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The Home Depot sells a wide range of home appliances. The company offers kitchen and laundry equipment, including refrigerators, dishwashers, ovens and washing machines. The Home Depot integrates product selection, installation services and customer support, aiming to meet diverse household needs.

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  • Wide range of products available
  • Good prices on items
  • Efficient problem resolution
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  • Long wait times for assistance
  • Inconsistent product quality

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupSales & MarketingStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 4, 2014

    Unhappy with the process and results with respect to purchase and installation of carpet and vinyl. I am in Gilbert, AZ for a limited period. I believe that I made it clear that I required the vinyl and carpet installed by a certain date. Essentially, it appears to me that the zealous attempt by the sales staff to complete a sale did not consider my requirement for a completed job by a certain date. As a result, I have to hire someone to attend at the property to deal with the vinyl installation, and had to interrupt my painters, etc., and re-group 3 people to return to complete the details that are required.

    I did receive a telephone call from what seemed to be an installation call center. The woman I spoke with could use a little charm school training. Even after speaking with her, it was not clear what was being proposed. Again, this has been a case of, "We've got your money, now you can just wait for the work to be done at our convenience." The Job reference number is **.

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    Reviewed Dec. 30, 2013

    We have a soap dispenser that is leaking on the motor. This part has been on back order from the factory since before Thanksgiving. How long do I have to wait for this part? I'm demanding a new washer because we have sick people in our home and we need to wash. We have the extended warranty on this and have been getting the run around by Home Depot and the warranty company. Your help would be very helpful.

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    Reviewed Dec. 28, 2013

    I printed out the eGift Card I received from my son and went to Home Depot to get some plumbing items. When I went to the cashier, I presented the eGift Card (on an 8 1/2 by 11 computer paper page) for payment. I expected that I would get store credit (on a card) for the remaining balance. I was told they could not do that. So here I have a piece of paper (subject to disintegrating when getting wet) that I have to carry around until I have my full eGift Card amount spent. I find that very, very stupid, and most certainly not customer friendly. Unless that changes, I will request from those that give me Christmas/Birthday presents not ever again to give me a Home Depot eGift Card. I may start asking for Lowe's Gift cards instead, and who knows I might prefer to shop there full time in the future.

    I have been a Home Depot customer for a long, long time for lumber, tools, paint, kitchen cabinets, refrigerators, you name it. As of late, your customer service in the stores has improved significantly (your store employees seem to seek you out to help with advice or finding items, compared to in the past when they saw you come and they would walk off in the other direction). I really cannot think of a compelling reason why you have such a customer unfriendly system for your eGift Card. I am anxious to hear from you.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Dec. 28, 2013

    TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICES AND THEY CAN CANCEL YOUR ORDER WITHOUT ISSUING A REFUND BACK TO YOU. I place an online order of a dishwasher. It went through without taking my gift card. I called them and I was advised, only thing they can do was to cancel it and reordered it. I told them no, as I can cancel it online and reorder it by myself to apply the gift card. The day before the delivery date, I called and found out the order was cancelled by the online agent. However I was not being notified and the money I paid is not refunded. So home depot just took mine money, cancel your order, not issuing the refund and not letting you know it was cancelled. I have to call them to talk to a local store to get the refund and I spent a total of 5 hrs on the phone just to get the refund.

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    Reviewed Dec. 27, 2013

    I bought a generator at Home Depot. It was supposed to be delivered about a week ago. I have been on the telephone with Home Depot and also with the shipping company (Road Runner) most of this week. I have been given the run around by the shipping co and also by Home Depot. This has made me very angry as I had an appointment with an electrical contractor to set it up for me... again today. I was told from the shipping co that could not find it. Home Depot told me they were going to give me a discount for the problems I was having. That I DID not receive. I am very surprised that Home Depot would allow this to happen. I have always bought from Home Depot and was very satisfied. Thank you so much for allowing me to vent my anger.

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    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 24, 2013

    We recently purchased a home and went to Home Depot in Cumming, GA to purchase flooring and appliances. At the suggestion of the cashier, we applied for a Home Depot Credit Card so we could take advantage of a discount that was not available by paying cash. Standing in line at the store we had a 30-min phone conversation with Home Depot's CC provider (Citibank I believe) who, the home purchase being rather recent, ended up requesting that we email them the "proof of our assets". Not walking around with my laptop and scanner while shopping at Home Depot, I dropped the application and paid cash (total of over $16,000) missing out on the "promised" 10% discount + doing serious damage to my credit rating because of the "declined credit application".

    Two major problems I have with this! Our credit is more than sufficient for the credit line that we requested, the request got denied because of Home Depot/Citibank's inability to "gather the proof" of our assets. Instead of getting a nice 10% ($1,600) discount we end up paying cash anyway (as we intended to do in the first place) and received a nasty hit on our credit rating - so this is actually costing us money now... and a lot more than this little discount is worth... After complaining about this to the Home Depot Customer Service, they simply waived this off as not being their problem and leaving us to sort this mess out with the third party (Citibank). Well, there you go, Home Depot thanks you for the $16,000 and hopes to continue to earn your business.

    Side note: the people at the Home Depot store who helped us to choose the appliances, etc. are GREAT and most helpful, but when it comes to the payment options NONE of the cashiers seem to have a clue what exactly the deal with the 5%, 10%, 24-month interest free CC is... and their "third party" credit card service is simply put a big mess.

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    Reviewed Dec. 20, 2013

    I have some fraudulent charges made on my Home depot consumers credit card. I contacted Citibank and Home Depot on five separate occasions by phone after being sent a threat by Citibank to send my account to a collection agency. They assured me that the charges would be removed. I made a follow up call to check on things and they said they would be sending me some paperwork to fill out and that it would take two to three weeks. I did not receive any paperwork so I called back and they said they were looking into it. Now they have sent my account to a collection agency and I have just received the collection notice from that agency. I just contacted Citibank again and have not been given any way to refute this. They just keep giving me phone numbers to call. Although the numbers are to Citibank Representatives, all they end up doing is giving me another phone number to call. They will not give me any email addresses or physical addresses to make contact to refute. Can you give me any suggestions on how to handle this from here?

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 17, 2013

    Purchased kitchen cabinet work for $16000, signed to pay $4000 at signing, balance on completion. After signing, the salesman offered no interest no payment for 12 months, as long as the balance is paid during the 12 months. No paperwork for this agreement was signed or received. A month later, I received Home Depot credit cards, which I have never used. About then, I received a statement to pay approximately $160 for Home Depot credit services. I sent a check for the amount with note that terms represented were no payments for 12 months. I did not get a reply.

    I paid similar amounts with checks made out to Home Depot and mailed to Home Depot credit services the next 2 months. Since I was going to be out of state and not receiving mail for a couple weeks, I mailed the amount due December 9 on November 5 marking check and enclosing a note that the payment was for Dec 9. Returning home I had an invoice from Home Depot Credit Services for the Dec payment, which I returned with notation the payment had been made Nov 5th. On Dec 11, I received a letter from Home Depot asking me to call customer at a given number so they could answer my inquiry. I called, spoke to a rep identified only by name TP, who said they had cashed my check for December, but I had to pay again because I had paid early.

    I requested they properly credit the payment which she said they could not do because I had paid early. I asked for her supervisor at which point she disconnected the call. Two days later I received a recorded message asking if I was the person who spoke to Citi previously with choices to respond. I responded to #3, "no". I had never had any indication I was dealing with Citi. I had calls on the 14th, 15th and 16th identifying as being collection calls, each of which acknowledged that they had received my payment made Nov. fifth, which they credited incorrectly on November 11th, but each insisted I had to make another payment for Dec. 9th because I paid early.

    I requested they properly credit the account which they said they could not do. The last caller actually said I could not pay early. In the interim, I have placed two calls for Home Depot Sr. Vp for retail finance which have not been returned. On the 16th, I sent another check to Home Depot Credit Services. I am being harassed for collection of a payment I made and they received but did not process as I requested. I will never spend another dime with Home Depot.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 16, 2013

    Ordered patio furniture from Home Depot. The shipping company, Reddaway, called and scheduled an appointment on Tuesday to deliver. They neither showed or called after I took the afternoon off. Called Home Depot and was passed through at least 4 representatives that did not find out what was wrong. Reddaway called again and scheduled another delivery... They did not show up nor did they call YET AGAIN. Contacted Home Depot again, and they are not responding at all to me. I expect I will get a refund and nothing else for the waste of my time... That's what you get with a big company - no customer assistance - I am going to search local for my furniture. Good luck if you order anything from the Home Depot and it's delivered by Reddaway.

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePriceStaffEase of Use

    Reviewed Dec. 14, 2013

    Let me start by saying as a Veteran I am happy that Home Depot offered a discount to Veterans. Also, I try to purchase everything I can from stores that honor veterans by offering discounts to us for our service to the country. That being said, the Home Depot policy is implemented differently depending on which store and even which cashier helps you in that store. Earlier this month, I started having issues getting the Military discount they advertise. Every time I have gone to Home Depot this month each cashier applies it differently if offered at all. It is frustrating because it is a waste of time not knowing whether I will get the discount or not until after I shop and wait in line. Lowe's gives the same discount without all of the uncertainty. Lowe's has never refused the military discount for any reason.

    I visited a Home Depot today and the cashier was going to allow the discount. She had to call the manager to get authorization, this is new, they never did this before. He authorized it but when I tried to use a business credit card to pay she refused the discount, said it has to be a personal credit card. I never had this problem before either, I explained to her that this would cause me to go shop at Lowe's to get the 10% discount. She relayed this to the Manager and they said no, knowing they were going to lose my business. She claimed that the 10% discount is only supposed to be used to benefit the veteran and if I am using the discount as a business or contractor, the discount is invalid and they won't honor it. I explained to her that I do not own a business anymore and when I did it was a photography studio. We keep the business card for the interest rate and benefits are better than a personal card.

    Nothing I said mattered, I was not getting the discount anymore. The manager would not take time to talk to me so I could get the details as to why the discount is being implemented differently than before as well as what difference it makes what card I use. I left the Livonia Middlebelt store and drove to the Canton Ford Rd. store and asked to speak to a manager at the customer service desk. She wanted to know what I needed a manager for and when I told her she said she would handle it that we didn't need a manager. She pulled out a policy on a single sheet of paper concerning the Veteran discount. For the first time ever I learned that the discount is only offered to active duty, retired military, and service connected disabled veterans. Sorry if you served for 4, 8, 12 years and didn't get hurt, you don't count. They had pictures of the different ID cards accepted to make you eligible for the discount, and only if you carry one of these cards.

    I showed her my VA benefits card that states Service Connected just like the picture on the policy and told her that I have been refused several times. She said it is dependent on whether the cashier knows about the policy and how it works. This is where the inconsistency comes from, can you say training? Really? Then I asked why a business card makes a difference. She replied that the discount is supposed to benefit the veteran only, not his business. Really? How does this not help the veteran being the owner of the company? This policy makes no sense and it appears they are making the discount restrictive and difficult to use. She also stated that there are veterans abusing the policy and bringing their friends and family shopping in order to get them the discount. Again, while this may not be the right thing to do, this brought the business to Home Depot instead of Lowe's.

    Is 10% worth getting business they may not have gotten to begin with? They made money in this scenario no matter how you look at it. They may not have even gotten this business without the veteran bringing them in for the discount. The lady at the customer service desk also stated that they have contractors that are veterans using the discount to buy supplies for their jobs. Again, how doesn't this help the veteran? If I were a contractor, which I am not, I would lower my prices 10% to pass the savings on in order to win bids on new jobs. Either way a veteran contractor is benefiting from the 10% discount no matter how you look at it. Again this makes no sense other than to try and make it restrictive and difficult.

    That is when she started complaining that she does not get a discount as an employee, it is obvious there is some animosity concerning the veterans getting a discount and not employees at the store. I did not waste my breath educating this woman who obviously is not a veteran on the sacrifices our military men and women make every day in order to provide her with the lifestyle for which she enjoys. I am a veteran with a service connected disability, I met all of their criteria yet several times in the last month I have had several frustrating encounters which ended by my having to drive to Lowe's to get a discount as advertised.

    For the record, I am an engineer, I work for a corporation, and everything I buy at Home Depot is for my personal use on my own house. I never had these problems prior to a month ago. I urge all Veterans to reconsider purchasing products from Home Depot, go to Lowe's where they do what they say they will do with no headaches or wasted time. I also urge you to contact any manufacturers of products at Home Depot that do not supply Lowe's and let them know you will be purchasing competitors' products carried at Lowe's because you are not shopping at Home Depot anymore because of the change in corporate policy at Home Depot regarding veterans.

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    Punctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 13, 2013

    Waited 2 days for a $1,500 delivery that was promised but never came, was given a lot of excuses like looked like no one was home but never knocked on the door even though a car was in the drive or the second day, it was promised delivery, was told no lift on truck so couldn't deliver??? I paid a person to be at the house both days for moving the items into the house so now they can't tell me when and Deanna will not authorize the items to be loaded into the house as I now only have my daughter there to open the door and I'm 75 y/o and am sick. Doesn't seem like she's much of a resolution person or Home Depot could care less about their customers.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupContract & TermsStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 12, 2013

    In June of this year (2013), I purchased carpet from Home Depot. The installer failed to bring a vacuum to clean up and wanted to use mine. You can imagine the mess he had created and I said no. I found him using a dirty broom to sweep up the mess. The carpet is of such poor quality that it is fragmenting and I am unable to vacuum as the pills are attached to the carpet. After many of months of attempting to get someone here, they finally have sent someone to take pictures. He admitted this brand of carpet has had numerous complaints. Now they are sending in an independent contractor to survey the carpet. It is under warranty. I am hoping they will put down new carpet and honor their warranty.

    The bathroom I had Home Depot install new flooring and they failed to finish the trim. Again many months later, they have sent someone to finish the job. The kitchen had new laminate and sink installed and once again the installer asked to use my vacuum as he did not have the equipment to clean up the mess. I was unable to communicate with the workers as they spoke very little English and were from another country. They were not only uncommunicative to me but very rude. I understand Home Depot contracts out their work so I have not been able to deal with Home Depot directly as they appear to not be assuming responsibility to whom they contract out with. I have spent about $5,000 for poor workmanship, not getting back to me with my concerns and most importantly not honoring their workmanship if that is what you would call it. I will let you know if Home Depot does in fact make this right.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 10, 2013

    Manager at Home Depot Scarborough, Ontario, Canada store ignored our reasonable request for him to send us an emailed written confirmation of his verbal offer to refund our monies. Given the bad customer service at this store, we do not want to waste our time in making a trip, only to have it denied by the likes of department supervisors such as Mirna and Chris at this store.

    As per manager asking, we called the store and asked for manager. An UNNAMED female (NO professional accountability at the place of business) put us on hold for OVER 10 minutes. We provided SPECIFIC instances and employees to substantiate our disappointment, in our feedback on two visits, including supervisors Mirna and Chris at this store. On a balance of probability, it is likely that we are a small sampling of the entire visible minority customers that shop at this store. Home Depot does not seem to realize that the best advertisement that any business carries is by word of mouth.

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    Reviewed Dec. 3, 2013

    I submitted blueprints for their pro-desk to do a take off for $240,000 worth of interior doors. My customer's name was on the drawings. The regional Manager, Cameron **, contacted me on the phone and through an email to tell me my customer was on their commercial account list, but he didn't have their contact info (REALLY?). He asked me for the info and I refused. He contacted them anyway to steal the job and cut me out. UNETHICAL!

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Nov. 23, 2013

    I purchased a Homelite Weed Eater for 99 Dollars. When I tried to use it for the first time, it would not run properly. I carried it back to exchange it or get a refund which is very simple most of the time. The store refused to exchange or refund the item so I ask to speak to the manager of the store. He said the same thing. I then called Home Depot Customer Relations to find out why I could not exchange the item. Vincent put me on hold while he spoke to Matt, the Store Manager. After a few minutes the customer relations person said he would mail me a $20.00 Store credit and I could rent a weedeater from the store rental department. Yes, that is what Vincent told me. I am in total shock that Home Depot would lose a Customer forever over a 99-Dollar weedeater.

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    Reviewed Nov. 21, 2013

    I was getting some work done on my bathroom. After getting my initial visit, I was told I would get a call back. The next day I called and was transferred several times then left on hold for a total of 25 minutes. The reps at Home Depot were not helpful and kept dropping my calls to different lines without notice.

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    Installation & SetupPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 15, 2013

    Despite the bad experiences we read about Home Depot cabinet projects, our experience was wonderful. Our installation started 25 days after we signed the contract. We paid $7600 for Martha Stewart White Cabinets and they look awesome (we are also getting a $500 gift card). The installer was a master craftsmen who took his time, was clean, punctual and friendly. When 2 doors arrived scratched, the installer ordered 2 new ones and they were fedexed and were installed on the last day. The install took 3.5 days and the kitchen was usable each night. We live in the Philadelphia Region and the teams they use here are first class.

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    Reviewed Nov. 14, 2013

    I had my kitchen redone by Home Depot. They said I would get a $500 gift card within 3 business days. Here it is 3 weeks later and no gift card. I wanted to finish my back splash but it will not be done now before Thanksgiving . I already received a bill from them and they want paid.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 12, 2013

    I purchased an Ariens 42" riding mower from Home Depot in 2009 along with a four year Extended Service Plan to cover any repairs after the manufacturer's warranty ends. In August 2012 I needed to have some repair work done because the mower wasn't working properly. I contacted Home Depot about the warranty on the mower, which I was told when I purchased it could be located with my name and phone number. Unfortunately, no record was found for the purchase I made of the mower or warranty.

    I asked to speak to a manager since I couldn't locate my receipt and was told originally that my warranty could be located with my name and phone number. The manager I spoke to couldn't locate any record of the purchase and explained that it would be researched further and that she would call me back later. I received a callback from the manager later in the day and she faxed a copy of what she found that shows that I did purchase the mower and warranty and asked me to register the warranty online. Home Depot wasn't able to recover the receipt. I have since found out that the information listed on this "Purged customer order report" doesn't have my receipt number that is needed to register it with Assurant (the warranty company).

    I contacted Assurant, following the prompts from Home Depot's customer service menu and the customer service agent couldn't locate the warranty to schedule a repair. She asked me to scan and email the record that Home Depot had provided to Assurant so that the warranty could be located. I have emailed what I have that was faxed to me in 2012 as proof of purchase and explained my situation in the email. I will wait to see what happens in order to know how to proceed from here.

    My next course of action will be to get a statement from my bank to match the information that was faxed to me from Home Depot. I did notice on their website under Protection Plans, it mentions "If we determine that we cannot repair your product as specified in the plan, we may replace it with a Home Depot gift card or check for the original purchase price of the product, including taxes, as indicated on your sales receipt.” The record I have indicates that the purchase price was $1389.93, including taxes.

    I hope that Assurant or Home Depot can resolve the warranty issue and either provide timely warranty service or a speedy refund of the purchase price including taxes so I don't have to report back here with bad news. By the way, I found this website by 'googling' problems with Home Depot's Protection Plans. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences so I am better educated and prepared to handle my own experience.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsSales & MarketingStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2013

    I bought a Roof from Home Depot Oct. 2013 based on 50 yrs Materials, 25 yrs Craftsmanship. Sales is Professional, answers all my questions. Make me peace in mind with all warranties, excellent services if buy the roof from them. So I spend $6K more to compare with other bids. They pulled out City permit under someone else's name. How the Contractor cannot see ** is Different name from the Contract paper I had signed. After collected total amount of the contract from my CC. NO answer... Till I said will dispute back from my CC. Answers said I just bought the house, Citi record not updates. I do other remodeling beside replacement roofing. Other Contractor pulled out City permit from last year, Nov. 2012 under My name. Telling me if I want my name under City permit. Do change it myself. I wonder if their Contractor cannot see the name different between ** and **, can they see there the work that they doing? If Customer service ask me to do change it myself because of their lack of Attention. Will they come repair my Roof if it Leaking???

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    Reviewed Nov. 6, 2013

    I purchased an LG washing machine Model # WT5101H on 11/27/2010. From HOME DEPOT and I also purchased the Home Depot extended 4 year warranty plan. It was a $1100.00 washer on sale for $749.00. On 10/6/2013, the machine broke down. I called Home Depot's warranty center on 10/7/2013 to have the washer repaired and they set up an appointment two days later on the 9th and said the repair man would be there between 8am & noon. So on the 9th, I received a call around 11am from the repairman and said he would be there around 5pm. When he got there ,he looked at the machine and said the whole motor assembly would have to be replaced and that it would take 10 to 14 days to get the part which I thought was ridiculous.

    The next day I called an LG service and was told it only takes 24 to 48 hours to get the parts. So then I called Home Depot Warranty and told them what I found out, and I was told that they could no authorize anyone else to repair it. I waited until 10/29/2013 and called them again and was told that the claim was not authorized yet. I could not believe it, nothing had been done, the parts weren't even ordered . Then I asked to talk to a manager. When I talked to the manager, I was told the same thing and there was nothing she could do about it. I lost it...

    Then when I told her I was going to report it to the BBB, and a local news TV channel, she then connected me to another person by the name of Aron. I had to explain everything I went thru and he told me that he would have to find out what actually happened because it only takes minutes to get this authorization not weeks. He told me that he would find out what happened and would call me back. About 45 minutes later, he did call me back and said he had found the problem but he would not disclose it to me. Then he told me that he got everything straightened out and that the parts were in stock and that he had talked to the service man and promised me that it would be repaired on or before Monday, 11/4/2013. He also gave me his phone number so that I could call him back if there was still a problem and that he would call me on Tuesday, the 5th, to make sure that the repairs were made.

    So I waited until Monday, the 4th of November, and decided to call the service center that was supposed to do the repairs and was told that the parts were on order and haven't come in yet. So then I called Aron at Home Depot Warranty and ended up leaving a message on his answering machine about this but he never called me back. He never called me back on Tuesday either. So now here it is, almost a month later and still don't have a washing machine to use.

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    Reviewed Nov. 6, 2013

    I have a two-year extended warranty. I tried calling Home Depot. They told me to call May. We did. I have the warranty with Home Depot as my warranty with Maytag is done. I called Maytag. They told me to call Home Depot. Finally we found a no. to call. They came to fix the washer which would not spin the water out. Did one load of clothes. They had put in a new actuator. The load of clothes did the same thing. Had to wait a week for anyone to come and fix it. Today, the man came and told me I need new control, wait another week. Please if the washer was fixed with the actuator, why did the washer do the same thing? I don't think it could have been that part. Now I have to wait another week for them to order it and then fix it. I am very unhappy with this machine. This should have never happened in one year. I only live here alone, no kids so I don't use it that much. Would appreciate a reply to know what I can do to get it fixed sooner. I thought Maytag was a good brand. Now I don't know. Thank you.

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    Reviewed Oct. 25, 2013

    I wrote a complaint back on 10/7/13 and after writing the complaint which basically read that in the Home Depot world the right hand does not know what the left hand is doing. I also wrote that I was not happy because we purchased a custom door, a few windows, gutters and siding. We were asked for a $6000 deposit which we happily gave, excited to get the ball rolling. I was told that our door should be in in about 10 days. Well, 10 days came and went, no door. After another week my husband called to check on the status of the door. We were then told that we had to come up with another $2,500 before they would even order the door. I don't have that kind of money sitting around. We thought that the $6,000 deposit was for everything. So now we had given Home Depot $8,500 and nothing had been done to our home. Then we received two calls from Home Depot wanting more money. No work had even started (what could they possibly want more money for?) We already gave them $8,500 and no work had even started.

    My complaint now is that no one has ever contacted me about my complaint. Yes, they contacted me (twice in the same day, different people, both with conflicting start days). My frustration is, I feel that all Home Depot wanted from us was a pay day. No one ever followed up with me to say, "I am sorry things are not going a smoothly as they should be," all I ever heard was, "We want money!!" Home Depot came by Monday, 10/21/13, to collect the remaining balance upon completion. Our salesman asked if all my issues had been addressed, I told him that I had not heard from anyone. He told me that Home Depot has meetings about these sort of issues to try and come up with solutions. That was Monday, this is Friday, you would think that someone in Home Depot would have called me by now but I guess they have their money and I was just someone to fill their pockets. I do need to say that my house looks great but I would never recommend Home Depot to anyone. I feel like a number with a checkbook.

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    Reviewed Oct. 22, 2013

    Thanks Bob at the Springfield, MA location for fixing my issue with AE Factory!!

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    Cathy increased rating by 4 stars.
    After a positive interaction with Home Depot, Cathy increased their star rating on Nov. 19, 2013.

    Updated review: Nov. 19, 2013

    case resolved.. don't give up pursue your complaint.. BLESS YOU HOME DEPOT. after 2 months of no washer. i bought another washer off craigs list and it worked .so much laundry after 2 months....

    home depot paid for my washer thank you !!!!!! if home depot would make one customer a day happy we would have a better world....but as we know the poorly made appliances...

    we need these extension plans at least i do because any thing i buy breaks.... why china ** parts... bless all of you don't give up if all else fails there is the better business bureau.......

    Original Review: Oct. 22, 2013

    Maytag washer!!!! Not have I had one but this is 2NT junk appliances from Home Depot. So if we have to wait 7 weeks for parts, oh wait then we will go buy new appliances. Extended warranty terrible. Do not shop at Home Depot. Everyone tell the world. So soon they can be out of business for screwing the world with their crappy products. My washer seized every part so instead of them replacing washer, they ordered every part. All these parts you could buy 3 washers. Waiting all these weeks for parts. I will never walk in Home Depot again. My mistake, I got wrapped up in their junk. 5 years warranty **. Better Business should be informed by all of us that have problems, not only this page. Facebook can tell the world.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 21, 2013

    We bought a GE refrigerator from Home Depot 3 years ago and it breaks down at least twice in a year. Whenever I contact Home Depot, they take at least 3 days to dispatch a technician even after I tell them the fridge is not working at all. It has been the same case over the last 3 years and I am clearly very disappointed with their service and the worst part is that they keep changing appointments without having the basic courtesy to inform people. Worst customer service ever!!

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    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2013

    I purchased a $260 roofing nailer and a $50 replacement warranty. I was told all you have to do is bring it back and they would replace it, no hassles, no questions asked. It broke, I was told that the replacement warranty does not kick in until after the five-year product warranty. They said they could send out under the factory warranty for repair. They just called and said that it is in and I owe $95 for the "warranty" repair. I have purchased several of these useless scam warranties.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupContract & TermsPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2013

    Purchased gutters/leaf protection 10/06/12. Leaks all around the house and garage. Down spout gushing water every time it rained. Leaf protection froze in winter creating heavy thick blanket of snow. When snow melted, created black ice in front of doors. Could not keep salted enough in winter. As a result, 3 people fell. Contacted the "team" assigned. There started my journey of endless calls with no call backs, endless voicemails, unprofessional attitudes, blame games and emails from home, work and in store.

    The result continued; problems, no responses and lack thereof. Months past. Ten to be exact. Meantime paying on HD CREDIT card on time and more than minimum payments. After going online, located headquarters’ email. This was in May 2013 until the present. August 2013 first response from ** in PA Manager in the district. Promised removal of all gutters and leaf protection, put new gutters without leaf protection, and refund the difference. Endless emails back and forth.

    July was the first install manager sent with installer to do said job. When they got to the house, installer said all he was told was to fix elbow and remove leaf protection. I told him that was not the email said of the job resolution. Then I asked install manager and he said he did not know why the installer was told that. They had to schedule another day because they did not have materials to install new gutters. The irony was that the executive escalations that was involved as mediator emailed and received a response from ** of what exactly the job entailed included install manager and the day the job was to be done; install manager and installer were instructed otherwise???

    August 2013 all gutters removed, new ones installed without leaf protection. Continued leaks. Months passed. Several hose inspections. Continued fixing. More leaks...several emails...more months...making payments. October 2013 Columbus Day, install manager did hose tests...now making excuses that it could be the shingle lip or this or that. But there are leaks in areas where shingles are at proper length but he can’t explain why there are leaks in those areas. Caulking is going to be the resolution. Nothing has been said that maybe they could have damaged some areas.

    In addition, was told in emails several times that I would receive new paperwork on current job done and refund of $1530 of the leaf protection removal and that was in August. It is October and I am told by ** that I have to sign a Settlement & Release Form in order to get the refund including my request for zero balance for punitive damages. This form cancels my warranty and contract stating that I can't hold them responsible and I have to sign in exchange to get money back on a product that **, in an email, said leaf protection does get ice accumulation in this part of country. In other words, does not function in this type of season.

    They have the product but no refund. My refund is apart from them canceling warranty. They don’t think that if they cancel warranty a contract that they are not taking into account all the other money that has been paid that the contract was signed for. What about that? Their pamphlets and selling spiels are different from their actual services. One year and 3 weeks and HD wants to cancel their contract. I have mentioned an attorney and they are pressing for the Settlement and Release to be signed. I have written this in a nutshell to forewarn any buyers to beware. Instead of customer retention they cause customers like me to NEVER SHOP THERE AGAIN!

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2013

    I bought your Ridgid Fuego twin blade saw but I cannot get replacement blades for it. They aren't even on your online store. I live in NM but am working in Wyoming and Colorado. I have a $130 saw sitting in my truck but can't use. I have also had problems getting Diablo Hardie blades. I called your Loveland store and they had 7. However after a long drive from Cheyenne, there was none. I have experienced this with other items as well such as hooks for our nail guns and siding nail coils. I own a growing business and have been using your stores for everything. Now I will have to find a more dependable supplier. If I don't have what I need, I don't make money. Thankfully, there are many other suppliers that want my business. Unfortunately, I am also stuck with a useless saw.

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    Reviewed Oct. 11, 2013

    A charge of $811.88 was made in the Seguin, Texas store on 10-10-2013 for two gift cards. No ID was required for the use of my card, which was copied, and my account was charged for that amount. Home Depot is irresponsible in not checking ID, especially for that large of an amount and for gift cards. Home Depot stated they could do nothing about it.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2013

    This is the first time I have left a review here, but I have had such a living nightmare with HomeDepot that I felt compelled to warn others. I wanted to order a log splitter. The nearest Home Depot is an 860-mile round trip drive so I decided to order it online since they advertise free delivery (what they advertise and what they do are two different things). I only had $750 available on my Home Depot credit card so when payment time came, I was prepared to give them my VISA card for the balance; but surprise (wait, not really because HD is extremely dysfunctional) they will not allow you to pay with two different credit cards even if one is their own! After a rude explanation of why they couldn't use two credit cards, the agent said, "You will have to buy a Home Depot gift card, we can accept that!"

    The sales rep talked me into several more items to accompany my log splitter, for a total of $1,490.00. The sales rep also promised me 3 days for processing and another 3-4 days for delivery. After waiting a week, I called. The rep told me it would be another 3-4 days. I waited. I still didn't receive my log splitter. I needed the splitter because I rely on heat as my sole source of heat. So, while at Lowe's a few days later I decided to buy a splitter since I had already dealt with freezing temps over the weekend. Lowe's log splitter was a better quality, Troy-Bilt, Honda engine splitter, in addition it had far superior specs and reviews for only $99 more. Lowe's was great. They were friendly and even offered me free home delivery after hearing about my incident with Home Depot. They also gave me a military discount. The experience was so different.

    The nightmare began when I tried to return the items. 41 minutes on the phone (agent was obviously making me wait for the supervisor because he slipped up and said he had talked to him already). After a huge hassle, I was able to get the few smaller items returned since they still hadn't been delivered. Here it is a week after my first call reference returning the items and I still am being refused a refund on the $500 gift card I was instructed to buy solely for the purpose of immediately using it to buy the log splitter, and remember I live 8+ hours RT from the nearest Home Depot. I have made several calls, written several emails all met with rude responses and an "I don't care if you take your business elsewhere" comments. No worries HD, I will and I will encourage others to do the same. They say I am stuck with the gift card....I say, screw you, Home Depot. I will never spend another penny at your crooked store, and I will be sure to share my nightmare.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2013

    We have been a customer at Home Depot for some time. I have never felt so offended by any of your employees. I live in Laurens, SC, but as a Contractor, I purchase my materials at the store located in Simpsonville, SC. Well, this past month, I was checking out and the Cashier by the name of Cabby was the most ruden person can imagine. My husband is Hispanic and since the cashier Name Tag - said " Yo Hablo Espanol", he asked her a question in Spanish and the employee felt offended, telling him, "She does not speak Spanish and if he was going to live in the United State he must speak English".

    My husband felt insulted at the way she lashed at him in front of other people. He told her she was probably hired with Spanish speaking skills to help those who didn't speak the language and she kept saying, "This is America, English only." My husband left the store very upset with this lady and swore not to go back there again. But this doesn't here talking to our friend who has multiple houses for rent and buys his material at Home Depot. He and my husband started to talk when Mr. ** also mentioned and even took a picture of this rude lady because he had a very bad experience when checking out. Mr. ** is Hispanic and spoke to The Cashier in Spanish and she gave her the same testimony as she did my husband: "I don't speak Spanish and if you are living here you must learn English."

    One of the salesman on the floor gave him a piece of damaged wood that was marked down and told him to tell the cashier to call him if she had any question. When he got up to the checkout, she refused to call the sales person and her attitude was rubbish.

    Our question is if the Cashier hired in Home Depot cannot speak Spanish, then why do they have Name Tag that identifies them as " Yo Hablo Espanol". We feel that this Cashier should personally apologize and the Manager of the Store Should look into this matter. I wonder how may other Hispanics had she offended. I would like her to go to a Latin Country and have people treat her like Crap just the way she is making Hispanic people feel. I apologize for having to complain, but this behavior is uncalled for and is hurting Home Depot business. Thank you and have a blessed day.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsStaffProcess

    Reviewed Oct. 7, 2013

    My husband and I had shopped around before deciding to go with Home Depot for our home improvement needs. From the very beginning we have had issues. I don't believe the right hand knows what they left hand is doing and there is no communication between your companies employees. We started this process back in August and as of 10/7/13 nothing has been done. From the very 1st day we had a gentleman come out (Mark **). While Mark was at our home someone called to schedule a representative to come out. Mark seemed to have things moving along and another representative called a few days later to schedule someone out (we told them that someone has already been out). We thought we finally had things moving along.

    Everything was picked out and contract signed. Contract signed 8/20/13. We were told that we needed to have a deposit of $6000, so we went through Home Depot, got the approval for the deposit and thought everything was moving forward. Mark said the door would be in in 10 days. After a little over three weeks we called Mark because we had not heard anything and Mark informs us we have to give him $3,500 in cash to even get the door ordered (we thought he already ordered it). $3,500 in cash is hard to come by. Then here we are a couple of months later and windows were suppose to go in today. Well my husband had to miss a day of work and they cancelled the job (I understand that they can't do the windows in the rain). This just seemed to be the icing on the cake.

    We went with Home Depot because we thought that they were a reputable company but for us, it has been nothing but a nightmare. I will never ever recommend Home Depot to anyone. I called the customer Care line this morning and spoke to a very nice rep by the name of Curtis but Curtis did not listen to my complaints. He just wanted to fix them but shouldn't you hear them out before you try and fix them. So now my husband has miss another day of work and hope that Home Depot shows up.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 27, 2013

    Home Depot (Mesa, AZ - Power Rd. and Superstition Springs). Son purchased a DeWalt DC390 DeWalt Circular Saw from store and gave it to me. Unit appeared nearly dead after 18 Volt battery charge and I returned it to store as I had not actually been able to use it. All employees who looked at agreed it appeared new in the kit box enclosure with charger and battery. I did not have store receipt but also never had a problem with Home Depot before and was willing to accept a store credit. Saw is $200.00 plus tax. They looked in computers and made phone calls and tried to tell me they didn't carry the saw in that form even though the unit is the first one to pop up on their website. They attempted to tell me I purchased it at Lowe's or Sears because they did not carry it.

    IT WAS PURCHASED AT THAT STORE. Have spent thousands at that store and have an entire workshop of large tools including several big Rigid tools - only made for and sold at HOME FEEBLE locations. They did not do so directly but - in effect - were telling me I was either a liar or dumber than they acted. I counted more than 40 employees in the store and exactly 6 customers. That may well be the problem as there is another smaller store just two miles away, and another 6 miles away. One of these will close. There simply is no business. However, I do not understand why they would simply not tell me: "Pick out anything else you like" or - at least - give me a battery for the damn thing so it would run.

    I have written their public relations department at headquarters but am also sending individual letters to each of the CXX officers of the company as well as individually to each member of the board of directors. This works. I've used this method with other large companies and if you send 15 - 20 letters to all of the jerks at once, you get their attention. Often they think the people at the stores share the values and principles Home Feeble advertises on their corporate website and annual report.

    It is not how all of you and I would run a business. I will go out of my way to be a pain in the ass including but not limited to: fliers, writing a column in our property management newsletter that goes to 18,000 worldwide vacation and resort managers. I will never spend a penny in one of their stores again. However more than that... I will see to it that I cost them money.

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    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed Sept. 20, 2013

    I purchased a Maytag refrigerator double doors on top with freezer on bottom draw. I purchased an extended warranty for an additional 4 years after the one-year warranty run out. Well after one year and twenty days, the freezer stopped working on a Wednesday. I called Maytag and gave them info on serial number, invoice # and sales date. They told me I was over the one-year date so they could not do anything for me at all under no uncertain terms. I then called the warranty company to get service and was told the earliest they could get to me was the following Tuesday as their contact with a service repair company they use was (4) counties away.

    After calling the warranty company that Home Depot uses for the whole country (is a company called SUN.) and talked to supervisors there in Ark, they agreed to let me call a local company that services all warranty work for Lowe's stores. They were there in two hours and told me the unit needed mechanical parts and would call me the next day. Well here where they get you all parts have to be ordered through the service company 4 counties away and after they change that one part, it probably needed other parts but they had to replace the fan first since the fan motor had a flat spot and unit was warm.

    I was then told it would be the following Wednesday before the part would arrive at my local company for them to replace. After waiting for the local service man to arrive with the part at 3 pm (week two), they called me and said they were told not to service the unit that they were going to replace the unit for me, but they did not tell me. I called the warranty company and they told me they were going to call me the following day? She then told me that they were going to send me a check and not replace the unit as they were not in the appliance business and I could go back and purchase a new one.

    Well after 9 days I received a check and went back to Home Depot to replace my unit only to find out that I was not able to replace the exact unit as it has increased in price by several hundred dollars. I called the warranty company back and they told me my hundred dollars I spent for the warranty was not going to be returned either because they paid me out. When I told them I could not replace the unit for that amount if they could send me one, they said it was their discretion and that's all they would pay. My check was for $1704.00 for a Maytag double door on top with draw on bottom including tax. If anyone purchases an appliance from Home Depot and it breaks, you are screwed. I will tell everyone I know from this day forward not to purchase Home Depot appliances.

    PS. Lowe's uses a different service company and if that would have been a Lowe's unit, they would have brought me a temp unit until a new one arrived. Yes, I'm getting my new Samsung unit from Lowe's... You should too. Samsung compressors are warrantied for 5 years not like Maytag, Whirlpool and GE which are all the same company... Whirlpool bought Maytag a couple of years ago. Good luck....

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    Reviewed Sept. 10, 2013

    Ordered on 9/2/13 delivery scheduled for 9/10/13. Paid for a dishwasher on HomeDepot.com and selected all recommended parts and put into notes approval to charge anything needed for the install. On 9/10/13, a delivery man before entering the kitchen area says, "Do you want the bad news now? We can not do anything with your dishwasher regarding install because of our policies." I explained to him my order and we were charged for delivery, set up and the additional parts and he became aggressive, stormed out of the residence slamming my door.

    When asked for his name, he closed the truck door and sped out of the residential neighborhood with very small children. When I called GE and Home Depot, they advised THEY COULD install the dishwasher. It would cost an additional $29 for a hose but we would have to wait another week for this to be done and that would put it at 9/18/13. When I wanted to cancel my order and get my money refunded, they told me I have to wait 72 hours and then call back again in order to have my money refunded back to me.

    I will never purchase another GE product nor will I ever purchase another item from Home Depot ever again. The disrespect and poor customer service must be dealt with or they can fade away like so many other businesses in the US because we have options as a consumer.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Sept. 9, 2013

    I bought a lawnmower a few days ago and when I got home, I found a crack on it. I went to Home Depot and the managers were rude to me and were pretty racist. They would not return it but when I was going to buy it, they said we can return within 30 days and I just bought it 9 days ago so they were basically lying to me.

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    CoveragePriceStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 9, 2013

    During two years of renovation of my home, my initial contact with HD was for counter tops. Let's just say it cost me time and money. Eventually, they straightened it out due to one helpful manager. However, on another attempt to return a failing weed eater, which one could easily tell it was brand new, I admit, used it once and then would not stay running. Seems their policy for GAS equipment is they do not take back if no receipt is available. The policy is wrong, and basically I am out the amount for the weed eater. I have never had any issue when going to Lowe's and from here on out, I will never go to Home Depot. They have lost my business for good and I will surely voice my opinion to friends, relatives, etc. by their own policy which leaves a customer unhappy has expandable repercustsons. I may be out the cost of a weed eater but over time, they will be out hundreds of customers. BAD BUSINESS, if you ask me...

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    Reviewed Sept. 6, 2013

    Over a period of 3 (yes, three!) years I have spoken to probably 6 different managers to fix a problem and only as it continues to be ignored did I capture some names so they can address it at store 6504 Coit Rd., Richardson Texas.

    I purchased about 20 3 gallon plants marked on their tubs as Dwarf Burford Holly, which is what I wanted so they would not grow higher than my windows (they stop growing at about 5 ft) to avoid ongoing hedge trimming. After the last one was planted I began to remove the hanger tags attached to the branches only to find out that they were all mislabeled as REGULAR Burford Holies growing to 12ft. So $300 labor cost later, I did not have what was labeled. I complained to the store manager and he promised to correct the labeling. Did not happen. Tried with a second manager. Nothing. Tried with Evan ** in about Jan 2012. Nothing.

    Tried with Johnathan ** on about July 2012 and he sounded more concerned and after a month I called him back and he said it was sorted out with Color Spot (vendor). And then another month later, the same old problem sits on the garden shelves and I called him about it and he just said it was Color Spot problem. Looking for more plants on Sept 8, 2013 at the same store, I saw the same NOT DWARF Burford Holly again with a price tag that said they were dwarf variety, so again flagged it to management. THEY DO ABSOLUTELY NOTHING ABOUT IT, AND THE INTERNET HELP LINE INTO HOME DEPOT IS ALSO TOTALLY INEFFECTIVE. The managers just kiss off the customers. So 3 years and still repeating the same misleading advertising.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupContract & TermsSales & MarketingStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 6, 2013

    In Sept. of 2010 I purchased a water heater from the Statesville Home Depot store, which was also installed by them. I paid for a lifetime warranty ($99.53) which includes parts and labor. At the time of purchase and in the store itself, a manager named Dwayne took the time to register my purchase using the store's computer. He assured me that I would never have to worry about retaining and showing a receipt since the registration was permanently archived. I was never provided with any kind of document showing terms of warranty. At the time, I was told it was not necessary and I did not question it further. If I ever needed service all I would ever need to do would be to call the number which he gave me. I watched while he did so and have no doubt that he did so.

    Well, in the very recent past I had service issues with other appliances unrelated to this issue and so I thought it would be wise to stop in the store and ask for some kind of official document. For the record, I do not have any service problem with the heater. All I wanted was an official document just in case something arises in the future. My expectation was that this would take a matter of minutes and I would be on my way. This is the beginning of the problem. On Monday August 12th 2013 I stopped into the Home Depot store in Statesville, N.C. to ask for some kind of printout that would show the terms of the warranty. I gave store personnel all of the personal information they asked for.

    After a protracted computer search which was undertaken by several store personnel, I was told that there is no record to show that I ever purchased a water heater and therefore there was no purchase of an extended warranty. Furthermore, they claimed that Home Depot could not have installed it since there is no record of that either. They informed me that there was nothing that they could do unless I could produce a receipt. I left the store to return home to search for the original sales receipt. I located the receipt and returned to the store within 1 hour. Upon showing the receipt to store personnel they agreed that it irrefutably showed that I did indeed buy the water heater with a lifetime warranty and also that they had installed it. They could not offer any plausible explanation as to why they had no record of same.

    They proceeded to try to figure out who was responsible for the warranty coverage and made some phone calls while I looked on. They then located someone at the warranty provider who asked them to photocopy and fax over the documents that I provided. It was agreed to give them a day to sort through this and that I would return to the store the next day which I did. On Tuesday August 13th I returned to the store and met with Shane who elected to take care of me from the outset. He called the provider while I was there and put me on the phone with them. Inexplicably, the girl on the phone asked me to tell her what store I had purchased the water heater from and which store register was used. I say inexplicable because this information was already made available to them on the faxed over documents which they had received previously.

    Nonetheless, I read the information back to her. That person told Home Depot that they would have the necessary computer work and documentation internally authorized by them and completed by Wednesday August 14th. I went back to the store on Wednesday fully confident that all would be fine. I was wrong. On this day, Shane of Home Depot called the provider again, in front of me, and they told him that they needed one more day to do what was necessary. OK, I said I would return on Thursday. I returned to the store on Thursday, and Home Depot again called the provider and they said to expect the warranty documents to be completed on Friday.

    I returned to the store on Friday, not having a whole lot of confidence and Shane of Home Depot called the provider yet again. Their response to him was "We don't know what is going on" which they shared with me. I returned to the store again on Tuesday August 20th for the last time. I met with Trudy who is the Home Depot store manager as well as DJ and Shane. They admitted that there was little they could do about the issue, but that they would continue to investigate. I have concluded that both Home Depot and the service provider failed to provide me with what I asked for and paid for simply because they don't want to and there is no resolve on anyone's part to do so.

    It is now Wednesday August 28th and nothing has changed. At first I had hoped that what had happened could be explained as something which had just fallen through the cracks, the result of human error. I have since researched the internet to find similar instances of complaints by so many people regarding Home Depot and extended warranties. It is now clear that these goings on are deliberate and by design as a means to generate huge cash flow while at the same time attempting to evade in part or in whole any financial liability. My contention is that Home Depot is participating in a scam. The only question that I have is whether they are wittingly or unwittingly doing so. I tried to communicate with an executive at Home Depot Corporation but was barred from doing so by a low level employee named Patricia **. I hope you have better luck. The Home Depot buying public needs your help.

    Update Sept 6 2013: I located the original warranty registration number that was given to me 3 years ago, and provided same to Home Depot on Sept 4. They checked with warranty provider and determined that the number was meaningless to them. On Sept 4 late in the day, they claim they created a new warranty with a new registration number and provided me with same. This was provided by Home depot employee in "Escalations Group" named Wilfredo. I told him that the issuance of the number was a good first step, but by itself is meaningless - since I already had a prior number which was deemed meaningless. He promised me that a warranty document would be issued in a couple of days.

    Why this takes so long is anybody's guess. I am still waiting for documented proof of the lifetime warranty that I paid for. Anybody reading this can also find a similar instance shared by Dave of Boston, Massachusetts. I have yet to receive any credible explanation from Home Depot on how this can happen. Rather than produce any plausible explanation, all they can come up with is that I will get the warranty document. It is only by sheer luck that this has gotten anywhere. I was able to find the original receipt - because they told me that if I did not find it, there is nothing they could do. All information regarding the water heater purchase, installation and warranty somehow mysteriously disappeared.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 29, 2013

    I have an issue as well - they are reporting my account as a COLLECTION account, even though it was never late and paid in full in April 2013. I plan on litigation as well.

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    Reviewed Aug. 23, 2013

    Home Depot did nothing to help me with the warranty fight I am having with Assurrant, ex. warranty on my 4-yr. Cub Cadet mower. I don't know where to go from here.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsPrice

    Reviewed Aug. 20, 2013

    I went in to the Ranson, West Virginia store to purchase an interior door that I attempted to buy on-line. The Internet site flagged me at checkout stating that I couldn't buy this door on-line and had to go into the store to purchase it. I went in and the guy couldn't find the door I selected in their computer even after showing him the printout. After spending more than an hour in the store, they were going to get me another door that was $56.00 more than the one I wanted but they were going to doctor the price in the computer leaving me to think I was getting what I came in for. I was reluctant at this point due to the fact that they were using terms like "BS the computer" and "manipulate the price". I never knew what I was getting, they just kept telling me that it was the same door.

    If it was the same door then why was it $56.00 more than the one I was shopping for? When I went to service desk to finalize the order I wanted to use my military discount but the lady(?) behind the counter said I couldn't get a military discount because they already "manipulated" the pricing and I couldn't "double-dip" as she put it. I'm a 20 year veteran and never once did I believe I was "dipping" into the system when I served. I've never been called a "double-dipper" before so I walked out. I'll go elsewhere from here on out.

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    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2013

    They say they have a no dogs policy in Home Depot, but the store on Sports Arena Blvd (0674) in San Diego allows dogs in all the time. Everything from Chihuahua's (no big deal) to Pit Bulls, Russian Wolf Hounds (ok, they're docile, but I literally tripped over 2 lying in the aisle). They have carefully cut out the icon on the door that indicates "no dogs". I'm a dog lover, but I think this is a recipe for disaster. They are NOT Service Dogs - there are no orange vests and there are way, way too many of them. It's really getting scary having to encounter dogs you don't know in tight quarters. I can't believe they are risking this kind of liability.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Aug. 12, 2013

    I was renovating a condo in Knoxville, TN. I am very familiar with the Home Depots in my area, but not so in Knoxville. I we meet a salesman named Oscar. I did not ask his last name. He was genuinely helpful, and not only assisted us in lumber, but got help for us in other areas. It was a large project that my son, daughter, and I needed to complete in a timely manner, so every moment we saved looking, we could use in working. I believe we were in that store 15 times or more. If Oscar was working, he displayed the same helpful nature, and a smile. Most people would just laugh at our unprofessional antics, but we do get the job done. I just wanted to say thanks, because as an employer, I know that a company's most valuable asset is the team that takes care of the customer. I can't say I didn't visit the blue and gray store, but I can say I visited less because of Oscar.

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    CoveragePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 5, 2013

    THD employer fraudulent activity after appointment (hiring) and during retention employment practices. I applied for the advertised Head Cashier job offered on their website and at Indeed.com. I was offered the Head Cashier position for employment with THD. I accepted the Head Cashier position with THD. After completing the majority of the planned computerized training (about 42 hrs over 2-wk period that included about an hour training on register), I started working on the register with real customers. I was scheduled, worked, and compensated in a "Cashier" position at THD for a period spanning over five (5) weeks. I was never scheduled, worked, or compensated in a "Head Cashier" position. Conclusion - This is fraud (misrepresentation) action and unfair employment practice. The "Cashier" job position is different and separate from a "Head Cashier" job position. The Head Cashier position is a supervisory position, involves more responsibility, etc., and therefore more pay.

    THD employer intentionally and repeatedly performs unfair employment practices by ordering/allowing employees to perform the duties and responsibilities of other job classes on a regular basis. During my employment as a "Cashier", I was told by my supervisor (Head Cashier) to relieve another employee in her position so that person could go on break. The position the other employee was performing at the time was the position "Customer Greeter". I performed this position for 15 minutes or so. Conclusion - This practice is so prevalent (almost every employee in the store, new and old, was involved in "jumping departments/job positions" that it is difficult to distinguish who is actually assigned to which department and in what capacity.

    THD employer intentionally and repeatedly performs unfair employment practices by ordering/allowing employees to perform the duties and responsibilities of other job classes on a regular basis. During my employment as a "Cashier", I was scheduled and worked as a "Pro Cashier" on certain days and for certain hours and told to relieve a fellow employee performing the "Pro Cashier" job. The "Pro Cashier" job position is separate and different from a "Cashier" or "Head Cashier" position. The "Pro Cashier" requires someone with more experience and knowledge to service "Pro Customers" who spend more monies because they are professionals. Conclusion - This practice of "jumping job positions" by substituting another employee hired in a different job position is prevalent that Cashiers who have worked for THD for years do not realize it is an "unfair employment practice" to switch job positions on an employee by ordering/allowing an employee to "jump job positions" whether it is for breaks, lunches or "as scheduled".

    Each job position is assigned certain job duties. Each job has a certain capacity where knowledge is required prior to employment to meet certain employer expectations and then acquire knowledge (training) during employment to remain employable. Each job has a certain degree of responsibility which may involve supervisory or management skills and knowledge. Each job is assigned a pay scale based on the assigned duties, knowledge, experience, skills, responsibilities, and may include supervisory or management compensation. Every company is required to define every job position within their organization. When an employee is hired in one position but ordered to perform the duties of another position, in other words, "jumping job positions", this is an unfair employment practice. The employee is not classified to perform the duties of the other position. The employee may not have the necessary job skills, experience or knowledge needed by the other position. The employee is not fairly compensated for their labor in other position.

    The action of "jumping job positions" is a violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act. It is unfair to the employee because the employee's work performance is not properly recorded and the employee work record is not properly cited for performance of work of a higher capacity nor is the employee properly compensated for work performed requiring a higher degree of knowledge, skills or experience. All "Sales Associate" job positions (all jobs performed by employees in other departments or on the floor other than "Cashier" or "Head Cashier" positions) are paid higher than "Cashier" job and most likely more than "Head Cashier".

    These "jumping job positions" skews the actual payroll expense for every department within the Store causing a "watered payroll effect" (payroll is one of the biggest expenses to any retailer) and therefore it is fraud (misrepresentation) of expenses (financial data and reports) to intentionally mislead and obtain employee and management BONUSES, employee-purchased STOCKS, individual-purchased STOCKS, and STOCK GAINS or DIVIDENDS. The "watered payroll effect" is an INTENTIONAL MISREPRESENTATION of financial information that is relied upon to make financial decisions and therefore is a SECURITIES VIOLATION and every employee, supervisor, manager who participates in the "watered payroll effect" is committing and partaking in SECURITIES FRAUD.

    THD employer intentionally and knowingly participates in unfair employment practice in training its employees. I was observed on three separate occasions and written up by a Head Cashier for not offering customers the THD credit card (offer each customer to open a THD credit card account). I was never trained in offering THD credit card. At the time of each observation and write-up, I was never advised by any of the Head Cashiers who are required to train cashiers. It was later I was presented the three write-ups. My defense was I was never trained nor have any knowledge I was supposed to offer customers THD credit card. How can I offer something I have no knowledge about nor was I ever trained about. Conclusion - It is an unfair employment practice to train only certain employees while other employees are left in the dark. Fair employment practices cover recruitment, hiring, retention, training, termination, compensation and benefits. It is just blatantly obvious you are bullying, threatening, and retaliating against me by writing me up 3 times and not training me.

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    Reviewed Aug. 1, 2013

    I was notified by my Credit Monitoring service that my HD credit card account had been closed by HD - that there was zero balance and that I always paid my account on time. After calling HD I was told that it was because I didn't use it for a while. Interesting enough I was planning to do an addition onto my house and buy the materials from HD using the no interest option. Sad that I get the notification from my CC monitoring service and not HD. Anyway, are you aware that if an account is closed it has a negative effect on your credit rating? I plan to file a class action lawsuit against HD for this action that was taken by them against me and am seeking to find other customers who have had the same experience. Please leave a note here and I will get in touch with you about this. If there are no others then I will fill this on my own.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed July 30, 2013

    There is a very good reason they make you sign an Arbitration Clause up front. That is the KY Jelly. I should have paid attention then. On May 26th we ordered two custom vinyl windows to be installed... a process that we were told would take about three weeks. And then things with the Orange Borg went downhill from there. First, we had to open a Home Depot card to get the "great deal"... no discount, just a great deal. Remember NO DISCOUNT. Second, the installers will be out within four days to do the final measurements, and finalize the order.

    14 days later... only after I start making waves in the deeper District phone numbers do we get action. The installers came out... corrected all the incompetent stuff, and said, "We'll see you in about 10 days." 15 days later... again I make the phone rounds... and finally... your windows will be here in three weeks. July 26 for install. July 26th, my two "Slider" windows are beautiful... except they are Double Hungs.

    Nine more phone calls to district movers and shakers... including the Sales Manager who just hung up on me. And a now non-working number... "We'll get back to you on Monday." So here it is Monday. We have already made two payments on the Home Depot card for windows that were late, and then wrong. They were even made wrong... Why would you put a half-screen on a double hung anyway? Finally, "I don't really give a ** about you". Two weeks from Wednesday even though they are made here on the same coast.

    The guy tried to justify the length of time with "They are custom" as if they were hand-carved, 23 kt water-gild gold leaf and inset with precious stones. Really!? A VINYL WINDOW is CUSTOM??? Google "making a vinyl window" on YouTube dude. Every company takes pride that they are computer driven and it takes less than 15 minutes to make the window. We are already out time and money from pushing the house painter off schedule. Now the painter will be here on Thursday and he gets to paint around the plywood windows. Then once they are installed, two more days to come back and caulk, and trim-out the windows and paint them in.

    I apologize to anyone that experienced me this afternoon as road rage. I was JUST talking to a paper pusher on the food chain from Horrible Depot. So at over a month... we are back at "Ordering" stage, with nothing but phone lip service. The credit card is still sending us bills for something we haven't received, and the marriage is now an armed camp.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed July 27, 2013

    I used a Home Depot store credit card for an online purchase. HD cancelled the order and refunded my credit card charge but not my $20 on the HD store credit card. I have spent more than 3 hrs. on the phone trying to correct this situation. I was told this morning, three days after the card was charged, that Home Depot corporate office will issue a new card by mail within ten days. I'll never shop there again.

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    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed July 22, 2013

    From beginning to end, our experience with the Home Depot store in Logan Square was awful. From the onset, it was very difficult to get a hold of anyone at the store. All told, we spent hours on hold only to find the person we needed to speak with was unavailable or not working that day. Eventually, we picked out our materials and had someone come in to take an assessment. Our plan was to replace the tile on the floor and in the bath while removing tile from one of the walls. The wall from which we were removing tile was to be painted.

    And then, the installer arrived. Home Depot had provided him with wall tile for floor tile, leaving me to drive to the store to make the exchange. When I arrived back I was told by the installer that he could not remove the fixtures from the bath, as they were of a European style and could not be safely removed. Also, the vanity could not be removed without damaging it and the mirror would break and have to be replaced upon removal. That was Day 1, remodeling the only bathroom we have with materials and tools strewn throughout our relatively small condo. I wouldn't have minded the mess if work was actually taking place and I didn't have to cancel a hotel reservation within 24 hours.

    Day 2: The installer's project manager arrives and informs me that not only does his company not do drywall work, but that drywall was not included in our quote at all. Also, the trim that was cut for the wall that was to be painted was colonial style. Our trim is in square cut. Finally, I was told that we would need a plumber to remove the bath fixtures and an electrician to remove a lighting fixture. No work was completed. I had missed about a full day of work at this point.

    Day 3: Having been told I would need a new quote and that a new quote wouldn't be made available for at least a week's time, I decided to fire Home Depot and start over with someone else. Home Depot agreed and we scheduled an 11:00 am pickup time the next day for the materials.

    Day 4: Home Depot did not arrive at 11:00 am to pick up the materials despite calling and telling me they were on their way. I spent between 11:30 and 1:00 pm trying get someone on the phone to no avail. Finally just after 1:00 pm I get in touch with a manager at the store and within half an hour someone picks up the materials. It did not appear that hauling tiles up and down 2 flights of stairs was the day job of the people that arrived, and they expressed their frustration by yelling expletives as they trotted up and down said stairs. Sure the neighbors loved that. At least I received an emailed receipt of my return the same day.

    Summary: Don't use Home Depot for anything except buying raw materials. I won't even use them for that mostly out of spite.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 18, 2013

    It took a very long time to get customer service. The reps could not be understood, very broken English. I am now on my third visit with Assurant Solutions. Fridge is still not fixed, so I have to start all over calling India (I am assuming). Horrible experience. I will not buy another appliance from Home Depot because of this experience. I have asked to speak to a supervisor several times with no luck.

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    Customer ServiceContract & Terms

    Reviewed July 16, 2013

    I purchased four appliances from the Home Depot, Roswell, GA location on 11/18/2010. I bought a GE refrigerator, GE gas range, GE microwave oven and GE dishwasher. I bought the Home Depot Extended warranty on each appliance for $79.95 each. I recently needed a service call on the GE dishwasher. I called the 877 number in my Home Dept Warranty booklet. After giving the specifics on my dishwasher purchase, I was told my warranty had been cancelled by the store. I did not cancel the warranty. I never authorized the store or anyone to cancel the extended warranties. I was told to go to the store and get a Purge Order. I got the Purge Order and faxed it to the warranty company called Assurant. I called Assurant to schedule a service the following day. They claimed that they just got the Purge Order and their contract department must review the Purge Order and re-write the contract. I should call back in 2 to 3 business days.

    Meanwhile, I have no dishwasher. I asked Assurant about the warranties on my other GE appliances. They do not have them and contracts must be re-written on these but they gave me no assurance that this would be done. I called the Home Depot store that I bought the appliances. No help!! They claimed they did not cancel the policy and it is my problem dealing with Assurant. ("Computer Glitch") I bought my extended warranties and got nothing in return. I should expect Home Depot to refund what I paid for these warranties.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupPriceStaff

    Reviewed July 15, 2013

    Having purchased every square foot of flooring in my house from Home Depot, I find it unfortunate to bring this long running episode to the attention of Home Depot corporate. Approximately 3 years ago I had 425 sq feet of tile installed. It was a match to the last tile installed 2 years prior. The installer from Carpet Pros was Mario, the same crew that did the job previously. As he had the first time, he was trying to milk cash from me for work he said was not on his order, i.e., "This is not on my order sheet but for $60 cash I will do the job. Otherwise it will cost you $90 if you call Home Depot." I called Home Depot Customer Service about this unprofessional conduct and they obviously did not notify Carpet Pros because Joe, the Carpet Pros manager said he was unaware.

    About 6-9 months after the latest install I began noticing excessive wear on the grout lines. Enough wear to suggest that the installer had mixed the grout improperly. There were spacers visible through the voids. I called Joe and 6 months later he sent out Jessie, one of his installers, who brought his father along and they scraped out portions of grout and re-filled these back in. A year ago, I started to notice more voids that were the same as the ones previously. I called Joe and he sent out an outside tile installer, who was obviously very experienced, and he filled the grout voids in. Upon discussing the situation he advised me that the floor needed to be redone!

    I have since spoken to Jess, the new manager at Carpet Pros, (Joe retired right after the last time I talked to him). Jess has quit communicating with me. I saw the lady who works with the commercial customers at Home Depot who, when I explained the whole story, admitted that the floor needed to be re-installed, but has since dropped off the face of the Earth. I called her co-worker who promised to pick up this case personally with one of the Home Depot area supervisors that happened to be in store that week, but after 5 weeks has decided to avoid me as well.

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 10, 2013

    I came to buy at Home Depot of LAUREL in MARYLAND because we need 80 sq. yd. of vinyl flooring and after 30 minutes of asking if I could get help with my purchase, a person approached me to say that I had no one to attend and they were busy. I was in need of updating from employees and I drove for 30 minutes more.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupStaff

    Reviewed July 10, 2013

    On 5/25/13, I purchased a door including installation from Home Depot on GunHill Road, in Bronx, NY. I was informed it would take approximately 3 weeks to a month for the manufacturer (Jeld-Wen Windows & Doors) to custom-make it to the specifications I requested. Then it would be shipped to the installation company (MAC) who would then contact me to set up a date for installation. The installation would take approximately one day. I went to Home Depot sometime during the week of 6/23/13 to purchase keys and a deadbolt lock for the new door, and ran into the Sales Associate in the Doors & Window Department who informed me that my door should be arriving at the installation company by 7/1/13. I decided to take some initiative and contact MAC to schedule a date for installation on 7/2/13. They informed me that the door did not arrive yet and it should be in by the end of the week.

    On 7/5/13, I called again, no door still. I was informed that I should contact Home Depot because they deal with the manufacturer. I called Home Depot on 7/8/13, and between their automated line and telephone rep, I was on hold and switched from department to department for an estimated 15 minutes. I hung up and decided to venture to Home Depot. I saw the same Sales Rep whom I ran into weeks before and who sold me the door during the initial transaction. She was surprised that the door did not arrive at the installation company on the date she told me. She then called MAC and they had no record of my door being received. She then called Jel-Wen, the manufacturer, and it seems they don't have it either. So my door is now in limbo and all three companies are trying to find my door.

    The Sales Associate whom I might add was very professional and understanding said she will get back to me the next day when she hears from either company. Of course, the phone call did not come, and I called back on 7/10/13 only to experience the same hold, wait, transfer fiasco again. Once again, I hung up and went in person. The same Sales Associate recognized me and said "Oh, I'm sorry, I forgot to call you, didn't I?" I politely nod you did (but I'm fuming inside), and because she was assisting a customer already upon my arrival, she would be right with me. Another Sales Associate arrived and asked me if I need help. The other briefed him on my situation and the new Sales Associate brought up my purchase via computer, and there was not one but two notations stating my door arrived at MAC installation company two days prior on 7/8/13.

    They called MAC to set up an installation date since I was in the store. Upon speaking to the MAC agent, the earliest date they had available was 8/1/13. My girlfriend's birthday is 7/31/13 and mine 8/6/13, and I just made plans to go away with her. I planned on returning to the city and work 8/9/13. Already pissed having to wait this long, I asked if it can be earlier in the month of July (which was a NO) or later in August. The next available date was 8/7-8/13. So I have to end my vacation early and decided to have the installation done on 8/7/13. Hoping I run into no complications that will impede my last vacation day or my returning to work on 8/9/13. This is the first semi-major project I have done with Home Depot, and if I can help it, it will be the last. If I run into no problems during the installation process, I might upgrade this complaint to at least satisfied.

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    Installation & SetupSales & Marketing

    Reviewed July 10, 2013

    I purchased a dishwasher for my mother in San Diego. The sales personnel gave me a checklist of what needed to be done before the installation technicians arrived. Everything was in order until the delivery. The technicians came in, looked under the sink and said they would not install the unit because an air gap, required by local code, was not installed. The sales clerk did not mention the requirement. Nowhere in the literature does it mention this being a requirement. The installation instruction from the manufacturer indicates that it is an option but not necessary. Part of the sales pitch was that the technicians would remove and haul off the old dishwasher.

    Surprise number 2: They said that they were not supposed to remove the old one if they are not installing the new one, even though it was their choice to not install. As a result, I had to do the removal (hardest part) and the installation. I contacted the store manager and got lip service only. At no time did he say he would correct the problem for future installations. As a consequence, I will never make another major purchase at Home Depot, anywhere in the U.S.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsStaff

    Reviewed July 8, 2013

    I am submitting this on behalf of my Dad. He is a Disabled Veteran and the Home Depot is taking advantage of him and promoting unfair business practices. My father bought an Ariens Riding Lawn Mower from them and it broke on the first use. He paid to fix it and as soon as it was back, it was messing up again. The Mower Deck was not lifting despite the handle coming up. Eventually, a blade broke so he called the local Home Depot and they gave him the run around. Finally, after contacting the Corporate HQ, he got through to a man named Mike **. My father was told that Home Depot was sending someone out to pick up the lawn mower and after my father paid to get it fixed, it would be delivered to the Home Depot and he would be given his money back minus the money for the repairs.

    So he did the right thing, just as they asked. The mower gets dropped off and now they are not holding up their end of the agreement. They are claiming it is still broken beyond repair while the repairman disagrees and says it is in perfect working condition. The Home Depot never stated such stipulations. It was just "get it fixed and we will give you the money back." Now I cannot understand how if it is in working condition... how are they doing this? Mike at the corporate office will not answer any calls or even call back. They won't even let us see the mower. Please help him. This is not right.

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    Reviewed June 20, 2013

    I bought a GE crap dishwasher; it didn't work. I contacted the store in Milltown, NJ. The appliance clerk said, "You bought it, you keep it!"

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed June 19, 2013

    As a contractor, I have spent THOUSANDS at Home Depot - until now. I ordered a dishwasher for a rental unit. The delivery truck arrived with THREE dishwashers (all charged to my HD card). I have been working with HD so-called "Customer Service" for THREE WEEKS to get this fixed. Five locations and 11, yes ELEVEN associates since - no progress. Nobody can find the order. The store (Canoga Park, CA) is NO help. Three managers later... nothing!! HD is run like Washington, DC!!!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

    Reviewed June 15, 2013

    My hurricane protection (accordion shutters) and impact windows (two jobs) were ordered from Home Depot on April 23 (as were a garage door and front door). I was assured and reassured on at least four occasions that the job would be done before or around the first part of hurricane season (June 1). Only after threatening to cancel the job did anyone bother to come out and measure the windows/shutters. This was done on May 16, wherein the contracted measurer said he would put in the job order that evening or the next day and I would get a call the following week about installation, which should take about 3-4 weeks or less. He further stated everything would be done, at the latest, by mid June. I received a call around the first part of June and was told a permit was applied for June 5. Yesterday, June 14, I received a call whereby I was informed the ETA for the windows was July 10. JULY 10??? I asked about the hurricane protection and was informed they wouldn't do that until AFTER the windows were installed. A separate job, having nothing to do with the shutters.

    Furthermore, I was told no permits had been applied for yet. THREE MONTHS FOR HURRICANE PROTECTION AND WINDOWS??? It was bad enough it took two months for an in-stock front door to be installed, but THREE MONTHS! I've called several shutter and window companies and have been told four weeks max. Home depot has intentionally put our property at risk, has intentionally and purposely caused stress and undue hardship to two seniors, one being disabled. Home Depot knew fully well the install time, but weren't truthful only to get the job. I wouldn't hire Home depot to install a kitty litter box. We were going to go to Home Depot for our kitchen remodel, and new carpet and tile. That will be a cold day in hell. So, if you like bad sex, go to Home Depot for an installation...they'll screw you every time.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingStaff

    Reviewed June 14, 2013

    My complaint is almost identical to L in New Jersey on May 27. Circa June 8, 2013, I have been extremely loyal to Home Depot and was returning an item valued at about $3 on a mixed tender receipt of cash and Home Depot gift card. The receipt was for about $100; $50 cash and $50 HD gift card. When the cashier told me she had to issue a store credit because of the gift card portion of the receipt, I shrugged and understood. But when she REQUIRED MY ID, I just about lost it. I asked to see the manager who parroted the cashier with "That is just how our system works" routine.

    No one could offer an explanation, just some vague reference to "it's for your security.” I have tried their email system to just get an answer to my basic question. WHY? So far, I have only received the Home Depot version of "That's the way we do it.” All told, I probably spent about $8-10k per year at Home Depot with under $200 in returns and NEVER without a receipt. I drive to Home Depot past Lowe's because of their lack of advertising integrity by caving to religious fanatics, but I might have to give them another shot if I don't get an answer better than "That's just how we do it" from The Home Depot.

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    PricePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed June 14, 2013

    Over the last two weeks, I have made 3 trips to Home Depot to purchase a storage shed. It is 10 miles one-way. I have over 3 hours of my time involved in trying to spend a large amount of money in their store. The first time, I had lumber and a shed at the truck rental desk to be told it could be hours or all day before the truck comes back (they won't deliver). Having to be at work in 2 hours, I couldn't wait. FYI, the truck was parked outside the door as I walked out. I went back in and they said it was on hold, which they have told me 3 times it's first come first serve. The second time, I checked on the truck first. Same thing, it was on hold. Third time, I checked on truck and it was out, could be 10 minutes or all day.

    I stood at the desk for 45 minutes. The guy who returned the truck said the truck is running on a 1/2 tank, don't let them charge you (it's $6.50 a gallon if not full). They asked for my license and proof of insurance. The insurance card in my wallet is an old one (same thing for 40 years). Now, I can't have truck without my current card. Trip four ain't happening. Almost 4 hours of my time, 60 miles in 3 trips, $15 in gas. Amazon $100 more they deliver. Truck rental cost, gas for their truck, my time and stress. I should have done it first! MORAL OF STORY: Lowe’s or Amazon from now on. :-) They gave up a $500 purchase to make $20 an hour to rent a truck that is supposed to be for customers. So much for a DIY store.

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    Reviewed June 13, 2013

    Four years ago I bought a $499 lawn mower from Home Depot. After 2 years, the thing started shaking. I brought it to Home Depot for repair. The shaft was bent. They said I hit something. The deck was messed up and the motor was in bad shape. NO warranty. I did not cut the lawn all the time, so fool on me. I bought the same lawnmower because the guy at Home Depot said the Honda is a great lawnmower. Now this new lawnmower has only been used by me. Today, 2 years later, the lawnmower is doing the same thing and the motor was coming off the deck and broke the frame. Back to Home Depot. They have to look at it.

    I want my money back. I spent $1,000.00 on junk. I left a 12-year-old Scotts with one problem, 2 times the drive belt. Home Depot says that they will look at it and I have to sign a $100.00 fee. NO WAY!!! NOT GOING TO HAPPEN!!! Then it will take 3-4 weeks to get it fixed. Is Honda going to cut my grass for 4 weeks??? Fool me once, on me. Fool me twice, on me. As I see here, Honda is running on a reputation that is not there anymore. Going to be shopping at Lowe's this weekend for a new lawnmower. I can't tell my grass to hold up for 4 weeks for the JUNK to be fixed. SAD. I remember when anything with HONDA on it meant quality.

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    Reviewed June 8, 2013

    I have shopped at your stores for many years and have received a discount for Veterans honoring my service to my country. Today, I was told that you no longer honor Veterans, ONLY those currently serving. To say I am disappointed is an understatement. I will no longer shop at your stores and will tell every one of your discriminating policy against Veterans of which there are a lot! Thanks for providing Lowe's with more business, I know they will appreciate it.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed May 28, 2013

    What a waste of time. About one month ago, I contracted Home Depot online to do a bathroom remodel. I remitted a deposit of $1,000 to Home Depot when the contractor visited my home. The man who was supposed to create construction documents promptly succumbed to back problems and could not meet with me. I called both the contractor and Home Depot. The contractor said they had no one else to do the work and Home Depot said they had no other contractor to dispatch for the job. I requested a full refund from customer service in Atlanta. The Home Depot agent agreed to refund the money.

    It has been about three weeks and I have not been refunded the money. By chance, I went to a local store and inquired about the refund. I was advised that they are still getting an accounting of the work that had been done and goods purchased. I told three people in the store and two Atlanta representatives over the phone that no work had been done nor goods purchased. They tried to corroborate my story with the contractor, but they were "attending a funeral." None of these five people could give me any information as to the nature of what these goods and services were or the amounts of charges for them. One Atlanta representative told me that, as a goodwill gesture, they would waive the charge(s) for these goods and services.

    The Atlanta representative who magnanimously (ha ha) agreed to refund my deposit said it would take up to one month for the funds to be remitted back to my account. I am out $1,000 and have nothing to show for it besides lost time. I have no confidence that the money will ever be remitted. I am writing this complaint on a Tuesday. I have given Home Depot until Friday, three days, to return the deposit. What next?

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed May 28, 2013

    The item (sand, gravel) were purchased on 5/8/13. I did follow up online, but the order number never showed online. I followed up personally at the store on 5/21/13 for delivery and found out the items were never placed/processed. As of 5/10/13, my credit card was already charged for the amount. The staff told me to call the next day so I can speak to the associate who took my order. I called the next day, 5/22/13, and they told me they will deliver on 5/25/13. Unfortunately, there was no delivery on 5/25, not even a courtesy call to inform me.

    I called Home Depot again. They told me they will deliver on Monday, 5/27/13. I told them in the afternoon, but they said they cannot guarantee. I scheduled for Tuesday delivery, called them early to confirm what time they will come. They told me they will call me by 11am. I waited until 11:30 am but nobody ever called me. I took a day off in my work to wait for this item. I paid for the delivery charges and it was already charged from my credit card, yet this was the consequence. I am so upset with this store, that’s why I am complaining with their negligent service. This is so disappointing especially they are big company.

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    Reviewed May 27, 2013

    This incident happened earlier today at the Home Depot South Brunswick (US Highway 1), New Jersey. I returned an Azalea plant which was purchased on May 14th (just 2 weeks ago) with my receipt in hand. There was no problem in returning the item EXCEPT when I was asked for my driver's license!! When I refused, I was told it was company policy because MY PURCHASE WAS DONE WITH A GIFT CARD!! If I had made my purchase using cash or a credit card... no I.D. or driver's license would be needed. This does not make sense. I asked for the store manager, who said nothing could be done.

    I then contacted the Home Depot Customer Service, whereby "Allison" confirmed the same. She filed a formal complaint on my behalf but offered nothing else. I use HD gift cards all the time via my AMEX rewards program. So much for Home Depot... guess I will use Lowe's, which is closer. After all, the only reason I used HD was because of the gift cards.

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    Reviewed May 22, 2013

    I am writing to complain about the Home Depot store located at 3775 Presidential Drive, Fairborn OH. My husband and I waited in the appliance dept. for 20 minutes with no associates to assist us. We were looking for a refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, and microwave and we ended up going to Lowe's and spent our $3600 there. I stopped by Home Depot yesterday to buy a clear topcoat for a dining room table. I approached the paint dept. and the associate saw me standing there waiting for his help, but he continued to type on his computer.

    After 3 minutes of waiting, he asked what I needed. I wasn't sure of the type of topcoat I needed and asked for his help. He just pointed to an aisle and said to look for a product down that aisle. Then I went to check out (only 1 checkout available) and the woman was rude and gave dirty looks. My kids were looking for a snack, so I told her that the people behind me could check out because my kids were taking too long to pick out candy. She let out a big sigh, rolled her eyes, and told the people behind me, "You can come check out because her kids are too busy picking out candy."

    I really don't appreciate being treated that way when I'm there spending my money at your company. And I'd appreciate more help and advice when I'm trying to find the appropriate product that I need for my project. I will continue using Lowe's and will apply for a Menard's credit card to use there so I don't have to bother going to Home Depot again. I want to spend my money on a business who takes care of their customers and have friendly staff.

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    Reviewed May 14, 2013

    Having purchased the extended warranty for my dryer for an extra $99, the peace of mind it provided was well worth it. However, one day, my dryer stopped working and began making an irritating squeaking noise. I dug through my files and called the number provided for immediate assistance. I will openly admit that this was one of the worst customer service experiences I have ever dealt with. I was transferred to five different representatives, who asked the same redundant questions with no sense of direction or care.

    Ultimately, a couple of days later, a man was sent to our house who was contracted by the insurance company that Home Depot uses to manage their warranties. He was rude from the moment he entered the door, but amazingly discovered the problem right away. He said the part we needed was not in stock and needed to be ordered. We asked if it would be possible for him to call us when it arrived, and he said he would call the next day. Well, it has been two weeks since first calling customer service and we still haven't heard from anyone.

    We have tried calling customer service since we were left completely "in the dark", but have been transferred numerous times again and were finally left waiting on hold for two hours with no reply (until we heard a clicking noise and the phone got disconnected). I do not recommend that anyone buy the extended service plan from Home Depot based on my experience. There are many other companies that I'm sure would at least take some form of pride in their daily operations. We purchased a service that we thought was good value, but as a result we are left with a broken dryer, and clothes that are now hanging outside to dry. Thank you, Home Depot. Maybe you should consider removing "more doing" from your slogan.

    I am writing this with obvious frustration, and only ask to be treated fairly. If anyone has had the same experience, I encourage you to also come forward so we can hopefully fix this problem.

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    Reviewed May 12, 2013

    HD claims to match, but when given a 10% off Lowe’s coupon for purchases up to $5000, Home Depot claimed they would match up to $200 of purchases? That isn't matching. I went next door to Lowe’s and spent my $5k in purchases and won’t be back to HD. And managers and sales associates were RUDE (League City, Tax manager and salesperson Samantha). Corporate was called but they couldn’t care less and didn't do anything to keep me as a customer. Home Depot lost my business and the business of my contractor husband and I will make it my mission to tell everyone I know that HD is not the place to shop.

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    Reviewed May 8, 2013

    They have the absolutely worst customer service imaginable. The customer care agents at Home Depot do not have the necessary tools to perform their jobs with ease. Based on numerous discussions with employees at Home Depot On-Line Customer Care and multiple transfers to Home Decorators Cabinet Collection, neither group can interpret each other's order forms, item numbers, etc. Each group blames the other for the service errors, but they all work for Home Depot. The order was placed on March 06, 2013 and the delivery was scheduled for March 20, 2013.

    Needless to say, after multiple calls with conversations lasting anywhere from 32 minutes to 68 minutes per call, the issue still remains unsolved. I have a listing of at least 13 employees that I have discussed this with, and I am constantly amazed that not one individual has taken ownership to solve the problem. My customer experience with Home Depot has been absolutely horrific, painful and very time consuming, not to mention disappointing. Come on, Home Depot Leadership, you can serve your customers better than this.

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    PriceStaff

    Reviewed May 6, 2013

    On the cash register, the salesperson was not able to find a price for the 6'' nails. She asked store manager, Christopher **, for the price. The store manager told her and me that the Home Depot does not sell the 6" nails separately. And he asked me to buy the full box of the 6" nails, which is 45 lb. for the price of $57 with something. I spent half an hour to ask store manager to sell these nails separately, that in any another store it is possible to do it but he was not cooperative. So, I left the store without nails and I was able to buy 20 pc. of 6" nails at Home Depot at Reistertown Road in Baltimore City. I will never come to the Home Depot in Owings Mills.

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    Customer ServiceStaffReliability

    Reviewed May 4, 2013

    We purchased a Honda Self-Propelled Mower from Home Depot in August 2012. We paid $502.44. We used it twice last fall and once this spring. The fourth time we tried to use it, the self-propulsion system would not work. When I took it to the Home Depot Store where we had purchased it seven months and four uses earlier, the manager offered to send it off for repair but when I asked for what she could do for me in the meantime, she had no answer. She refused to address my real problem; how do I cut my grass? She would not consider a loaner for when we needed to cut our grass while we waited for Home Depot to have it repaired. Her only solution was to send it off for repair with no help in the meantime.

    This is the second product from Home Depot which has been totally defective in the last two years. I am a long-time Home Depot customer, but no more. That manager refused to consider her customer's position. She seemed to be following a script.

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    Reviewed May 4, 2013

    The warranty service from Home Depot is the worst warranty service or (service, period) that I have ever experienced. I can't even begin to explain the nightmares I have had trying to get my oven fixed. I have had someone out at least four times. Then the fifth time, the tech indicated he needed a second person; they would be back today between 8-12 am, the next day - no tech. Then it was between 1-3 and no tech and then after 5 - no tech. Finally, one of the two appeared and called the second tech who was supposed to be here and the guy said his truck broke down.

    I know this is not true as when I spoke with him, he was rude and hung up on me so I knew he was not going to come. When I called the 800 number, the extended warranty co (Assured Solutions - phone service contacts in the Philippines) just gave me happy lip service and were no help at all! So many phone calls, being put on hold forever, many disconnections and nothing is done. They just say, "I'm sorry but we hooked you up with A&E Factory Service (please do not let them assign you to A&E; they are the worst!) and we can't switch until they complete the work order."

    How can they complete the work order if they don't come out and finish the job?! I'm beside myself. I have had extended warranties with Sears and they were wonderful. I suppose I just got spoiled. Home Depot is the absolute worst and if I talk to another happy operator in the Philippines acting as though they want to help when they really don't, well, I will just scream! And as I said, stay away from A&E Factory Service.

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed May 3, 2013

    Recently, I bought a dorm refrigerator online at Home Depot. At the time of purchase, I was given a delivery date 3 days forward. When I received my email acknowledgement, the delivery date was 3 months forward! I called the Home Depot hotline and the agent cancelled the order (saying this is standard procedure for making a change) and reordered the item for me, selling me additionally a 3-year protection plan to cover in-home repairs. I received an email confirmation of the purchase of both refrigerator and protection plan. The refrigerator was delivered a few days later.

    I went to Home Depot online to find out more about the protection plan and saw that in-home service was not on the checklist of benefits. I called the protection plan's customer service number and was told that their plan did not cover dorm refrigerators. I called Home Depot's customer service, where this was confirmed, and was told (for the first time) that their protection plans were non-refundable, but that they would send me a Home Depot gift card. Of course, that is better than nothing but I was set up.

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    PricePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed May 2, 2013

    I was charged $177 on a promotional deal ($1860 for ceramic tile in the house). I paid between 350 to 300 dollars a month for six months; I thought I met the deadline but apparently did not. I may have been about 100 dollars according to what they told me when the promotional deal ran out. I did not receive my first bill until about a month and a half after I financed it. I assumed that the deal started from the first billing cycle. They also charged me several times for late fees, 35 dollars. I was maybe a week late. Now they are charging me interest on top of the 177 dollars of interest. I have had it with Home Depot and will never shop there again. They are not flexible at all. It doesn't pay to get an attorney for a small fee.

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    Reviewed May 1, 2013

    I placed an order online for a pressure washer with free in-store pickup. After a week, I had not receiving any notifications of its arrival. I called and waited 20 minutes only to be told that the item had been lost and that they could reorder the product. I was rather dismayed and told them to cancel. She spoke with her supervisor and said they would knock 10% off. I thought 10% off plus free expedited shipping to my residence was more appropriate because of the delay of receipt as well as the fact that I would now have to place a second order before I was even refunded for the first order. They agreed and I received my order confirmation shortly after. Well after a week, I still hadn't received the item despite the fact that it was supposed to have been shipped 2nd day air. I called again and once again waited 20 minutes (should I assume the wait time is long because they are constantly fielding complaints?) only to be told that they had again lost my order and that I would have to order the item a third time and again have to wait another 3-5 business day for my refund.

    They offered me 20% off but since they lost my order not once, but twice, I really had no reason to believe that they wouldn't lose my order again. I cancelled my order altogether and was told that I would be refunded. Five days later, I still hadn't seen the refund credited to my account. To my surprise, the second order that went missing showed up from UPS. Since I had already placed an order with a different vendor (that order did not get lost) and was already expecting a refund, I refused the item. I called Home Depot again and waited only 10 minutes this time and was told that because I had refused the delivery, I would now have to wait until they received it back before my refund was processed. What!? After going back and forth for about an hour with the call center supervisor Trevor, I got my refund pushed through, but now had to wait 3-5 business days. Not once during that call did Trevor make an attempt to retain me as a customer. Although he claimed to be on my side, he was clearly more content to just get me to go away as if he was the one being inconvenienced.

    As it apparently happens, the supervisor has no more authority than the person who first answered the phone. He finally recommended that I get in touch with the corporate resolution center. Well, why didn't he say that in the first place? Audrey was very understanding and apologetic and was the first agent of HD to admit that they really, really messed up on this one but more importantly, she was the only one to claim that I was valued as a customer. She gave me a gift card as well as a discount on my next order, which I was happy to accept. I'm obviously not in a hurry to purchase anything I might need from Homedepot.com, but this has been one of my worst retail experiences. Who loses an order twice and then withholds a refund until the item is found?

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    Reviewed April 29, 2013

    We bought the extended warranty two weeks before our Maytag one-year warranty expired. It's a beautiful refrigerator, Maytag, French door, etc. Mfx2571xem2. The problem was the icemaker decided to self-destruct the one weekend we were out of town, one year and two weeks after ownership. The first call into Home Depot took a bit of time because we weren't in the system, etc. Thank goodness, we had a folder with all receipts, a photocopy of the check with warranty reference number, etc. It's so important to save our receipts and documents for things like this.

    It wasn't the fault of Home Depot, but it took two service guys to fix the fridge. Now two months later, the refrigerator is broken again for the same exact reason. Also, we are in the closing stages of the initial issue with the leak, going through the homeowners insurance and redoing the floor. The floor is almost refinished up to the fridge, but we dodged a bullet because this thing just dumped a couple gallons of water on the floor again. I understand now that icemakers are just problematic by design. No fault of Home Depot. I was asking Home Depot warranty rep what the next step would be because confidence is down to zero. The rep's personality today was about one on the excitement/personality scale, but she did explain the next step and I'm okay with that.

    Again, problem is not Home Depot. In my case, I think I have a lemon from Maytag and compound that with a random skill set from servicemen sent out to fix an issue. I'm beyond frustrated right now with multi-thousands of dollars out of my pocket due to the water leak, etc. but I'm glad that I had the Home Depot warranty and will try to do better homework before purchasing the net refrigerator.

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    Reviewed April 27, 2013

    I moved out here from Oklahoma City and decided to go to the Home Depot today 4/26/13 at 4:30 pm for new house plants and other stuff I needed for my new home (also landscaping). First of all, let me just say that I was pretty excited because I have so many projects I need done and was optimistic about choosing Home Depot. Well, when I got to the garden center, I asked this gentleman named Zack if he can help me with my project and he looked at me like I'm a bother. He sighed and then said, "I'm busy but I'll try to get someone to help" with the dirtiest look on his face.

    Wow, so I followed him and somehow I lost him and I couldn't find where he went. So finally, this gentleman Roger in hardware walked me over to the garden and helped me. Although he helped me, I won't be coming back. I felt out of place and disrespected. Young people nowadays have it too good if you ask me. Very rude. From now on, Lowe's will be the place to shop.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed April 24, 2013

    We purchased an LG Refrigerator from Home Depot at the Forum in Fort Myers, Florida. They sold us the extended warranty service on it stating free in-home repair and parts; if they are unable to repair it, we would get a new refrigerator. As we have come to know, LG appliances do not last. Last Saturday, the fridge went out only after 3 years. So we got the contract on the extended warranty, called the number on it which is HD call center, and they scheduled a repair person to come out but not until Tuesday. So on Tuesday morning, the guy comes out and states there are multiple things wrong with it, compressor, motherboard, etc. He left our home stating he would get with HD and let them know, and someone would contact us about replacing the fridge. It was too costly to repair it.

    Later that afternoon, we still have not heard back from HD on what we do from here. So we stopped in the store that it was purchased at and asked to speak to the manager so we could find out what happens now. The manager did not speak with us; she sent the assistant manager. She stated she would look into it and call back later. We contacted her couple of hours later as she had not contacted us yet. She said someone would call us to schedule sending out another service rep as the company that HD sent out before is not LG certified. She could give us no indication on when that person might be out and if they would be able to repair it; meanwhile, we have no refrigerator in our home. When asking her what happens if the next person comes out and says the same thing or needs parts that could take a week or two, her response was, “I don't know; we will take it day by day.” No, but I am sorry. That is not how the warranty service should be handled by Home Depot.

    This is a refrigerator we are talking about. We cannot go weeks without it until Home Depot gets around to deciding what they are going to do. When they sell the warranty, they need to tell people that it is in their time frame with no urgency and at their discretion, and no one would spend the extra money on purchasing it. The manager of the Forum store in Fort Myers, Florida still has not picked up the phone to call us and see if she could assist us in anyway. We still have not received a call from someone at HD to schedule another service guy out, and we still have a dead refrigerator sitting in the kitchen! Don’t buy appliances from Home Depot, especially not their warranty repair service that they offer, as they do not stand behind what they sell!

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    Reviewed April 24, 2013

    I placed an order online for a rototiller. The following day, I received an e-mail confirming my order and stating that I would receive another email when the item was shipped. My credit card was charged at this time. Three days after this, I called Home Depot to check on my order status (since I had heard nothing further and was anxious to receive the item). Home Depot was not able to track my order. While on hold, they called their vendor for the item and their shipping company (Estes Shipping). No one was able to tell me where the item was or when it would be delivered. At that time, I cancelled the order and was told that my credit card would be refunded in 2-4 business days.

    At the end of the 4th day, I still had not received my refund. I called again and was told that my cancellation had not been put through because the item had already been shipped (they still could not tell me where it was or when it would be delivered). After speaking to a supervisor, I was told that my cancellation request would be put through the following day, and my refund would be processed in 5-7 business days. This was my first experience shopping with Home Depot. It will be my last. I am extremely disappointed with the poor service that I received. (I spent a total of 4 hours on the phone, most of the time spent "on hold" while they investigated the matter.)

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    Reviewed April 23, 2013

    We bought a new LG refrigerator about 15 months ago. A couple of weeks ago, it started making loud noise when it was cooling. It was running and food was not spoiling. So I called Home Depot Extended Warranty Service to come look at the refrigerator. The service man came out and told my wife that the cooling fan was causing the problem, and all that was needed was to remove the ice which had formed on the fan. The next day, after the service call, the fan was making move noise and the refrigerator was showing an error code "ERFF" (error refrigerator fan fail), so I called Home Depot Extended Warranty again. I had to start over with a new problem.

    The same service man who worked on the refrigerator before took the call. I told him about the error code. He thanked me because it saved him a trip out to my house to see what was wrong again. He called me back and told me what I already knew. We need a new fan, but bad news. It would take 7-10 working days to get one because we had a new LG refrigerator. It has been over two weeks. The food is going bad. Today the ice is starting to melt and water is leaking on my hardwood floor in the kitchen. The refrigerator is not making any noise now. The fan is burnt out, so no cold air in the refrigerator. Another problem is one of the door shelves is broken, but it is not covered under warranty! What good is this warranty anyway?

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    Staff

    Reviewed April 22, 2013

    On April 13, 2013, I was at the 7350 120th Street store. I bought a Ridgid Jobmax. I was looking for suspension clamp for 1/2 " flex pipe. The store had 3/4". The attendant asked me to try another store. It took me 20 min. to get to the next store, the 12701 110th Ave. The time was around 12:30 approximately. My bill showed that I checked out at 12.18. I looked everywhere on the shelves. I could not find it so I decided to ask for help. I had already wasted 10 min. I saw a Home Depot staff and asked for help. They told me that 2 plumbing guys are there talking to a customer. I waved to them for help; they saw me and ignored me.

    I waited for another 10 min. I approached a staff that I needed help. He got on his phone, then he told me that somebody will be here soon. After a while I was him. He was surprised that I was still waiting. I waited and then told another staff that I had been waiting for a very long time and that I needed help. I heard him call on the PA system. I still waited for a while. There was not even a greeting from anybody. The amazing thing was that I was the only one in the plumbing department.

    Please let me know, as a customer, what should be my reaction. I strongly complained to the manager. Over the year, I have spent a lot of money and brought a lot of my friends to the store. I helped my friend to renovate his basement. We spent over $7000 in the store. I was very upset because no customer should be treated the way I was treated. I guess you are the expert in customer relationship. I need not comment any more.

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    Sales & Marketing

    Reviewed April 15, 2013

    I have been taken twice by the same scam. Home Depot does not send a bill to me and then the next month, sends me one with charges for no pay.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed April 15, 2013

    I have been doing a bi-coastal rehab on a condo I own in PA. It has been a full rehab and I did it at Home Depot because it is so easy to have my project manager buy what he needs and I can pay for it by phone with my Home Depot card. The trouble during the last week when I have been trying to call the store to order things is your answering system. I have once got through within five minutes; the average has been 15 to 30 minutes and one day I spent 45 minutes waiting and nobody ever answered. I had to go to an appointment and when I came back, I spent another 30 minutes till someone answered. During this last week, I have heard your automated voice tell me, probably 200 times, how important my call is to you, but you know something, I don't believe it. What happened to the good old telephone operator?

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed April 11, 2013

    I placed an order on February 16 after a discussion with a customer service agent that the item was on back order and may take a while. When I finally went through, the cart sticker shock showed a $130 shipping charge. I decided to think on it during the weekend since it was on back order. Lo and behold, on Monday, I received a shipping notice. Knowing that items have never shipped but only a sticker has been generated, I called CS moments later. I told them I did not want the order. They told me it was too late. I said, "Really? Because I am in Western Canada and to ship all the way from Eastern Canada is a waste when I don't want the item." They were not willing to simply stop the shipment.

    A very long story made short, it is 8 weeks later. I was forced to receive and re-send the item back to eastern Canada and still have not been reimbursed despite dozens of phone calls to customer service. They claim the issue is getting refund from the vendor. Guess what? I didn't buy it from the vendor - I bought it from Home Depot. Over the last 6 years of owning our house, we have spent over $75,000 with Home Depot and after this I won't buy a thing from them ever again. This is the worst possible customer service imaginable.

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    Reviewed April 3, 2013

    I shop in Home Depot I say 10 times a day, if not more every month. I went in today, April 3, 2013, to the tool rental shop to take back something I rented. The cashier Dan (**) helped me. He had done all paperwork and asked me to sign a paper. I asked what am I signing. He didn't answer and rolled his eyes at me. I asked my husband, "I guess he's not going to answer my question." I'm angry. Also when you rent from different places, they ask you "Do you know how to run it?" and help you take things out to your car/truck. All he was worried about is going to sit down. I'm a big company and like I said, I spend lots of money every time I go at Home Depot. If Home Depot can't hire better cashier who cares about their customers, I will be going somewhere else to spend my money. Thank you.

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    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed April 3, 2013

    In 2007, I bought a hot water heater. As I was checking out at the register, the sales lady scanned the hot water heater and up came info on her register to ask me if I wanted an extended warranty. I asked her how much and then she said the most expensive for $99.99 is a lifetime warranty on the hot water heater. I said okay, I'll take it. Now in March of 2013, the same hot water heater went. I went back to Home Depot to pick up my new heater and they told me they needed the old one. I just drove 20 miles, so I decided to pick up a new water heater then when I brought the old one back, they could credit me. I installed the new one and put the old one in the truck. I dropped it off at Home Depot # 2665. When I was at the customer service desk, a nice lady took care of me. She called the extended warranty people up but could not locate me in their system. She told me she would need the original receipt. I went back to the office and returned with the receipt. She called them back up and they wanted her to fax over the receipt. She told me they would give her an answer in a few days. She told me she would call me.

    Over a week went by and no one called me. I went back up to Home Depot and asked to speak to a manager on this. The customer service lady called the mod manager three times. She finally came up to customer service 17 minutes later (Jessica 617-327-5000 ext **). She told me she would have to talk to the original customer service girl who handled it. No one called me back so I called corporate and spoke to Dwayne **. He told me he would look into it for me. He called me back later on in the day saying I should have never been charged for a lifetime warranty that someone made a mistake. I told him that's not my fault and they need to honor the warranty. Since I paid $489 for the new hot water heater, I wanted a credit for it. He told me he could only give me $279 credits for what I paid for it in 2007, and no credit for the $99.99 lifetime warranty. I told him forget it and we will have to go to small claims court. He said this was his offer and he would send a letter to me.

    It's pretty bad when Home Depot sells you a lifetime warranty and then doesn't honor it. I have lots of rental property and I do well over $30,000 a year in business with them. Why would they want to lose a customer like myself over $200? I am forwarding a copy of this to our Attorney General to look into this matter and how many other people have got ripped off. By the way, when I bought the new hot water heater, what do you think the register girl asked me again? Do you want to buy our extended warranty? Update: A letter and documents have gone out to the Attorney General. The media is next unless this issue is resolved!

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    Reviewed March 31, 2013

    I purchased a side-by-side refrigerator from Home Depot 2 years ago along with a four-year extended warranty. Now the area under the ice and water dispenser is developing rust. The defect is not under the coverage according to the company person even though wear and tear is covered. It is considered a cosmetic problem, but I have never seen a refrigerator with baked on enamel rust after two years. After getting no help from LG warranty dept., I have come to the conclusion that any warranty purchased from Home Depot is a waste of money. Do not fall for the line of "Oh, everything is covered" like I did. Never more will I deal with Home Depot.

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    Staff

    Reviewed March 30, 2013

    I placed an order 4 times. I was denied 4 times. I called my bank to see what was the problem. They told me the problem was with Home Depot. I have plenty of money in my account. I will go somewhere else to spend my money. You people are liars and cheats. I will tell everyone about you!

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    Reviewed March 30, 2013

    I ordered over $1,000 in appliances from HD in Philadelphia (Hotpoint fridge and gas stove). I had a week vacation and was home to accept delivery but explained to HD that the condo association requires delivery between 9-4 on weekdays and 9-1 on Saturday, as the items must be brought in from the back and placed on a freight elevator to be taken to the 22nd floor. HD delivery told me that I could not specify a time and had to wait until the night before delivery to get a call. Sure enough, HD called Wednesday night saying they will be there at 7:15 am the next morning.

    I called and asked to speak to a supervisor, and they stated, "We tell you when we will deliver." They cancelled the delivery and rescheduled for Sat. am. I asked the girl to please make a note in the computer so the same thing doesn't happen. Sure enough, the night before, I was called and told that they would be there between 2:15 and 6:45 pm on Saturday. I cancelled the whole delivery, stopped payment on the credit card, and vowed never to deal with Home Depot again, for anything, ever! Also, FYI, my son's landlord in Washington DC ordered a new washer dryer from HD. The HD delivery truck rode by the house, didn't stop and when called stated they were there but no one was home. Now the delivery has to wait 2 weeks. OMG, with this kind of customer service how can they stay in business? As a busy professional, I would rather pay more to a reputable business just to not have to deal with the stress and the aggravation.

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    Reviewed March 30, 2013

    At the bottom of the barrell in customer service.

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    Reviewed March 30, 2013

    In October 2010, I decided to renovate my home. I went to Home Depot for assistance. The original counter top people for my kitchen and baths were a nightmare in itself. Finally, I had to fire them and get Home Depot to find a new contractor to finish the job. I purchased a Kohler Whirlpool bubble massage tub to replace my soaking tub. Both were 5' x 5', so it should have been easy. Tub got here and was installed into the Corian surround. I tried the tub out and found it wasn't what I was told or what was described on their website! I contacted Home Depot and Kohler and found out Home Depot had the wrong specs on this tub on their website. They agreed to take the tub back and exchange it but then found they didn't have one available. Then they told me it would destroy the Corian around the tub to remove it!?

    Next thing I know, Kohler discontinues making the tub, so there is nothing the same size to replace it and I can't have a 5' x 5' hole in my master bathroom floor, that leads into the crawlspace under the house, until they find one. Finally, Kohler makes a new Whirlpool Tub that would fit perfectly into the existing space and they said it shouldn't do any damage to the Corian since it is just a drop in tub. Kohler apologized profusely for Home Depot misleading me but now Home Depot wants to back out and claim they can't take the tub back because it's been too long!? **. Three years of having a big white elephant in my bathroom, unused, unwanted, finally this can be resolved and now Home Depot wants to play games!? I paid about $35K cash to Home Depot while renovating my house, not a credit card, in cash! And this is how they treat me!? I really think I should sue them for false advertising. It was their website that contained the wrong specs on the wrong item!

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    Reviewed March 27, 2013

    I had several gift cards and had made several purchases with those cards... returned 3 items for a reissued gift card. On the 4th return, they denied any and all returns - even with a receipt under the 90-day limit. This has continued for at least 6 months and maybe longer. Fortunately, I got stuck with only $20 of stuff. Will send the wife back in without a receipt next week with their stuff.

    The Home Depot gave me a register receipt with the denial and a 1-800 number to call. That is a contracted company they pay to say, "We don't know why Home Depot does this or how long Home Depot will refuse your returns." Home Depot Gift Cards suck - use Lowe’s. No such policy and they don't treat you like a criminal.

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    Reviewed March 25, 2013

    I have been a Home Depot Customer & Credit cardholder for over 5 years & have spent many thousands for home improvements at their store. I have perfect credit and pride myself on paying in full on time. Recently, I missed a payment as we were out of the country & paid quickly (within the week) in full when we returned. Last week, we had a bill of $116.96 and I rushed to the store to pay on the due date before closing. The girl at checkout was new and I was patient with her as she was learning how to do checks. They say I missed the deadline by less than 1 day & will not forgive the $27 fee they attached because of previous forgiveness. I have cancelled my card & refuse to shop at Home Depot again! They are not loyal to their loyal customers!

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    PriceStaff

    Reviewed March 18, 2013

    I went to Home Depot to purchase a generator. I was planning to pay cash, but the salesman said they would give me 2 years, no interest, no payments, if I applied for a card. Sounded pretty good. He was even helpful enough to remind me to pay it off before the end of the term or suffer the back interest and charges. But when he took my information, he apparently used the wrong card application. He applied for a Commercial Revolving Charge card. (I really didn't know the difference at the time.)

    We decided that with the money, we could look into having a patio built out back. We got an estimate from a Home Depot affiliate. We made a deal and he advised me that the current card I had would not work for the project since the limit was too low. He advised me to apply for a consumer card for the project. He said I would have no interest, no payment for 2 years on this too. Great! I had to pay down $1,200 cash and I financed $6,000 on the new card.

    Now... I have 2 cards, neither of which are no interest, no payment. On the revolving card, which never should have been issued, they can't give anyone that kind of deal. I ended up paying it off cash to keep from getting hit with further charges and interest. Now I am trying to get them to honor their promise (which I have in writing) on the consumer card.

    In short... stay away from Home Depot. Far, far away. They lie. They cheat. They steal your money. They do not care about their customers, period.

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    Reviewed March 18, 2013

    Shopping at your Festus, MO store on 3-16, a store clerk told me that my children had to get off the stock cart I was using. I asked her why and she said that it is store policy. My daughter has cerebral palsy and although she is able to walk in her braces, she can only go short distances. She is 10 years old, so she will not fit a shopping cart and is not capable of using a standard wheelchair. Her brother is not handicapped, but he is her helper and makes sure that she is safe, and keeping her hands and feet on the cart. I tried to explain this to the clerk and she allowed my daughter to remain on the cart but insisted that my son get off.

    I can understand the need for such a policy with our litigious society and abundance of unruly children, but my children were well behaved. This is the only way that we can effectively shop in your store. There has to be some amount of discretion on the part of the employee when it comes to situations like this. I like to shop in your store. In fact, between building a house and several projects around the house, I have spent literally thousands of dollars at your stores. If you look at my charge card, I have spent around $2,000 just in the last couple of months. I would like to continue to shop in your stores, but if it is not going to be possible because of policies like this, then I will have to shop in a store that is more sympathetic to the needs of handicapped children.

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    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed March 16, 2013

    My sister and I shopped your Cheltenham store on 03/16/2013. I was buying a refrigerator. My initial experience was with Tara **. She is awesome! She immediately approached us, got some information from us, told she would look up some prospects on the computer, found what I needed, explained everything to the time of delivery and also helped with additional shopping we were doing. She is an outstanding employee and really should be compensated for her hard work because when we left her, it was like we stepped into another store. My sister was looking for a number of things. Tara helped us with boarders after we could not get help from anyone. Everyone was socializing with each other.

    We were looking around trying to find wallpapering, home decor, etc. A young, stout guy (employee) walked past us. You think he would say, "Can I help you find something?" Anything! Hi! Nothing. I said to my sister, "Let's go!" I went to the front to pay for my refrigerator and there were at least 6 employees behind the service desk, and about 25 ft from the desk another four or more employees socializing. This store is always like this and I am being fair. There was an older female, late 50 to mid-60's, apart of the group. She approached me first at the register and she said, "What do you need?" My response was I need to check out. The cashier Chelsea was so into socializing she rang my purchase wrong. If Tara wasn't so thorough, I would have gone home paying the wrong price and furious.

    There was a Hispanic young girl (employee) at the other register who talked to Chelsea throughout my transaction, making sarcastic remarks as if we didn't know it was made for us. There were three other young people, including the guy who walked by us, not offering us help that who when I said here all the help up here. Out of a handful of employees, you have one decent member of your staff. Not good! Some serious training needs to happen. This is why I shop online. Customer service is pretty bad. Had it not been for Tara ** and there was another guy in her department who was very nice too.

    We walked past a female in your kitchen area (**, heavy set with glasses, middle age) sitting at the desk with what looked to be a customer, who gave us the worst unfriendly look. No greeting. She looked at us as if we should have not been there. My sister said, "Wow! What did we do?" This store needs attention! Customer service attention. I apologize for the negative, but I applaud the positive. Thank you Tara again.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed March 16, 2013

    We purchased a washer/dryer combo from Home Depot on 2/23/13. The units were not in stock and the salesman checked online and told us that they were in the distribution warehouse and would arrive on 3/3/13. We called to check on the 2nd of March and we were informed that they would arrive on Wednesday night's truck. On Friday the 8th, we called and we were informed that the shipment did not arrive and we were to call back on Saturday the 9th. On the 9th, we called and were told that we needed to call on Monday the 11th and talk to Sara. On Sunday the 10th at 7:30 AM, I received a call that the units would not arrive until the 21st of March.

    I called on Monday the 11th and wanted to talk with someone regarding our order, and after being transferred to four different extensions, I finally asked for a manager and was transferred to Corilee. After listening to what I had gone through, she started checking and came back on the phone and told me that the 21st was correct as far as she could tell. If our product arrives on the 21st, Home Depot will have had $1618.38 of our money for 29 days, and we have 29 days without use of the product and are also out of this money for 29 days. Do we have any recourse? I was willing to wait 2 weeks, but we will be at four very quickly.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Feb. 28, 2013

    I am a property manager/maintenance manager for a large real estate company. I rented an apartment that had been renovated recently to an employee of the Home Depot in Boardman, Ohio. The tenant stayed in the apartment for 5 months and paid a total of $175.00 in rent ($475 a month is charged for this unit). He was evicted. Upon inspection of the apartment, it was destroyed. He was constantly calling and threatening my office secretaries, myself and the owner (due to problems he felt was our responsibility in the newly renovated apartment). I shop at this Home Depot (usually 2 or more times a day). He is always at the checkout when I am paying for my goods. He is constantly intimidating towards me when I shop at Home Depot.

    I spend $50,000 to $100,000 a year for my company at this Home Depot. When I vocalized my complaint and my uncomfortableness to the store management and then corporate headquarters, I was told to go and shop at another store. A 30-mile round trip for me. At today's gas prices, a great increase on my fuel budget! I think Home Depot should be accountable for the type of (low life) employees that work in their stores, especially since their employees are not! I would never had rented to this person had he not been employed and vouched for by this Home Depot store! Now I can't even shop here without feeling intimidated by the store personnel?! How do I convince my boss to shop at Lowe's?

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 26, 2013

    I would like this message to get to a customer service manager about my experience today. The details of my issue can be found under my phone number. I spent over 3 hours of my time today due to a system glitch in Home Depot's online ordering system that essentially cancelled my $1500 order and kept the money from my gift cards. I had contractors waiting for the materials and had my wife at the store waiting to get the parts. I got the runaround from the first customer service agent who lied to be about the problem and accused me of never even paying for the gift cards.

    After 3 hours of being on the phone, one customer service agent was able to find out about the glitch and I was told that I have to wait to get my money back. When I asked how long, there was no ETA on when I would get my money back. No one inside Home Depot has ever seen anything like this according to customer service. I was refused any type of compensation for all this aggravation and was just told to go buy the products with a credit if I needed them that quickly. My family has spent 10s of thousands of dollars at Home Depot remodeling our new houses and this is the thanks I get when there was no fault of my own with this situation. I am both extremely frustrated and disappointed with the outcome here.

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    Reviewed Feb. 25, 2013

    I ordered a hand held shower and a tub spout with diverter so I could make it easier for my mom to take a shower after having a stroke. I paid extra for 2nd day delivery on 02/18/2013. I received the tub spout on 02/21/2013. The hand shower is supposed to be here on 02/27/2013. I had to buy the hand held shower from Wal-Mart so I would have the shower ready for my mom when she got out of the hospital on 02/22/2013. So, I learned my lesson not to shop online at Home Depot.

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    Reviewed Feb. 21, 2013

    I had bought an LG double oven range and 5 times repairman could not fix it. There is also a space between the 2 pieces of glass in the oven door that the steam from the oven goes up between and then drips down and burns your hand. Home Depot backed the sale 100%. LG did not do anything to solve the problem - Home Depot did. Home depot stood behind me 100% and I would buy from them again and again. I bought their extended warranty as it is cheaper than anyone else’s warranty. I have now replaced the LG with a double oven Frigidaire range and love it so far. It’s too new to say how well it will work. Home Depot has stood behind me since this problem with LG back in October and I bought the range in August. Thank you Home Depot and thank you Jeff and Christy.

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    Reviewed Feb. 20, 2013

    I bought a RIDGID miter saw model #MS1065LZAQ from your store. I used it for a couple of months and it broke while trying to cut a board. I tried to return it to get another one and was told I would have to pay for it. I told them what happened. They said, "Oh well, we can't help you." I went back to look at the same saw and they changed how the guard comes down. I'd say they knew there was a problem and fixed it. Anyway, this contractor is done with Home Depot. I'll buy my things at Hartville Hardware from now on.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2013

    I placed an online order on 01/29/13 for bathroom fixtures & tile for bathroom remodel project. Toilet is a one piece LXP unit. Toilet #1 was delivered two weeks later. The box had a large dent with a piece of clear packing tape across the dented area. When the delivery person moved the box from his SUV to the garage, the sound of broken china was heard. Upon opening the box, the bowl was crushed - shattered into hundreds of porcelain shards. The delivery man left the toilet at our house. A call to the HD Customer Service number was comforting in that we were promised that our money would be refunded, the broken toilet picked up, and a 10% discount plus free shipping would apply to the replacement toilet.

    Two weeks later, our contractor found the box containing the replacement toilet deposited outside our garage door. Again, the box was deeply dented with a piece of clear packing tape across the dent. When the contractors lifted the box to move it inside the garage, the sound of broken china was heard. When the box was opened, they discovered that the tank was shattered into hundreds of porcelain shards. Again, a call was placed to HD Customer Service. This time, we were informed that the manager would be using a different shipping company for toilet #3 and that it would be delivered within the week.

    Meanwhile, the floor tile had been delivered. The tiles looked nothing like the online picture or description. In addition to the visual differences of color and composition, many of the mosaic pieces were broken and missing. We drove directly to the nearest HD and returned the tiles. We were told that our card would be credited the refund that same day.

    A few days later, in checking my account, I discovered that HD had not refunded a single cent to my account for the returned tiles or the two broken toilets. They had also charged the second toilet to my account without refunding the first toilet. I again called HD Customer Service. Again, there were profuse apologies from the powerless customer service voice. Again, promises were made and explanations given, but no refunds occurred and no delivery of toilet #3 as promised.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2013

    I returned the cement anchors without all the anchors that did not work. I was busy running to get other anchors. They made it sound like I was trying to cheat them. Of note, I brought back 8 composite decking boards at $44.00 a piece. I pointed out they were refunding me several hundred too much. I talked with the person in charge about $20.00 anchors and was told, “No go.” Apparently, they were worried I used some of the screws and was trying to cheat them.

    I let the young and somewhat ignorant Federal Way store manager know that I would not be back and would steer others to the blue store. He told me he didn't appreciate me disrespecting his store, hence, the ignorance dealing with customers. Never again at Home Depot. I can't believe they lost a customer who spends a few thousand there each year. Yikes! Poor, poor service and shame on you. Please take your business elsewhere. Thanks.

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    Reviewed Feb. 13, 2013

    Horrible customer service! Don't go here at Home Depot on 4641 Florin Rd Sacramento, CA 95823. I have not gone there in years and the customer service is still bad. My mother and I went there to find a simple hook and the sales associates on the floor are pretty much just hiding or practically blow you off. I will not be doing business or going to this store, long alone having someone from the same area coming to deliver an appliance to my home. If I wanted to order a fridge, it would be next to impossible. Go to Lowe's or another Home Depot location. I don't know if it was because we were women that we were practically ignored? Don't go there. I have filed a complaint.

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    Price

    Reviewed Feb. 13, 2013

    I had to use my Home Depot credit card to prepare my home for rent since I had to move out of state. Among other things, I purchased 2 refrigerators with the 1 year same as cash. Well stupid me, I didn't get it entirely paid off and now getting slapped with $544.16 interest for the entire purchase. I can understand being charged interest on the remaining balance even at the 22.99% the shysters feel they need to charge, but for the entire purchase? Fool me once Home Depot but not twice. You just converted me into a Lowe's customer for my home and my rental. Goodbye to you and your ** business practices.

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    Reviewed Feb. 10, 2013

    I'm not a fan of Home Depot Consumer credit card at all. I have had their card since 2008 and have made large purchases and paid them off. I had a $4500 credit line. They chose to decrease that on their own accord and for zero reasons to $2500. So that was an ugly hit on my beautiful credit. I called them up and they said they did that for inactivity. Hmm, greedy **. So I asked them to kindly put it back to where it was. They said they would but would have to inquire hard to my credit. Boo! I said that's not happening and I closed my account happily. I refuse to be abused by creditors when I have not abused them. I am building a business and my credit is important and vital to my growth. I doubt I will ever step foot in there again. I have Lowe's. Lowe's is closer and that is the reason I did not use HD much. Pound sand, Home Depot.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 8, 2013

    On 8 February 2013 at 8:45, my nephew and I entered Home Depot store #737 in Memphis, TN. I had an hour to kill while waiting to pick up my rental car, so I thought I would look around HD and maybe price some items I needed for an RV renovation project I was doing. I have been in this store 3 times in the last year and it has always been the same rude and "lack of" customer service. On this day, I stood in the plywood aisle as employee after employee passed right by not offering to help at all. I then went to look at their clearance aisle but couldn't find it. When I asked an employee, he said, "We don't have clearance items anymore." I replied, "I see the clearance sign but don't see the items." He gave me a blank look, then called another employee to ask. He then told me the clearance aisles are all over the store and then left me to find them on my own.

    On my way out the door "empty handed", I got treated to a gaggle of female employees laughing and cutting up. There were no "Thanks for shopping at HD", no "Have a nice day", no nothing. This store is predominantly black and I do not delude myself that race has nothing to do with it, but it is also a matter of bad customer service. Go to Lowe's and save yourself money and a headache.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Feb. 7, 2013

    We are in the process of cleaning up our credit to purchase a home. My credit limit with Home Depot was $2,000.00 and my outstanding balance was $1,400.00. I have never been late with a payment. I paid 50% of the outstanding balance so that I can be below 50% of what my credit limit was. One week later after I made the payment, we received a letter stating that due to delinquent payments, my credit limit was decreased to $800.00 and to call a number on the letter if I wanted to file a complaint. 3 hours and 4 people later, all we got was thank you for making your payment, but it is what it is. I will be completely closing this account and taking my business someplace else.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 5, 2013

    On Monday, February 4, 2013, my wife and I went to the Home Depot on Cherry Hill Rd in Silver Spring, MD to purchase items for the purpose of renovating our home. While at the checkout counter, my wife was asked to enter her social security number because her Home Depot card was inadvertently left at the residence. After several attempts, which were to no avail, we were informed that the purchase had be denied. We asked several times to speak with a supervisor, at which time we were constantly denied. The cashier, who we later identified as **, was rude, disrespectful, and unprofessional. After further persistence, we were allowed to speak with a manager who identified herself as **. I would like to note that she was also very disrespectful as well as unprofessional.

    After running the credit again, it was approved. It should be noted that we have frequent the aforementioned Home Depot since its arrival on Cherry Hill Rd. On several occasions, this employee has exhibited disrespectful behavior. This writer has also observed (**) being disrespectful to other customers as well. In closing, this writer would like to state that my family will no longer patronize the Home Depot at this location. Although it's out of the way, we will visit another location where we can receive the best of professionalism. I will also inform others about my experience at this particular Home Depot.

    On a positive note, a female cashier named Kimberly was more than helpful. In fact, if it wasn't for Kimberly, we would have left the Home Depot embarrassed and disappointed. Thanks Kimberly for your never ending professionalism. I trust that my call unto the wilderness doesn't fall upon deaf ear.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Jan. 26, 2013

    My wife and I went shopping at the Home Depot in Gretna, LA. We picked up our materials, got in the checkout lane, stood there for about two or three minutes when the floor manager called my wife and me to another check-out. I heard him tell the woman to check these customers out. I got to the cashier and stood there for another two minutes and the woman continued to play with this computer screen, not once did she glance up at us. I looked at my watch and another minute passed and she never paid any attention to us.

    I just pushed my cart to one side, walked in front of her and said in a soft voice, "You have a cart with some material to be checked out at some other time." She never paid me any attention. I just walked out leaving without buying the items. I then went to Lowe's and picked up my materials. After 15 years shopping at Home Depot (I think the floor manager's name was Jude), I think you better let Mr. Jude know he better get rid of that cashier, because Home Depot is fixing to lose more customers like me. The consequence is that Home Depot is going to lose more of its customers because of those types of employees. That's all.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupStaffProcess

    Reviewed Jan. 26, 2013

    On December 26th, my washer and dryer both stopped working. The dryer wouldn't dry the clothes and the washer wasn't draining the water. I called the Warranty department and they first stated they could not get someone out to our house until January 2nd. I immediately asked to speak with a manager in which he set up an appointment for the 31st. On the 31st, I called to determine a time line for the technician. The company claimed they had no record of our appointment. My husband and I couldn't believe it but the manager found a technician to come by around 7 pm.

    When the technician arrived, he had no record of the dryer being reported, just the washer. We proceeded just with the washer and the tech stated he had to order a part and would return the following Saturday. On Saturday, we called to verify the appointment and they indicated it would take another 5 days to receive the part. Now it's two weeks without a washer. I called Home Depot (the store that sold the warranty) and spoke with the store manager who stated she would call me back after she speaks to the appliance department.

    Hours passed and I called her back and the appliance department manager had gone home for the day and manager claimed there was nothing else she could do. She came across as not caring and it wasn't her fault the situation that was happening. I shared with the manager my son's condition (skin allergies) preventing us from using any laundromats but she responded, "What can I do? You called me on a Saturday afternoon."

    I couldn't believe the lack of customer service and lack of consideration towards others. She said she would call back on Sunday (next day) but, of course, she never did. This whole process was unbelievable and though the washer was finally fixed two weeks later, the dryer is still not working properly.

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    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Jan. 23, 2013

    I closed my credit card account and paid off the balance over the telephone in August according to the payoff amount given (almost $5,000) and also paid a $14.95 fee for the service. A few days later, I received a letter from HD confirming the account closing, and I printed a report from the account page for the payoff. I was confident that I was done with that and never received anything else from HD. To my surprise, while checking my credit report early in January, I found that it showed 60 and 90 days late payments for November and December.

    I called and I was told, "It was a residual interest of $33.21", "We don't know why you weren't billed", and "It will be taken care of". Well, they lied. When I checked with the credit agencies two weeks later, they had not done anything to correct the error. I filed investigations with the credit agencies, and HD answered that the negative information had been reported correctly. They have ruined my credit and caused me financial harm. I will probably sue them. Advice: Don't trust anything that you are told by The Home Depot and don't assume that you will be billed or contacted when you pay off the account about "residual interest", whatever that is. I have spent a lot of money over the years in that place and intend to stay away. The next card is going to be Lowe's.

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    Reviewed Jan. 20, 2013

    My first stop is (almost) always the return table. I'm used to buying more than I need or different sizes, and returning the excess. No fuss, no muss. Now the worm has turned - wait in line - no receipt - no refund - better have your driver's license ready too. I'm sure they'll have fewer returns now that they've made it harder, but I'm also sure they'll have less business (especially mine). I'm running out of reasons to use this store.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 14, 2013

    On 8/22/2010, a Maytag Dishwasher was purchased from Home Depot in Howell, NJ, contract # **. I purchased the extended warranty for the dishwasher from them, Assurant Solutions. On 9/18/2010, the dishwasher was delivered and installed by them. In August of 2012, the dishwasher stopped working mid cycle. I called the number on my contract, 1-877-843-3777. A repair order was made with an incident # of ** for the day of 8/25/12. The technician from A&E Factory Service, Lakewood Service Center, 945 Airport Road Lakewood, NJ 08701, 1-800-905-9505, arrived and found the issue to be a blown thermal fuse. He replaced the fuse, checked all connections following all the guidelines needed. The dishwasher worked again.

    In October 2012, the same thing happened, incident report # **, and the same repair was made by the same technician. My extended warranty states "Lemon Policy: We will replace a product or part should the same major failure occur to the product or part and require a service call on 3 separate occasions within a 12 month period after the Contract commencement date. Replacement shall be with a product of comparable type, quality and function ability, but not necessarily brand or color. Replacement will be authorized after the product is repaired for the 2nd time and upon the occurrence of the 3rd repair request. Validation by a Technician of product failure is required prior to replacement."

    On 1/9/12, the dishwasher stopped working again. I called the company again. They sent the same technician back to my house, incident # **. It was the same issue again. He called the company to talk to tech support to see if he might have missed something; he didn't. He then called the warranty company and spoke to a man named Larry. He told Larry that he had been here 3 times for the same thing, and he cannot figure out why it keeps happening. He has checked everything that can be checked, and every three months the thermal fuse blows. He advised Larry that I had stated I do not want it repaired that as per my contract, I want it replaced. Larry refused to allow a claim to be made. Larry kept asking Dave, the tech, to price out all electrical parts. Not to mention, the top was now broken because the tech had to take the panel off so many times. That needs replacing as well. The door panel had to be taken off, and now that is bent as well.

    Dave told me that I may have better luck getting them to honor the contract because they would not listen to him. I called that evening on 1/11/2013 and spoke to Diane. I explained what was happening, and I was told that it was not considered a major occurrence. I informed her that a fuse blows because there is something electrical wrong to keep a fire form happening, and that the dishwasher was not working because of it, and I felt that it is a major occurrence. This is the 3rd time that the same thing has happened, and all I am asking is for the contract to be honored. I informed her that if this does cause a fire, they will have a lot more to pay for than just replacing a dishwasher. She just kept repeating the same thing.

    I asked to speak to a supervisor. After some time, I was sent to a woman named Terri. I said the same thing, and I was told the same thing. She asked me how we can come to terms on this, and I told her all I wanted to for them to honor their contract. I did not want this repaired a 3rd time because frankly, I am afraid to even use it again because of a possible fire; since the thermal fuse keeps blowing. She decided to send it to the claims department, incident # **.

    Today, 1/14/13, I received a call from Tony telling me the claim had been denied. I did say that I figured as much anyway. I told him the same thing I told Diane and Terri. He said that a tech would have to make the claim that it was not repairable. I told him that Dave tried to do that, but Larry would not let him. By this time I was quite frustrated with the entire situation. I asked Tony what a fuse is for and that I am not stupid and did not just fall off a turnip truck. I said a fuse is to keep something more from happening. I got the same response that I was given before that it was not a major failure. I stated that since it was not working, and the same thing keeps happening to the electrical system, yes it is major.

    I went on to say that if my house goes on fire because of this, they will pay through the nose. Not just a replacement dishwasher. I again read the contract and said all I want is for them to honor the contract. At this point, I knew I was getting nowhere very fast. I asked this," If it breaks again, what happens?" Tony said I call for it to be repaired again. I said, "No, I am now going to report the company to Consumer Affairs and the BBB. You know as well as I do that all the company cares about is the dollar. I paid for this service and I am not getting what the contract states. You know that you already have numerous complaints lodged against the company." I hung up the phone.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Jan. 11, 2013

    We called two weeks ago for a heating element issue with dryer purchased at Home Depot. We were told the earliest appointment available was on 1/10/13. The technician never called; he was just a no-show. We called them and they said we didn't answer our phone, so the technician couldn't come. We checked our call history and there was no call. They then just hung up on us. We called back and they told us the technician was "too booked" to get to us today.

    They told us the soonest appointment they could make was for 1/22. We asked to talk to a supervisor and were placed on hold for 89 minutes, then just disconnected. We called the company a total of 7 times, talked to Dean, Isaac, Kevin and others. Each put us on hold and never picked it back up. We're going to have to just pay a legitimate repair company to come and fix it. We're never going to buy another large appliance or tool from Home Depot (We've never had this kind of problem with Best Buy warranties).

    The last time we had them come out to repair the same dryer, the technician took the whole control panel apart, then asked me to put it back together because he wanted to go home.

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    Reviewed Jan. 10, 2013

    I purchased $2900 of carpeting and hardwood flooring for my condo at the Rockford, IL store. I had set up a credit card plan of 24 months, same as cash. I received the statement and they had changed the plan to 6 months, same as cash. I received a letter stating that they could change the plan any time they want. This is despicable, dishonest and fraudulent. How can they get away with this illegal procedure? PS, before I purchased the carpet and hardwood flooring, I spent $900 on paint for my condo. The CEO should be imprisoned for this.

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    Price

    Reviewed Jan. 7, 2013

    Here is another way for you to get ripped off by HD/Citibank. You have made a promo purchase (say for 12 month period) and you continue to make purchases on your HD card over the year. All your payments over the year have been more than the minimum so the promo balance will be paid down! Wrong, all the money is applied first to your revolving charge, and then to your promo balance once you have no revolving balance.

    There are two exceptions. (1) You call and tell them you want a specific amount applied to your promo balance for each payment. (2) The promo balance is paid first when you make the last two payments before expiration. Now, the rational is that (by law) they must pay the highest interest bearing account(s) first, which is good, except that both accounts have the same rate. Want to see the impact!? The original charge is $1,400 and end of period balance is $881; the accrued interest is $342. Payments made during the period are $3,600. If the $881 payment is not made by tomorrow, I will have $342 added to my balance. Thank you very much! So the moral of this story is "Don't believe that HD and/or Citibank are looking out for you."

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 18, 2012

    The technician Ray, who came out, was very rude. I inquired if he was here to repair the LG Steam Washer because I did not see any parts in his hands, and he said, “No. I am here to check it out.” When I told Ray that I had been informed and assured that my washer would be repaired today (12/18/2012), he got in my face and asked, “Are you a certified technician?” I replied no and Ray said, "Then you don't know anything." Whatever happened to customer service? He could have said, “Well, let's just call the center because there seems to be a lack of communication on someone's part.” Instead, he prefers to be rude and told me to just call Home Depot to send someone else. Excuse me for asking questions. I did not allow Ray to enter my home nor will I allow anyone from Portairs Appliance Service. Home Depot needs to really check out who they contract for these extended warranty issues.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 13, 2012

    On 11/7/12, I met my two workers at your Home Depot store on Bank Street, Waterbury, CT and purchased 20 cartons of ceiling tiles. I told them to park in the designated "contractor pick-up area", which they did. I went in and paid for the material while one worker wheeled out the material to the truck. When I got outside, the other worker, who was in the truck, said he just got a $50.00 parking ticket for being in the fire lane, which was the designated "contractor pick-up area.” I explained to the officer that we were in the pick-up area, but she told me to fight it downtown. I did that but they told me because Home Depot had it spray painted on the ground, they could do nothing about it. I paid the $50.00 ticket to avoid further fees. I called your corporate complaint line and got on a 3-way conversation with them and the store manager.

    The manager told me that Home Depot did not paint the lines nor do they call the police to enforce the "no parking signs.” I talked to Officer Neil ** of the Waterbury Police Department and he informed me that Home Depot was responsible for painting the signs (incorrectly) and they also call to have the area patrolled and enforced, so your manager lied on both occasions. I own Champagne Roofing and Remodeling, Inc. in Waterbury and have been a customer since your store opened. I think the response from your manager was appalling, dishonest, and not reflective of Home Depot valued customer service. I've been in business for 27 years and would never treat my customers this way. I know workers in other Home Depot stores and they can't believe the way this situation was handled, but I want you to know first- hand. I am looking for a $50.00 refund and would like your take on this situation and a response from you. I can be reached at **. Please check my account with Home Depot. I am not a once-a-month shopper.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Dec. 5, 2012

    On November 18th, I purchased 4 beautiful new stainless appliances for our downtown Seattle rental condominium. Delivery was set for December 3rd. I took a day from work to meet the contract delivery team (GE). When the contract delivery team arrived, I had them park in the standard delivery space 15 feet from the parking garage entrance where all deliveries and moving activities begin.

    Elevators are located midway in the parking garage, about 90 yards from the garage entrance. The two men from GE surveyed the distance, told me that they would not deliver my appliances because the distance was greater than 30 feet. They left with my appliances still in the truck and told me it was Home Depot’s problem. I was flabbergasted and dumbfounded that Home Depot could be using such a rude delivery service.

    Our condominium is no different from hundreds of buildings with thousands of condominium units in downtown Seattle. They all have underground parking garages and elevators and almost all are greater than 30 feet moving distance. Does that mean Home Depot will not sell or deliver goods to the majority of downtown Seattle homeowners? And how did all of our homeowners get their appliances? My condominium manager said he had never heard of such a refusal, that Best Buy, Lowe’s, Sears have never had a problem making regular deliveries to all 224 units in our building.

    I drove to the Home depot on Lander Street to talk to the appliance sales associate about this debacle. Without hesitation, he bluntly told me to cancel my order, get my money back and buy from another store. I was again dumbfounded; is there some kind of job action going on at Home Depot? Later I was told that the delivery company would come again but only on December 20th at the earliest, 19 days after the promised delivery. My renters move in on December 15th with no refrigerator, range, dishwasher or microwave. Mr. Blake, as the CEO of Home Depot, how would you characterize this customer’s treatment and most important, how would you make it right?

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Dec. 4, 2012

    My 2 year old Maytag refrigerator lost refrigeration and no longer was keeping food cold. I called on my extended warranty that I paid good money for and was told that they only use one appliance repair company, A&E, and they could not come out for 5 days. So what was I supposed to do with all my food that I just re-stocked and was going to defrost? I was told by a representative that I could always go rent a fridge until they did come 5 days later.

    In the meantime, I could not wait and had to pay someone else $300 for a relay and overload part to have it repaired. I called Home Depot about the matter and they just said, “Sorry about that!” Why get an extended warranty? Their excuse was that we just had a hurricane and A&E was on overload with jobs! I called 5 other appliance repair places and they were all willing to come out the next day, which one did so immediately. So don't waste your money on extended warranties at Home Depot, because it will get you nowhere unless you are able to wait for service.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 2, 2012

    I bought a Christmas tree from Home Depot at Oakland CA store no. 1007. I went all the way back to the tree lot, got my tree and pushed the cart all the way to register 1. I have seen this lady lot attendant pushing carts several weeks back, so meaning she does the lot and maintains it. So there I was at the register, paid my tree and asked if she could help me, she said she would call someone to help me with the tree. Then as I was pushing the cart, heard her making the rude remark within my earshot that she was not going out in the rain and get wet and dirty for a Christmas tree and heard her laughing with the cashier and the guard at the door. She was very rude, lazy and unprofessional. If I didn't needed help, I wouldn't be asking for it, but for her to say that while I could hear it, was very upsetting and rude. Ashley if that is your name, girl, you need to go and fix that mouth and that attitude.

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    Reviewed Nov. 30, 2012

    I bought a washer and dryer and pedestals from Home Depot. I was told by the salesman that the Depot don't deliver direct to my area. Later I talked to the manager and was told that the depot could have delivered to my address. I was called by Depot and told my products would be delivered to my house between the hours of 11AM and 1PM. I then called Home Depot and asked if this was the case. I was told by one of the associates that wasn't possible. I was called by the Depot again and told my order would be delivered within a half hour. That didn't happen either. I went to the Home Depot and sure enough, my order was delivered to the store. I was being told by the people that work there that Depot don't deliver to my area until he checked my zip code on the computer and found out that they did in fact deliver to my area.

    Whoever took my order would have known that if they would have checked it on the computer. I was then told it would probably be 2 or 3 days before I would receive my order because the store delivery people were already booked. As a result, I was inconvenienced for days. My time is just as valuable as theirs and I don't appreciate being inconvenienced because of someone's incompetence.

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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed Nov. 30, 2012

    I have a big belief in Home Depot, but lately, I have questioned that. I purchased a 12kW home standby generator Generac (for my home in about 2009) at North Haven Ct. It was professionally installed, and it worked fine. The first time I had to use it for a storm was approximately in 2010. It ran for 2 hours and fell apart. I called for assistance. They said the warranty was up, and I found out that when I purchased it, it was already 1 year old. I paid for a new starter ($400.00) and had it installed; then, the circuit board went out 2 weeks later. They wanted $1,200.00 to fix it. So I had to bypass and put the push button in to make it start. It worked fine. Now, for the Sandy storm, I went out to test it 2 days before. It started and ran great, but no output of electricity. Service said the generator part is shot and $2,000.00 to fix it. There’s no way I’m going to put that in this unit. I am very upset to spend $3,000.00 for your unit, use it 3 times, and it is shot. Please help before I make bad waves about Home Depot.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Nov. 29, 2012

    I had an issue with my LG Dryer and I contacted the Home Depot warranty on a Tuesday and the only day they could send a repair guy was on the following Tuesday between 12-5. So, I took the day off from work to wait for them. 3 pm rolled around and I received no call from them or anything. I contacted the warranty company and was told to contact the servicing contractor. The contractor told me that they didn't have any knowledge or appointment for me on the schedule. I paid $100 for the extended warranty and missed a whole day of pay from work for nothing. I contacted Home Depot again and nothing has been done yet. I've been without a dryer for a whole week. I'll never purchase anything from Home Depot ever again.

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    Punctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 29, 2012

    I went to Home Depot on Tyrone and 66th Street North St., Petersburg, Florida 33710. I went in to purchase a drill bit and wood. I had asked for help, and all I could get was a man that said I will have someone with me. Then 30 minutes later, no one showed up. After going and asking for help again, the man came and said, "Someone will be with you in a moment." No one ever showed up. I finally went and asked if someone could help me find a drill bit for my wood to drill, and the guy said, "Oh, we don't carry that type." FYI, Home Depot carries everything. So he left. I got tired of waiting, and I walked out.

    I came back the next day with my girl friend, and we started looking for the same drill bit I came in for the previous day. I found it but wasn't for wood to metal, so I had her go ask for help. This man said, "I'll be right with you." So after 20 minutes, he came and started looking. He said, "We don't sell that" again. Home Depot sells everything. We ended up buying this $10 drill bit, and he said it was the best they had. I took it home, and after drilling one hole, it burned up and burned my hand. I had enough. But I gave it one last try today, and I wanted to buy wood and then asked if they could cut it. They said they cannot cut it and that it's against their policy. So I walked out. I will never go back there again or to any Home Depot after three days of hell!

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    Customer ServiceCoverageStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 25, 2012

    I bought a Dewalt pressure washer from Home Depot and I also bought an extended warranty. It worked fine until almost a year old. The pump went bad so extended warranty paid to replace it. After that, about a year and a half old, the motor locked up. I called extended warranty and they told me to drop it off at Orlando Dewalt service center. From the get-go, that place was the worst place I have gone to. The people at the counter do not know what customer service is. They were very rude and didn't even care what you came in for. After them checking it out, the extended warranty would not cover the unit because it was rusty. Come on now, it is a pressure washer. The motor is lubed by oil and has no matter on the outside of the machine being rusty. I will never ever buy anything from Home Depot again and I will also tell my family and friends to do the same thing.

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    Coverage

    Reviewed Nov. 12, 2012

    I wrote the review indicating that the Sno-Tek snowblower had a defect that the dealers acknowledge as an early component failure a lot of people are experiencing. Since I didn't have my receipt, warranty wouldn't cover the repair cost and it was my expense. I rated the product as a 1 out of five. Home Depot refused to post the review and said it was against their submission policies. I checked the policies and it didn't violate any one of them. I guess they just like the good ones. They are another corporation that can't be trusted to be honest.

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    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed Nov. 11, 2012

    I have had a Home Depot Credit Card for over two years. I used it to get my house ready to sell. My house did not sell and I paid them $50.00 per month. I did not receive a bill from them, but I felt confident that I was paying down my balance. I borrowed a computer and looked into my account so I could pay them the balance. Shock! I owed them more than I did to begin with. All my money was going towards interest and late charges. I called them and requested a settlement and they agreed. I sent them a cashier’s check for $600, which was more than 75% of what they said I owed. I have the letter they sent me agreeing to this settlement. Guess what? I now owe them $985.00 and they have turned me into a collection agency. Where did my $600 go? I am going to my congressman and submit a formal complaint against this company. I suggest everyone do the same thing and maybe we can stop this.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Nov. 11, 2012

    On 11/10/12, I purchased two pieces of copper pipe as I was working on replacing my water heater. A piece of pipe ($11 value) was too long, so I returned to the store within twenty minutes to replace it with a shorter one. Not only was I denied credit, but I was also pushed and harassed by store employees. I had back surgery (Posterior Lumbar Fusion) and such behavior scared the heck out of me. That's the power of the Home Depot. By the way, I have spent over $50k at the store since the purchase of my home in 1998.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2012

    All 45 of the fence post are cracking. The fence is swaying from the fence post cracking my gate. I spent a lot of monies on this fence and it should not be doing this. I have called over ten times and never had a call back. I have talked to the salesperson and customer service over 10 times and this morning, the customer service person on the phone now is telling me it is the people that put the fence up. They did not touch the fence, just placed the post in the ground at the store. The store manager in Shreveport, LA on Pines Rd said there's nothing he could do and it is out of his hands. They had a claim on it and that has been over five months now. They do not say anything when you are spending your monies at Home Depot but when you have complaints, they hide and you get the runaround. Now I am sending a complaint to the BBB.

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    Price

    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2012

    I called Home Depot yesterday to find out why we were being charged interest when the last bill was paid in full. Rep told me that it was for residual interest charges. What!? I explained to the rep that when we carried a small balance from the prior month (the one that we just paid in full), that we were already charged interest and this was included in my last payment leaving a zero balance. The rep continued to tell me that the new interest charge was residual interest on the amount that wasn't paid within the first bill after the charges and that it compounds interest daily. Is it legal to charge interest more than once on a balance? I see no reason to keep this credit card and put up with all of these bogus charges.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Nov. 6, 2012

    I made a payment of $100 on my Home Depot credit card. I was told I would get a refund. They explained because I had a small balance, I would only be getting $87.00 back - that would take from 7-10 business days then. I called again this time, 13 business days, then 17 days. After waiting a couple of months, I called and still waiting for my refund. This time I was told there will be no refund. She explained to me that because I had made another purchase, it was credited to that account. I do not understand. I made my payment. My account already was paid in full. The products were returned - they were no longer needed before I made this new purchase. So, that left me a balance of a hundred dollars, which I will no longer get back. I feel I'm owed! Lousy credit card services!

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    Reviewed Nov. 6, 2012

    We purchased a Ryobi trimmer at the beginning of the summer. From the very start we had difficulty getting it to start. Finally, we returned to the store one week after warranty expired. They said they opened it and the engine sizzled due to lack of oil. It even produced filthy oil from the engine. Too bad for us we were out over 200 dollars. We took the oil and trimmer to the mechanic outside of Home Depot to discover that all engine seals were intact. The engine was never examined. We bought American, spent more and got robbed. A lot of people who bought Ryobi are having the same problem. What is the deal?

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 6, 2012

    On November 4th, 2012 at approximately 11:10AM, I was injured at the Home Depot store located at 2436 F Road, Grand Junction, CO 81505. While my husband and I were looking at the Behr wood stain in aisle 7, a customer who was passing through the aisle with a big industrial cart that had approximately 5 pieces of 5x5 heavy wood passed behind us. The wood fell from her cart and hit the posterior Achilles tendon on my right and left heel resulting in injuries: (1) Pain in both Achilles tendon heels; (2) abrasions; (3) subcutaneous scratches; and (4) bruising which I also noted on the customer incident form. The customer apologized profusely and stayed near me while I went to the painting department and asked to speak with the manager on duty. I asked one of the gentlemen in the paint department to please call for a store manager. They asked about the problem and I said, "No, I just wish to speak with a store manager."

    One of them called for a store manager. After 10 minutes and no one came to see me, my husband asked another associate to please call for a store manager. This time an assistant manager came to the paint service counter. I explained to him what had happened. I also complained that the aisles were cluttered and hard for customers to maneuver their carts and that I felt it was an unsafe environment, creating a safety hazard which ultimately resulted in a customer being injured. Not once did Mr. ** apologize or show any sort of empathy for my pain, even after I showed him my injuries. He agreed that the aisles were in a mess and disarray. I asked him if he were going to file a safety report and he replied yes. I told him of the following safety violations in aisle 7:

    1. 5 gallon paint buckets were not behind the red safety line nor were they stacked. There must have been at least 6 buckets located out in the aisle.
    2. 2 yellow industrial work platforms blocking the aisles.

    3. 3-4 free standing display cases of products which I also mentioned in the customer incident form.

    After much silence, my husband asked the assistant manager if we could file an accident report which he indicated yes. As he was walking us down aisle 7 and moving the display cases out of the way so we could head to the office, he stopped and asked a customer if he could help them. Excuse me? I have just been injured, had to make 2 attempts to get in touch with a store manager, pushed through cluttered aisles and literally beg for an accident report and the assistant manager wants to ask customers if he can help them? This incident wreaks unethical and amoral behavior. Once the incident report was filed, the assistant manager said, "Sorry. Did you guys find everything you needed?" I can't believe it. So this is what Home Depot looks for in leadership qualities. Clearly, this is not an indication of customer expectations.

    Although I contacted the 800 customer service department later that evening because the back of my heels were aching, she explained that the manager should have given me a claim number and insurance information to seek medical attention. I explained that I was not given that information. She then decided to make a call to the local Home Depot store to get a claim number and insurance information so that I may obtain medical care. Unfortunately, she was unsuccessful at obtaining the information as the assistant manager indicated he was the only store manager on duty and he was too busy to get a claim number.

    This is appalling. A customer is injured in Home Depot and I was unable to obtain medical care, because the manager on duty was too busy to get a claim number. It is in my opinion that the assistant manager should be terminated from his duties immediately at Home Depot. His lack of concern over an incident, unethical empathy for a customers injuries and his inability to handle the situation appropriately should be seriously considered not within the code of ethics of Home Depot if they've got any within its policies and procedures. Luckily we got several pictures of the unsafe aisles and my injuries, but I am still not able to seek medical attention. I have no insurance.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 5, 2012

    I used to work for an OEM company in 2005. I was awarded a bonus for having met my sales quota. I had the choice between cash or two Home Depot gift cards. I chose the gift cards so I can use it for my home. I cannot see any PIN number on the cards and maybe, Home Depot did not have them printed on the old ones. However, I was able to use my cards in the stores but I still cannot use it online. This is almost two years that I am trying to figure out how to get a PIN number so I can use it online. I called the CS reps hundreds of times and did not get the answers. They actually do not have an answer for me and if I want to buy anything with the card, I should come to the store. I told them what I am looking for to buy and the product is available by internet only. I asked the reps to check whom should I talk to in order to get a pin number, but nobody was able to help.

    I have been talking forever and asking the same question to so many people and yet nobody was able to investigate and get back to me. After an hour or two holding the line, one smart person will just hang up on me hoping the question will go away. I went back to the store many times for help, but I only wasted my time and not even the managers know how to get a PIN number or how to exchange the cards. They will not allow me to buy a new gift card using the money I have on my gift card although I can buy whatever I want from their stores. I showed them all the documentation I got from my company including the purchase order number, the quantity of cards, and the start/end numbers on them.

    The bottom line is I still have $1,300 or $1,400 on my gift card that I need to use to figure out how to exercise my right. I need to buy online two file cabinets for my start-up business and these are internet only. I went back to the store to request if they can order them for me, so that I can buy them with my card from their store but they cannot. I think Home Depot has great products but I am not sure how they are running their gift card business. It has been a nightmare and I have wasted a lot of time, and I need the money. The gift cards department will help you how to buy new cards but has no clue about how to help and they will let you wait online until someone hangs up.

    Home Depot has many choices to help its client - redeem the money or let the client buy a new card with another gift card or send the client a pin number. After all, this money is still my money and I have earned this bonus. I should have the right to use it as I wish. Thank you for helping! From NYC.

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    Price

    Reviewed Nov. 2, 2012

    My wife and I have owned this generator (Husky) for about a year and a half. It has not once performed as anticipated during and after a major storm like Irene and most recently, Sandy. It was returned once to Home Depot for repairs after Irene but has never worked properly. This has been a huge disappointment and has as a result cost us a great deal of money.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Nov. 1, 2012

    Harassing calls - I was going to be late with my payment. I did let them know this. I am a caterer and was waiting for my check to pay many bills that I had to postpone paying. I received 26 calls on my cell phone in 8 days. This is totally unacceptable. This is not right. I am trying to survive like everyone else. I told them what was happening and they obviously did not care. What is happening to our world?

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Oct. 31, 2012

    I am very aggravated and dissatisfied with Home Depot and their ** extended plan. After only a year of owning my Makita skill saw, it burned up, used maybe a dozen times. I called the service place, did the paper work thing, and emailed a copy of the receipt the next day figuring to have a new saw within a few days. Ha! What a joke! I had to call back 3 days later and have them process the receipt so they could process the gift card. I asked if they could speed things up since they screwed up and said, “Sorry, gotta wait another estimated 3 days.”

    As of now it’s been 10 days since I called and put the claim. I called again today to find out that they spelled construction wrong in my email. Haha! So now I’m playing the waiting game for another 3 days - that’s if it shows up. What a joke! But I guess that’s what happens when a company starts getting cheap and does their service plan and customer service overseas! I’m a contractor and need my tools to make money to pay bills, can’t afford to play games and argue with people I can barely understand. After this I will no longer use Home Depot as one of my main suppliers and much rather at this point to give my money to Lowes or other suppliers! So if you don’t mind waiting around till they’re ready and wasting your time calling this company non stop to get answers, this is the plan for you!

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 30, 2012

    I have gone to Home Depot about 5 times and had no customer service in the departments. I went to Windows and Doors first to purchase a window insert for the exterior door. I was told they had none but it was showing 3 in stock so I called. They told me they would call when they find them which was a week ago and no call. Then I went to purchase counter tops and had someone paged for service. I waited for 1/2 hour then left and went to RONA to purchase it. I was in and out in no time. I went to Paints to purchase a cabinet kit; they didn't have that until next week. I am only one person. I can imagine how many other customers they are losing! Their department service sucks!

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    Sales & MarketingStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 27, 2012

    I have been staying in Odessa, TX for work. I am staying in my travel trailer and there is no water or power. So I went to Home Depot to get a generator and saw that they had 5 gallon jugs of water. It was something like $6 for the water and a deposit of $6 for the jug, so I got 8. It worked well for a while, I would exchange 4 or 6 every other day. I never bought any water anywhere else. One day, I was returning the deposit jugs to get more and an employee said that one of the jugs was different and I could not exchange it. Well, being as that I had definitely bought it there, I insisted they take it back because they had sold it to me.

    After making a big deal about it, they finally took it back, which was only right because they had sold it to me. Now, for the last week and a half, they have been out of water. I feel like they should not have treated me like I was a scam artist when I was returning the jugs; they made the mistake, not me. Second, if you are going to sell something like water, where the jugs have a redemption, it is your obligation to keep them in stock so that people can return the used jugs and get full ones. I am in an industry where I spend a lot of money in hardware stores. I must have spent at least $1,000 the whole time that I am in Odessa. I will now patronize Lowe's or True Value. No more Home Depot. Boy, do I miss Hechinger's.

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    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed Oct. 23, 2012

    My four-year old LG refrigerator seems to be having a problem with the fuse which is located on the main panel. Two years ago, I had a service technician temporarily bypass the fuse with a paperclip until the mainboard was received from LG which took two weeks. The fuse blew two years later and the service through my extended Home Depot warranty wanted to bypass the fuse with wire. They told me that this is what all the servicemen are doing for the LG refrigerators because it takes two weeks to get them. They are expensive to order and because it is a matter of time before it blows again. I had to insist that they order me a new board to replace the one that is on there.

    I also contacted LG customer relations and spoke with a supervisor who has been there for seven years. She contacted engineering and they said a paper clip would never be a good solution for the problem, temporary or as a permanent solution. She had never heard of this happening in all her time at LG. She states that the extended warranty service needs to address what the problem might be. If the refrigerator has a short and is blowing the fuse, then they need to address it and will address it. But they depend on the service people to call in and tell the engineers what they are finding.

    Not once in the two times I have had this issue did they call into LG for technical support. LG recommends a voltage check on certain parts in the refrigerator and recommendations for surge protection. Do not allow a wire or paperclip to be your permanent fix. It is totally irresponsible of that to be suggested as a permanent fix. I am calling my extended warranty company to complain and tell them LG doesn't list this as a known problem. I am really disappointed in the runaround that I am receiving, and I wish that someone would step up to the plate and just do what is right.

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    Coverage

    Reviewed Oct. 21, 2012

    I purchased a warranty on a rigid cordless drill. The warranty covers batteries, my batteries are dead now. I brought it back to the store to get new batteries a month ago and they still have it. The batteries are on back order and have been for months. They have no estimate as to when or if they will come off back. Guess they have found a way not to honor the warranty, without saying they are not going to honor the warranty. No recourse that I know of.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2012

    I ordered 5 boxes of carpet tiles on 10/12/12. I received an email they had shipped on 10/15/12 with an estimated delivery date of 10/17/12; happy so far. However, 10/17 comes and goes, 10/18 comes and goes and no delivery. Home Depot tracking information now shows no estimated delivery date. UPS website shows a label was created for my order but is not in their system so no tracking information is available.

    I called Home Depot.com today. I was told there was a "mis-ship" and that I would have to re-order. However, I can't reorder over the phone because I haven't received my new Home Depot credit card yet and I don't know the number. So now I have to go to the store to show picture ID to get my account number and then go back online again and reorder the product. What a huge inconvenience! I should be installing carpet tiles today. I am really disappointed and amazed at the incompetence of this company. I ordered hardwood from Lumber Liquidators online and received it in 2 days! That is taking care of business!

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsCoverageStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2012

    In July 2010, I purchased an Ariens Riding Lawn Mower from Home Depot, Wichita Falls Texas for $999 and I opted to purchase an additional 2-year warranty for and additional $189. The mower now has mechanical problems, and all I have received is the run-around from this contractor. All I have is their phone number, because HD doesn't print the name or address of who is covering these additional years. If I had known that HD had nothing to do with those additional 2 years, I would not have purchased the protection. The manager at the purchase point has graciously agreed to pick up the mower, and get it fixed through Home Depot resources, then bill this provider. He deserves commendation. The extended (beyond two years) company, however, should be held accountable for their total failure to honor an agreement I paid dearly for. I would love to have their name and address, so I could report them to the BBB. Thanks again, though to Home Depot Management, Wichita Falls for jumping in and going beyond the call of duty.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2012

    I have a Home Depot credit card since about 2 months ago. Last Saturday, October 13, 2012, I received about 7 calls from a telephone. I called that telephone and they are telling me that my account is in arrears. I told them I haven't received any bill from the company. The address was wrong in the system and I never received the bills. They changed the address to my P.O. box and I pay the account through the phone. Then yesterday, October 17, 2012, I received about 10 calls from that phone again telling me that I'm in arrears and that is my name is Edna **. I told them that this is not my name, and they informed me that they have my cellphone for that person and also my account has the same cellphone. Then today, I received another call from the same telephone telling me my name and if I am this person. I told the person who called, "What is your name and then I will tell you if that is my name," and the person said, "Okay, thank you," and hung up the phone. I'm very pissed off with all these calls from your company or the company that handles my account. I would like it to be checked if there is any scam with my account or fraud because this is the first time I have a problem like this with an account and this is going to be the last time I will have an account with your company.

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    Reviewed Oct. 16, 2012

    I'm very disappointed in the level of service we have received from the Home Depot extended customer service department. Our dishwasher is broken so we called for a repair appointment. The soonest they can get to us is over 3 weeks! In the meantime, I'm washing dishes the old fashioned way, including baby bottles and sippy cups. With other home warranty companies we've used, you can get an appointment within the week.

    In addition to this unacceptable wait time, the call center's service was terrible. Several times we called, we were disconnected. When I did get through, the man told me an appointment was already made and they called me, which they didn't. He then proceeded to tell me to check my voice mail rather than just telling me what date they set for us. After I asked to speak with a supervisor, he told me she was busy and to try back later. My husband called back later and spoke with her. He vented our frustrations, but it didn't get us any further. The appointment date did not change and she said we could not use another appliance repair company and still be under the warranty.

    My lesson from this is: I will not purchase an extended warranty service from Home Depot in the future because it's not worth it.

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    Reviewed Oct. 15, 2012

    What does Home Depot have against women? I shopped at Home Depot or at least tried to today after a really bad experience there a year ago, and six months ago. This is the company's third strike. I do not understand why the people cannot assist female customers. Today I had to buy a piece of plumbing and a dimmer switch. This should have been very simple. There was only one guy working in the dimmer switch area which I had been passed off to. He was helping a customer, so I waited very patiently while the guy looked at me for a brief second and turned his head twice and did not acknowledge my existence. Mind you, he was just standing next to that previous customer not doing anything. A "hello" or even "I will be with you, just a second," would be nice, since I had already stood there for a good five minutes obviously waiting for him. Like I said, three chances were all bad. But Lowe's has always been good to me, and dependable.

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    Reviewed Oct. 15, 2012

    After a lot of comparison shopping between Lowe's and Home Depot, I finally decided upon Home Depot because the final price for the GE refrigerator, ice maker hose kit, and extended warranty was a little bit cheaper than Lowe's. However, after I purchased it, I was called to say I had to buy the ice maker hose kit. I explained that this kit along with the extended warranty and my coupon code were included. We argued until someone got off their butt and discovered a computer glitch that day. Oh, well, too bad: they can't help you and they could not get a manager on the phone. He told the clerk talking to me that the best he could do would be to offer a $50 coupon on my next shopping experience.

    Yeah, right, like that's going to happen. The clerk went on to tell me I could buy the extended warranty (that I had already entered on the online form) for $99 for a 5-year plan up to 11 months after the sale. Today, two months later, I'm told it is $140.00 and the next price change is due soon. My original complaint to the Home Depot was answered with the notation that I had used the wrong format to file a complaint! For $99, they could have made me a happy customer that would return. Instead, they have yet another person writing to sites like this and who will never ever shop at Home Depot again.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 14, 2012

    I travel for business and set up my accounts to auto-pay. Because of an inadvertent error with my Home Depot account, the payment was late. Yes, mea culpa! As a result, when I call to check my home voicemail every 2-3 days, there are 21 calls. It is a recording that says: "I'm sorry, I did not understand your response. If you are --- press one." I had no way of knowing who was calling me until I returned home and checked caller ID. When a personal friend needed to leave an emergency message, my mailbox was full. Every chance I got this week, I have had to delete 21 or more of these messages. I admit I was wrong for being late. However, it was an error! I don't deserve these calls. I am going to switch to a Lowes card. There is nothing at Home Depot that is worth this harassment. You will now be paid in full and I will never set foot in your store again. You've won, but it's a short-sighted win. In the long run, my money will go to Lowes.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Oct. 14, 2012

    I wanted to "Go Green" so I replaced my gas trimmers and leaf blower with Ryobi cordless lithium battery powered ones. I thought I'd be helping the environment by doing so! Well, since spending top dollar on this equipment 6 months ago, I've had to replace the weed trimmer two times because of defects in their cheap as heck plastic components. And yesterday, the leaf blower finally crapped out "the blower wheel", in which I've seen thicker pieces of plastic used in sandwich bags just completely disintegrated. So I go looking for my receipt, and lo and behold, all the ink had faded out and it was only a blank white paper in with my booklets I got with it!

    I decided I'll just bring it over to the Home Depot where I bought it at. I told the truth that I bought it 6 months ago, and I was told they'd only help me out if I had the receipt. So, I produced the blank white strip of paper and said, “Well, the ink faded off of it.” Their response was “That's not our problem”! So, I am stuck with $129 piece of useless junk now because Ryobi won't sell you the $0.89 piece to fix it yourself; they want to sell you a reconditioned one for $39.99 plus shipping at $13.00 - nice little racket they've set up for themselves! So in short, don't get scammed. It's so obvious Ryobi only cares about their bottom line! I won't be going "Green" any longer because of business tactics such as these!

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 9, 2012

    I purchased a patio door on discount from my local Home Depot in West Seneca, NY. When I procured a truck to pick up the door, I was informed by the building dept. that the door was gone, as in it was sold to another person. The manager said they would find me a replacement, but they never did. They simply refunded my money I paid. Home Depot customer service stated that since I got my money back, "What's the problem?" But then, when it came to replacing the door, customer service stated that they could not discount another door to replace the one they sold on me.

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    CoveragePricePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 6, 2012

    My 21-year old son used to work for Home Depot in Mankato, MN, to help pay for college expenses. While working there, they had him take a delivery to another town in his own personal vehicle (apparently, they don't have enough business vehicles, so they expect the employees to use theirs). They, first of all, gave him the incorrect product to be delivered, and he had to return, get the correct product, and again make the delivery.

    While on the delivery, my son was in a car accident that ultimately totaled his car out. The other driver had some major damage also, but fortunately, nobody was injured. When Home Depot learned of the accident, they requested a copy of the police report and said that they would turn this into their insurance and would take care of it. They asked us to have the car towed to Mankato, leave it in the towing lot, and their insurance adjuster would go there to look at it. The car stayed there for just about three weeks, but the insurance adjuster never did show up.

    When we contacted both the Mankato, MN store and the corporate office, they said that they had decided they would not be covering any of the expenses. Because of this, they left us with the loss of the car (valued at approximately $7K), the towing bill, and the cost for leaving the car stored in the towing lot. Then, we found out that once they received the police report, they took it upon themselves to clock my son out at the exact time of the accident.

    To top it off, he was unaware that they only kept these young college students on for three months, at which time, they let them all go (to save on paying benefits), and they let him and many others go not long after the accident. My son had been trained to work in two different departments and had been getting wonderful reviews from co-workers and department managers, so he wasn't a bad employee.

    It's wrong that they make these people use their own personal vehicles, and it's wrong that they led me to believe that they would take care of things since my son was on the clock. This whole thing ended up costing us more than what he made the whole time working there! If this is the way they treat people, how can anyone respect them enough to do any business there? And how can you trust that they will back up what you buy when they obviously don't care about the value of people?

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    Punctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 6, 2012

    I went to pay a payment 2 days early and received a receipt, later to find out that it didn't go through and was told I was late 20 days. I spent three hours of my day off going back and forth to home and then Home Depot and then my bank to prove it was not the problem on my end but due to an error of the employee at Home Depot that put in the wrong number. Why did it have to be on my time to resolve this? I was told the check was returned at one point of the process. Nobody wanted to do the leg work and my credit was at stake. I take pride to make sure things are paid in time. I was told by the credit department not to worry, that I was only 20 days late, not to worry, that it is when I'm 30 days late that they report it. I was not late!

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Oct. 5, 2012

    My Amana refrigerator, purchased 3 years ago with a 4-year extended warranty, developed a problem with the water dispenser. The valve wouldn't close, spilling water on the floor. I called Home Depot, which transferred me to an insurance carrier called Insurance Solutions. They scheduled one of their companies to do the repair. But when I talked to that company, they said that as far as they knew, they were no longer a service provider for that insurance company due to a previous dispute. So, I called the carrier back again and they said a new service provider would contact me, which didn't happen. So, I called Home Depot again. Finally, after four days of calling, I got a schedule date for the repair, two weeks hence. If my refrigerator had been completely broken, that would be something of a problem. I will never buy another major appliance from Home Depot nor any extended warranty insurance plan.

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    Coverage

    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2012

    Last Wednesday, my GE Profile Refrigerator was not cooling. I went online to GE repairs and scheduled an appointment. The technician came and told me that they were not the ones who handle the repair if it is covered by the HD warranty. I called the 1-877 number and scheduled an appointment for Thursday. No one ever showed up. Someone came on Friday and told me that there was no problem with the refrigerator/freezer (I guess food spoiling and ice melting is not considered a problem).

    I called the company that the warranty deals with directly and they came on Sunday. They pulled the refrigerator out and then said it was fixed. Lo and behold, it is not fixed! I have an eight month old son who has been on breast milk only (no formula at all). My breast milk is now at my neighbor's house and every time I need to get him a bottle, I have to go to my neighbor’s house and get one (not very nice at 2am!). My son is now sick. The pediatrician is attributing it to milk spoilage, the poor thing. The antibiotic that he is on is now also at my neighbor's house because it needs to be refrigerated. This warranty service is a complete and total joke and a complete waste of money! I will be writing to the Better Business Bureau and the Attorney General.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2012

    I've had three problems with my clothes washer. It's been in use. I purchased an extended warranty. It's been over three weeks and I'm still waiting for parts. I've called Home Depot and LG, and so far I'm not satisfied with the answers I've been given. Lesson learned. On my next purchase, I'll shop for a different washer and at a different store.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 1, 2012

    I ordered Pergo flooring (Monsoon Slate). When the order came in, I was told to call one hour ahead so that it will be ready for pickup. I prepped my floor, I called 2 hours ahead so all I had to do was pick up and get home and start. I had already purchased flooring for another room, so I was well aware of how long it would take to lay the floor. I had people waiting for me when I returned home. When I got to the Amherst Home Depot in New Hampshire, my order was not ready for me which was prepaid. I stood around for 20 minutes. Finally someone came and asked if I needed assistance. After I had talked to the lady at the desk and told someone to retrieve my order, I waited another 20 minutes before someone brought out my order. I was paying people to sit at my home waiting for me to return with the product. So I will have to complete my flooring tonight by myself. I will be late starting the third flooring that I bought for the dining room.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 1, 2012

    I made a purchase at Home Depot in June and paid the bill in full in July online. At which time, I signed up for paperless statement. I received no emails or statements until I returned from a trip in early September and had numerous voice messages and albeit an email the next day that I owed $89 because my payment was posted one day late in June. Not only that, but they also trashed my perfect credit rating which shows that I have not missed a payment in 30+ years. It makes you wonder if something is amiss with Home Depot. Nevertheless, my company and I will never purchase another item from Home Depot and needless to say, I canceled my card.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Sept. 27, 2012

    I called Home Depot for an electrical contractor and gave them our information. I was told we would receive a call in 24 hours. We still have not received a call from their contractor. We have called HD daily to follow up. Five days later, we have heard nothing. We are going to switch our accounts to Menard's!

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Sept. 26, 2012

    In December, I bought a gallon of Behr Paint and had it tinted. I had some paint left over and in Sept., I used it and discovered I was about a quart short. I took the paint lid with the tint formula and HD mixed me up a quart. It didn't match. I went back and was told the manufacturer had changed the formula, but I had a sample of older paint on the inside of the paint can lid. They attempted to correct the premixed paint. 3 tries and 45 minutes later, I'm stuck with "that's the best we can do" and a quart of paint that still doesn't match. So rather than finishing the last 5 ft., I may be painting the whole damn room but I won't be buying my paint or anything else I might ever need from Home Depot.

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    Customer ServiceCoverage

    Reviewed Sept. 24, 2012

    I called warranty dept. in May 2012 to get riding mower repaired. I spoke with someone in India that spoke broken English at best. I had to give my information several times, fax in my information twice, and finally, I received an incident #. I was then turned over to a warranty dept. that handles Home Depot's warranties. I finally got the mower into the repair center. After two weeks, I was called by the secondary warranty company and was told to call the Home Depot warranty dept. to get a new incident # for the repairs. I called the number and again spoke with someone in India that spoke very little English.

    At this time, I was told that the warranty did not cover the repair (broken steering linkage on the weed eater rear engine riding mower). I was transferred to the Home Depot customer service dept, who said they couldn't help me. They transferred me back to the warranty dept in India again. I spoke with another individual that could barely speak English and I was told that someone would contact me within a day to handle this for me. By the way, notice the date that this started, May 11th, 2012. Today's date is September 24th, 2012. Anyone considering buying anything more than a hammer or screwdriver from Home Depot would be making a big mistake.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 15, 2012

    I was told by a fellow veteran that Home Depot gives vets a discount. I went to pick up some supplies for a project I was working on. I showed the cashier my VA card. He called a manager, then asked where the expiration date was. I said, "Once a vet, always a vet," and I have never had this problem at Lowe's. It is a government ID with my picture on it. I got the discount. I went back a week later, yesterday, the 14th of Sept. I had a cart full of items for the same project. Now I am told I can only use the VA ID 4 times a year and active service members something else. I had only used it there once. Lowe's does not have restrictions like these. So, I left the cart and went to Lowe's, got my items and showed my government-issued VA card with my picture, the same as Home Depot. I got the discount and also was thanked for serving.

    I called the number that was on a sign by the front door at Home Depot to call if I was dissatisfied. It had no name. A man answered, did not identify himself. I informed him of my dissatisfaction. He only said sorry. I then told him I will never shop at any Home Depot again and would also suggest any fellow veterans not to. I will drive out of my way to shop elsewhere. He said okay and that was it.

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    Reviewed Sept. 14, 2012

    Almost every time I buy something that is made in China, it works for a little bit or it's broken already. Stop buying China junk, buy American products or European. I'm sick of returning stuff. I am a property manager.

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    Reviewed Sept. 12, 2012

    The big slide plywood saw does not cut straight anymore. The blade needs to be sharpened. The store is on 2700 Whitestone Blvd, Cedar Park, Texas 78613, #512-528-9053. I have had tons of Birch and Oak 21/32" plywood cut up in that store. Thank you.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 11, 2012

    When I purchased some supplies, I gave my Home Depot credit card and when I looked at the receipt, I didn't receive my 5% discount. I asked why and the checkout person said, "You must ask for the discount before they swipe the card." He said that this was the new policy, that he couldn't give me the credit this time. My purchases were only $95.94 so it only amounted to $4.79. It's not a lot of money but the principle of the thing and his attitude. This was at the store on SW 110th Ave. Beaverton, Oregon. This policy just doesn't make sense when I have other credit cards for different stores and they automatically give you the discount. I would appreciate your response.

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    Contract & TermsPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 10, 2012

    I tried to use my veteran’s card for the 10% discount. Once upon a time, they took it and had no problem. Now they are saying you can only use it if you are an in service disabled veteran. After an argument, I must say they did go ahead and give me the 10%. This was on a purchase by the way of $465.00. But they said I have to try to get the VA to change my card, or they don't have to honor it next time. The VA has a different view, because part of my disability is not service related; don't try to understand that part. It’s the VA!

    The rest of the veterans are out of the picture. So what it says to me is if I didn't get shot or blown up, then my service in this country doesn't count! No 10% off. I was Navy during Vietnam, spent 120 days there. I am now a disabled vet, with severe coronary heart disease. I am only 56 years old and have had 3 heart attacks, the first one at 47. But because my report reads part in service and part not service, my card reads non-service connected? Why, I do not know, something the VA administration terms it as is?

    Still, Home Depot has a sign (I took a picture of) that says building homes for veterans? Well, there they are again saying that only applies to in service hurt vets, not the rest of us? Can they make up their rules as it applies to their benefit? So it seems my time in Vietnam wasn't recognized by them. Maybe I'll just have to start going to Lowe's, see how they treat you!

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    Reviewed Sept. 8, 2012

    I bought a GE washer dryer from SC store for delivery as a gift to a family member in NJ. GE washer delivered OK. GE dryer was a piece of garbage, damaged and unusable. I asked that the replacement be sent for delivery on a Saturday morning because of work schedules. Home Depot said they could ask for morning but had no control over the delivery company. Did anyone think of using another company? Of course not. In any case, the replacement is being delivered in the afternoon, at the total inconvenience to the recipient of the gift. Home Depot simply does not care about the customer. They delivered a piece of garbage and should have accommodated the customer by delivering a decent replacement unit at the customer's convenience. I will never spend another nickel at Home Depot again. Lowes now has my business.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Sept. 7, 2012

    I charged $65.00 on my Home Depot credit card. I had signed up for electronic billing. Today I started getting phone calls on my work cellphone, my work phone and finally, at home. When I answered, there would be no one there. I finally waited an extended time and found it to be Citi. They were giving me a "courtesy" call to let me know I was 3 days late on paying. I asked when they sent me the bill and where. They said to my email on August 5th. I explained that I never received it (I always schedule payments the day I receive bills and I did check my email, no bill). They said it could have gone to spam!

    Could have? They have a known problem with bills going to spam? Nice. I paid the bill and cancelled the credit card. If Home Depot wants to do business with this type of company and has a billing service this poor that it could go to spam (I pay all of my bills via internet and have never had that happen with any other company), I no longer trust them to handle my business.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Sept. 6, 2012

    I ordered chaise lounge chairs on Aug 17th online, rec'd an email on Aug 20th that they were shipped via Seko. On Aug 27th, I called to get a status on my delivery. I was kept being told they were going to be delivered the next day. It is now Thursday, Sept. 6th and I received a phone call from Seko asking me if I was going to be home today between 3-5. I said yes and they were no-shows. I called Seko and now they tell me it is going to be tomorrow. I no longer want the chairs - I'm not going to plan on being home for the delivery. From now on, I will no longer order anything online from Home Depot. It is not worth the aggravation.

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    Reviewed Sept. 6, 2012

    I returned over $500 worth of product to Home Depot. I did not have the receipt, so they gave the credit on a gift card. At a later date, I tried to use that gift card to make a payment on my Home Depot credit card and they said I was not allowed to do so. They also will not give a refund of the gift card, so I am out $500 as I have spent over 10,000 dollars there and have finished the home remodel project. I spoke with Charles in Atlanta, GA at the Customer Care Center and he has told me flat out that they will do nothing to assist me. Use the card to buy more product or not, but they will not let me make a payment! It is not posted anywhere in the store or online that this is store policy, as Charles likes to say it’s "in store polices". This is bad business procedures!

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 4, 2012

    I called to get someone to repair my washer. I was not happy. I called to get a service technician to repair my washing machine. They did not speak English very well. They were rude and inefficient. I will not purchase anything else at Home Depot (I am rebuilding my home, this is a lot of money they will be losing).

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 27, 2012

    No customer assistance - I asked him to assist me in filing a complaint against a female cashier for being rude to me and mocking me. He answered by waving his hands at me in front of her as to ignore my statement. He further started a conversation with another consumer in the middle of our conversation. I politely asked him where I can get a complaint form and he instructed me 1800HomeDepot and walked away. This is not a valid website. Something should be done or at least said to James. Thanks for your help.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 26, 2012

    After making the first purchase with the card, I went online and set up an automatic payment. Apparently, this automatic payment was for one time. The next month's bill did not get paid and a phone call to the customer rep informed me that he could set it up to have the automatic payment recur every month. It was made very clear at the time that I wanted to pay the full balance every month. The next bill came and only the minimum balance was auto paid and had a minimum finance charge of $2. I called again and was told by the rep that they normally set it up as a minimum payment and it would show up in the account notes if I had wanted it to be a full balance payment. She went on to say that auto payments could be set up to pay the full balance, but it would go back to minimum payments if there was a zero balance for one month. This was unacceptable. I was misled and lied to by Citibank customer service. I paid the remaining balance and cancelled the card. No more Citibank cards ever for me.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 24, 2012

    On August 23, 2012, I returned to the garden department two plants that were recently purchased and had died soon after. One plant was still in the original pot. The reception I received was hostile. The garden department directed me to the return desk. One person who knew plants stated she was on her way to lunch and walked away. The other stated she didn't know what kind of plants they were. She refused to look the purchase up with my credit card and refused to look at the thriving plant in my phone.

    Instead, she snatched one pot and headed to the same garden department that sent me to her. This time another employee stated, "They died because she didn't water them.” I walked over and said, "I did water them and I have a picture in my cellphone of another one I bought the same day and it is thriving.” The female employee yelled, “I didn't say you didn't water.” When I stated someone had said that the man stated, "It was me.” I asked him to look at the thriving plant and determine what kind it was and whether or not they were watered because they came from the same circle.

    They stood looking at the beautiful, thriving plant stating, "I don't know what that is. It looks like some kind of daisy." Never did they check the purchase in the computer. I threw my hands up and left to pick grandkids up from school. I never imagined such a large chain would have such poor customer service. The entire thing could have been handled if the female clerk had only looked the purchase up in the computer. Instead, none of them wanted to do their jobs.

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    Coverage

    Reviewed Aug. 24, 2012

    I purchased a two-year replacement warranty on my Ryobi String Trimmer only to find out that if the problem was carburetor or fuel related, it is not covered by the replacement warranty. I will never buy an extended warranty from Home Depot. In fact, I won't purchase anything from Home Depot that would qualify for an extended warranty.

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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed Aug. 23, 2012

    I purchased a washer and dryer from Home Depot in Encinitas, CA (probably my fifth set from Home Depot) and when delivered, the first dryer was banged up. We returned it for a second dryer that was installed and did not work (found out after the delivery guys left). It appeared from the outside to be hooked up correctly and working properly, but when I put my clothes in the dryer, all I got was cold air. I refuse to mess around with gas, so I called Home Depot to ask for help. They told me that it was not their responsibility and that I had to contact Maytag directly to have it repaired. A new appliance repaired? Does not resonate with me when I paid over $1,300 for this.

    Nonetheless, Home Depot acted like it was not their problem even when I said, "But I am your customer and I bought this from you." So then I called Maytag to have a new one delivered and they said that they would first need to send a repairman out to fix it. "Our next available time is in a week." Being impatient and having two loads of wet clothes in my new home, where I am attempting to unpack and get settled in, this was unacceptable. I don't even want the piece of junk appliance anymore, but it appears that I am stuck with it. My biggest frustration is with Home Depot as I don't think they even care that they are selling poor quality stuff. I also recently bought a water hose from them that is poor quality and leaks. I am done with them. I plan to take my business elsewhere!

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    Price

    Reviewed Aug. 20, 2012

    I cannot reduce my balance with Home Depot because they are literally taking more than half my payments in interest charges. Citibank claims to charge 25.99% interest, yet charges me an interest charge of $47.42 on an $80.00 payment. How is this possible and how can they get away with robbing people like this? At this rate, I will never get this bill paid off.

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    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2012

    Home Depot was one of my favorite stores, and I know I've done more than $10,000 worth of business with them. However, now I have such a sour taste in my mouth regarding Home Depot. I made a purchase costing $118 on their credit card (only recently learned that the credit card is through Citibank) in January 2012.

    I've always paid my accounts off before the expiration of due date. However, for some reason or another, this one slipped by me and I completely forgot it. In late June 2012, I received a call from Home Depot Credit Card (Citibank) advising me that I owed something like $240. Of course, I was shocked and asked, "Why would you guys allow anyone to go 6 months and not contact them?" They advised that they did contact me but by email. Well, I advised the email must have gone to spam and all email that goes there automatically gets deleted. Now I realize that that's not their problem but I told the caller since you're calling me now, this means you've had my number all along and if only I had been called the 1st, 2nd, etc. month, I would have absolutely and immediately taken care of this.

    Nevertheless, while on the phone with the caller, I made the payment of $118 with no intentions of paying anything further but after being contacted about 4 to 5 times a day including Sundays and knowing that all fights are not worth fighting, I simply paid an additional $140 in July. In my mind, I knew this was more than enough. It's not! I got a bill telling me that I owed $42.75. Immediately, I called the corporate office, at which time I was advised that Citibank was the one the customers get credit through. I advised her all I know, like many other customers, is that Home Depot is providing the credit. After all, their name and colors are all over the card. She transferred me to Home Depot Credit which is actually Citibank.

    I was advised that the $42.75 included late fees. I advised that this couldn't be because I had already paid in June 2012 the initial purchase of $118, although late, from January 2012 and then reluctantly paid $140 on July 26, 2012 which added together is $260. I was told that a $35 late fee was charged to me on July 8, 2012 on a balance of $260. Again, I said, "What? That's not possible." According to Mr. Bernard **, Senior Supervisor out of the Florida office, they continue to charge late fees on anything not paid.

    The Attorney General needs to intervene on big companies like the ones that are working in cahoots against the consumers and charging outrageous fees. For the record, I will never shop at Home Depot or Citibank, and I will never pay this criminal charge of $42.75.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2012

    I went to Home Depot in Gastonia, NC for a purchase. I am a Vietnam veteran and asked for a veteran's discount. I was told that I could not get a discount because my ID card didn't meet their requirements and that I have to get a new card. For their information, the VA doesn't give out new cards because Home Depot says so. Plus, I would have to drive 200 miles to get a new card. The cashier was so nice but I had to tell her that I would not shop there anymore. I am also disabled. I will tell everyone I know to boycott Home Depot as long as I live. A bunch of jerks in corporate headquarters!

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    Price

    Reviewed Aug. 14, 2012

    Recently I attempted to purchase a new washer/dryer from my local Home Depot because they had 0% financing for cardholders. I tried my card but was told the account had been closed. No problem. I applied for credit again and was refused. I was told I would be receiving a letter explaining why I was refused. Easy enough, right? Wrong. The reason for refusal was sent to me with a bill showing a balance of $250.54, in addition to a letter from a collection agency. Upon a closer look, I saw that the late fees and interest for the year totaled $250.14. I never received a statement or used the card this year. Now let's do the math. The difference between the fees/interest and the current balance is $0.40. Yes, 40 cents. Citibank decided to accrue late fees and interest on 40 cents from the beginning of the year totaling over $250. The folks at Citibank are a bunch of crooks. Beware and check your statements carefully!

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2012

    Home Depot billing error destroyed my credit - April 2011, I was switched to paperless account, not authorized. They had no email info and a discontinued phone number. I have a screenshot of the account with this lack of info. In January 2012, I used my credit card (had not worked, always refused) since they switched the account. The checkout person entered the card number by hand. We had no bills sent to us since they switched the account and none after the purchase. In June 2012, I got a notice from Citi Cards that I've been turned over to a collection agency. I've been trying to get satisfaction since, no help. Citi Card told me not to pay anything (3 times) or it would be considered an admission I owed the entire amount. My credit has gone from mid 800s to 690. I have all the consumer reporting agency forms, but a good attorney would be better.

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    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2012

    I talked to a salesman at Home Depot concerning the price of the air and heating unit that he was demonstrating. He couldn't give me the price but said that he would send a representative out. The rep (Brad **) came out and explained the deal which included a rebate of $1,300+. I explained that I was not working and would like to look around the price of other units. He continued to ask what could he do to make the sale. I stated that if he could bring down the price, which included the rebate. He also stated that I had to sign off on the deal or I would lose the discount by June 29, 2012. I went on and accepted the deal not knowing that it did not include the rebate. Thank you.

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    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2012

    Paint rebate received nil - I applied online because the girl at Home Depot said it was much quicker and never heard another thing.

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    Customer ServiceSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2012

    Home Depot has partnered up with a company in Dayton, Ohio to set up a scam contest inside the Home Depot stores in Dayton and Cincinnati to get your phone number to get around the do not call list. Miami Valley Rainsoft will call you to confirm your entry in the contest, which the owner or someone in his family will win. After they call you and confirm your entry, they proceed to pressure you into a free water test and if you'll agree, they'll come out and try to scare you into buying a $5,000 water treatment system. Home Depot should be ashamed of themselves for scamming and scaring their customers.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsCoverageStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 3, 2012

    I rented a tiller at HD on Adams Avenue and Roosevelt blvd. in Philadelphia on August 2, 2012 at around 10 am. The sales representative told me, "In order to rent the tiller, you must initial the places where I placed an X." I found out later that one of the initialed areas meant I accepted an insurance policy for 10% of the rental agreement. The rental agreement clearly stated that I must be informed that I can accept or reject the policy. He never told me I had the option to refuse the policy. I also did not receive a copy of the insurance policy so I had no idea what it covered. When I returned the tiller, I was told by the sales representative that they could not take the insurance policy off the agreement.

    I asked to speak to the manager, **. I waited for over half an hour. While I was waiting, I noticed that the other sales representatives were not informing customers that they had the option to refuse the insurance. They did exactly what was done to me. They checked off the box that said the customers agreed to pay the 10% insurance policy, and then told the customer to initial it. Generally, they would tell the customer that in order to get the equipment, they must initial the sections that were X'd off. I watched this happen two more times, as I waited for the manager. When a third customer was told to initial the contract, I told him about the insurance policy, and told the sales representative that she needs to inform the customer they have the right to refuse insurance before they initial the contract. She stated she was trained that way to do the contract. I told her that the contract states that the customer is to be informed about the insurance and their right to refuse. She became very upset with me and called security. She stated, "I'm getting you thrown out of here."

    Security came and told me that this is an issue that needs to be settled by Vince, the manager, who I had now been waiting for over 40 minutes. Vince showed up while the security guard was there and told me to continue to wait, then walked away and made me wait another 10 minutes. When Vince finally got around to speaking with me, I had been waiting for almost an hour. I told him what happened to me, and what I had witnessed happening over the past hour at the sales counter with other customers signing off on the insurance policy without being told they had the option to refuse. He told me that he trains the representatives to inform customers that they have the right to refuse insurance. Then, he refunded the insurance money I paid.

    My concerns are: 1) how many times I observed this taking place, and each time the sales representatives followed the same procedure; 2) the lack of managerial oversight of the sales staff for at least 1 hour while these blatant abuses were taking place; 3) how many times a day customers are signing off on the insurance policy when they probably would have refused it; and 4) the rudeness and hostility of the staff. I also noticed that there was a camera facing the counter during the time I waited there. I would encourage you to observe the tape to check out what I am telling you.

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    PricePunctuality & SpeedStaffReliability

    Reviewed Aug. 1, 2012

    HD is using a third party to track returns, bad business. I have always shopped at Home Depot since the first store opened 26 years ago in 1986 at Oceanside, CA and have only gone to the Lowe’s across the street from my house once because HD was out of an item. I enjoyed the fact that if I didn't have a receipt, it was not a big deal but lost out if the item rang up below what I paid for it, my loss. But now, I find I was denied a return with a receipt? How strange. So, are they calling me a thief? I have a stack of receipts from Home Depot measuring an inch thick and one Lowe’s receipt. Give me an email address and I will scan and send them to you. One thing is for sure, I don’t appreciate being treated this way.

    May 3, 2012, I returned a defective microwave oven, 6656 00020 85467. The cashier Perri made a mistake and didn’t notice the receipt I handed her. After speaking to a manager named David and after making 2 extra trips to your store, he ended up giving me a store credit for $40. Home Depot’s mistake, wasted time and effort on my part but I did not complain. The time it took to get the $40 cost me money. My time is worth more than that. And now, I am denied for trying to exchange a $20 water fountain pump that didn’t last 2 months? Something is definitely wrong here.

    At all times I have always shown my I.D. and never tried to conceal who I am or the fact that if the item is faulty or if I am not happy with it, I will exchange it for something else. I am taking Home Depot store credit and buying Home Depot items. Had I known that this was a problem, I would have made an effort to bring the receipts with me. Please remember, I was denied yesterday by returning a $20 faulty item that lasted only 2 months, “Made in China”, with a receipt.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 1, 2012

    Since Home Depot didn't send the statement (the second time), I missed the payment for many days which affected my credit history and they also charged me a late fee even though it was not my fault. I had to cancel that card.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 1, 2012

    Years ago, I had a Home Depot credit card and at the time they would not let you make a payment in the store. It had to be mailed to the processing center. On two occasions, I sent the payments well in advance of the due date, but was charged a late fee because the credit department said the payment was late. After the 2nd time, I paid off and closed the account. But sometimes I am a slow learner. About six months ago, I opened another HD account to take advantage of the deferred interest program and I have been making regular on time payments (usually in store, because they now accept payments in store). But I mailed a payment in on June 29, 2012 for a due date of July 6, 2012. Lo and behold my next statement reflected a late fee charge of $25 and I called and they said the payment did not arrive until July 12, 2012.

    I guess they did not bother to check the postmark date! I realize the Postal Service is on shaky ground financially but it should not take 13 days for mail to go from Rome, GA to Columbus, OH. Personally, I feel some people are guilty of unscrupulous business practices. I think some people deliberately "hold" payments to show as being late so they can collect an easy $25 late fee, and they do not care how it affects other people who try to guard their credit history. All I can say is beware of HD credit services. I now have paid off my card and never intend to open another account with them. (By the way, I never had a problem with Lowe's. I’ve been with them for several years.)

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingStaff

    Reviewed July 30, 2012

    I just received a pre-approval offer from Home Depot’s credit card department with a reservation number on the top. After thinking about accepting the offer, I decided to go ahead because I plan on doing some things around the house soon and it would be nice to have. So after going to the Home Depot’s website and entering the reservation number and other personal information, it told me I would be notified 5 to 7 days for a decision. What? I was already pre-approved. I thought I even had a reservation number.

    So, I called the 1-800 number and I was told by the Home Depot’s customer representative that it was not a pre-approval. I read to the representative what I received in the mail and the Home Depot customer representative told me they were sorry, but I’m not pre-approved - no one is. I asked why did Home Depot sent me false advertisement stating I was pre-approved when they know that I’m not? The Home Depot customer service representative laughed and told me, “That’s how we get your information, sir; otherwise, most people would not apply.”

    Can you believe that? Not only did the Home Depot representative acknowledged that no one is ever pre-approved, but Home Depot also skirts around the law to get your personal information by stating you are pre-approved knowing you’re not. Is there anything that a company can’t get away with doing to customers? That is very disrespectful, deceitful and wrong. I will never shop at Hope Depot again for anything and I will urge everyone I know to do the same. I will drive 5 miles out of my way just to avoid this company. Customers, beware.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 29, 2012

    Falsely Accused - I was in the Northeast Washington, D.C. location yesterday to return a faucet purchased the previous week in VA. Upon my exiting the store - credit to my account completed - two to three men stopped me and one even put his hand on me. It was all confusing as they accused me of working with some other women to steal the faucet. They blocked my path and told me that I had to return to the rear of the store for investigation and questioning. I was becoming quite agitated as I tried to unsuccessfully explain that I had purchased the item and had a credit card credit to prove it. Still, I was not listened to. The police were on hand and I told the loss prevention guys who were very rude that I would go with the police before I went anywhere with them.

    Long story shorter, I stayed at the front of the store crying hysterically (with police) as they viewed the camera footage. Later, they returned and asked if they could speak with me. Needless to say, they could not and I asked for the manager. I will be contacting him to fully explain the embarrassing situation and the grave manner in which I was disrespected.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 27, 2012

    I was in my neighborhood Home Depot trying to get some paint and building materials when I observed nepotism played in front of my husband and kids. The salesman in the paint department was very rude and very unprofessional. I felt his attitude towards me and my family because we're Africans and not **. He felt obligated serving his fellow ** and **, than the Africans that stood patiently until it was their turn. And to make matter worse, he did not apologize but was amused, laughing that he served whom he wanted to serve, and as he said he would despite my complaint to the supervisor to whom I reported the incident and thought could help.

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    PriceStaff

    Reviewed July 25, 2012

    I went to my local Home Depot to buy a replacement battery for my Homelite cordless electric mower. I was told Home Depot does not stock batteries for my mower, but would have to order online. The lady there helped me order the battery (not Kim). The battery ordered had a different part number from the part number in my owner's manual. The clerk said that is the only battery available for my mower and if it is the wrong battery, I can bring it back to the store. Eight days later, the battery finally arrived. Wrong battery. I took the battery to the store where it was ordered from. A different clerk named Kim assisted me this time. It seems the battery ordered and received is for the current mower available, the battery I needed is not available nor can it be special ordered.

    With Kim's help, I had to go to an outside vendor (Order Tree) to order the correct battery ($134.47) where the battery in the catalog was ($105.68). Because of Home Depot not having the battery I required, I had to order two different batteries and the correct battery cost me 30% more. I will never purchase anything else at a Home Depot and I will recommend all my friends not to shop on Home Depot as well. Thank you Kim for all your help.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

    Reviewed July 25, 2012

    There's extremely poor service at the Home Depot on 7120 N. Academy Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80920. There were no return phone calls after repeated calls to them concerning the order and the installation of storm doors. It's the worst service.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 19, 2012

    In 2009, I purchased a stainless steel double door LG refrigerator with the freezer at the bottom, icemaker, and the works. I was advised to purchase the extended warranty for protection. I was extremely happy with my purchase. In June 2012, I noticed the freezer was not working, as the items had been soft. I automatically contacted the Home Depot. They asked if I had the extended warranty plan. Since I purchased it after being convinced, I contacted them as advised. The extended warranty company from Home Depot sent a contractor to my home to assess the issue. He said I needed a part, and never came back. I went to Home Depot to complain. While at Home Depot, the manager in the appliance section contacted the extended warranty company.

    I was placed on hold to listen to a recording that asked the caller to leave a message over and over, as the office was now closed. The rep did not have the courtesy to tell me that my call would not be answered due to the office closing. The following day, I called the main office again, and they said the contractor has to order the part and to expect it in a few days. After the few days were up, I called back and now asked to speak to a manager or supervisor, someone in the position to help me. Upon speaking to a supervisor, I was told that we haven’t been without a freezer that long and to be patient. The contractor is still waiting for the part. I asked what compensation I should expect for not having a freezer during three heat waves in which we could not store needed items during hot summer months i.e. ice, ice cream for the kids, ice pops, and other frozen goods. We were told that the maximum we could get would be $100 for items we had to discard.

    When I asked how long we would have to suffer without the proper use of our refrigerator before they would replace it with a new one. They told me that would not happen. The supervisor offered his name and number to call him directly. Well, I called him directly after the contractor still failed to contact me after another few days. This time, Mr. Supervisor has not returned my calls or answered the phone. It seems like I am the loser in the situation. I will not purchase any item from the Home Depot, not even a small plant or pack of batteries. I am happy there is a Lowe's nearby that recently opened. I will purchase my new appliance from them soon, if this situation is unresolved in a timely manner.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 17, 2012

    I have dealt with Homedepot.com in the USA and have been very satisfied and would happily recommend them for website orders. This has not been my experience with the Canadian arm of this company. I placed an order on July 1st for 4 large pieces (I don't have a car so delivery is the best option for me). The website indicated when I placed the order that delivery would be between 6 and 10 days. I received 2 of the 4 pieces 12 days after the original order. The other 2 pieces are still in transit and I have just spent 30 minutes on the phone with customer service to find out that they cannot tell me when to expect the other 2 except to say that one wasn't even shipped until July 12 (an e-mail notice to me indicated it was shipped on July 11).

    The customer service agent also told me that they find that the actual shipping times are closer to 7 to 14 days and that the delivery times of 6 to 10 days are just the best case scenario. I was also told that even if the website says the items are in stock at your local store, they will be shipped from the distributor in the USA. Obviously in hind sight, I would have gone into my local store and ordered the items for immediate shipping from there vs. ordering from Homedepot.ca. In the meantime, I continue to wait for my renovation project to be finished and really regret ordering from HomeDepot.ca

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    Reviewed July 17, 2012

    Todd from Cloverdale, Oregon hit the nail on the head. You fill out your rebate paper from Home Depot and send all the information required and the whole process was designed to find an escape clause to allow Home Depot to not pay any Home Depot Rebates. You follow all the information that is asked of you from Home Depot and this is what you get for being a good customer for years. Rebate cannot be verified.

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    Home Depot Company Information

    Company Name:
    Home Depot
    Year Founded:
    1978
    City:
    Atlanta
    State/Province:
    GA
    Country:
    United States
    Website:
    www.homedepot.com