would be from the hours that my wife and I are both at work during the day. We work 35 minutes away from home, so leaving work was not an option and we weren’t able to make it. We requested a weekend and he said “Yes, okay. We’ll call you back as soon as we have an answer for you,” but he didn’t come back for another couple of days.
Then, I got another call from a different company who said they weren’t able to meet our requirements for the time and day, because of how and when we work. They mentioned that they will send it back to the Guardian and have them escalate the situation to find a solution for us. A couple more days go by and we still didn’t hear anything back, so I got frustrated at this point because there was a piece of furniture that we used to use every single day for quite a long period of time and it was unusable and didn’t smell great. We got frustrated in trying to go back and forth with different companies but nothing worked for us. We gave them the information and nothing got through to anybody and we didn't know when they’re going back to us.
However, I talked to Jennifer in the installation department and she took it personally. She understood everything that was going on and apologized from the bottom of her heart. She said, “This is terrible. This is not how it should have been.” So I asked her, “What options do we have?” We didn’t want it to continue any longer. Our house smelled terrible because a piece of furniture underneath our air conditioning unit smelled terrible and the air conditioning blew the smell throughout the entire house. Every direction we turned, we were pushed back from everybody. It was absolutely horrible. But after talking to Jennifer, she got things taken care of, it was great.
Also, when we purchased it, we were told, as well as the documentation that we took with us, that if they can’t fix it, they’ll replace it. The smell has been there for two weeks and they had to tear it apart down to the frame and redo the entire chair, but it would not be worth the time and the effort. So, when I spoke to Jennifer, I requested to swap the furniture out and she told me she’ll get right back to me and talk with the manager. She jumped back on the line 20 minutes later and she has taken care of it for us. So by the next week, the delivery team dropped the furniture at our house.
However, we never had the option to repurchase the Guardian service on the new piece, because everything was done behind the scenes. We didn’t even talk to confirm the delivery. They never asked, “Hey, do you guys want to do this again?” and nobody from Guardian ever told us, “Hey, because we just swapped this unit out, your new piece just carries the protection plan over to it.” So, it was frustrating and my wife was confused with how that process works and we’re not sure if we have coverage right now.
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2017
When the salesman at Bobs Furniture sold me this Guardian Protection plan, it seemed amazing. I have a ten year old daughter and accidents happen. So adding the protection just made sense. What’s that saying... If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. I called for the first time after having my furniture for only 6 months. I reported a chip, 2 scratches and some paint that was fading. And guess what was covered? None of it! They said because I didn't specifically know how the chip occurred in the furniture, it wouldn't be covered. They told me to reach out to Bobs Furniture regarding the fading paint.
By this time, I decided ask for a refund and of course, it’s a prorated refund! So that means because I’ve had this plan for 6 months, they will deduct that amount from my refund. This company is a scam. You're better off saving you 129 bucks. It’s not worth the frustration. Lesson learned: ignore the fancy brochure and advertising and ask for a contract with all the fine print before you buy anything.
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2017
I have purchased the five-year plan with Guardian Protection Products. When my toddler leaked some urine into the furniture, I submitted a claim and their customer service representatives were able to schedule the appointment very quick. They were also really friendly and very helpful. Then the person they sent put some kind of special chemical on the furniture and I haven’t had any problems with any smell since then. He was helpful and told me to clean it up with mild soap. I thought he would be able to properly show it to me and give more information about how to take care of it. While my experience with them was very good, I would like to have some more information about the service that I purchased, the furniture, and the material.
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with Guardian! We look forward to continuing to provide you with excellent customer service!
Reviewed Aug. 25, 2017
I just called Guardian which took 20 mins of me being on hold before I actually got a real person!! There is a tear on my sectional we bought from The RoomPlace. It has a tear on the seat cushion & I was denied when filing my claim because the source of the tear was "unknown". I didn't purposely tear my couch. I don't know what happened. It could have been from my keys, my Exacto knife from working on a project, me sliding down with my boots, a lot happens in a day so I can't pinpoint the exact thing that happened. So they said they can't file a claim because the cause is "unknown". I noticed the tear 2 days ago, so how can I be 100% sure of how it happened?
We spent $99 for this protection plan/warranty and for what??? I'm so upset and disappointed in the so called customer service dept. What's the point of having this warranty if you're just going to deny people? I'll never buy anything else from The RoomPlace or ANY protection plan from Guardian. Thanks for making me hold for 20 mins for you to only deny my claim. So disgusted and upset with how this was handled.
Reviewed Aug. 25, 2017
I called to have a stain removed and have two of my electric recliners fixed. Because the recliners broke a few months ago they would not fix it. They called it pre-existing? Are you kidding me? They say they will fix the soil stain because it happen last week. Basically they tell you that if you do not call in the first 30 days of a repair needed to be done your repair is null and void. Do not waste your money. I have reported them also. Stealing $159.00 each from unsuspecting people just trying to protect their investment. They basically are getting money and refusing to provide service. Great scam they have to rip off people. They got me!!
Reviewed Aug. 24, 2017
My husband and I purchased a living and dining room set In January of 2017 from Ashley's Furniture in Tallahassee, Florida. The sales person sold us on the Guardian protection products. He said it would cover anything that happened to the sofa. I asked very specific questions concerning the protection plan. The sofa is a recliner. We recently noticed that there are a couple of tears on the back of the sofa due to the sofa reclining against the wall. We called the Guardian to file a claim and talked to two of the rudest people I have ever dealt with in my entire life. I told the person what had happened. I wasn't exactly how it had happened at the time but I said I assume that it happened when the sofa reclined against the wall.
She said it has to be an accident. I told her that it was an accident. She said, “You didn't say it was an accident.” I asked her if she was saying we did it on purpose. She said, “No I'm not saying that.” All in all, she said the claim did not fall under the warranty guidelines. I will never purchase a protection plan from the Guardian again and would advise everyone to save your money. For the amount of the protection plan, I could have the sofa repaired myself. We called back again to file a claim and worded it differently to meet their specifications. Now they are saying we need an invoice of the purchase and pictures. They do not send anyone out to evaluate the damage. What a scam. They make it so difficult that I'm sure some Individuals just give up.
Mrs. Fuller,
It does appear we are currently reviewing photos of your damage. We do need an overall picture of your sofa. Once we receive that we will review these photos and contact you within 24- 48 hours. Thank you for your patience.
Reviewed Aug. 24, 2017
I called in a claim for my dining room table that was purchased in 2012. I explained that my table leg broke off. The customer service rep asked how it happened. I explained and apparently it wasn't consider an accident to them so they denied the claim. Why would anyone just want to break a leg off the table. Common sense. Obviously it was an accident. I told customer rep I bumped into it. But I was told it is too late to say I bumped into because claim has been denied. I send pictures showing the table leg broken. They said that the claim is still denied after pictures send because again I did not say it was an accident or didn't report that it was an accident.
Bob's warranty clearly agreed with my photos and said it was an accident. Guardian Goof Proof Protection still denied claim and said no it is not because of what I reported. Guardian Goof are very particular with what they cover. I will never purchase anything at Bob's Furniture again. Please other customers if you call Guardian Goof please report your furniture as an accident because if you don't your claim will be denied or do not pay for Guardian Goof Proof Protection. They are inconsiderate and do not take the time to help the customer. It's unfortunate and I will search for legal action. Very dissatisfied customer.
Reviewed Aug. 23, 2017
We purchased two recliners from American Furniture Galleries in Sacramento, CA. We added a 5 year protection plan for $149.00. The salesmen said if we had any problems two chairs would be repaired or replaced. After a year and a half, one of the recliners had an arm that was cracking up badly. We called to warranty company and was told it was not covered because it was not an accident. We have cancelled to remainder of coverage (since it was worthless) and got a refund of $101.48. Do not waste your money on this company.
Reviewed Aug. 23, 2017
So I purchased this protection for all my furniture in my house when I brought it a little over a year go. My headboard cracked due to us moving the furniture... accidentally. I was like okay that's fine. I know I'm covered by the protection program. I called to file a claim. The rep was very nice, answered all my questions but then told me my claim was denied for everyday use. I was so hurt now my bed is falling apart. I spent so much money on my bed room set and purchased this plan because I was guaranteed up to five years. I am more than hurt I have no bed. I was so sure that they would cover me. I trusted in them for all my furniture. What should I do now. From that crack in the headboard my whole bed frame is falling apart.
Reviewed Aug. 12, 2017
I got a Guardian furniture protection plan for a couch that I bought from Ashley Furniture. It had a small stain that was put on by a kid. The service technician came out quickly and he was great. He was helpful and gave me specific tips on how I could take better care of my furniture and it’s been good.
Reviewed Aug. 8, 2017
Re posting my Google review to get a few good reviews out there since all I read are bad reviews. I was hesitant when calling after reading the reviews and the 10+ minutes hold time was not helping. However, once Keyona answered and we started talking about the issue I was really starting to think the reviews may be a little harsh. I told her exactly what happen (accidental spill on table that pulled the finish off) and she explained the process to me. She sent the request over to processing and while we waited we were like old friends talking about gardens and puppies and everything in-between. Well, after about 4-5 minutes, she got the results and I was eligible for a claim. I would have given a 5 Star, but I did have to wait about 13 minutes when I called initially to talk to someone. To all the bad reviewers... Please read your policy. 1. Before buying it and 2, before trying to file a claim that is listed as not covered.
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with Guardian! We look forward to continuing to provide you with excellent service!
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2017
I bought furniture about a year ago. Guardian Protection told me I had full protection against juices and other things. I got grandkids and they spilled all their stuff on my sofa and my recliner, so I called Guardian Protection and told them about that. Their customer service representatives talked all good. They were able to send a tech within a few days and that was quick. The guy did a little spot on the arm and middle section, but he didn’t work on the whole couch. I expected that he’d clean the whole thing. Also, Guardian Protection told me that they’d send me a cleaning kit in the mail a couple of months ago. I never got that kit. But the guy who came out told me not to worry about the cleaning kit anyway because it won’t do better than what he did. I'd never buy their protection plan again.
Reviewed Aug. 3, 2017
Our dog had an accident on our sectional couch. It was miserable. I filed a service request from Guardian Protection Products and since I had already gone through the process, requesting for the service went smooth. Then a couple of days later, a technician came to our home. It might have taken longer than it did last time, but they said it can take up to certain number of days. I'm happy with Guardian and the plan we have with them was wonderful. We're actually telling everybody, "Hey, you need to do this. It's a really good deal."
Reviewed Aug. 2, 2017
We have the Goof Proof protection plan from Guardian Protection Products and we just made a claim because all the seams in the cushion covers were ripping apart. The representative was a great guy and he helped me out a lot. They came in a couple of days. I just need them to come back and put the cushion covers back on. The last time we used them, we had to get a whole new couch. The first time, we kept ordering cushions because they kept getting flat. We couldn't deal with ordering cushions every three months, so Goof Proof told us we can go to the company. They gave us the money back so we can go get a new couch because we had the warranty.
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with Guardian! We look forward to continuing to provide you with a 5-star experience.
Reviewed July 31, 2017
DO NOT BUY. I read the reviews and bought the Goof proof plan for our sofas, the only goof/dummy was me being fooled into believing there'd be coverage under this plan. I purchased a sectional, and sofa set in November. Last weekend my 4 year old was given a sippy cup full of juice with allergy syrup mixed in and the cover fell off. It spilled between the cushions and the back of the couch. I tried their cleaning kit but it did nothing to help.
I called to place a claim and after taking my info the girl hung up on me. I then called back and was told because allergy medicine was mixed into the juice coverage was denied as medication is an exclusion. That is not listed on the brochure or guardian website. They told me I should of got a full contract listing at the store because in the tiny black print it's there. Completely ridiculous considering it says it covers food and drinks plastered all over their marketing materials. Very disappointed to pay for insurance that excludes coverage unnecessarily.
Updated review: Aug. 7, 2017
Apologies, my prior review was listed for the wrong company (Should have been Guardsman, not Guardian). I have no issues to date with Guardian and I apologize for the error. The fact that I was contact by their customer service to assist is certainly a good sign if I need to utilize their warranty service later on).
Original Review: July 28, 2017
This warranty is an absolute sham. They have no desire to cover anything. My outdoor wicker table is clearly defective, and just started falling apart for no reason. My platinum coverage request was rejected because I didn't provide a "specific" reason. Seriously? The reason is that the table is defective. I'm sorry it was not caused by a specific incident. That should not be a reason for coverage denial. Horrible. I would never purchase this again. Terrible.
Reviewed July 26, 2017
I faxed, emailed and called. I have not gotten a resolution yet. The first response was they didn't know the name of the leather on my loveseat. I called the store that I purchased the furniture from, and the warranty and got the name of the material and called Guardian back, gave them the name. That was 3 weeks ago, now they will not respond at all.
Reviewed July 26, 2017
We have a protection plan with Guardian Protection Products which they said we'd have for several years. And if I didn't need it, I'd get my money back after so long. But if I needed it, they would come and repair or replace my furniture. I have a leather sectional couch and my three year old granddaughter drew a picture for me on the cushion. I called Guardian Protection and their reps were very nice. They handled my issue in a timely manner and sent the man out within a few days. The man was very nice too. He worked on the drawing for a while and he amazingly took it off. I didn’t think he could do that, but he did. I was happy and very impressed. Guardian Protection met my expectations. I also got a cleaning kit from them.
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with Guardian! We look forward to continuing to provide you with a 5-star experience.
Reviewed July 18, 2017
Horrible. I was told by a Jerome's salesman that the Oops protection program would cover tears/rips, stains etc. I had two tears on each of my Couches, I called to see if I could have it repaired. I emailed the photos gave the cause of the damage and was told that it was not going to be covered because it was "too expensive" and they believe it was caused by an animal. Firstly I don't own any pet besides a fish, for them to assume it was caused by an animal is unacceptable. Secondly, I was told it was too expensive to replace. I paid to have this protection program for situations like this only to be called a liar and denied service. The employees' customer service was unacceptable and the reason for being denied are based off false claims. There's a reason this program has poor reviews, DON'T waste your money on a "protection program" that doesn't protect anything except their business.
Reviewed July 10, 2017
We purchased a kitchen table, chairs, and a rocker/recliner. Upon payment of our order, we were 'sold' a Guardian Product Protection Plan. We were told we had 5 years from the date of purchase to use the service. Our rocker/recliner needed service. We filed a claim with Guardian only to be told we were outside of our warrantied time frame. We were told 5 years. 1 1/2 years later we were denied coverage and we were told the kind of damages for which we needed said repairs were not covered. We were specifically told our kind of damage was covered by our protection plan with Guardian. We were so wrong! Save your precious money. Never do business with this company. They will take your money and never be there when you need them. We are very sorry we had to learn the hard way. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!!
Reviewed July 6, 2017
I purchased a Goof Proof plan through Bob's Discount Furniture and after 4 years, I finally needed to use it for the first time. After carefully reading the contractual agreement, my accidental damage claim fell within the guidelines of the warranty documentation that Guardian Protection Products should honor. I called in to submit the claim and after explaining the accident which involved a glass table breaking, resulting in glass shards slicing the fabric open of the corner of impact, the representative stated that this incident clearly falls within the stipulations of the warranty contract.
I was later told that this incident would not be covered, stating that the warranty does not cover damage to furniture seams. While the table glass hit the seam area, the damage was not strictly limited to the seam of the couch. As you can see in the attached picture, the main (lower) tear from the broken glass ripped the couch fabric perpendicular to the seam, not along with the seam. It only intersected, but did not rip along the seam.
It seems that this warranty company hosts a scam system in which they can practically come up with any reason not to cover. I submitted pictures of the damage which clearly show that the damage was not isolated to a torn seam, but rather a tear in the general area, and beyond the seams. I filed a dispute to the denied claim but have not heard anything back yet, although this is no surprise.
Buyers beware that this warranty seems to be, and is too good to be true. It's a shame that such scams exist in large companies like Guardian Protection Products and that they are still getting away with it. Fortunately, I have a close relative that is an attorney and I will engage him if Guardian does not honor their word of contractual obligation! On a final note, if Guardian reversed their decision about denying my claim I may consider revising this review, but until then consumers should know the truth! I am glad this site exists to minimize consumers from making the same mistake of doing business with organizations like this.
Mr. Butler,
I am so incredibly sorry for the inconvenience this has caused you. I have looked into your request and we have come to a resolution i think you will be happy with. A representative will be calling you today to go over the resolution with you.
Reviewed July 2, 2017
I have an indoor furniture plan from Guardian Protection. I called them for a service request when I couldn’t get my chair to go down to get in it. It was locked in that position and the controller wouldn’t move it. I use that as a day and night chair because I’m disabled. Guardian’s customer service team was very good and understanding. They got somebody out as soon as they could. The technician checked my chair and there were three defects. It was going to be too much to fix, so they replaced my chair. Guardian did well. They were very aware and conscious of my disability. They were also diligent in trying to get me settled because they knew I had no other ways of resting. They went the extra mile as well and I was surprised because I received a very personal care. And they called and checked on me, too. I’m satisfied with the plan.
Thank you for your review! We are so glad you had such a great experience and are excited to continue providing you with 5 star service in the future!
Reviewed June 30, 2017
On July 31st 2016 I purchased a $500 Callie Shag area rug at the Jerome's in Corona Ca. I also purchased their Oops Proof protection plan (Guardian Protection Inc.) in November 2016. I processed a claim through Guardian for accidental damage caused by a spill (Sprite). I was given the runaround until the end of January when a technician finally came out to examine the rug. The technician said it looked as though the fabric (where the spill had taken place) was breaking down so he could not touch the rug or attempt to clean it. I was told I would be receiving a call from Guardian. I followed up with them 2 weeks later because once again I hadn't heard anything back and I was told my claim was denied because there was no "visible stain".
I followed the exact instructions on the rug and cleaned it with water only. I don't understand how they can deny my claim for accidental damage which is the whole purpose of purchasing an extended protection plan. Absolutely ridiculous. I am stuck with a ruined $500 rug that I have only had for less than a year at this point, 3.5 months at the time of the incident. This is absurd. For anyone out there do not purchase the Guardian Protection Plan. You will be given the runaround and your warranty will not be honored. Guardian Protection INC to this day has not attempted to resolve this matter.
Reviewed June 29, 2017
I was told by the salesman that sold me my new couch that if I purchased the Guardian Products warranty that it would cover EVERYTHING from accidental damage including rips and tears or poked holes, etc. I called Guardian to make a claim after my son tore out some stitching with a fork and they refused to cover it because they claim it was an "exception" to the warranty coverage. What good is this warranty if it can't even cover stitching? Don't waste your money on this useless coverage.
Reviewed June 20, 2017
They have you pay all this money to have the services to clean your furniture but will make excuses on why they will not clean it. That was a complete waste of the money I spent. Why would I pay all that money for you to clean one stain and call every time a stain happens. I have a two year old I will get a stain almost every day. I will never recommend you all to anyone.
Reviewed June 17, 2017
We got a new puppy and it peed on the couch, so we called Guardian for a service request. They were pretty nice. However, it’s just difficult to get the ball rolling because they didn’t have me in the account. I had to call Bob’s back and then Guardian and give them a receipt number. When I called back the second time, Guardian said, “What’s your number? I just went and tried looking it up again and they went right through." So they might’ve added me to the system before I called back the second time. But it’s definitely easier when I called back the second time.
However, the plan hasn’t really lived up to my expectations for a few reasons. First of all, the smell came back already and it’s only been two weeks. I don’t know if they cleaned deep enough. Because I know they mentioned that they would like to, if they could, take out the padding of the furniture. And I don’t know for sure if they were actually able to do that because I was at work that day.
The other thing was when I called Guardian, they asked me where the stain was and I told them the larger couch had a very dominant smell. But I was pretty sure that she soiled the smaller couch. And she’s like, “We might be able to take care of them both over there since we’re already going out there.” I was like, “Yeah, that makes a lot of sense to me since I don’t want to have to call you back the second time to take care of the small one.” And sure enough, they came and they only cleaned the big one. So I don’t know why we had the conversation on the phone about cleaning both when they only came and cleaned the big one.
We have attempted to contact you to see if we can further assist with fixing the issue you are reporting. Please give us a call at 1-800-527-8485.
Reviewed June 16, 2017
All my furniture is from Bob's so they have the Goof Proof, which is through Guardian. I filed a complaint about a couch when I noticed it had a burn mark. Then within two and a half weeks, they sent me a letter on what the decision was and what options I can choose from. It was either a $300 settlement and not do anything, or I can read through the option for a reselection of the item, they would credit my account and then I could go to Bob's and replace the item. I actually didn't respond to that letter for about two weeks but when I responded and selected my option for reselection, they sent it over to Bob's and told me to give it seven days.
What's interesting is I didn't fully read the email and so I didn't realize that I could just respond via email and that was better. My experience has been a happy one. I'm satisfied with the service. I was concerned that certain things weren't covered and that I wouldn't be able to replace my furniture but it really went very smoothly and beyond my expectation. I've already recommended it to my friends. It's definitely worth it.
Thank you for sharing your positive experience! We are so pleased to hear that you have recommended our plans to others, and look forward to continuing to provide excellent service.
Reviewed June 15, 2017
A bench that goes with my kitchen table - Warranty Guardian Protection will not fix the rip because they consider it a separation normal wear and tear from the seams. I have purchase within the last 4 years. One purchase complete home furnishing over $20,000 cash money. 3 problems three different pieces and every time I call I'm given an excuse why they cannot repair it.
Mr. Neeley,
A representative from Guardian will be contacting you within 24- 48 hours.
Reviewed June 11, 2017
We purchased a recliner from Bob's Furniture and it came with Guardian's Goof Proof Protection. Our chair was under a year old and we noticed a piece of fabric was hanging off the side on the bottom. When we investigated further, we realized that it felt lopsided. And so, we turned it over and noticed that part of the frame was broken.
We first called Bob's Furniture which said that it wasn't a manufacturer defect. And so, I called Guardian and gave them the claim information. Guardian's rep had me on hold for a couple of minutes then got back to me and said that my claim didn't qualify as it wasn't an accident. I told her that I felt upset that Bob's is telling me that it wasn't their fault but then Guardian is telling me that it's a manufacturer problem. Their rep then sent us to their liaison office telling us not to worry as the liaison office always gets results. That took me a couple of weeks. I had to keep calling every single day because they kept saying that their woman was out of the office and various other things.
In three weeks, I called back and Guardian told me again that my problem wasn't covered. I asked to speak with a supervisor and they told me that the supervisors were in a meeting. Then, I said that I was going to have to take it further and go through my credit company because I had extra protection. The next day, a supervisor called me and said she would look into it for me. I said to the supervisor that the woman I spoke to at Guardian the first time had promised that something was going to be done about my problem from the liaison office.
The supervisor told me that had we dropped the chair, then it would have been covered. I said to her that if Bob's is telling me that it's not a manufacturer defect then it had to be some sort of accident. But, I don't remember misusing the chair or dropping it. The next day, the supervisor got back to me and told me that we were getting a new chair. Guardian delivered the new recliner within one week of my last conversation with them. Still, Guardian did not meet my expectations at all especially since it was such a headache.
Reviewed June 10, 2017
I got an indoor protection plan from Guardian for my sofas. It's good value. The service rep was pleasant. It took them a week and a half to dispatch a technician. There was a puncture on the leather of the furniture and the technician repaired it pretty quickly. He did a good job. He was knowledgeable and he did the repair professionally. Everything was done to my expectations.
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with Guardian! We look forward to continuing to provide you with a 5-star experience.
Reviewed June 8, 2017
I bought a sofa from American furniture and they recommended us to get this insurance for stains and other problems. They have come up with ridiculous excuses about why they can't clean any stain I had. They are obviously dishonest. Such a waste of money. They are contributing for making consumers disappointed and a worse world.
Reviewed June 8, 2017
I purchased Guardian's regular plan just for couches. It came with a free cleaning kit but I don't like it because it leaves a stain after I use it. I have a small dog who suffered an accident on my couch. Guardian's technician called and gave me a time that he’ll be here. It took five days for him to come out but he showed up earlier than expected. He's amazing. He took care of the problem fine and everything was finished when he’s left. Everything came out wonderful for me. And I got a good experience with Guardian.
Thank you for sharing your 5 Star experience! Guardian is thrilled that we were able to provide you with excellent service.
Reviewed June 5, 2017
I’m not happy with Guardian. I called up to process a claim and there are some really misleading questions that I felt we’re just not warranted. They said, “Did you see what happened?” I said, “No.” They asked, “Did anybody see it?” When I said, “No. I wouldn’t think so," then they said, “Well since nobody saw it, we can’t cover it.” I told them it’s a water stain put on the product and they didn’t care. They didn’t ask what happened, they asked if I saw it. Those are two entirely different things.
I spoke to a manager and then he said, “Well if you didn’t see exactly where it happened, we can’t cover that.” I said, “So I know which water, I just didn’t see exactly to the minute when it happened.” They said, “Too bad. If you didn’t see it, we can’t cover it.” My kids spilled the water but didn’t tell me because they’re scared to get in trouble. When I called up and I told the girl, she goes, “Yeah, I’m sure we’ll take care of it because we all have kids.” Then two seconds later, I got a denial. I’ve come to the conclusion that everything they do is not to pay the client. It’s very slimy organization.
Reviewed May 24, 2017
DO NOT PURCHASE A WARRANTY WITH THIS COMPANY!!!! This week I will be filing a complaint with the Better Business Bureau. I recently called to put in a claim because my son's bedframe wood was broken. When they asked how it broke I told them that my son was sleeping and accidentally fell off the bed causing his weight to fall on the side rail and breaking apart from headboard. The rep put me on hold and told me that it was denied since he was sleeping. So now I paid for a warranty and a bed that we have had less than 2 years that is not useful at all and my son is sleeping on the living room sofa... I am super PISSED!!!
Reviewed May 24, 2017
We paid for Guardian Protection to come out and clean the sofa, and they were pleasant. We gave the customer service rep what we needed and she told me what the procedure was, as well as the work. They said they had to verify if the stain that was on the sofa was under the warranty, and that they would send somebody out, which they did. The service technician came a couple of days after it. They said that for the furniture, regardless of how many times it needed to be cleaned, we need to call them to clean it. We've only had Guardian for six months, and so far it has met our expectations.
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with Guardian! We look forward to continuing to provide you with a 5-star experience.
Updated review: July 22, 2017
After my initial comments, I have had several pleasant and helpful interactions with Guardian. I spoke with at least two service reps who worked with me to find a resolution to my complaint. We have received a reimbursement check from the company which I hope will cover the cost of repairing the damage to the chair. I am pleased that the company responded and worked with me to resolve the issue.
Original Review: May 18, 2017
We purchased leather furniture at a local store and purchased the Guardian Protection Plan. They are refusing to cover the damage from "accidental stains caused by any food or beverage normally consumed by humans" as stated in the warranty. This is a legitimate issue with the furniture and exactly why I purchased this plan. We have three young children and try as we might, things happen. I am so angry I am shaking after speaking with two service reps and a manager on the phone. I am going to work through my local store and hope that they can help me get this fixed. I now want a pro-rated refund from Guardian and would advise any consumer against purchasing this plan. I haven't been this disappointed or felt this tricked in a long time. Guardian, you are making some very unhappy customers and I am going to do my best to share my story to warn other consumers. I really feel tricked by this company and am extremely angry.
Guardian has reviewed the service requests that you have submitted. Unfortunately I don't see a request that was filed for food or beverage. A representative will be calling you today to file a request for those stains and determine eligibility. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Reviewed May 18, 2017
I bought an electric recliner 2 1/2 years ago from Ashley Furniture with a Guardian Protection Plan. I reported 0n 2/13 17 that it stopped working. 11 days later a repairman came and took pictures of the broken chair. He stated that the company would have to approve work before he could start. After 1 month I received a letter saying repairs were approved and that ordering parts usually takes 8 to 12 weeks. After this a repairman would be scheduled. It has now been more than 13 weeks since reporting the problem. Guardian tells me that they expect parts in June and that this is a normal time frame. Calls to Ashley Furniture got no better results. Both guardian and Ashley stated that a supervisor would call back. I got no phone call from either. Don't waste your money on this protection plan. They seem to do OK on cleaning but not repairing.
Guardian Protection Products Company Information
- Company Name:
- Guardian Protection Products, Inc
- Year Founded:
- 1977
- Address:
- P.O. Box 22000
- City:
- Hickory
- State/Province:
- NC
- Postal Code:
- 28603
- Country:
- United States
- Website:
- www.guardianproducts.com
