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Reviewed Jan. 16, 2019
This KitchenAid Model #KDTE104ESS4 bought from Lowe's Claremore, OK quit in a little more than 1 year. We called the Claremore Lowe's store and asked for a service repair-person. They said they do not have anyone that services it unless it was under warranty or we bought the extended warranty. WE ARE DEFINITELY UNHAPPY CUSTOMERS WITH LOWE'S AND KITCHENAID. We will no longer buy appliances from the Lowe's in Claremore, OK, nor will be buy KITCHENAID. My husband worked for days trying to repair. Finally, he bought the pump motor and it WORKED. We are senior citizens and COULD NOT buy another dishwasher.
Reviewed Jan. 16, 2019
Ordered a stove with installation, the local Santa Fe store set up a delivery date but they did not make any calls to deliver or install so I called them 5 times and their people said it was not their job to call to set up a 4 hour window before delivery or installing. Then after a week of back and forth they failed to install the stove. When it was finally delivered to this is another 5 calls to find out about this and it still has not happened. On the dishwasher once I ordered the dishwasher the local store could not find the order in their computer system for 11 days then they said that an installer would contact me in the near future. I am still waiting for this as well as installation on the stove. I made 25 calls to various managers and employees. Works. Rather deal with bad politics at Home Depot than total incompetence at Lowe's.
Reviewed Jan. 15, 2019
Lowe's refuses to give our Military Veterans a discount unless they sign up for a My Lowe's card which tracks your shopping history and reports it to outside telemarketing agencies. My husband has a state issued ID which lists him as a Veteran and Lowe's refuses to honor it. They stated if he did not enter his military service into their My Lowe's database he does not qualify for a discount. I'm sorry but a state issued ID that meets the federal requirements for an ID including a passport is MORE than enough proof of any veteran's service. Shame on Lowe's for trying to make money on the backs of those who have proudly served our country by selling their purchase history to outside sources. We will continue to shop at Home Depot which honors veteran's service with any state or federally issued ID noting veteran status.
Reviewed Jan. 15, 2019
Placed an order online at a clearance price, 1 month later they tell me that it is no longer available after we have asked multiple times. I could of purchased it elsewhere at the same price if I had known sooner. Now it's going to cost me an extra $200.00. Lowe's customer service sucks and Home Depot has my business from now on!!
Reviewed Jan. 14, 2019
Starting a project that is going to require $35,000 in materials. Thought I would use Lowe's because of the 10% military discount. It's not worth the frustration, at this point I would pay 25% more not to have to deal with this company ever again. Doesn't matter how you contact them. All you're going to get is someone to read exactly what's already published on website. Even tried to send CEO a message, not going to happen as they hide that info carefully. I guess when you run a business as ** as Lowe's you don't want to be contacted.
Reviewed Jan. 13, 2019
My wife and I had the absolute WORST experience ever working with Lowe's on a washer/dryer purchase. Among other things, we experienced (1) incompetence of Lowe's staff during the purchase process, (2) consistent miscommunication on the availability of our units, (3) poor service through countless phone calls with their store, and (4) FOUR (yes, that's right) failed deliveries on FOUR separate days. Based on our experience, I would never recommend using this store or this company for appliance purchases. If you're curious on some of the details of our extensive nightmare episode, please read below.
To start, we waited about 2 months from buying the units until receiving them. Lowe's staff promised us the units would be available in 2-3 when we purchased them, but we ended up waiting 2 months due to poor logistics and inventory management. After waiting and waiting and waiting till our units were supposed to become available, we were told the only items they would have in inventory were the floor display units. Somehow the units we bought and paid for actually didn't exist! The floor units they wanted us to buy were obviously used, scratched, and dented due to prolonged use. We sucked it up, took a very minor discount (~5% per unit), and were promised these floor units would be delivered quickly and efficiently.
Instead of the delivery process being straightforward and structured, we had an absolute nightmare trying to get these units delivered. In total, there were 4 separate occasions where we were given a day and broad (e.g., 9am-1pm) time slot for delivery, and on EACH one the units were not delivered for various reasons. One time the drivers were not properly informed about our location, one time the drivers just failed to pick up the unit on the truck, and one time the drivers just decided that they were done for the day before 5pm.
In every case, we were not properly informed and were left waiting around on our weekend for deliveries that did not arrive. Lowe's liked to blame their subcontractor delivery team for these issues, and not surprisingly the subcontractors were blaming Lowe's. At the end of the day, we paid Lowe's and expected them to be able to execute deliveries with whoever they work with. Unfortunately, their delivery teams are lazy, unprofessional, and terrible at communication.
When the units FINALLY did arrive, on the 5th attempt (yes, 5 SEPARATE weekend days were spent waiting on these units), the delivery team was of course missing a few critical pieces for the install. This was even though we called customer service 10+ times, and were promised that their best people were on the job for that day. They forgot to include critical pieces on the unit (that we paid for) which were required for them to function. So again, we ended up waiting for another delivery later that day, where they provided the extra piece and FINALLY got the units working. Again, no apologies from Lowe's when this situation took place - just a confirmation that they would figure it out later in the day.
In the face of all this **, we had countless interactions with customer service folks at Lowe's that were unapologetic and unhelpful. Not once did they volunteer to reduce the price of the units, not once did they offer us compensation for wasting our time and energy, and only after we asked directly over and over to a manager did they offer a minor discount on the units. Some of the folks there (especially at the manager level) were helpful, but everyone else that we talked to in Appliances and every delivery subcontractor we worked with was fairly ineffective and unsympathetic.
Needless to say, we will never ever be working with this store or this company in the future. There are plenty of better options in Chicago, especially local stores on the north side of the city, so I recommend that people shop around before choosing Lowe's due to a small price difference or sale. The lack of service and poor delivery you get does NOT outweigh the potential convenience or cost savings.
Reviewed Jan. 12, 2019
The Estero, FL, store has the worst customer service and all they do is make excuses. For years I went to Lowe's in Ohio and KY and they are great. This store in FL is absolutely the worst. I ordered a custom storm door in December. Several weeks later on Jan. 5, 2019, Lowe's called to tell me the door was in and the installer would call in 2 business days to schedule an installation date.
On Jan. 12 I called the store to let them know I had not received a call from the contractor. I talked to door sales first and he told me I would have to call the installation dept. I said I would call right now. He said give them several hours. I asked if they were in yet and he said he didn’t know. I asked “what time they come in?” He says there are four of them and he didn’t know their schedule. I was starting to wonder what was going on by this time. I said “OK, I’ll call the Install Dept. later." He sternly said “you can’t call the installer... Besides they don’t work on Saturdays.” By this time I said “I never said I was calling the installer... I said was going to call the Install Dept (Lowe's)."
So several hours later I called the Install Dept. and told them that I had not received a call as Lowe's had told me. The first out of this woman’s mouth was "you don’t understand all the snowbirds that are coming in now and everybody wants their job done now.” I told her “hold on... I am calling you to let you know that the installer had not called me to set up an installation date as Lowe's had told me over the phone. I did not want to get caught in the shuffle. I did not say a word about wanting my job done right now.” She then continued on the excuse making, etc like I am the problem. That’s when I lost it. This store is terrible. Home Depot is only and an additional 3 miles away.
Reviewed Jan. 10, 2019
It's been 5 months since the stove I ordered got damaged in shipment. Lowe's called and said they couldn't order another one. I asked for a refund and they were okay, well it turns out they never did a refund. They did an exchange. There was no refund done, so my visa card wouldn't process it. I had to file a dispute over the stove I never got, still can't get Lowe's to do a refund. It will be 6 months from order till I get a refund, if I get one!!! BEWARE using a credit card online with Lowe's.
Reviewed Jan. 10, 2019
After spending over $16k on my roof in Warwick, RI, water has been pouring down from behind my gutters. Lowe's refuses to take any responsibility and action to help me. It appears that the flashing and drip edge needed to guide the water into the gutters was not installed. I reported this to customer service. Yet no one from Lowe’s has ever inspected what the contractors they hired did, though they told me inspection is part of their process. No one from Lowe's has visited my home to investigate it. And no one from Lowe's management has ever called me, despite my request. Since reporting the issue, all I received was a call telling me that they will not address the issue, yet I contracted with them for a complete roofing job.
Yes, I first contacted the roofing company. They dismissed me, saying that Lowe’s did not ask them to look at the gutters. Since when are flashing, drip edge and gutters not related to a complete roofing project? And why didn’t the Lowe’s and roofing experts ever mention any potential issue with gutters? My guess is that they ripped the old flashing and drip edge off when they stripped the entire roof. Upset and dissatisfied with the lack of attention and support from customer service, I sent in a written complaint and asked for someone higher up to contact me, not the Lowe's rep who had dismissed me. A few days elapsed before I received an email in reply, from someone that did not even give me a last name, stating that this is a serious matter for them as well, and that I would be contacted. But those are just words that have amounted to nothing. No phone calls from management followed, and no action has been taken.
However, I did get two phone calls from Lowe’s sales team asking me if I want to hire them to completely replace all my gutters. What? I asked to speak with a management representative, but all I got was the same guy calling me once again to say it’s not their problem and calls wanting more business. With water coming off the roof and going behind the gutters instead of into them they want me to sign with them for a new project? I thought customer satisfaction was something they prided themselves in. They certainly assured me of it when they took my money. That's obviously not the case.
Despite, in my opinion, being overcharged for the project, I still went with Lowe’s simply because they promised they are a one-stop shop and would take care of any issues that arise. They have not lived up to that promise. Being retired military and a longtime customer, I am appalled at the treatment I have received and disgusted that Lowe’s management has not contacted me. So, I am making the effort to let everyone know just how they have treated me and how they have left the project I paid them for. This is a summary of the issue and events that has been going on for many weeks. The pain still goes on every day since I must now get someone to fix all of this, which they are responsible for.
Reviewed Jan. 8, 2019
My husband and I were planning on purchasing carpet from Lowe’s in Newport TN for the upstairs in our home and engineered hardwood for a room in our basement. We were excited because they offered free installation including moving of furniture and removal of old carpet. Plus 10 percent off. It sounded great. We had to pay 70$ for someone to come out to measure which we understood we would be refunded with our purchase. This process took a month but that was okay.
When we met with Gerry on Saturday to finalize our purchase the price was a lot more than we expected. There were dozens of add ons including extra for the moving of "oversized furniture ". Gerry blamed this completely on the installers but they are paid by Lowe’s so that's not an excuse. None of our furniture is oversized. It's just normal furniture. Every bed and dresser in each room were extra. This was cut out and pasted at the bottom of the proposal which was strange also.

Reviewed Jan. 8, 2019
After spending thousands of dollars at Lowe's on a home project I tried to return a couple items. Up to that point I had used my credit card for every return instead of the receipts. That worked until I got a new credit card with the last 4 digits changed. So Lowe's system wouldn't recognize the card; but it was just a couple items yet the return department won't even give me even store credit because "their system asked for a receipt." When I told them that I had the other number memorized the tuned changed to "well, we need the actual card." What a shame...the process was so degrading, as if I was doing something wrong... After this horrible experience Lowe's is last in my home improvement store to shop at.
Reviewed Jan. 6, 2019
We purchased a $6000.00 deck and we got a deck that wasn't worth $1.00. The material was garbage and the workmanship was just as bad. They cheated on every part of the deck. They eliminated 1/3 of the posts. Instead of getting cement pillars they put the posts in the ground. They had only 1 post to hold the center of a 16ft square deck up. The railing where the spindles attach to the posts, you can light on both ends all around the deck. The top of railing is bowed all around. The floor is supposed to be bark side up and most are bark side down. They didn't use the metal brackets that they were supposed to use. The floor is sagging in the middle. We are still trying to get them to fix it, they said they will fix it, but it's been 18 months and it's still not resolved. We will NEVER deal with Lowe's again!!
Reviewed Jan. 6, 2019
I ordered blinds from Lowe’s and ran into tons of issues. All issues were caused and related to third party but Lowe’s NEVER blamed nor try to tell me “it’s not our fault”. They are diligently working hard to fix the problem. I’m still not done with the situation but every single interaction with all of them has been great. The genuinely helping and try to make it right. Thank you for the amazing customer service you have provide.
Reviewed Jan. 6, 2019
We ordered a dishwasher from Lowe's. We could never get the delivery company to return our phone calls to schedule the delivery. I cancelled the order and Lowe's did not even appear to care that they lost the sale.
Reviewed Jan. 4, 2019
Let me start off by saying I have worked in sales and am very patient with mistakes, attitudes, etc. Anyway, I ordered a washing machine, dryer, and dishwasher from Lowe's. I was told the arrival time would be the next day between 7am and 9am via email. That was then changed to 9:30am to 1:30pm via phone the night the order was placed even though I had already called to confirm the time that same day as I needed to make arrangements because I would only be home in the morning. I received the voicemail and was still able to make arrangements for someone to be home between 9:30am and 1:30pm. I received this call at 7:36pm that night.
(Fast forward to the next day) Going on 2pm, no one has called or showed up. I then call to see what is going on. Long story short, after speaking with multiple people, I am told that I called the store and changed my delivery date to tomorrow which I never did. I explain I never did this and THE MANAGER goes on to tell me that they do not change delivery times and I had to have called and changed it. Again, I made several arrangements for this delivery and did NOT call and did not change the time so not only are they basically calling me a liar, they are lying to me when they clearly messed something up and then failed to notify me at all.
I will NEVER make another purchase here again and this purchase was a pretty big one although I am sure Lowe's could care less. My complaint was handled very poorly and I am very aware the customer is not always right, but you definitely do not imply the customer is lying when I know I did not call and change the delivery date. Get it together Lowe's. Treat your customers better. Very disappointed.
Reviewed Jan. 4, 2019
I ordered an appliance 2 weeks ago and scheduled the delivery date at purchase. I’ve been waiting all day with absolutely no call from the delivery team. Although when I bought the appliance I was told that I would get a call the night before to give me my delivery “window”. No one called. I called the store who reiterated that I would receive a call. I explained that no one had called and I wanted to narrow down the time. 6 hours later and still no call or appliance. If your time is valuable, shop somewhere else.
Reviewed Jan. 4, 2019
LOWE'S window installers have caused severe water damage to my house. 15 of the 19 hurricane windows that I had installed have been leaking for a month now while Lowe's 'researches' the issue. I can't post pictures here but look at Better Business Bureau (bbb.org) cases ** and **. Lots of pictures of my 3 story house with water pouring in from newly installed windows & plastic hanging off the house now for a month whilst Lowe's decides how to handle. Stay away from them for any installation work or risk issues I am still having... I am sure mold growing behind the wet walls now and my kids are having respiratory issues as their bedrooms just off very wet stairway.
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2019
Lowe’s Customers Beware!!! So I have waited all day for appliances to be delivered to my home. I received a call from the delivery company that Lowe’s uses saying the delivery would be between 1-4pm. Four pm came and went and when I called the delivery company she first said I was the last delivery of the day and when I told her I had not heard from the truck and it was after 4pm, she checked and stated that Lowe’s had held the order at the store!!!
I then called Lowe’s and they said the order was coming in today and they could have it delivered tomorrow. Oh but because it was after 4pm that would not work so they could deliver it Monday. My stove, microwave, dishwasher and dryer are all disconnected and I have the gas company coming out Monday to hook-up my gas appliances. She said she would check with her Manager about getting the appliances out tomorrow. When she called back the soonest they can be delivered is WEDNESDAY!!! I asked her to have the manager call me about compensation...no callback!
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2019
You pay then wait. The guy that comes out to talk to you not up to date on installation. Order more or less than needed. What to bring out half order then you wait to get the work done or half of the work is done then you wait again. You go to the store or call your project person. No callback or you're passed around a lot. The stuff set in your yard messing up your grass. It's been 4 month since the project was started. On the phone with them now going on a half an hour, still waiting.
Reviewed Jan. 1, 2019
We ordered a fridge and a carpet together and scheduled the delivery on 12/30. It turned out that they came in 30 mins earlier outside the delivery window and left a voice message, so we missed the delivery. Then they resched to the delivery on 12/31, But they delivered the fridge only outside of the delivery window (much late) on 12/31. It was snowing outside, the delivery person doesn’t care and just wear the dirty and wet shoes in and out. And then we have to reschedule a time for the Carpet delivery, first they told us it will be from 7-9 the 2nd day (1/1), so we went to the new house waiting until 9 am. Nothing showed up, so we called, but we were told that they are going to deliver from 2-4 pm, what a heck, we spend our New Year in an empty house waiting for them 4 times and they consistently messed up the delivery window and items. We will never order anything from Lowe's. Home Depot is much better.
Reviewed Dec. 31, 2018
I ordered a dishwasher on November 23, 2018 and today is December 30, 2018. I have not received the dishwasher and canceled the order today. Let me tell you how Lowe’s don't give a ** about their customers. I am very disappointed and frustrated by their 'great' customer service. When I ordered the dishwasher on November 23, 2018 I was told by the staff that the dishwasher will arrive in a week. Ha. What a lie. A week went by and I called to see the status of the order. The staff from Home Appliance department answered the phone and told me to wait another week and that the dishwasher will be delivered. I waited and never received it. Sigh. A week went by again and I called back. The same staff again told me to wait another week.
At this time, I was frustrated. But, I wanted the dishwasher so I calmly waited for another week. Guess what. I never received the dishwasher. So I called back AGAIN. This was 4th time calling back. I asked for the manager to talk about the dishwasher and how long it will take to get it. He said "...by end of January." EXCUSE ME? I ordered my dishwasher on November 23. Now you're telling me to wait another whole month to get it? This is ridiculous. I asked for compensation for the inconvenience services they're providing. The manager said "we cannot compensate anything until the product gets here physically". I said "okay, but I am not gonna wait for another month to get it. I want to know how much discount or money you can compensate for the inconvenience services." He said "okay man, I will make an exception for you. I will give you $150 compensation or 10% off." I said " No, but thank you." I canceled the order.
I am very disappointed how they lied from the beginning of the time I ordered. If I had known something like this, I would have not ordered from Lowe’s. I would have ordered from Home Depot or other stores. I will never order anything from Lowe’s again. From the manager to staffs, they just don't care and provide worst customer service. Thank you, Lowe’s for wasting my time.
Reviewed Dec. 29, 2018
Lowe's had clearance cabinets. I inquired about them, I was told by the sales person she would ask a management, she could give me a price. The manager was Lisa who I previously asked about clearance cabinets 4 months ago. She Told me she could only give me 5% off of the previous cabinets so I said, "If you can do better here’s my number call me," the next day I come in and she sold them for 50% off so I thought I would try this again. So I see more clearance cabinets and was told they were returned 3 PM yesterday, It's now the morning hours and inquired about these cabinets the sales person said she would contact the management who is Lisa. She comes back and tells me Lisa had promised the cabinets to someone Bye.
Then Lisa isn’t even working today. She called her at home,,,so I asked to speak to the store manager because that’s totally unfair. Sounds like Lisa is doing business any way she likes and is possibly getting kickbacks. How could you have cabinets on the floor and make promises to somebody and she not even working today! I thought wow this how Lowe's department store is being ran. Sounds sketchy to me. This is supposed to be a reputable company, I'm quiting doing business at Lowe’s. I’ve spent over $100,000 in that store closer to $200,000 just this year and this is how they treat you. Welcome back Home Depot
Reviewed Dec. 27, 2018
Purchased an above the stove microwave from the Greenville, NC Lowe’s on Memorial Dr. Paid for delivery, Installation & setup. Scheduled the delivery & Installation for a few days later. Two men, from a local company contracted by Lowe’s, delivered the microwave and installed the same day. My wife noticed air coming in the microwave when she opened the door to inspect it. The tech assured her that the microwave was properly vented. We tried using the microwave and it worked fine. The installers left and we assumed everything was ok. Until the next morning when I opened the microwave door to heat a cup of coffee and was greeted with a blast of 35 degree air from inside the microwave.
Above stove microwave installed. Called Lowe’s and they said it was probably the damper stuck open and they would have the company who installed it, come back to fix it. That was a week ago and have yet to hear from the company to schedule a date to fix it. In addition to the damper issue. Cold air is pouring in the cabinet the microwave is attached to. Obviously, the tech had no clue what he was doing. Have made several calls to the company and they have assured us that “someone” will contact us to schedule the repair.
Reviewed Dec. 27, 2018
In August my dad came to me and said that my Christmas present from my parents this year would be a new kitchen. All excited, I started making measurements for new cabinets to be ordered. We went to Winterville NC store to purchase the cabinets and they directed us to order online. We ordered a total of 8 cabinets starting the first of Sept. The delivery driver contacted my dad a couple weeks later and said he would be there to bring order. We had a team ready to get the cabinets and install. Only one was brought.
Then about a month later they were to bring the rest of the order and brought 3 more. The next delivery date the rest of the 4 cabinets were all damaged so we sent them back and they reordered. Gave my dad yet another delivery date of the Tuesday before Christmas and to this day my dad has heard nothing. He called customer service to request a full refund the day after promised delivery date of last cabinets.
I called corporate this morning and spoke with Naomi and her only concern was to get the product back so that she can sell it to someone else. My dad made a comment that we were going to need other things for the remodel and now we are going to have to drive a distance to get products bc Lowe's doesn't follow through for their customers. They are only concerned with making the money and not following through.
Reviewed Dec. 27, 2018
Lowe's near Princeton, NJ hires a 3rd Party named XPO delivery and apparently Lowe's has zero control on how and when XPO delivers to clients. I have been ordering for several years now but lately in 2018, services and delivery receipt experience had gone south in a big way. I had a doctors appointment and I called up Lowe's to see if I could be the first one to get delivered. Lowe's confirmed that my stop would be the first. My Doctors was at 11.30. I didn’t get any calls from XPO or Lowe's. It was about 11.15am EST. I called up Lowe's Princeton to understand it will be delivered at 2pm EST.
When I spoke to the Lowe's delivery gentleman and his manager, both were trying to explain it was not their fault but XPO's fault. Simply they missed the point of decent customer services behavior and customer experience that a loyal customer wants to be provided in this fierce competitive marketplace. Would I order in 2019 again? What are your thoughts? This experience is not unique - it’s probably ‘n’th time this year.
Reviewed Dec. 27, 2018
I hired Lowe's to install the fence, and they hired another company (315 Fencing) to do the installation. They showed up a week late from when I was told. Every looks great except for the double gate. It has huge gaps between the doors and frames, the one door is crooked. There are huge gaps under the fence, I was told by Lowe's, that it would be against the ground so my little dog can't get out... My dog got out!
The moment Lowe's found out they were done with the installation they called me to do an over-the-phone closing interview. I told the lady I was still at work. She called again an hour later and I informed her again that I was still at work. I've never heard from her again... I emailed the person who gave me the quote and he sent the owner of the installation company to my house to tell me that there is nothing they can do about the fence. He said it's a vinyl fence not a wooden fence, it doesn't go against the ground and when the land has a slight hill it is going to look that way.
Reviewed Dec. 27, 2018
I would never buy anything again from Lowe's. On July 2, 2018 we purchased a Whirlpool refrigerator from Lowe's. They scheduled delivery for 1 month out. They canceled that delivery the morning it was supposed to happen. They said it would take another month. They delivered a refrigerator that time but the door was scratched and had dents. We did not accept delivery. The ordered another one set a delivery date of two weeks. When delivered it had a door that was also dented and scratched. We went back to Lowe's in September to get our money back. They suggested we order a different brand. We ordered a Kitchenaid. Lowe's said it would take a month to get because it was a special order.
Between September 17 and December 14 Lowe's scheduled the delivery 4 times and canceled it the morning of the scheduled delivery each time. Finally, on Dec 23 we received the new refrigerator. Lowe's also screwed up the paperwork on the extended warranty we purchased and it took several phone calls to their local store and home office to get it straightened out. During all of this we purchased a new Washing machine and a new microwave from Home Depot. Both arrived in perfect condition within two weeks. Lowe's and Home Depot are within two blocks of one another. So convenience is not an issue. Quality of service is.
Reviewed Dec. 26, 2018
I ordered a Water Softener and an LG Refrigerator from Lowes.com, before Thanksgiving. All paid in full using Lowe's credit card. Had the Water Softener delivered in a few days but not the refrigerator. I called them and had that rescheduled for delivery on Dec 10th, 2018. Dec 10th comes and goes, no delivery. When I called the next day, they had a hard time finding my order. Finally they did, and then scheduled for delivery for following Tuesday the 18th between 12.30 and 4.30 pm. Even got a text confirmation from XPO about this delivery. However, no sign of delivery on Tuesday!
When I called them in the evening they are trying to track the order again. Then they reschedule me again for Wednesday 3.30-7.30. On Wednesday evening, I get a call again from XPO saying the truck's lights are not working so they cannot deliver! Hard to believe, but again, I said OK, and agreed to a delivery on Friday the 21st. On Friday morning, I get a voicemail from someone called Craig saying that they are delivering my "Water Softener" today since the refrigerator hasn't arrived yet! Now, note that by now, my water softener has already been installed at my home over 3 weeks back.
I called and spoke to Barbara in delivery at the Lowe's Woodbridge store, and she had no clue on anything! I had to tell her it's not the water softener but the refrigerator that I was supposed to get today. Then she tells me that the refrigerator is damaged!!! By now, I was completely exhausted with their excuses!!!! They just were not motivated to deliver my order. I then spoke to the Assistant Store Manager, believe his name was Rick, who apologized but was more than willing to cancel my order!!! Not finding a quick resolution, but just cancel. I finally gave in and asked for my order to be cancelled.
I got a call back within 1/2 hour from someone cancelling my order and crediting my card. If only they had shown the same promptness in delivering my order, they would not have lost a loyal customer forever!!!! Never again will I ever step into a LOWE'S!!! And by the way, I called the 1-800 Lowe's customer service also, who took my complaint, gave me a reference number and told me that someone will call within 24 hours to address my issue. NO ONE CALLED. NOT SURPRISED.
Reviewed Dec. 26, 2018
Well after running around the construction area picking up supplies I've had for a project I'm doing today and had a cart full I sat in line for 10 to 15 minutes with two checkouts but only one operating. Two or three people employees standing at the other doing whatever three or four people in my line. Finally got tired of waiting. Told the guy behind me, "You can wait. I'm out of here," pushed my cart down another aisle and started to walk out. The lady that had been standing around said, "I'll help you now". I told her, "I'm done waiting. You can put it back on the shelf."
Reviewed Dec. 24, 2018
I am an owner of several rental properties and needed to have some carpet and vinyl replaced in one of my units. I went to Lowe's assuming that I would get a reasonable price and guaranteed service. Boy that was a mistake! Let me tell you about my nightmare: First, they-after about 2 weeks-were finally able to get someone from one of their contractors to come out and take the measurements for the carpet. I took time off from work and met a teenager from the contract agency at the unit. I assumed that he took the necessary measurements and delivered them to Lowe's. I went to the store 2 days later to complete the purchase. First of all, I was not able to find anyone in the store that appeared to even have a clue as to what as to what I was talking about.
I was finally directed to the Flooring department where the associate was unable to locate my account. After about 30 minutes and location of the account, I was informed that the contract agency had not put the measurements in the system and they would try to get in touch with them. After contacting them the next day, I was told that the teenager who took the measurements had failed to put the measurements in the system and had been subsequently fired from his job. I finally got a new measurement a week later.
When I returned to the Flooring department, and explained my situation to an associate and asked them to look up the account so that I could ascertain the status, they looked at me like "a deer caught in the headlight". Finally after another manager came in, they were able to find the account. To make a long story short, we got the carpet installation scheduled, but again only after I called several times to get an installation date and threatened to cancel the order if I was not given firm confirmation. The contractors installed the carpet about 6 weeks after my initial order. The vinyl installation never happened and the associates were unable to locate the initial order or give me any updated information. I finally gave up and went with another company (50 Flooring) which completed the measurement/installation in a timely and professional manner. Never again will I deal with Lowes! Done, finished, finale!
Reviewed Dec. 23, 2018
I ordered Black Friday deal washer and dryer (special order) and I am still waiting somebody to delivering our washer to us. Are you kidding me? Who is waiting more than a month for washer and dryer. A big shame on you. Now my delivery date is rescheduled for 12/29, but nobody guarantee that this is gonna be the exact delivery date. New homeowners with two little kids with that situation-speechless. I am curious how you guys are still on the market. SPEND YOUR MONEY SOMEWHERE ELSE. A huge waste of time. Never again.
Reviewed Dec. 21, 2018
Had bad experiences with delivery from my local store - but for real bad customer service contact Lowest's customer service. All they do is lie and tell you some time in the future someone will call you, but it never happens - buy from anyone else even if it costs more. It is worth it.
Reviewed Dec. 20, 2018
Thought it would be a great idea to get Black Friday deals from Lowe’s... Never again will I be buying appliances from them. It has been nothing but a nightmare. I purchased an LG washer and dryer. My original delivery date was supposed to be 12/7. This date got pushed to 12/10 for the washer and 12/15 for the dryer. 12/10 comes and I have no washer because the delivery company (XPO) was having truck issues. XPO calls and rescheduled delivery for Wednesday 12/13. Nothing comes on 12/13. I call Lowe’s and they have not received the order from XPO and explain I will need to refund and rebill the washer. I go through the process of doing this and am told the washer will come on Monday 12/17.
Meanwhile, on 12/15, I am told through automated email that my dryer will be delivered. I call a different Lowe’s store and they explain that the dryer has been cancelled and are not sure why. The store manager says he’ll look into it. On 12/17 my husband takes off of work to receive the washer but instead of a washer, comes a dryer. I call Lowe’s and they tell me they have me down for a dryer. I speak with someone in delivery (no idea how I ended up with a dryer) but happen to have a washer there and say they’ll get it out to me on Today 12/20. I call the store the morning of 12/20 because I have not received a phone call and am told delivery has not placed the washer on the truck to be delivered today. Still have no washer. I am deeply disappointed in their delivery and will NEVER order online from them again.
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2018
Ordered a gift for my husband from Lowes.com. Paid $12.99 for 1-2 day delivery (because I need it Before Xmas and did not quite trust Lowe’s 5 day delivery.) I checked my order status today and it said “status pending”. I contacted customer service via text and was told the item was in stock at a store about 40 miles away (But I do not have car available this week) from my home but they couldn’t ship the product to the store near me or could they ship to my home but they could delivery it to my home from the store for $69.00!!! The item weights about 5 lbs. And I paid for expedited shipping. They offered to cancel the order... That was their solution!!
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2018
I placed an order to have carpet installed in one of my rental houses for $1922 with the expectation that it would be installed in the normal 2-3 week timeline that it has taken in the past. I called and went by the store and left phone messages for someone to call me back 8 times and no one ever would to let me know when the carpet would come in or be installed. I left 3 messages for Rodney ** the store manager to call me back and he never did until I called a fourth time. I ended up talking to the CPO (Central Processing Office) 6 more times with poor customer service. They offered me what they think is compensation for it taking 8 weeks to get the carpet installed and having poor customer service. It is not even close to what it cost me for having to wait 5 additional weeks to get the carpet installed and the headaches that came along with it.
This store is very poorly managed and many of the employees have no clue what is going on. This store and the whole experience reminds me of a Kmart. Because of all of this I will never buy carpet from Lowe's in Trussville, AL again. And will definitely tell all of my investor friends and leave every review I can to let other people know what they can expect from Lowe's and to not buy carpet there either.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2018
We ordered an appliance twice from Lowe's. The first time we ordered a stove. We were contacted with a delivery date 2 months after buying the stove. We called to confirm our delivery so that we could take time off work to be here... No one showed up. Turns out, Lowe's never even had the stove to deliver and the Lowe's associate told me this happens all the time with their delivery company, XPO. Second delivery date, no show. Third delivery date...the stove is broken. Only half of the stove top is working. So finally by the fourth delivery, we got a working stove.
Now, we bought a dishwasher from Lowe's. It's been a month since we purchased it and we finally got a call that our delivery was scheduled for yesterday. Once again we called to confirm that they were coming since we need to take time off work to be here. Once again, no one showed up, no one called. When we called Lowe's to find out what was going on, Lowe's told us that they don't have our washer yet and they don't know why XPO wants to deliver. We have wasted so much time and money on trying to get an appliance delivered. Lowe's is well aware of all these problems and the associates seem frustrated as well. Yet corporate insists on using XPO for delivery and hasn't bothered to fix these major communication issues. They have lost our business for sure this time.
Reviewed Dec. 17, 2018
Tried to place an online order for shelving with much difficulty. Finally had a customer rep process the order for me. After never receiving a confirmation I contacted customer service. They provided me with a copy of my order. After reviewing the order it was obvious a mistake had been made totaling the cost. I contacted customer service again. They asked that I forward a copy of the order which I did.
After about 30 minutes on the phone I could never convince the rep the pricing (basic math) was wrong. She kept me on hold for 15 minutes while she checked with her supervisor. Her reply was the pricing was correct even though the paperwork showed it was not. I finally canceled the order. On top of all of this, and I certainly cannot explain, the content of the emails that were shared actually changed. Lowe’s apparently can revise emails that are both sent and received within their system. I realized this later when I went back later to re-read the emails.
Reviewed Dec. 16, 2018
I went to Lowe’s to pick out flooring for my house. Long story short... I spent 3 months trying to get vinyl and carpet installed. The day they show up to do the vinyl, they look at my floor and refuse to do it. The reason was I had not taken up the old tile in the house. I had not had a problem before doing vinyl over old grocery store looking tile because I had done it before as I own several rental houses. The girl that measured the floor never said anything to me about removing it.
They claimed it might have asbestos in it... which I had another flooring company come out to do the work that Lowe’s refused to do and they said if it were 9 in tiles it would have asbestos but mine were 12 in tiles. The reason Lowe’s would not do it was also because the house was built in 1903... But the tiles were not that old. It seems to me Lowe’s is very unorganized and their teams are not trained well to inform customers. I will now use only a local flooring company in the future.
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2018
Ordered placed November 02 # **. Expected delivery: November 29. The day before we are warned, delivery expected between 10 am & 1 pm. No delivery today, not warned! 2nd delivery due: December 15th. The day before we are warned, delivery is expected between 12.30 pm & 3.30 pm. No delivery today, and still not warned! When you delivery? In 2018, 2019 or 2020??? You are not serious!
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2018
1st: Went to Lowe's in Conroe, Texas yesterday. Found a washing machine and clothes dryer we liked. We were promised delivery the next day/today 12/15/18. Received a phone call later in the evening promising delivery. Later we get an email telling us no delivery until Monday. I put down the cash based on their promises. Why can't they tell the truth?
2nd: In October I went to the Woodlands, Texas store and wanted to buy a water heater. Lowe's took 35 dollars because they have to pay the vendors to come and check the home/heater location first. Paid them, the guy came out and nothing after that until mid-November. By then I had already hired a local business to take care of it. Use local business is my new mantra. They care more about getting your business and the people we hired did a great job. No more Lowe's for me if I can help it!
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2018
November 15, we started the process of buying a kitchen sink. The sink was there. They ordered their preferred contractor to come out for detailed measurements. It took a week. Then almost another week later I contacted them since they didn't give me the courtesy of a call to give me an update. After much time, they finally found my estimate and I went in to pay for the sink (over my doubts and hesitations but hubby insisted they were the "best"- I wanted a 2nd opinion). A few days later - actually the day the contract said the job would be completed, is the day I called to find out what was happening.
Again... fumbling, waiting, and excuses of a new computer system (Yeah I got that excuse the first time around). Well guess what? It's almost a month since this whole process started and... crickets. Tomorrow I am calling in for a refund and cancel the entire thing. My gut was right from the start. Arguing with my husband would have been too disrespectful in the store. GET YOUR OWN CONTRACTOR. DON'T TRUST LOWE'S!

Reviewed Dec. 13, 2018
I had placed an order online. On the day I received the item, the item went on clearance sale. I called Lowe's Customer Service for a price adjustment, a difference of $6.12. I was told that the company’s policy was not to make adjustments. I spoke with a supervisor as I thought I was getting incorrect information. The supervisor stated the same. In the past I have experienced items going on clearance with Home Depot and was credited without any issues.
Reviewed Dec. 13, 2018
I purchased a sink and faucet Nov 6, 2018. Finally after too much bs, lack of communication, misplaced items, just complete unprofessional and unacceptable behavior service from sales to corporate! My sink is being installed as I speak. Can only pray for the results. But I will never buy anything or use Lowe's again. Don’t waste your time because they surely waste yours with poor service.
Reviewed Dec. 10, 2018
We purchased a Google Home Mini with $25 coupon on Lowe's website. Paid total $4.33 after coupon. We even received confirm pickup email. Then they cancelled our order and telling me only available to Lowe's credit card holder. At this point I can tell they are lying because they called me earlier told me I can't pick up my order at that time "Wait for corporate notice" or I can cancel the order. Why do they just tell me over the phone call in the first place. After all I went back to test the promo code again, It is invalid already. This is how their corporate works! Personally I will not go back them anymore. Suggestion: Don't buy from them. Can't agree the way how they do business.
Reviewed Dec. 10, 2018
I purchased 50' of vinyl tubing item #814322 listed for $1.29 plus $12.99 shipping (2 day) and $1.29 tax. I received in 6 days a 1' piece even though the invoice said "3/4" 50' braided vinyl tubing. I called and the serv. center said they shipped wrong and she would look into it. I had the item on the screen as I was on hold and all sudden the price went from $1.29 to $60 something right before my eyes. She returned and said the price was per ft. It was NOT. All the other tubing prices were listed same desc. different lengths. I said what about those they'd be $10000.00 if that was the case. She blamed it on the IT Dept, said she couldn't help me. Hung up. I plan on legal action as it was advertised, I bought it under that assumption, paid outrageous shipping and am left with a financial loss, and the loss of the job ($650) I was to do (pressure washing) with the hose.
Reviewed Dec. 10, 2018
Vacuum shredder bought 4/19/18. I ran it once to see what it did. Drained the gas. Stored in a dry shed. From 11/10/18 to 11/19/18 I tried to start it. New gas and Stabil. No start. On 11/19/18 I took it to Lowe's where I purchased it. They said if problem is not under warranty, cost is $88.00. On 11/27/18, I received a call from someone at Lowe's saying there is gel in the gas line and it is $104.98 to get it back. No choice here. No more calls from Lowe's. On 12/10/18, I go in to Lowe's and ask where the vacuum is. It had been sitting in a back room. They finally bring it out. $110.93 to take it home. By the way, Troy-Bilt has no e-mail address for consumers or customers. They state this on their website. What warranty.
Reviewed Dec. 10, 2018
E-mail send to Lowes on 12/10/18: I have been unable to reach you by phone (on hold forever), so I am sending this E-mail. I placed this order on November 17th and the delivery has been rescheduled 5 times. I now have no hope of ever receiving it. The same thing happened back in July when I ordered an air conditioner that never arrived. I will order one from Home Depot. Please cancel this order, and shame on me if I ever step into another Lowe’s store.
Reviewed Dec. 10, 2018
Me and my husband went to Lowe's to find a stove and we ended up finding a stove that I've been wanting - the dual oven. All the parts were in the stove when we purchased. It was what seemed like it was really good deal. Turned out to be a nightmare. The day we went to go pick up the stove they told me to call. It would be ready and waiting. We got there. Wasn't ready. We waited for an hour and a half for them to go pick up the stove. There was a older gentleman like 60 70 years old who went to go get it. He dropped it. Then we finally got it home. We noticed parts that were missing from the stove like all of the stuff they said. They weren't there. I've been dealing with this nightmare ever since. Still a month later have not got this fixed.
My receipts talk to managers. Called their corporate office. Still no response. Call them again today. Switch me from person to person and it's been nothing but I might nightmare. I'm going to call at my local news station and news media and see if like to do a segment on consumers' alert. This is just horrible. I've never dealt with anything like this in my life. I feel like I've been robbed. As far as I'm concerned Lowe's company is a thief. They stole for me. They've stole my money and I have not got it back as of yet. Still have yet fix the situation and how they respond to you when you call there. I highly doubt I ever will.
I'm going to call a lawyer at this point to see if I can sue them. I don't know what I can do legally but I am pissed off. I'm at a loss of $750 and I am upset and they have not reached out to me and try to fix this even though I've called and I've got reports and one thing after another. Beware that's all I'm telling the buyers who purchased anything from Lowe's. Beware. The customer service is horrible. The representatives are horrible. They're all smile in your face when you come to buy things and when you leave it's another story. Buyers beware.
Reviewed Dec. 9, 2018
Purchased a washer/dryer over the phone on a Thursday for Sunday delivery. Order to be fulfilled by the Lake Park, FL store. During the ordering process, I provided my phone number to enable customer service to contact me on Saturday to coordinate a Sunday delivery time. Saturday call never came. Called the 800.445.6937 customer service number on Sunday to inquire about the delivery time. Corporate customer service rep contacted the Lake Park store to try and reach a delivery coordinator.
I was placed on hold...for 30 MINUTES, with no incremental responses while on hold from the customer service rep explaining the reason for her absence. When the rep finally returned to the line, she indicated that she attempted to call the Lake Park store 7x before getting someone on the line. Once the Lake Park rep struggled with her store computer system to confirm my delivery time, it became apparent that she had an incorrect phone number associated with my name.
As I was starting to provide the correct phone number, I was put on hold AGAIN, mid-conversation, without explanation. I was on hold for 15 minutes before the Lake Park rep returned to the phone. While on hold again, the #800 customer service rep disappeared, apparently having chosen a stealth move of simply dropping from the call, unannounced and unnoticed. When I asked how I could escalate my customer experience to corporate, the Lake Park rep indicated she didn't know where the #800 service rep went and that she had no way of transferring me to a corporate resource.
Total experience = 60 minute phone call to confirm the delivery time of my washer/dryer, 45 minutes of which were spent on hold with no explanation. Dear Lowe's, your customer experience is damaging your brand. Take a hard look and analysis of your customer agent SLA's and repeat customer revenue. I suspect this correlation will be eye-opening (if not already known, but not prioritized by your leadership team). You have the data, you have the tools, you have the ability to do better but have chosen a path that has only deteriorated the experience of customers who have a choice to go elsewhere. Your customers, your market share, your choice. I'm making my move and never returning to your brand.
Reviewed Dec. 9, 2018
Purchased appliances end of October that their delivery team continually messed up. We'd wait all day and no one would show. I called the next day and was told we'd receive a new date. Got an email saying it would be delivered on Black Friday. Day before Thanksgiving got another email saying it was changed again to Saturday. All these are donotreply with no way to contact them. Contacted them on FB to let them know I wouldn't be home Saturday until 5 pm. They say they'll take care of it and provided local delivery department's phone #.
Saturday came and driver calls at 6:45 pm to say he'll be delivering in 15 mins. Great! But then he never shows up. Next day I called the local Lowe's delivery department asking what happened and that this headache was no longer worth it. Delivery manager offers 10% off the entire order if he can deliver right then. I said ok and waited for them. They showed up and again said, "We'll give you 10% off the entire order, please sign here accepting delivery." 10 days pass and we never get the discount. I called and was told that because I had already received a 10% veteran discount that they cannot apply the additional 10% they promised. Lowe's is scamming veterans and this one will no longer shop there after being loyal, enjoying the veteran discount, for years.
Reviewed Dec. 8, 2018
I had a faucet installed by Lowe's and the installer broke my drain pipe and tried to get an extra 120 dollars out of me. I'm 100% sure, it was not leaking before. Lowe's customer care 1-800-445-6937, is a sham. They are lazy and their investigation was to ask the crooked installer if they drain pipe was leaking before. He wants to continue working with Lowe's, so he lied. I'm going back to Home Depot, never had a problem with them.
Reviewed Dec. 8, 2018
On April 11, 2018 we had a Lowe's specialist come out and give us an estimate for a wood fence to be installed, We thought the price was fair, and he made Lowe's out to be the best company with the best workers, so we were very happy to have this done. He gave us about a 3 month date before they can have installers here, and went through all the information about the pricing, warranty and guarantees, and the most important thing that needs to be said is he told us that once the fence is installed within 8 months we need to stain it. I know for people in this field would know this is wrong, we did not know this. This is relevant for what is going to happen.
I'm always busy, and always gone, so I had to have my Mother take care of everything while I was in Florida. After the fence install was done, she sent me the pictures. I couldn't believe the shoddy workmanship. When I got back home, I sent the pictures to Lowe's and our project coordinator. They agreed to have someone come back and fix the issues.
The first 3 pictures is the finished product just a day after the install, and I can honestly tell you the pictures don't nearly show the terrible install. The gate was completely uneven that the gate wouldn't stay shut. My dogs would just push open the gate. The post on the back gate was cemented into the ground with a huge split in it.
After a few weeks more, they had come to repair the fence. I was back in Florida so I couldn't see the results, My mother said they had been there to repair everything. I get back and I'm absolutely floored. The last of the pictures are the results of the fix. They did absolutely nothing, but move the hinge up on the gate so it will stay shut, and added a board to the gate, and put 1 screw into the post with a split in it.
I called again, and they asked us about the stain, we told them we stained it about a few months later, and they immediately have found their way out of this horrible install. They told me it was suppose to be stained within 3 weeks, I said that's not what the guy who sold us this fence said, he told us within 8 months, and they said he wouldn't say that, but he did say that. So, we are now dealing with an issue with voiding our warranty because we didn't stain it within 3 weeks. For a month we had called to get this fixed, no one was calling us back, no one was answering our questions, so I called and demanded to talk to a supervisor.
I explain the entire situation to her, she claims that someone left a voicemail for my mother about staining the fence within 3 weeks, she never received any such thing, then they said she told them that everything was fixed when they came to repair the fence. I told them that is not true, and she argued with me over those 2 details. My mother never said they fixed it, she did agree that they did show up and work on the fence. I told her we had no idea it was suppose to be stained within 3 weeks that's not what we were told. Again, they claim we were left a voicemail. She even went as far telling my why didn't I google it, I am not kidding on this. I told her, "Why should I google anything when it's your responsibility to inform the customer." And we were given the wrong information.
She is claiming all of this is because of us not staining it soon enough, and we voided our warranty. I said, "This is because of bad installers, and stain has nothing to do with the huge split in the wood," and she said, "Yes it does, that's why it's like that." I told her to go back and look at the pictures. Those pictures were taken the 2nd day after the install.
So, after many calls, someone finally gave us a direct number to our Project Coordinator that we didn't have before. My Mother started calling, and calling, and calling, and leaving voice mails, and no response, no return calls, no nothing. So I called, and told them, "I don't have the time to take out of my day to deal with this, something has to be done." Finally, she returned her call. And promised to have someone come out and look at it.
I was gone, so I had to have my Mother wait at my house for them to come, she had other things to do but cancelled her morning to wait for them. After waiting within the 3 hour time given, no one had showed up, she called and told them she had to leave in the next couple hours, they called, no one answered the phone. This happened the entire time, they kept calling and no one would answer. She had to leave and this is 2 hours later than the time they told us someone would be there. Later we called and they said someone came there and fixed the issue. I got home, looked at the fence and post, nothing was done. Same thing. We have security cameras everywhere, I viewed the footage and 1 guy came, he measured the fence and left. That was it.
After calling them back, we were now told that the installer said that due to not having it stained within in time that is the reason why the fence is warping and bending and everything. I told them, "Look at the first set of pictures I sent. That is not due to stain or weather or anything, it was taken the same day it was put in." How can they blame it on that. So, again we keep calling and leaving messages to have this done.
Finally, I guess they got tired of us calling, they had someone come out to fix the issues. Again, my mother had to be here, they showed up, but said the fence post with a split in it was not on the work order. They did fix the gate, and I will say did an excellent job on doing it, but look what it took to get that far. We are now calling to get this post fixed. We called and left messages on our project coordinators voice mail for 3 weeks with no return calls. I called another number to find out why no one will talk to us, they said that person no longer works in that building, and we were given a new project coordinator, I said it would have been nice to have been informed of this. And they said they left us a voicemail, and again, another voice mail we did not get.
So, we start calling our new project coordinator, and again, a few weeks in, several calls later, no response, no return calls. After I left a polite message in a very angry voice, I got a call early in the morning while I was still in bed. Checked the voicemail and was told that the post is not in warranty because it's normal for wood to crack and split. I'm furious at this point. I call back minutes after he woke me up, and he wouldn't answer the phone, so I left another voicemail explaining this split looks like someone took an ax to it. this is not weather but poor workmanship. Look at the pictures from day 1, and the 1st repair and it's the exact same post, with the exact same split. they should have never installed that post with a huge split in it.
I never received a call back to this day of writing it. After calling different 800 numbers, we finally got someone to help us, and set up a time for someone to come look at the post and give an estimate. I decided to free my day up, stay here and make sure this got done. And I can promise you this is not an easy thing for me to do, taking a day off shouldn't even be on my agenda ever. They were suppose to be here Tuesday December 4th. NO call, NO show. Called them and they informed us that they no longer use those contractors and have new ones who will come out on December 7th, I take off another day, I want to be here and make sure it gets done. Guess what, no call no show, They say they have left a few voicemails but are not returning their calls.
Sorry for the long read, but this is what we have been dealing with this past year. They will not call, they will not show up, they will not honor anything. You may be lucky and have a good install done, this is just my own nightmare. I'm still fighting to get this fence installed. With a cost of nearly 7k to have this installed there is absolutely no excuse for such shoddy work and poor work ethics and horrible customer service.
Reviewed Dec. 8, 2018
I went to Lowe's today to get my pick up order. Staff member Ashley, got my order and told me to get my own cart to put my stuff. Another member happened to open the exit door pushing in the doors, I followed the staff member to get my cart. When I came back inside staff member Ashley told me in front other customers with an attitude saying I can't open the door open, and if has broken I will have to pay $10,000.00 dollars, I told her I didn't touch the door. I just followed her employee, she keep repeating to me, "Well if you break it you have to pay 10k", I keep telling her I didn't touched the door.
I told her if she had a problem she need it to let her staff member know that. Not me. Then she keep accusing me of me trying to break the door. I told her, "Well you should do your job and have a cart there for my items, that's why is call Pick-Up Service". I told her to check her security cameras. She jobs blow me away with attitude and told me sign here and there is the exit. Racist staff member. I don't treat people for the way they look, because if that was the case I wouldn't want to deal with someone who has a earring in their nose for customer service. But I thought Lowe's had a Dress Code? I guess not... Ashley needs to learn not to falsely accuse customers... I'm taking my business to Home Depot...Take your business to Home Depot.
Reviewed Dec. 8, 2018
Updated on 12/09/2018: Lies, still waiting for my NEW Washer that I bought!--- Sunday Delivery was promised, nothing today!
Original Review: Whirlpool Washer. Bought 12.3.18 in store-$429. Delivery was set for 12.4, get it on 12.6. Came off truck open- not in box, I opted to install, and noticed water coming out of drain when cover was removed. Called Westinghouse, they don't ship tested with residual water in it. Also upon a closer look one side is not right where the metal along the side is caved in. This has definitely been somewhere else and was a return? Asst. Mgr said will replace with new and will get one scheduled, and will call to let me know. Nothing about being "sorry", no offer of discount, and no mention that the price is now $398. Had to track the Mgr down by visiting the store in person since no call back was received, and they acted like they were doing me a favor.
Major lesson - Make sure it shows up still in the box, don't fall for "we stage it for quicker delivery before we get there". Nothing wrong with this model, I leveled to the floor and I don't get any noise, and if you follow the manual for size loads, it doesn't use that much water. Anyway, I don't expect Lowe's to actually keep this post live, so I will be reposting to as many forums as I can. Sad someone made a decision on what to do with this unit, just glad I did the install because it never would have been discovered otherwise.
Reviewed Dec. 5, 2018
Basically I bought a Samsung Washer and Dryer on Nov 09th and they said the earliest delivery date is Dec 06th which I agreed, so I called yesterday since no one has contacted me about the delivery time and they just told me they don't have them in stock and they are waiting for the parcel to arrive from South Korea, are you kidding me?? So now they told me the new "ESTIMATED DATE" is by the end of JANUARY, why they didn't say anything about out of stock items when I bought them, now I'm stuck with them because anywhere the same bundle is super expensive since I missed the Black Friday special price.
I regret to have bought at Lowe's, I should've gone to Home Depot. So I called them to complaint and see how were they planning to compensate me and they just offered another awful model or still waiting until January and that's just an estimate date. Now I have to drive 8 miles to the nearest laundromat in the middle of the snowstorm in Utah. I hate them, don't make business with them.
Reviewed Dec. 5, 2018
We purchased shower unit from Lowe's in Indian Harbour, Florida. Our plumber was kind enough to pick it up in his company's truck as our car is too small. When the wall was taken out of box, there was a crack. The plumber could not take the time to pick a new one up. The manager of the store refused to have someone deliver a new one. In fact, his attitude was apathetic and unhelpful. If I could rate this store 0 stars, I would. However, 1 star was all allowed.
Reviewed Dec. 4, 2018
First time customer and last time customer. I bought a snow blower online that was on sale. Site stated 100 available and 3 to 7 day delivery to the local store. Order was confirmed by email. Did not get any emails on the order status so I checked after four days. Got a blank page. No information. On the sixth day I called the store and was told it was backordered and no information on when they would get it. The customer service clerk told me she could call the supplier and get back to me in about an hour. Never got a call. So next day I went to the store with my order confirmation printed. They looked the order up and said it was canceled because I couldn't wait for delivery. That never happened. I would have never known the order was canceled with no call or email notification. So I ended going to a competitor and bought the same snow blower for $1.00 more than Lowe's sale price and a $40.00 mail in rebate to boot. Never again to Lowe's.
Reviewed Dec. 4, 2018
I purchased Pergo flooring from Lowe’s Home Improvement. The floor was installed by a sub contractor. After a while the floor started to buckle, and raise at the end seams. Both Lowe’s and Pergo refused to help correct the problems. I’m out over $3000.00 on this shabby project. Now I read about the formaldehyde in the product. I’m thinking of taking the floor up and returning it to Lowe’s. This way customers can see just what they installed. When I asked to talk with the installers I was advised by Lowe’s that they no longer work for Lowe’s. I should have check to see if they were licensed to operate in Florida.
Reviewed Dec. 3, 2018
My washer/dryer set was supposed to be delivered last Friday, after 1 month since I ordered it. Only part of the delivery came, and I had to wait at home for that. I called customer service immediately, and a guy told me that the store will re-deliver the rest on Friday and hook it up. OK I had to wait at home and didn't go to work again on Friday. Guess what, no one showed up on Friday. This time I tried to be smarter and called the delivery department at Sunnyvale, CA store myself. A rude woman told me that they will re-deliver on Monday, and today is Monday. I'm waiting at home and nothing is happening AGAIN! I just called customer service and they just left me hanging. Called store again and no one picked up the call. SERIOUSLY?! I should've got it from Best Buy or Home Depot! Anything is better than Lowe's!!!
Reviewed Dec. 3, 2018
I went to Lowe's this afternoon to return a Kobalt drill that I bought 5 days ago 11/28/2018. Before I drive the 35-40 minute commute there I called Lowe's customer care number and speak with a guy named Patrick. He says, "Yes sir. There's no problem with the return." (threw away receipt) so when I hang up with him I call the Lowe's that I purchased the $160 drill from and ask the lady if this was true. "Yes sir. No problem. You are fine as long as you can get everything that is in box when bought the drill. You can get a in store credit." I get there. The lady I spoke with is nowhere to be found so another snotty nose lady helped me but says, "No sir. We can't return the drill with a valid receipt." We argue back and forth.
I ask for manager and she is even worse than first **. Didn't even want to attempt to return it when I figure out I wasted 2 1/2 hours for lies. The lady asked me for my driver's license, Punches couple keys on keyboard then says "does it surprise you that we are unable to track your purchase". I frankly said, "Hell I don't know. You're the manager. I'm the customer." So she gives me a slip of paper and says, "Call this number to see what they can do." Very rude manager. So I walk out door, put the drill in my vehicle and call the number provided. Hoping they could resolve this matter (another unsuccessful attempt) I walk back inside Lowe's lumber yard to glance around. Clear across the store from customer service.
Here comes the 2 ladies who were very rude. They stare at me like I'm a criminal that's going to rob the store. I walk past them and go to the tool world to glance around while still talking to customer care. I glance at the ladies staring holes through me and I tell the gentleman trying everything he think of to actually help me how they are starting me down 5 people in a group. So I pick up a item that's had label you're off sticker area and hold up lady runs over, "Yes you need help." I ask how much is the cost of the item. She scans. Tells me. I say, "Oh ok" and put it on the shelf. I walk off. Here comes the 2 ladies back down staring at me whole time and in passing the head cashier says, "Hope you have a great day."
I'm thinking to myself really after the lousy service you provide me with you make that comment. Then I see something that caught my eye so I stop to look at the tool set and the guy and girl that the ladies were talking to walk up, "Yes sir. Can we help you find anything." I flat out say, "What? You feel like I need help now?" while think hm where were you when I was in the tool section. The guy says, "I thought you might need assistance." I tell him point blank, "No you, your Coworker, your manager and your head cashier think I am in here stealing stuff" while pulling out 350-400 dollars cash and state, "If I want something I will pay for it" and he get offensive and says something and walks off.
The crazy thing is I'm on phone with Lowe's while all this Happened. 33 minute conversation. So my outcome was no Lowe's within 20 miles of my zip code had sold a 24 volt Kobalt brushless motor drill between 11-1-2018 and 12-2-2018. So I'm still stuck with heavy drill and hopes of a phone call from the contact center. I mean I know you can not give a cash refund to me without a receipt but no store credit. I mean my drill is still in immaculate condition. Like it was bought today and can't get a store credit to go choose a different drill (lightweight).
I am very disappointed in the service all the way around and I advise everyone to boycott Lowe's. My 1 question is from 4 Lowe's within 20 miles hasn't sold not 1 drill in a month's time frame 11-1-2018/12-2-2018. I really believe that is the system. I am positive that I purchased the drill 5 days ago and I am just as positive I know which Lowe's I went and spent the cash 160$ at. I am no longer shopping there if problem can't be resolved.
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2018
I purchased an item online and the website was being very glitchy. I wanted the free delivery but it defaulted to in-store pick-up. I tried to reach customer service to see if it could be fixed, but no one responded. I figured "fine, I'll just go get it even though it is really out of the way." I picked it up and they had a piece of paper with my information taped on the front. After I got it home, I discovered they had hidden a huge crack with the paper (cute). I contacted customer service, whose advice essentially boiled down to "fix it yourself." They would not arrange to have a replacement item waiting when I made the return because "we do not ship between stores," nor would they fix the issue on their end.
I had to re-order the item or drive an hour away to find it at another store. I will need to return this item and ask for a refund in person and then replace the item myself. Someone at Lowe's needs to take an internship at someplace like REI and learn what customer service looks like. Lowe's "customer service" is basically someone who tells you that they don't have customer service, but you can probably handle it by yourself. This is why I shop at Home Depot. Seriously not buying from Lowe's again. The sale for this item was half off, but I still wish I had paid full price somewhere else.
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2018
They have poor management of the online order, got delivered email and nothing came for a week, found out my order get canceled without notice, if I didn't call them, I will pay for nothing. They helped me reorder it and wait for another week, finally it came but a damage one, What the hell is this company doing? Their delivery guy said the manager said they can give us 10% discount for this damage dryer, you guys are funny, I need a brand new dryer not the trash, who cares 10% discount. I need to cancel this order, hope I will get my refund.
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2018
I purchased a Snow Blower two years ago at the Lowe's in Timonium, MD. I was concerned that there was no way to drain the gas - or even shut it off - as I always shut the gas off to stop the engine. That way the carburetor doesn't get gunked up. The salesman suggested I buy the "protection" plan. I spent another $100 to be sure that If there was any problem, I was covered. I used it that winter (once) with no issues. I put stabilizer in the fuel. The next year - it wouldn't start at all. I brought it back to the store and they said that fuel related repairs were not covered, but that I had to pre authorize any repair before the unit was sent out - not! They said that the lack of fuel related issues coverage was listed in the fine print of the agreement. But if you look on their website under extended protect plans/Outdoor Power Equipment this point is not mentioned anywhere. Lowe's has lost my business forever!
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2018
I've always preferred Lowe's to their competitors but after this experience never again. I purchased a washer/dryer and set up to have them delivered through their delivery service contractor. The night before they called around 8 pm with a delivery time frame between 3-7 for the next day which was kinda weird. I mean talk about last minute. The next evening 630 pm no one has showed up or called. So I call and they explain, "The driver is running behind. He'll be there by 730 pm."
Then 830 pm rolls around. Once again no one has showed up or called so I call back a bit frustrated this time and they tell me, "Sorry the driver can't work any more hours. We'll deliver it 2 days from now." Lol. At first I thought this must be a joke. I've never had customer service this bad. I wasted my Saturday night with my kids waiting around on this delivery. My old washer/dryer is disconnected sitting outside, and my door is off the hinges all to make the delivery easy for them. Then they conveniently wait until the store is closed so I can't call and give them a piece of my mind to tell me, "Sorry we'll deliver it 2 days from now!"
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2018
Recently purchased the freezer from Lowe's. After 3 attempts at trying to get the appliance delivered I have to finally accept them delivering at a time that I did not agree to. They could also not load this Appliance into my truck after I attempted to pick it up from the store myself. Not worth it to go to the big box to buy your appliances. Go to a smaller family-operated store to buy such things for your house.
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2018
BEWARE of working with Lowe's on a subcontract project (Roof, remodel, etc.). We had a 25-year roof installed by them 8 years ago. It has completely failed with sections coming loose and sliding to the ground due to improper installation. It leaked as well. They will do nothing to help us with a replacement roof. Would not even come look at it. I will never buy from them again.
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2018
We paid over $40k cash upfront for a complete master bath remodel. Shown the video about what to expect during remodeling, possible delays, etc. My husband and I understand delays are inevitable in any remodeling project. We have remodeled our kitchen, powder room, all flooring, and staircases in the home. This is our first, and LAST remodeling project with Lowe's. The demolition has been the only thing finished on schedule. Actually, that started a day late, but whatever.
September 23rd was first demo day. They took the bathroom down to the studs, but we were not moving any plumbing locations or changing the footprint. The first week, the electrician and plumber come out to rough in everything. Then, the plumber doesn't want to use the shower drain that Lowe's ordered, because he's not familiar with it. Lowe's says they will have to reorder a different one. 3 weeks later, Lowe's and the plumber finally agreed the original drain could actually be used. Why a 3 week delay???
So then, next up is the flooring and tile work. They also moved in our new cabinets. Why no one came to measure for the countertops during the 2 weeks the cabinets were there is beyond me. We get a call from the countertop company AFTER the tile work is done for the shower and walls that they need to measure. So, only they don't reach me or my husband when they call, so they don't even leave a message or try to call again. They just said we never called them back, so that was another 3 day delay in getting the measurements.
Measurements finally get done, installer says 7-10 days for fabrication, then ready to install. Today marks 16 days since the measurement, and the GC emailed me 2 days ago to see if we had an installation date yet for countertops. Excuse me, why is the General Contractor expecting us to chase down the subcontractors? Why are they not communicating directly with the installers?
So, today, we receive a voicemail from the countertop installer that the material for the countertops won't be in until 6 more days, at which time they will get it fabricated and installed. Saying something about the wrong material came in the first time. So, right now, we have no countertops, no sinks, no toilet installed, no tub installed, no shower finished (that will be another 3 weeks to get the glass for the shower fabricated, and I'm certain they won't measure that until the last possible second). Next week will be 11 weeks in, probably still 2 more weeks til countertops installed. We are realistically looking at January for completion, IF there are no further delays. Which would be 3 1/2- 4 months. We were given an initial estimate of 6-8 weeks. Lowe's response to our complaints has been, "We told you to expect delays." Very disappointed in the process and would not recommend their remodeling services to anyone we know.
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2018
A year ago, Lowe's installed a new floor in our home. We paid promptly. The floor is defective. We've been trying for a full year to get Lowe's to fix the floor, dozens of letters, phone calls and emails, and they ignored us. Lowe's contracts have a clause forbidding the customer from suing them. We finally demanded arbitration as required by the contract, and still they refused to respond. Out of desperation, we finally sued. The judge sympathized and agreed with us, but ruled that Lowe's clause is enforceable even if they ignore us. So we're completely stuck. Anyone doing business with Lowe's should be aware that when they screw up, you are also screwed. All they have to do is ignore you.
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2018
Do not even consider doing business with them. I purchased a refrigerator from their online store for Saugus, MA. I cannot list in this space the continual errors in not delivering because they really didn't want to... but gave some lame excuse. And then trying to reach them by phone, a total of 23 calls made within 5 hrs and they don't even answer the phone in Saugus. I must have spoken to 10-12 people who didn't have a clue as to what was going on, and all stories they told were contradictory to another version by another employee. The delivery company was even bad mouthing them to me saying all customers complain, which I see evidenced in the *rating* and thousands of negative reviews.
They even screwed up the return amount, which they credited me for was $118 less than what I paid!!! Every step of the way were filled with error upon error by very incompetent, uncaring service staff. I could continue for pages of the ridiculous happenings with them, all the time on the phone with so many incompetent people... Bottom line, my advice is if you don't want to be totally stressed and waste enormous amounts of time in your life DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THIS COMPANY!!! I cannot stress this enough.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2018
Ordered an Arlo pro camera and a mount to put it on. Paid $40.00 for next day delivery only to have the mount arrive. $60 for a $20 camera mount. Out of stock camera to be delivered to store next month for me to pick up cancelled. Prior purchase of Samsung washer and dryer was also a disaster, broken door and scratched up dryer upon arrival. Customer service was just as bad, either you get hung up on (camera) or callback (washer and dryer) never comes. So done wasting time and money at Lowe's.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2018
Our Lowe's Store here in South Columbus, Ohio has posted a 90 Day carpet replacement warranty in their carpet department. The Warranty simply states that if you are not satisfied with your Stainmaster carpet purchase of color, style, or design, after 90 Days, Vista (a sole alliance with Lowe's) will replace it with any other Stainmaster carpet. NOT TRUE! They will only replace it with a style of their choice (Not Yours). I know this to be true because this is what I experienced with a recent Stainmaster carpet purchase. It makes one wonder if they post these false statements, and they claim to have a multi year carpet warranty, what is the warranty really worth? Never again will I purchase any carpet or major product from Lowe's.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2018
For any big-box stores who can't figure out why consumers are flocking to Amazon, you might want to review your idiotic policies. I was shopping for an impact drill online. So, I figured I'd check out Lowes. While on their site, up popped one of those folding ladders - something we had thought about buying for my pa-n-law for Xmas. I clicked on it, and it fit the bill, plus it was discounted from $149 to $89. I put it in my cart along with the drill and proceeded to check out. Roadblock... I could pick up the drill, but the ladder had to be delivered - there wasn't an option for me to pick it up. Ok, well, whatever - I didn't even know they delivered. So, I finished my purchase, paid for everything and went on my way.
When checking out, I gave the my 'landline' number, as you know how businesses they like to capture phone number and email, and then bug you all the time. It was delivered, like the very next day. Wow! Great service. Today, a week later, I check my phone messages, and there's a message from Lowes. "I have your order here for delivery, just wanted to make sure you understood, you'll be charged $59 for the delivery of the $89 ladder "What?” I swear there was no clear indication of a delivery fee, let alone the actual fee - or I wouldn't have bought the damned ladder! The delivery fee ate up the entire savings. Note to self - just buy from Amazon and forget Lowe’s. I'll never shop at Lowe’s again.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2018
I do most of my shopping appliances at Lowe's in Kentlands but to make it worthwhile I always look for Mr. Mohamadu **. If he is not in Appliances I come back another day until I get him to help me. Mohamadu is great to work with, he treats customers with respect and courtesy and takes the shopping stress away from the me. He always has a smile which gives a peace of mind to my shopping experience.
I just bought a stove and a dishwasher and Mohamadu in appliances was so thorough and helpful ensuring I was satisfied with my shopping. This last Summer I bought a washer and dryer and submitted my rebate receipts and did not get any response. Therefore, this time Mohamadu made sure I submitted my rebates online so I would have a reference number ensuring I would get my rebates. He went way out of his way to assist me and was an absolute joy to work with. I couldn't be happier, Thanks Mohamadu, highly recommended.
Reviewed Nov. 27, 2018
What is the point of Thanksgiving day sale and rebate if you don't pull the orders before you let Black Friday shoppers take everything? Cancel the order without notifying me saying it was out of stock. Then lie to me about trying to contact me. Corporate doesn't contact me back as promised then completely ignores what was written in an email siding with the store's mishandling and untruthfulness. Will not shop there again.
Reviewed Nov. 26, 2018
WORST EXPERIENCE EVER!!! Tried purchasing a dishwasher and coordinating installation with their third party installers, Longs Plumbing. When we finally got the installer to show up they declared the Kitchenaid dishwasher was too big and that a Whirlpool would fit perfectly. (What? Is he getting kickbacks for promoting Whirlpool products???) Anyway, he didn't even take it out of the box! Just did a quick measurement, declared that it wouldn't fit and left. (Keep in mind, there is an existing dishwasher in our kitchen so it's not like this is a new thing we've added.)
I compared measurements of random Whirlpool dishwashers to the Kitchenaid we purchased and they were the EXACT SAME DIMENSIONS!!! We have canceled the order altogether and will never shop at Lowe's again. The lack of communication and customer service was appalling, not to mention they are using a plumbing company which is incompetent, unskilled and rude. What's even worse is that they don't seem to care. BIGGEST NIGHTMARE EVER AND AFTER A MONTH OF WAITING AND RUNAROUNDS WE HAVE NO DISHWASHER. We will be taking all business elsewhere and tell everyone who will listen just how incompetent and awful these two companies are.
Reviewed Nov. 25, 2018
We purchased a Samsung washer and dryer for over $1700. The whole process has been a nightmare, from start to end. As of today I still don't have the washer installed and don't have possession of the pedestal that I paid for on my Lowe's card. The delivery guy broke the water line in the wall when he was reefing on it and sent water to my basement until the main water line was shut off. After paying a plumber $383 Lowe's did not return to install the washer they left in my garage. I also discovered a large scratch from a boxcutter on the top. Oh did I mention the color came in as Merlot instead of white. Do NOT shop here. All of the employees just give us line every-time we call to find out when they will be back.
Reviewed Nov. 25, 2018
Our order for a sink and related parts had completely false promised delivery dates, subsequently we could not get accurate information from their customer people. This company left us in the lurch for our products when their supplier had the necessary parts to ship but did not accommodate. Then we ended up having missing parts when they did come which we had to go to plan B for. We were never contacted as promised regarding an all around horrible experience with our online order for relatively simple items.
Reviewed Nov. 24, 2018
This was the worst customer service experience I've had in many years. I ordered a dishwasher online, received one email which the format was so bad it made me wonder if I was scammed by another company. Then it got worse from there. No further word from Lowe's. First email said delivery was to be tomorrow but from a store over 100 miles away from me. And delivery was to be between 7am - 9pm. Really? What company delivers at 7am or at 9pm at night??? And I'm glad I waited all day because of course no one showed or called.
So next day I call my local Lowe's. They can't help. I call the store that's over 100 miles away. They answer the phone and say 'who is this?' I literally thought I had the wrong number. Then they can't find my order number. So I call the main customer service line. They say they can deliver tomorrow. But they don't even know what store has this dishwasher in my area or state so I just decided to cancel the order. As I have no more trust in Lowe's. I honestly don't know how they are still in business. Will never buy from them again, ever.
Reviewed Nov. 20, 2018
1st let me point out that sales and the installation was wonderful. But of course installation is done by private contractor. Even though 2 months before we had arranged for the time of delivery, because I am a school bus driver, and I could only accept delivery between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. when it came time for delivery it did not happen. It was a joke you would think a 3rd party delivery company with answer to Lowe's. However I was told by Lowe's that they do not answer to them in any way, shape or form. They do their own thing.
Now if I worked for Lowe's I would be fired for that kind of attitude I would think. After probably about 5 to 6 hours on the phone and a good 10 to 12 hours of wasting my precious valuable time waiting, it was finally delivered. Keep in mind I had very large picture window, they sent one delivery man. I would not recommend Lowe's for your windows, while I love the windows themselves made by Reliant made the USA I would not purchase them through Lowe's.
Reviewed Nov. 19, 2018
We purchased wall to wall carpeting for our entire upstairs of our home. The installers rushed and did not install the carpet properly leaving us with a horrible bumpy seam in the middle of our master bedroom. Also, a about a foot long shaved piece of carpet in our hallway which we do not know if the installers were responsible for or was caused at the mill. Either way, we asked for this to be fixed and went through the proper channels, having numerous inspectors come to the home.
In the end, the store told us that they were not responsible and that it was the installer's fault. The installers told us that it was the manufacturer's fault. This leaves us with damaged carpet and no one to help us. This is a terrible store and I would never go there again. The managers are horrible and should not be in the customer service business and their installers are horrible. This has been a four month long horrible experience all the way around that has cost me $5300 for damaged goods.
Reviewed Nov. 19, 2018
The Lowe's in Howell morning crew is the rudest bunch of people I ever met, the cashiers are rude. Don't even look at you when you come in nor do they even acknowledged that you're there. Very rude. Even the people walking around doing nothing want to be bothered with you! I live 1 mile from there and own a house so I am always buying things every other day but recently I've been going to Howell Home Depot 5 miles out of my way just so I'm in a better atmosphere and friendly people!
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2018
We bought a stove at noon and were told it would take 20 minutes to bring up front. 5 hours later and hundreds of excuses we still don't have it. I recommend going anywhere else but here. Please don't support this business.
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2018
Our 20 month $2000 Samsung fridge fail to unrepairable condition diagnosed by Samsung certified service and Samsung tech support. All I was trying to do was to pay and get my fridge fixed. No appliance should be unrepairable after 20 months. After more than 2 weeks failing attempts to get help from Samsung I contacted Lowe's and all I was told was, "You should have both extra warranty." I didn't of course because I thought that if anything happened I can pay for repairs. This the way how Lowe's make money from selling bad products and making clients pay for warranties.
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2018
My family received a washing machine and then we find out there is no plug and we were supposed to have been told at the store but apparently they forgot. The issue is the delivery man was uncooperative as he refused to use the old plug so we had to buy new plug and the delivery people told us to call them when we got the plug so they could install machine however they said they couldn’t come and then they would install machine today and they failed to show up saying they would come tomorrow. This is an issue because the machine we spent over 1,500 dollars is useless because the company failed to warn us about a simple plug and we are paying the price for Lowe’s incompetence. I will never use Lowe’s again and I will tell everyone to use Home Depot.
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2018
So I usually don't do this, but I am so disgusted and irritated. If anyone is thinking about getting flooring, DO NOT USE LOWE'S!! Or if you are loyal to Lowe's, find out who they are going to subcontract to. If it is Service Pros, GO SOMEWHERE ELSE!! We went to Lowe's for a flooring install to finish our basement. Service Pros was the subcontractor. The install team was in and out in a day for a fairly large square footage job. Looked good. The next day the floor molding started popping off the walls. When Lowe's called my husband told them and it was noted. Within the next few days the floorboard ends and edges in one big area began to push against each other and raise. And no, the humidity in our basement was not above normal. We called Lowe's, and at first it seemed like they were going to be very helpful to get this corrected.
Service Pros sent their installer back to look at it. He spent maybe 10 minutes there, pulled more floorboard off our wall and damaging it, then left. He reported back it was nothing he did. Lowe's had someone from the flooring manufacturer come to inspect the flooring and they deemed it an INSTALLATION ISSUE. THEN Service Pros sent someone from their Admin Office to inspect. He right off the bat said it was an INSTALLATION ISSUE. The flooring was not done right and even told us this guy just got busted doing another job wrong. Well when this happened the Service Pros install guy lied and said we left a window open and moisture got in and caused the damage.
Now, up to this point it seemed like Lowe's was being helpful. Lowe's told us that because both reports say the cause was from an install issue that if they can't get Service Pros to fix the flooring, that they would get someone else to do it. So then there was more back and forths and promises that they (Lowe's) were going to make it right.
At the very end we were told that Service Pros agreed to work with Lowe's and fix the problem and we should get a call. Thank goodness! 4 months and we came to a solution... Call never came. Called Lowe's, the service rep. had no documentation in our claim about any of what was going on. They also reached out to Service Pros who said they didn't know anything about it. Today Lowe's called my husband and told him they are not fixing the floor.
SO THIS IS FOR ANYONE OUT THERE THINKING ABOUT GOING TO LOWE'S FOR FLOORING, DON'T! ESPECIALLY IF THE USE SERVICE PROS! As far as I'm concerned, both companies are a bunch of liars. Service Pros doesn't care and Lowe's doesn't back their customers up. They fed us a bunch of BS stringing us along for 4 months telling us this is an install problem and it will be fixed no matter what. Come to find out Lowe's wasn't documenting anything when we called in. Apparently the report from Service Pro went missing, along with the man that came out to do it who said from the get go it was wrong. Lowe's will not be getting any more of our business. Feel free to pass this along. If it can save someone else the BS we just went through, then this rant was well worth it!!
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2018
I am done with LOWE'S. DONE. Over the past 10 years and 3 homes I have spent tens of thousands of dollars at your location on Lane Avenue in Jacksonville FL. My husband an electrician will no longer be spending his money for tools at your stores. We are DONE. The final straw started Saturday 11/10/18 @ 2 pm in the afternoon.
I went to your store on Lane to purchase a small amount of pavers and sand at a cost of over 500.00. That’s a lot of money to me. Is it you? I had hired someone to come install the sand and pavers for me in the rear of my property. I picked out what I wanted and went the service desk and placed my order. I made SURE everything was in stock... "Oh yes ma`am. I was told we have what you need. Is delivery on Tuesday ok." Yup perfect. I told the young lady great. It's going to rain late Wednesday and the rest of the week and I need it installed asap so it would not be a muddy mess in my yard and I have guests coming for the holiday.
I paid and left with my receipt expecting a call (I give my work and cell number) Tuesday for delivery. I get a call Tuesday only to tell me they don’t have what I ordered in stock?!?! WHAT I said I was assured it was in stock. I got several excuses that mean nothing to me as a customer… I don’t care about your supplier had I known I never would have purchased the pavers from you and gone to another store or a competitor. I specifically went in to MAKE 100% sure you had the product. Now I am not getting delivery on time to install. It's going to rain and be a muddy mess AND my guests arrive on Friday for Thanksgiving and I cannot use my back patio. It's going to be a MUDDY MESS. I was offered no solution other than I will have to wait. Maybe Thursday they will get a delivery. MAYBE!?!?! This is not working for me at all.
I hang up defeated and then start to mull it over. This is not right. I paid for a product I want what I was promised. I call to speak to the store manager who by the way NEVER seems to be in at all. I get passed to an assistant manager ** who tells me he is going to make this right. He called other stores on Tuesday 11/13/18 to find my product. Take note he calls me back on my cell number and he has my work number, this is important later in my complaint. He calls me back, "Yup we found some." I only ordered 80 of these not like 500 so why it was so hard to get these is beyond me. They will call me Wednesday and arrange delivery.
Wednesday comes 10 am still no call. I call the store and am told someone will call me when they are out for delivery. 2 pm comes still no call. I call again to speak to the store manager **. ** again is not in... is ** EVER IN? I get passed to some poor fella who tells me he is a manager. I ask him what manager he says the service manager. I tell him he is not who I want to speak to. I want the store manager. What kind of a Circus is going on at this store. He finally offers to find ** for me. He does and I hold for 15 min before I hang up and go about my day. Now really pissed.
** calls me on my cell phone, I tell him I got no call for delivery. ** says, "Well we tried to call you but the number we have is not good." He reads me back a number I have not had for over 10 years. BUT YET he called me on my correct number. I also pointed out the delivery person ** called me TUESDAY on my cellphone and got me no problem to tell me no delivery and no product. WHY has no one called me. He then said that is ok anyway... NO ITS NOT. The product was delivered well great too late in the day. Can’t be installed and it's going to rain and NO ONE offered anything for my inconvenience and problems. NOTHING offered to the customer. NOTHING. So here I am it's raining and no installation is going to happen.
I have 4 dogs and 10 adults who will be tromping thru MUD in my patio area. This is unacceptable. 100% unacceptable. Home Depot gives a military discount too ya know. I will be going there from here on out. This was unacceptable, and I was not treated like a valued customer. After this I did google LOWE'S. Complaints appears, I am not the only one done with you. It used to be a great place to do business. I don’t know what you changed in your business plans, but the store and service is nonexistent. NO one knows their head from their behind.
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2018
Can't thank Lowe's enough for offering a 10% off for Veterans. We've purchased thousands of dollars of items from Lowe's over the last 20 years and we've never had a bad experience. We have built several homes and we do a lot of gardening so Lowe's is always our go to store. I was surprised to see so many negative reviews but I think more people will speak up to report the bad than they are to commend. I myself will do both but in the case of dealing with Lowe's and at multiple locations I feel they are top notch. Again thank you for recognizing our Veterans and offering a 10% discount as a thank you to them.
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2018
I went there to pick out laminate tile from the flooring dept. I was told by the cashier I can get 10 percent off with my purchase of 286. But I had to get their credit card first. Sent to customer svc. 2 men were chosen to be waited on before me... one on each side. A guy came in same time as me, and one after. I was humiliated, everyone around me noticed. After 20 min. I fill out the c.card info. Go back to cashier line - told I can't get the deal. Go back to svc - told they can't do it. I finally call in tears. The woman hears my story... apologized. Nothing is done for me. Workers are mostly men... unprofessional, judgmental, unfriendly, seem to hate their job. I also overheard them laughing & talking about a female coworker! I never felt so out of place in my life. No one seemed to know anything about the specials, product knowledge. What a joke. I ended up going to Home Depot and getting a better tile at a lower price!
Reviewed Nov. 13, 2018
We had purchased a new home that is located close to Lowe's. We had ordered new windows to replace our old ones. We have dealt with Lowe's for a long time, even though we knew they aren't all that good. They are close and convenient though. We were suppose to have the windows on the 4th of November, so about a month. The windows just come in this morning, on the 13th. It's starting to be cold and giving snow so we wanted the windows to be done fairly soon. We had received a call about the installation this morning and we were told they could install them next month, in December. So we told them we will call them back to set it if we decide to let them do it because it shouldn't take that long to install windows.
We had gotten another call from someone at Lowe's about the windows. The guy was calling asking if we were okay about the installation date. Which we are not so we told them we will call back if we decide it is okay and to tell the guy that we went through to get the windows that we are considering a refund on the labor. The guy on the phone told us, his exact words were, "You will not get your money back for labor." So we have to pay for labor we aren't getting? Lowe's is a joke, go anywhere besides Lowe's because they are useless and need to be put out of business. After reading reviews, a lot of people are saying they do a bad job at installing things. Why should we give so much money for horrible installation? Because if we can't get a refund on labor, we should get the labor done. But, the labor is horrible, why pay for it?
Reviewed Nov. 13, 2018
We decided to go with Lowe's instead of Home Depot back in September of 2017 and it was the worse experience ever. The installer the 3rd party that Lowe's contracts with Legacy left sawdust all over my back porch. They broke a vase in the living. They also had to do some gridding to level out the floor and did not cover up my furniture (cement dust everywhere, I had to hire a cleaning crew to come clean up). Dug tire tracks in the grass by drive on it. They did not brace up the pedestal sink after putting in the flooring and the sink fell off the wall. (I had to pay to get that reattached by a real plumber.) They reinstalled the toilet in the bathroom at doing the floors only to have it leak slowly because it was done wrong and cause the floor in the bathroom to buckle and have to be replaced again.
Then they did not no longer cared the same flooring, so we ended up with a different flooring downstairs in the bathroom. The rest of the downstairs looks the same. When I reported the leak to Legacy Floor and Lowe’s in February 2018 they did not come to ripe out the flooring until May 2018 after I called them 7 times to do something. Every time I called Legacy would blame Lowe’s and Lowe’s would blame Legacy for delays on getting my floor in the bathroom floor fixed. I finally got my floor fixed and they said they would compensate me but it has been a month now and I finally had to call Lowe’s to remind them. In short no one ever calls you back at Lowe’s. Once you have paid your money you're just another number.
I have another project that is really big dealing with flooring but I will not call them. By the way when you go to the flooring depart at the Lowe’s off of Glenwood Road in Raleigh NC they act like they really do not want to help you. Lowe’s CPO is a joke. They have only one person over there that cares about the customers. The one shining light is that Legacy has a guy by the name of Wes that works in financial depart that is really good at his job and believes in helping customers. Thanks Wes... I would never do another project with Lowe’s for home improvement with my house.
Reviewed Nov. 13, 2018
Purchased a refrigerator on 10/6/18 that was not delivered until 11/3/18. The refrigerator was purchased online and it was a nightmare! Somehow the online order was sent to the Fordham Blvd, Chapel Hill Store even though it was ordered thru the Hwy. 42, Clayton Lowe's. We were supposed to have a 2 hr window for delivery, but could only get 8-12 noon delivery and the delivery finally arrived at 6:30 pm on 11/3/18. We cannot get the district manager contact us, he is on vacation (for 2 going on 3 weeks now). We got nothing but the run around with Lowe's and we will never purchase anything online with them again. Beware of ordering big ticket items online with Lowe's because they don't deliver! Customer service is the reason they are having to close 51 stores! Lowe's state the stores are "underperforming", yes, because "Customers aren't purchasing from those stores", probably due to poor customer service!
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2018
I was at the Lowe’s store on Steels Rd Brampton Ontario. I brought to the counter some products including a tag for a nest camera which has to be taken from the lock cabinet, I waited ten mins while the lady at the cash processed 6 more customers, after a few more calls nobody showed so I told the lady at the cash to forget it and I left all my purchases totaling around 400.00 at the register, and told her, "I would just go to Home Depot." I can see why Lowe’s are closing some stores, with service like that they won’t be around long. My business from this day on will only be at Home Depot regardless of price, Lowe’s you need to remember to learn two words (customer satisfaction). We all don’t have time to wait for your employees to do their job at their convenience.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2018
My wife and I went to Lowe's today in Columbus, Ga (6750 Veterans Parkway). We had split up and the front door. We met at cash register and my wife came up with a cart of potted flowers; she said they were 75% off from the price of $12.98. As we paid the women at the cash register she charged us the full price, but wife told her it was on a table that say all flowers 75% off. The cashier dismiss my wife by saying "If it was they would have a sticker on it"; She didn't call anyone to check just dismissed my wife like she was stupid. I wasn't going to argue and my wife liked the flowers so I paid the prices for 4 of them at $51.92. Before we went out the door I told my wife to stand by the cash register and I will go to the garden area and check.
I stop a Lowe's clerk on the way there and we headed to the lawn section. Yes these flower were 75% off. He escorted me to return desk and told the Clerk that the flower I paid for was 75% off. Now here the real bad part. As we stood there the clerk, my wife and I there were three ladies behind the return counter. One on the phone and the other two doing NOTHING. Finally one decided to help us, and you know what she did? Sent a person to go to the lawn section and check. I just had a clerk there telling her that the flowers were 75% off. So, now I'm waiting for this clerk to get back, listening to the other clerk get nasty to a customer on the phone. Well the clerk showed up and said that the flower were 75% off and the people in back hadn't tagged all the price tags.
The clerk behind the counter with my receipt in her hand started looking around for someone to authorized my refund, she turns around to the store side of the counter and start helping another lady. What the hell? Well someone finally authorized my refund and I'm ask if I want cash or in place onto my debit card, I ask for cash back. I should have done that because that seem to take forever. I know $43.00 is not a lot to LOWE'S but it a lot for me. Oh, by the way the third lady behind the counter I am not sure what she was doing, but it look like she was having a nice conversation with another employee.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2018
We took out a loan to update our kitchen. We hired our local Lowe’s (Willoughby, OH) to install our new floor which we also bought through Lowe’s. The installers damaged our home during the process. The tile was not installed properly so the tile does not lay flat. We have contacted the local store, the contracted installers and the Lowe’s corporate office. Two weeks later we are waiting for someone from Lowe’s to come out and inspect the job. We have demand a refund and will never shop at Lowe’s ever again. This is beyond devasting to me and my family. Do not hire Lowe’s for flooring installation.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2018
I’m having the same issue as the other reviewers. Promised to deliver my stove at End of October 2018. I made arrangements for babysitter and family to help move furniture and other items to make delivery and installation an easier process for Lowe's delivery team. All my arrangements were completed the morning of delivery day. I received an email from Lowe's later in morning stating my stove would not be delivered. The stove was not in store and delivery rescheduled for November 11th 2018. I called GE company and very nice CSR told me that Lowe's lying. Stove had been delivered and GE notifies Lowe's at least 2 weeks or sooner if product delayed.
My existing stove quit two days before the first confirmed delivery date. I complained to local Lowe's and corporate headquarters. Lowe's did send a stove that I could use until rescheduled delivery date. It has been an ordeal. Here I sit on rescheduled delivery date and haven’t heard anything from Lowe's...no phone call and/or email. I explained to Lowe's management that their process for delivery needs to be changed. I wouldn’t be as upset if lowes notified me at least one day before about delivery date. I have other issues with Lowe's about the delivery fiasco but too long to write. I will be shopping at Home Depot from now on. Lowe's has lost my business.
Reviewed Nov. 9, 2018
Absolutely the worst experience you can ever imagine. We purchased 30 windows for our home and contracted with Lowe’s to have them installed by one of their subcontractors White Glove. The windows were installed incorrectly which Pella the manufacture verified. It took many phone calls, emails, to finally have them reinstalled. Almost two years later and our home is still not complete because of the delay. Because of the delay in the renovations to the house we lost a considerable amount of money.
After months of going back and forth with executive office and promises for compensation, we received nothing. They just kept dragging us along hoping we would go away. I just hope no one ever has to endure what we did and would advise you to shop elsewhere, where there are contractors who know how to do home renovations and not have to watch a YouTube video to install doors and windows. Don't make the same mistake we did, ask for references, make sure the contractor you use is licensed insured and has documentation to prove so.
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2018
We had place an order online through Lowe’s on 10/16/2018, it said the product will delivery to our house by 11/01/2018. Got the confirmation delivery email on 10/29/2018. On the date (11/01), I had stay home waiting for the delivery (8 am to 8 pm). We received the phone call from Lowe ’s, saying that this is a special order, so it will have to take another 2 weeks 11/16 to your place. I called the customer service right away, they basically said, "The delivery date you agree just an estimate, when you place order online you agree to our term & policies." Told me to call back on the 11/05 to see if the item was delivered to their distribution center.
I called back on the 5th, they told me the item is not arrived yet, will call me at the 6th... On November 6th, they call me back saying that she just get off the phone with vendor, the vendor told her is on backorder. So now the product will be their distribution center on the 11/15. And will take another 2 weeks for it to ship to my house. With all this terrible service, I highly recommended anyone not to shop at Lowe’s.
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2018
Our journey started on 11th of March 2018, in which we were lowered into the Lowe's abyss. My wife (we can call her Denise - I do) and I stopped into our neighborhood Lowe's to look and maybe purchase Kitchen cabinets. We were meet by a very nice and helpful salesperson, Passha **. She helped us pick out the cabinets we liked, completed our floor plan in CAD, that I supplied her. She also helped us pay for our cabinets and Granite countertops at the help desk. Passha stated “we would still have to call two companies to complete our delivery and installation”. One for cabinet delivery and after the cabinet were delivered and installed. The other we needed to call, make an appointment (in Orlando) show up and pick our granite slab we wanted for our counter. To which we did both.
Fast forward three months, Kitchen was ready for cabinets to be delivered on a Thursday 5th of July. The day came and the delivery people show up. They were professional, but this is when the confusion began. 41 boxes were supposed to be delivered, but to no avail. They only left 39 boxes. After they left, we found Two boxes were missing. I called the delivery company right away, but they could not help us. We had to call KraftMaid direct. They were unable to help us either, until they investigated. To add to the situation, since one of the lower cabinets was one of the missing, we could not schedule the countertop measuring until all the lower cabinets were delivered and installed.
Meanwhile one of the upper cabinets was found to be to large 41 x 39 inches (the space was only 37 inches) and did not fit. So we called our Lowe's, spoke with Passha again, and ordered 1- 36" cabinet, 1- 41' Spacer and another kickboard (we did not have enough of either) went in, paid and to have them delivered to the store.
Weeks went by, then the delivery company called and would be delivering our two missing cabinets Tuesday, July 26th. To save time, we went back to Lowe's and ask them if they can call the counter company? Have them schedule to come out and make a template and they do. They came to our home on July 31st as promised, very friendly and precise. Meanwhile, we are still awaiting our special order cabinet to arrive. Cannot write the rest of the story. Bottom line the counter installers cannot come until Aug 21st a full month after they measured ~un f'en believable. After repeated calls and visits, we receive a text message from a Lowe's associate, stating “that our cabinets were in”. Saturday August the 4th. We stopped in the Lowe's at the pick-up desk and inquired about our delivery.
The young man behind the counter could not find anything under our name on the computer system, except an order from 3 years ago. I told him that we would go to the cabinet area and see if they could check and see where they were. When we went back to the kitchen area there was no one around (it was early in the morning), so we stopped an appliance person and asked for help. He took our information and made a call. Upon his return he stated that “they were not doing any installation and that it was a mistype”.
I explained to him that we were here to pick up our special order, not get installation. He left again and a half hour later he came back with 3 boxes. I told him that he is missing one box (the kick plate) we ordered. He left and returned again with the long box stating they were nowhere near each other. We thank him profusely and left with our items. I placed a call Monday August 6th, to the Counter installation company to see when we could set up installation of the granite counters, since they never called us. The women I spoke to said “she needed to find out first if they still had the granite slab my wife had picked (My Wife Took Picture of the Slab she picked) out months ago and will call me back”.
Since she did not return my call, I called her back. I called her, Thursday morning August 9th again but she was not there, the man who answered, took my name and said “he would have her call”. She did in fact call that afternoon with installation date of 21st of August, almost a full month after they measured. I ask if this was the earliest? She said “Yes”. I do not know about others but literary 5 months have gone by without a kitchen since we started this project. Some from our end, but mostly from companies working for Lowe's. A manager did call back, but never really help us in any way. At this point I would not recommend or use Lowe's for any other large project again…
Reviewed Nov. 7, 2018
I am so favorably impressed with the Millwork (doors & windows) dept. at the Lowe's store in Kalispell, MT. Frank was great help in ordering doors and windows. Then when I had a problem because my builder had given me incorrect information on the size door I needed, Steve was incredibly helpful in issuing a refund and doing research to make sure I got the perfect new door. John, the manager, was also very helpful.
Lowe's also made two deliveries to our house out in the country. Both times the delivery men came right when they said they would, and were polite, careful and efficient. Overall, I couldn't be happier with the service I've received. Everyone I've dealt with acted like they actually cared that I got just the right product for our project. I should also mention that I do shop around and have almost always found the quality and prices of home improvement supplies (this is the third major remodel we've done) to be as good or better than anywhere else.

Reviewed Nov. 6, 2018
We are working a home remodeling project involving remove and replace our existing flooring. A good size job requiring a general contractor. Lowe's offered to take care of the installation for me until I discovered they're double the market rate for labor. And I nearly signed out of blind trust for Lowe's. This factor would be exacerbated if I choose financing with Lowe's. This has absolutely undermined my faith in this company: (Lowe's/Clackamas, OR). Trust is a perishable thing.
Reviewed Nov. 4, 2018
I purchased two Kohler toilets at the Lowe's Raleigh (Barton Grove location) on 10/18. The toilets were both in stock. Initially, I planned to have a private plumber install the toilets, but decided 3 days later that I would have Lowe's installation contractors do the install due to the price. I went into the store on 10/22, to complete the paperwork for the installation. I was surprised to discover that my order was not under my name, but someone else -- but not concerned because the sales associate corrected the problem. But then, he could not locate the product(s). Once he 'found' the missing toilets, he told me he would put the products in the area for the installation contractors to pick them up -- specifically telling me that they had a 48 hour window to contact me. I left the store hopeful that I would have the new toilets installed within the next week.
I called the store on 10/30 to inquire about the status of my order/installation. I was told that the products were not in stock. I called Lowe's corporate office (a very nice lady took down my information (complaint) apologized and told me that CPO would assuredly be able to assist me since it was an installation issue). She gave me their number and I called. I spoke with Andy at CPO, who told me that the delay was probably due to someone not getting an email. Ummm I suggested that his explanation was a bit weak... surely Lowe's has inventory management software as well as CRM. But he assured me that he'd already reached out to the contractor assigned to install the toilets (Progressive Plumbing -- Candance) -- who verified with him that they would contact me by EOB (10/30) to set up a date and time for the install).
I never heard from the contractor. So I went into the store on 10/31 and spoke with the store manager (Brett) who took my phone number and assured me that he would look into the status of my order and committed that he would get back to me ASAP. I gave up on Lowe's on Saturday, 11/3 -- went into the store and cancelled my order for the toilets (approximately $383 and installation approximately $353). This experience was very disappointing and a tremendous waste of my time. As of this date no one from Lowe's has followed up with me... so I think it is safe to say that based on this experience, Lowe's either has an employee training problem or worse... their leadership doesn't care about customer retention. I will do my best to find an alternative to Lowe's in the future. They deserve a zero '0'. They've earned it.
Reviewed Nov. 1, 2018
The oven in our old range failed around Thanksgiving 2017. We ordered a new Samsung Range from Lowe's expecting to have it installed before Christmas. Lowe's delivered two faulty ranges in a row and would do nothing to help us get a functioning unit. Multiple phone calls over an entire month to the store, to Lowe's customer service center and to the installer gave us no relief. We cancelled our order and purchased one from a different vendor. Lowe's, then, began disputing the amount of refund that we were due. We had to provide proof three times before they refunded the full amount due to us. Will never shop at Lowe's again.
Reviewed Oct. 31, 2018
Do not use the Lowe's Lutz location for any type of window or door installation. Waiting 6 months for my door and windows and still are not in. The manager of the store is absolutely horrible. Have had to call customer service and Lowe's corporate several times now in order to rectify the problem. I have been told numerous lies in regards to the situation. Stay away unless you want to wait for a year for installation. By the way they use third-party installers who don't even know what they're doing. I go to Lowe's because I thought I could rely on them. If you choose this store you can forget about that. They do not help you with any issues and you're on your own.
Reviewed Oct. 31, 2018
We purchased a stainless steel 4 piece (fridge, gas stove, dishwasher and microwave) on labor day this year. I just received the fridge last Thursday. Almost 2 entire months to get it. When it was delivered the drivers said that their hands were dirty and they couldn't remove any of the packaging. So later that night I removed it all to uncover a 4 inch scratch right on the front of the fridge! I called back immediately to let them know. They took my information and I have yet to hear back. On top of the fact when we purchased all of this we specifically stated we have propane gas for the stove.
After using the stove the first time it turned my pots and pans BLACK, my counter top BLACK and my white farm sink BLACK. It took 2 weeks to get someone to come and look at it and they said it was delivered for natural gas. He was able to switch over 4 of the 5 burns and I am STILL waiting on my 5th burner to be fixed. The dishwasher backs up into the sink but they won't look at it because they say that it is in our drains however we NEVER had that issue with our old dishwasher which worked fine we were just upgrading our kitchen and it was time for new appliances. I should have went somewhere else. I have a Lowe's credit card and will never go back again. Time to go and new kitchen cabinets somewhere else!!!
Reviewed Oct. 31, 2018
Ordered a home generator through a Lowe's salesman and he led me to believe they could have the generator delivered and installed within 30 days. He pushed me to pay the whole amount up front to ensure that the generator was there fast due to a coming storm. So I did, but it took more than two months to just get the generator in. I was called by a moving company stating that my generator was going to be delivered the next day and it was at Lowe's. The next day the delivery was canceled and Lowe's stated the generator was not in. They told me it would be an additional 20 to 25 days until it came in. The reason for the flex time was according to who you talked to. Still have not got my generator. Fairfax, VA store.
Reviewed Oct. 31, 2018
My husband and I went to Lowe's because we wanted to purchase an exterior door and have it installed. We went to the store, and they scheduled the installer to come and measure the door so we would know what size door to buy. After they came by, we went to the store again to choose and purchase the door and the installation. When we got there, they couldn't find our paperwork at first. They eventually found it, and we were able to purchase the door and were told that the installer would contact us within 48 hours.
About four days later when we hadn't heard anything from them, my husband called and was told that the door hadn't been received at the store yet, and that is why they didn't call. The thing is, though, that the door was in stock when we went there to buy it, and it should have been pulled to the back of the store. Customer service said it wasn't there, so the following weekend, we stopped by the store to see what was up. The store associate working there said that it was indeed in the back with our name on it. My husband called customer service again, and they insisted that it wasn't there. We are now going on a week-and-a-half with no scheduled installation date.
My husband told them that they have until this Friday to give us a date, or we are getting a refund and going to Home Depot. I guess we should have expected this when we attempted to buy an air conditioning system from them, and their sales guy never bothered to call us back. Evidently, Lowe's isn't interested in selling their merchandise anymore.
Reviewed Oct. 30, 2018
I ordered a fridge/freezer online with a delivery date two weeks out. I made arrangements at work for time off and emptied my fridge of food the day before, ready for the new one. On that day I received an email saying the fridge had not arrived at the store and gave another delivery date. That date did not work with my schedule so I called to arrange a better day, another two weeks away. All set - vacation day booked at work, automated call to my phone with the “two hour” delivery window of 1 pm to 4 pm (?) the night before, indicated that my delivery was indeed scheduled.
Raced home from work and sat at home until 4 pm. Called Lowe's to find I had been “crossed off the delivery list”. The fridge only arrived at their store that morning. Apparently that means it can’t be delivered the same day. Guess no one thought to let me know. They said they could deliver it later in the week but I don’t want to take any more time off work. I asked them to cancel the order and refund my credit card. They managed to charge my credit card of course. That’s the only bit they got right. I’ll struggle on with my old fridge, thanks Lowe’s.
Reviewed Oct. 30, 2018
A consultant came to house and told us they would race gutters and woodwork was included. We pointed out specifically what our concerns were and what we wanted. I ordered gutter and waited 2 months before in install began. I was very dissatisfied with results. They were installed on top of rotten wood and a spout in front of my doorway. I contacted Lowe's several times and no one would return my phone call. It was over 20 days before I received a call back stating that the only resolution was I hire someone to come out and put up woodwork and then they come back to install.
The problem is no professional company wants to touch someone else job. I am so sick they refuse to give or send me a copy of my contract. We paid over 1500 for the install and the customer service was awful. The corporate manager of the external department in N.C was very rude and unprofessional. She based decisions before analyzing the case. She never contacted the consultant to see what was negotiated when in fact the job never should have been considered after visually seeing the rotten wood.
Reviewed Oct. 30, 2018
I purchased a high end washer and dryer from Lowe's in West Windsor, NJ. They called at 8PM (while I was on a flight) the night before the delivery to say they were coming between 9AM and noon. As I had a doctor's appointment at that time, I called first thing in the morning to ask to move the time. The lady that answered said they would move me to that afternoon. Sure enough, the delivery guys show up at 9am as I'm leaving for my appointment and claim they did not get the message and cannot come back until later that week. I called back and another lady answered and said I should never have been told they could do it that afternoon (as they don't do that apparently), but had no way or interest in making the previous woman accountable or aware for future callers.
Later that week they showed up as expected but claimed they could not install the dryer because the house is propane and not natural gas, and they are not authorized to convert to propane. They suggested I get a handyman. I hired a handyman who came and confirmed I do not have propane, but in fact natural gas. His guess is Lowe's saw a gas line coming from outside the house and assumed propane, though the pipe was actually carrying natural gas to a gas grill. The handyman installed the dryer without issue with the gas, but noted it has a steam function and Lowe's did not include a pipe to connect the water line to the dryer.
I called Lowe's to complain about all of the above. They said they would refund me the $20 installation fee (but can't do anything about the $150 I just paid the handyman due to their screw up), and confirmed they did not send the pipe for the steam which the person who sold me the dryer should have done. Again, no plan for accountability or correcting these issues for future customers (which is probably why it keeps happening)!!!
Reviewed Oct. 29, 2018
This was a very stressful and difficult experience. Lowe’s Service Manager leaves out certain key points and then just says, "Get your receipt at the front." No paperwork like Home Depot who actually prints out an invoice clearly and includes a checklist, delivery information, a special gas dryer delivery checklist as well, plus a special phone number for any customer questions or assistance. I spent three hours on the phone with six different people at Lowe’s and none of them could help me; all were supposed Service Managers. I really did not want to have to contend with this after the recent death of my husband!!! I returned the washer and dryer and purchased them at Home Depot.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2018
Ordered and paid for 3 doors and its installation with a value of $3,500. The doors have been sitting in my garage since Sep/12th. Now 6 weeks ago. I have contacted Lowes several times to complete the installation. At least 4 times by phone plus 4 store visits. Each time we are told it will be a few days. As soon as we leave the store or hang up the phone we have zero contact. When we reach back out it seems they forget to take any action. My favorite part is 3 weeks after paid for the doors using the Lowes CC we find they charged interest on the first statement. Usually you get a chance to pay it off before interest is applied.
Reviewed Oct. 27, 2018
I went to Lowe's for my master bath remodel, because I trusted them fully. The sales person showed us showers, which he said the VA would approve for a disabled veteran. Not so, the VA would have approved a much less expensive shower. He choose the subcontractor. Once we completed the order process and made payment, the salesperson informed us that he would no longer be our go to person, we would be contacted by the subcontractor to schedule the work and if we had any problems he gave of us a name at corp that we should call. When we had a problem he was never available. This started in January, and with the problems we have had it still is not completed. Lowe's told us that after careful consideration of our claim and based upon the information obtained in their opinion that they would not be held responsible for this incident.
Reviewed Oct. 26, 2018
I ordered 2 appliances on 8/17. Dishwasher was correct, gas range incorrect. Didn't see it until next day, no self cleaning. Went to store, mgr. took my order with credit card receipt attached. Promised me compensation. Waited, called in a week to see when stove would come in. Mgr, Josh, forgot to order it. Next one that came in was damaged. 3rd range which was delivered & installed today (after complaining to corporate & making a formal complaint) only to find out the nipple on the back of the stove was damaged and gas was leaking. Tried calling Gina, installation dept. to see if and when the new stove would be ordered. No answer on phone, held on for 10 minutes after being disconnected 2xs. I want the new stove for FREE! Installer was great, he couldn't believe he has had to install and uninstall for the same order.
Reviewed Oct. 26, 2018
I have been a Lowe's customer since 1991 and a credit card holder since 2009. The service has tanked so bad if I could give them no stars I would have. I paid early on my monthly payments and they STILL charged me late fees. If I hadn't reviewed my statement I would have never known. So I called and guess what They REFUSE to reverse the charges. Crooked in my opinion. At the very next chance I will be paying the card off and cancelling it and I will NEVER EVER EVER BUY ANYTHING EVER AGAIN from them. I was a Lowe's customer no matter what. Not anymore. Home Depot or ANYONE ELSE has my business. If Lowe's is the only one that has what I need to fix something I will let it be broke. JERKS!!!
Reviewed Oct. 26, 2018
So I recently ordered a new washer and dryer to my new home. Took a day off of work to try to fit into their delivery window of 7 am to 9 pm. Well come 9:30 pm still no delivery and was told drivers were not answering. Long story short it is now 3 days past when I should have received my appliances and still nothing. I was told they will "try" to deliver to me today or tomorrow. I only give one star because it is not an option to give 0 or negative. I will NEVER get delivery from Lowe's again.
Reviewed Oct. 26, 2018
I'm a long time, regular customer of Lowe's Home Improvement in N.E. Bakersfield, CA. for almost 10 years give or take. Over the years I have learned the names and faces of the employees that have helped me over time and always have appreciated the help that has been given. Yesterday as I was pulling in the parking lot of the store closest to the entrance and I parked in a parking spot next to an off gold colored Chevy Avalanche but not to sure of the year. But as I got out my work truck and came around to the passenger side I noticed an employee leaning forward in the driver seat with a clear pipe of some sort with a small torch lighting up the ball end of it. As soon as he noticed me looking at him, the employee immediately put the paraphernalia down to his lap as I continued to make my way to the entrance.
I recognized the employee almost immediately and after getting my materials I asked to speak with the store manager. The store manager I have known to be there was no longer there and the employee at the checkout stand informed me of the new management was a woman but was not currently available at that time. As I was leaving the store and going to my vehicle I noticed that the employee's vehicle was still there parked. I had made a mental note to myself to contact the manager to discuss the employee using drugs while on the job, before the job or on his lunch break. Regardless it was not something I want to see going into the store. I'm thinking I might switch to Home Depot around the corner. I couldn't imagine having my grandkids with me and having to see that. Really upset me that an employee is so bold to smoke ** directly in front of the store.
Reviewed Oct. 24, 2018
I spent $13,400 with Lowe's on a suite of KitchenAid appliances around their top of the line refrigerator. The fridge was dead on arrival, and could not be repaired according to Whirlpool, their parent company. I was also referred to the Replacement Dept, who said the entire production run was defective, and replacements wouldn't be available until January 2019 at the earliest. (It was October 5.). Another appliance smelt of electrical burning, and a repair tech showed up and said "I don't see anything wrong, but I wouldn't leave the house or go to bed with that breaker on."
These two appliances are $7500 of that order, and we didn't spend this kind of money to have mismatched brands and finishes of appliances. We offered that we would be open to exchanging the suite for Bosch, which is actually a few percent cheaper by $$$. It has been three weeks of calling and going back and forth, and I have no ship date; other than it might be 10-12 days, or maybe 4 weeks, but we don't know. The reps keep saying "I understand your frustration..." but they don't. There is zero empathy. Corporate keeps referring me to the local store assigned to the order, who keeps saying they can't help.
In fact, a manager today said that they are already breaking policy to make me happy, and it would be discrimination to the rest of their customers if they returned brand new unused appliances for another line. (I never hooked up my other oven, range, or dishwasher to help my case.). I am going to have to buy another set of appliances out of pocket to get something reliable and operational. Lowe's has done ZERO to attempt to fulfill their satisfaction guarantee. I will not be shopping here ever again.
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2018
Lowe's customer service is so bad, I won't be surprised if I don't get a brain tumor with the amount of time my phone was plastered to my ear with the amount of time I spent on the phone for screwing up my two orders for major appliances. I am pleased hearing an american voice, but that makes no difference with Lowe's. No one knows what they are doing between customer service and the distribution centers. Spoke to multiple managers and supervisors and still nothing got fixed. Lowe's credit card services are just as bad. Synchrony bank who service other retailers is horrible too. I was ready to cancel my order all together, but I am afraid of their competition being just as bad. Poor Sears. Used to be the go to for appliances with no issues. What a joke Lowe's and its competition are!
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2018
I have shopped at Lowe's for over 25 years and spent an enormous amount of money there and many large and small projects. I have finally decided to sever all ties. Their service is all but non existent with little exception. Their floor employees are not only lazy as hell, but rude as hell. The predominant attitude is annoyance with the customer’s interference with their chill time at work. They don't hesitate to just walk away from the customer as if they have better things to do. On more occasions than I can count over the years, the employee would say, “I'll go check,” then disappear forever into the maze.
The cashiers and service desk folks are always very nice so there is definitely a different standard being applied. This attitude has progressively gotten worse over the years to the point now that it is the Lowe's standard. I've tried different stores without seeing anything dramatically different. So as the saying goes, I'll be voting with my feet and wallet. Not spending another dime or another minute at Lowe's. This site won't allow zero star rating. One is the lowest rating, but far too generous.
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2018
I bought washer and dryer online. The customer service for online is hopeless. They don’t know how to handle the order or when to deliver. I get messages and phone calls it will deliver the next day but nothing comes. They keep on insisting me to come to store and place the order again. I just don’t understand why would I place an order online if at the end I still have to go to the store. I am really disappointed for the service of such a big company. I think they should hire more professional people. Thanks.
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2018
The lady that was working in doors department saw us & left without helping. The guy in toilets department said, “Sorry I’m busy can’t help you.” The only person who acknowledged us was Enzo & he was so helpful. But we didn’t buy anything from Lowe’s & we never will in future.
Reviewed Oct. 21, 2018
I use my Lowe's credit card for all my purchases because they told me it was so easy to make returns but this is not the case. Even if you have charged the purchase on the credit card, you still need to produce the receipt for your money back. The managers have no power to override the system. Unlike Home Depot they offer credit at their store if you purchased it there. So much different. I do not like shopping at Lowe's but they are only blocks from my house so sometimes I have to. They need to be more customer oriented and I see why their stock is so much less than Home Depot because they just can't compare!
Reviewed Oct. 20, 2018
I met with a Lowe's rep at the end of July 2018. They were suppose to get back with me August 10 when the materials were suppose to be in. I never heard back - but when my credit card bill came later that month Lowe's had charged me for the fencing and installation. I called Lowe's and found out I was just forgotten (they didn't however to bill me). I then told the manager to cancel the fence and was told my credit card will be credited. I am still wailing for my credit card to be credited and it is going on 3 months. Luckily I turned it over to the credit card company to handle - but I'm still waiting on Lowe's.
Reviewed Oct. 20, 2018
My parents used Lowe's for their kitchen remodel. Big mistake. They were expecting Lowe's to know what they are talking about. Many mistakes were made, but the last and most expensive was the countertops. They drove to Chicago to look at granite slabs from the company that Lowe's uses. No one informed them about the difference between granite with mica in it. Now they have a $5,000 countertop that the mica flecks come out every time they set something on it or clean it. There is also nicks and dings all over it. (Not smooth at all). When they complained, they were just told there was nothing they could do. I will be telling all not to ever use Lowe's for a home improvement project. You do NOT save any money.
Reviewed Oct. 20, 2018
The Lowe's in Fort Gratiot, MI was once the best place to shop for the pro customer. A couple years back they had the best manager by the name of Randy, they made changes and let him and many other great employees go. They replaced him with a garbage manager named Denise. She lies, puts down her customers and has a terrible mouth. She has offended many business owners like myself by the way she treats others. They also fired all of their delivery drivers and went 3rd party who just cannot meet the needs of the tradesman. And they replaced knowledgeable staff, with a wealth of knowledge in home improvement, for uneducated retail workers who barely know the difference between a hammer and a paint brush. Very disappointing.

Reviewed Oct. 20, 2018
Went to Lowe's here in my hometown last night needing a new washer. I picked out the specific washer online which was on sale and a great deal, and showed six of them in-stock, made a copy, and showed it to the so called salesperson cause they did not have the item on display anywhere on the floor. She then looked it up the item and the first question was "are you ready to take it home today?" instead of "yes we have it in stock". I said "O.K." but I need it delivered. She rolled her eyes and said they wouldn't be able to deliver it until November 10 and this was October 19 that was 22 days from now. She told me that they had 3 delivery trucks and they were making 15 deliveries per truck, per day. That's 45 deliveries a day!
I then asked if I took it myself today would they come out and pick up the old broken down washer at some time. She said, "No, it could only be done if they were delivering a new washer (in 22 days)." I left pissed off telling her I'll look somewhere else, that was 6:15pm, and as I drove out of the parking lot to notice two delivery trucks parked, so only one was out (maybe). It seems if there's a great deal on a something at Lowe's somewhere there's a catch.
Reviewed Oct. 20, 2018
After new laminate flooring was installed in my home, we found that two doors did not open/close. The installer, who otherwise did a good job, told me that he did not do doors. After speaking to several Lowe's people by phone, I was told that it was my problem - not Lowe's. Jeff **, who told me that he was the ultimate installation manager, advised me to contact porch.com to get a handyman to adjust my doors. (Lowe's sells and installs doors). I really thought that Lowe's would do a good job and stand behind their service and products and that is why I selected Lowe's instead of a fly-by-night company. My mistake.
Reviewed Oct. 19, 2018
On July 15, 2018, I purchased a Whirlpool dryer online. At the time, my order got canceled without notification because the store it went through did not have it on hand. Instead of contacting me, however, the store simply canceled the order. A customer care representative helped me order through another store because it was a sale item.
When Lowe’s finally came out to install, the employee told me he could not hook up my dryer because I had a three-prong outlet and not a four-prong. I told him that did not sound right because many homes only had a three prong outlet. He was dead set in his answer, and I had already waited a bit of time for the delivery, so I was extremely frustrated. I was back to square one.
Luckily the following morning, the installer showed back up with the dryer and another employee who apologized for giving me wrong information. He was apparently fairly new, so I accepted the apology and they installed the dryer. Recently, the dryer started acting weird and stopped drying our clothes until it completely gave out last week. I called Lowe’s and a representative set up a time for a tech to come out. It took a week for that to happen. Today, the tech told me the sensory board is out and it is going to take 7 - 10 days to get the part. This is a new dryer, and I should not have to wait that long, so I called Lowe’s and requested a replacement instead.
It was then I learned that because the dryer did not break within 30 days of installation, I am out of luck and have to proceed with the repair. It does not matter that I just bought the dryer in July, and it does not matter that I bought an extended warranty on the dryer. I have to accept what is. For over a decade, I have purchased all my appliances and home improvement items from Lowe’s. I will no longer do so after this experience.
Reviewed Oct. 19, 2018
Purchased a dryer from Lowe's. FIVE times they moved the delivery date on us without notifying us and we waited all day for it to arrive. Two months without a dryer was an inconvenience but to be told it was coming each time was very untruthful. Could not trust them any longer so canceled the order and purchased the same dryer from a company on the East Coast and it arrived within a week!
Reviewed Oct. 18, 2018
I purchased a French door from Lowe's on 8/4/2018. We decided to use Lowe's installation services for the install. It about two weeks for the door to come in. After the store delivered the door, the installer called to set up a time. He showed up on time, was professional, and quickly installed the door. A few days later I noticed water puddling up at the base of the door. We recently installed new flooring in the house, so I was concerned to say the least. Upon further inspection I noticed that the water was leaking from the corner of the windows. I took pictures/video and called Lowe's. They sent the installer back out, he quickly noticed that the windows were not properly sealed. I called Lowe's to tell them, I asked if the installer caulking the window as a temporary fix would void any kind of warranty, they said no. The installer left after caulking the window and told me that Lowe's would contact me. This is when things started to get sideways.
Fast forward to 10/18/2018, I still do not have a properly functioning door. I spent well over $1400 on a new door, but all I got was a broken door and more stress. I've wasted two of the most important resources I have, time and money. All I keep hearing is "I'm sorry". That doesn't fix the door, or give me back my lost time and money. The only reason this isn't a one star review is the Lowe's employee who helped us with the initial purchase and the installer were helpful, concerned, and made me a priority. They did everything they could.
Reviewed Oct. 18, 2018
I purchased both a riding lawn mower and grass collector made by Husqvarna. On the day of delivery, they never showed. A week later, they delivered the lawn mower, but not the collector. I went to my local Lowe's to ask about delivery 3 times in 4 weeks and still no delivery. They said there was one sitting at another Lowe's about 10 miles away, but they refused to drive over there to pick it up to deliver to me. Finally, after 5 weeks, it was delivered. After using the lawn mower for 5 hours, the transmission broke. Lowe's refused to repair it because I owned it for more than 30 days. I had repair experts look at it and they reported the transmission was made of plastic and not repairable.
I contacted Lowe's with this information and asked for a refund since I only used it for 5 hours. Lowe's refused and told me I was out of luck. The manager of the store is the one who told me this while he was very rude with his attitude. My recommendation is to never do any shopping at Lowe's. They do not care about the customer, only their money. I will be using Home Depot as well as telling all people that I know about Lowe's terrible attitude and their lust for money and the very poor job of running a company.
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2018
Insane! Lowe’s "Professional Services" sold me on a deck construction job beginning of September, charged over $26k to my credit card on the same day. Then postponed the material delivery and start of service 4 times, and now, after having waited 1.5 months on them getting started on a project that should have been completed by now, called me to inform me that they would just "refund" me and not follow through on delivering the ordered and paid service. I got completely screwed by Lowe’s: out of $26k, out of 1.5 months lost, dozens of hours in troubleshooting their sub-contractor LKN Custom Homes, 1.5 months of a lot of money tied up with Lowe’s.
You have to be aware that Lowe’s only has one single sub-contractor and if they get too busy and try to find ways to drop projects again, Lowe's has no replacement for them. Months after having planned and designed the deck project, after having had a structural engineer sign off on it, after having collected the customer's money, after having worked with the customer's money, Lowe's will simply drop the project for not having a sub-contractor available and refund you the money without interest! I have experienced first hand that, trying to use Lowe's "Professional Services" for a construction project, can make you lose money (interest for funds withheld by Lowe's), your own man hours (to try to get Lowe's and their sub-contractors to deliver the service you paid for), the opportunity to build something within the timeframe you need it, and pretty much all your nerves.
Highly advice not to use Lowe's or LKN Custom Homes. Unfortunately, I have experienced that they are dishonest, bully customers around and manipulate each other (between Lowe's personnel and sub-contractors). As a customer you're stuck in the middle between them. Worst experience with a construction vendor I have ever made!
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2018
I made an appointment for September 19 (took time off work) for someone to come to my home for a windows measurement and quote. The man that arrived (John) was very nice and took the required measurement. What happened after that has left me disgusted to the point of never walking into a Lowe’s again. This was for two windows – not a big job. I can see two, maybe three days to get a quote. Two weeks goes by and not a word. So, I call the 800 number to check on the status and they said that they will get in touch with him and have him call me back.
Two days goes by, no response. I call my local store that this was booked in and after 8 minutes on hold (and by hold, I mean the phone rings and rings and just bounces back to reception where no one answers it- great service) I asked to talk to a manager named Teresa. Teresa assured me she would look into it and call me back. She did call me back and said that someone would be in touch with me that evening at the latest. You can imagine my surprise to again, not receive a callback.
So, I call again three days later, as I thought perhaps they needed a few days (only six minutes this time of the phone ringing and ringing at the front desk) and ask to talk to a manager. This manager tells me that John, has left the company. You can imagine my surprise to find this out as no one bothered to call me (or presumably any of his other customers) and the company just left me completely hanging.
The situation gets worse when I find out they want me to have someone come out to the house again as apparently, they have misplaced John’s measurements. I had to take time off of work for appointment #1, chase these people around for over a MONTH for a two-window quote, and now I am being asked to take more time off of work because they can’t find their former employees records? As a note I have received quotes from two other companies and NONE of these companies have asked to come out to remeasure again.
They tried to play this off as though this was a routine thing where they come out twice to measure the same windows. Right…. They did give me a loose quote when I described the windows to them which came in $300 HIGHER than the last quote that I had received. I have over 20 emails and 10 phone calls to follow up on this quote for TWO WINDOWS with this nightmare company. If you want a headache like this, please call your local Lowe’s. Otherwise, stay far far away.
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2018
Bought vinyl wood flooring for a bedroom but was not told the quarter round would be white when I had option to buy matching color which I thought I was getting. I was on a time frame with getting room ready for family member to move in and I’m going in am to hopefully find a color in stock that will match as close as possible. Never been so frustrated as I am now. Plus if I hadn’t stopped the installer he would have put it down!! People make sure all your T’s Are crossed and I’s dotted.
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2018
Wichita Falls, TX, store: It's been a year and the job still isn't completed. We ordered a kitchen remodel in October, 1917. Lowe's management of the project was near nonexistent. We had to correct the contractor's measuring mistakes, babysit the design process, follow up on the cabinet order process and delivery, repeatedly go into Lowe's to correct ordering of wrong sized cabinets. In reality we were the project managers for Lowe's, not Lowe's.
The method Lowe's uses in providing the contracted service is fragmented. A "kitchen designer" sales rep wearing a Lowe's vest will sell you the product and make all sorts of promises. Lowe's assumes consumers have no general contracting or construction experience. Consumers who have experience are a pain in the neck to Lowe's, because Lowe's knows they can't BS their way through their screw-ups. These promises are the beginning of your problems because the sales rep does not have an integral part in the job continuity once you've signed the purchase and contracting agreement. The sales rep passes you off to two other people, the actual person who will computer design your kitchen and order the components and then the contractor who will come to your house to take the measurements.
The contractor will come out to your house and take the measurements. Once the measurements have been obtained (and you better double check them), now you have to hope the company producing the cabinet line actually makes the cabinets to fit the dimensions called for in the design layout. You may not find out how limited the cabinet producer is (Kraftmade for instance), until you actually receive the cabinets and you discover some of the cabinets are the wrong size. So you have Lowe's call them and Kraftmade tells the Lowe's designer, "we won't make the cabinet in that size". Yet, the CAD Lowe's has, (provided by Kraftmade), demonstrates the sizes in the selection menu.
A Lowe's rep is supposed to coordinate the shipment of the cabinets to your house. Lowe's is supposed to conduct the inventory and condition of goods inspection as the cabinets come off the truck. Nope. I had to conduct the manifest inventory when the truck showed up no notice. Called Lowe's and asked them what happened here? You have a new project manager. Your old one is now in a different department. Lowe's informed me within 3 days a rep would come out to inventory and inspect. Well, 14 days later somebody finally showed up.
Contractors arrive and begin R&R. Immediately. It's discovered 6 of the 14 arrived cabinets (still waiting on 3 more to arrive), are wrong sized in both height and width. They're reordered with a 30 day delivery window. Again, wrong. Lowe's calls telling us they haven't come in. We call Lowe's 10 days later (now 40 days), Lowe's informs us they need to go see if they have arrived at the store. We get a callback. Three have arrived and the contractor will pick them up and bring them out. Contractor arrives with the 3 cabinets still in the boxes. Lowe's did not even open the boxes to inspect them or check the Order tag against the design order to assure they were the right size. Two of the cabinets are again the wrong size. Another example of Lowe's poor management.
Fast forward 6 months. We're still waiting on Lowe's to get their ducks in a line and get the correct size cabinets ordered and we're "kitchen camping". Lowe's in the meantime has changed project managers on us again, along with the kitchen designer demonstrating there is zero continuity maintained with Lowe's and job orders. So, we've have 3 designers and 3 project managers in the scope of 7 months.
By this time, I'm pretty well irritated and call Lowe's telling them to get the store manager and the project manager out here. They arrive and I lay out the myriad of problems encountered to include a severe lack of communication between the store and customer, internally at Lowe's itself and total failure within shipping and receiving at Lowe's. What we get from the current project manager is a boatload of excuses, passing the buck and refusal to accept responsibility while the store manager is agreeing to the identified problems. However, the store manager's primary concern is us not getting Lowe's involved at the corporate level. Here it is October 17th and we're still waiting on parts and for the contractor to finish the project.
Yesterday we call Lowe's and ask them when it's going to be completed? Lowe's response: "we compensated you for the project and as far as we're concerned, we're done. It's now between you and the contractor". Lowes violated its contract in the first 2 weeks and admitted it. I guess they figured they could violate it again by washing their hands or their responsibility because they compensated us for their screw-ups. Lowe's is responsible to assure the contractor completes the job. Not the customer. But, the Wichita Falls TX Lowe's has a different concept of customer service. Never again will I allow my wife to use Lowe's and I will always tell people NOT to use Lowe's. You don't drop 17K on a kitchen project to have the provider string you along for a year in getting the job completed. Even though we were compensated, we never signed any form of agreement to absolve Lowe's.
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2018
I ordered $2500 worth of Windows from Lowe’s in Pueblo Colorado on August 19 2018. I was promised said windows on September 16th and the 17th then 21st and 24 a partial order came in. I received no call from Lowe’s. I called on the 25th to find out where my last window was, I was told they couldn't find it and they would reorder it and expedite it. I guess their version of expediting was the 24th of OCTOBER! I called the manager of Millwork and he told me that it wasn't their fault and complained that the manufacturer should be the one hearing my complaint but he refused to give me their phone number. I waited patiently for the phone call, they did speed the order up. I received a call on October 13th saying my window was there.
I sent my wife to pick it up and they ordered the WRONG WINDOW! TWO MONTHS OF WAITING AND THEY ORDERED THE WRONG WINDOW!!! On top of all that the manager of Millwork was rude, I was hung up on once and left on hold three times for so long that I had to hang up. The employee who does the special order windows had to retake the measurements 3 times because he refused to listen and didn’t want to be on the phone with me. I have been doing business with Lowe’s for 8 years now but I am done! If this is how I get treated for spending money at their business I will go somewhere else!!!
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2018
I bought a refrigerator one month ago. But the product I received was damaged so the delivery stuff took the refrigerator back and promise me they will redeliver within 5 days. After a week, I called the customer service, and they reschedule my delivery and I waited the whole day but no one showed up at all. I call the customer service and they said that product was out of stock and they didn't know when I'm gonna get my refrigerator. Then I came into the store and the store stuff promise to change another refrigerator and will get back to me about when to deliver the next day. I waited 3 days, no one contacted me again. When I called back the store, the stuff said I still need to wait 12 more days at least. I was extremely disappointed by the service all over the Lowe's. Already told my family and friends never come to Lowe's. Never ever!!!
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2018
The first week of June 2018, we had Lowe's come estimate privacy fencing for our backyard. After the measuring and browsing fencing was complete, we decided to move forward with vinyl fencing and were given our quote (over 7,800.00). We paid 2,500 up front and decided to take advantage of their 3% interest rate on our Lowe's card and put the remaining balance on there and have been making the payment towards that since then. Installation was estimated 6-8 weeks. We understood that and were OK with that.
We also know there can sometimes be delays, but here we are, October 15, and no fence up yet! We were also told the contractor would get the permit and have the "before you dig" through the gas and electric taken care of. Many dates have been set for installation. Many phone calls, emails unanswered, both by Lowe's and the contractor. Finally, contractor said in August that he does not get the permit, so we go to get/see if we need a permit and we don't, however, in the county we live in, we had to file for a variance due to being a corner lot and a 4ft height requirement for the end closest to the roadway. Had we known sooner, would have gotten that out of the way sooner, but instead had to wait until the next plan commission meeting, in which the variance was approved, so installation was scheduled for October 15, 2018.
Well, no phone calls this morning, no one shows, so I call contractor and for first time EVER, he answered!!! He "moved this weekend," "lost his Planner so couldn't call his customers," "oh, by the way, what is your address so I can have the underground lines checked? That's another reason I can't come today." Seriously?? You've known since JUNE!!! So, we wait, as the products that were finally delivered last week continue to sit in our yard on 4 skids, killing the grass... SO disappointed!!!! Will never recommend to anyone and I wish I had read more reviews before purchasing. Small purchases have been fine, but this has been a nightmare. I feel Lowe's should be responsible for the contractors who work for them. Neither Lowe's or the contractor have been helpful or the slightest bit concerned with the situation.
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2018
I started with this company to do my project in April and ever since then I've had nothing but week after week problems. Then after a few months I stopped dealing with the store and went directly to customers service. I was promised a discount and never received period from corporate. And besides a small change that I had to do on my end because of a situation I had here on my property the price doubled for an additional 5' of work? So I had to in turn cancel everything and now I have to start from scratch all over again because I will not give this company my money for doing this project. Pretty sad.
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2018
Was looking for a Generator Cable Connector on the Lowe's website. Per their site, the "Hubbell 30-Amp 125/250-Volt Black/White 4-Wire Grounding Connector" was available at their 8100 Brook Road location in Richmond, VA. Per the store website, 16 of these items were available in Aisle 6, Bay 13. Drove an hour to get one, one way, only to find that they had none. The sorry excuse I was given, "Oh, our inventory must be wrong." How does a store lose sixteen 4-Wire Grounding Connectors? And now you can't even sent an email in regards to your Lowe's experience.
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2018
Our experience with Lowe's carpet and install was very much in line with what others are stating as their experience. We went to Lowe's, scheduled carpet measuring, chose a carpet and were told we would be called the next day by the installation company to schedule a date. We had Lowe's call the carpet warehouse from the store when we ordered to make sure they had the carpet in stock as we were on a timeframe for delivery. We were assured the carpet we chose was a stock item with more than enough in stock for the job. A week came and went and we heard nothing, we called them, again waiting more than a week for them to return the call. We finally stated that if someone did not call us to schedule a delivery we would be canceling the order. We were called back and told the carpet was "special order" and had just arrived.
I called BS on this and stated if the carpet installation was not done within 3 days we would be going to the store for a full refund. We received installation 2 days later. We ordered the same carpet for every room. We were charged a 20% overage for "pattern matching" even though our chosen carpet had no pattern to be matched. We paid for over 1400 square feet of carpet when we only need a total of 1140 square feet. This totaled 300 square feet more carpet and padding than was needed. We paid for rooms AND walk in closets and were told we would be left remnants. We received no remnants. When we questioned where the additional leftover carpet was, we were told it was used for the closets. We paid for the closets in the square footage so we asked for a refund of the carpet and padding that was not provided.
This totaled almost $1400. We were told "sorry, we can't help you." The Lowe's store blamed the installation company and the installation company blamed Lowe's, basically stonewalling us in the process. We are discouraged by the misrepresentation in the Lowe's store, and the misstatements from the installation company and are overall disgusted with the entire process. Lowe's and the installation company knowingly and willingly overcharged us and as a result, we will no longer be doing business with Lowe's.
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2018
We went to Lowe’s on July 3, 2018 to begin the process of having blinds installed in our new home. Since then the process has been a nightmare. There is absolutely NO communication between the installer and Lowe’s. After the installer measured, he said Lowe’s would have our measurements within an hour, but when we went the next day we were turned away because Lowe’s hadn’t received them. When we finally picked our blinds it took TWO HOURS in the store to have them ordered and sign a contract. Our blinds arrived in the mail two weeks later, yet it took another week to hear from installer, and a week after that to have them come out.
When they finally arrived, half the blinds were the wrong size! It was hell to have them reordered (another month long process) and when the installer came out again there were pieces missing and one of the blinds was still too long! We couldn’t believe the incompetence, inconvenience and lack of response from Lowe’s. We made multiple calls to the store manager and even corporate office with official complaints with promises to receive calls back, which never came. It is now mid-October (a whole month after contract expired) and we still don’t have all the blinds we paid for. We have not even received any kind of call with an apology or so much as a coupon for reimbursement. I paid Lowe’s in full in July and haven’t even been offered a discount!!! We urge anyone reading this to avoid Lowe’s installation services at all costs!! We definitely will never be using them again!
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2018
Purchased a Troybilt pressured washer online and was promised a delivery date 3 days later, only to get an email from their customer service department telling me that THEY had a problem on THEIR end and that delivery would be delayed 5 days. They offered to deliver it to my local Lowe’s for me to pick up. How nice, where’s the convenience in that? That is why you order online, to have it shipped to your front door!!! It gets better...
After the 4th day I received a phone call from customer service notifying me that my order would need to be cancelled and replaced with a new order #. No thorough explanation was given, just, “We don’t know what happened sir”. 2 days after that my local Lowe’s calls only to tell me that my particular pressure washer is no longer available and that I’m S.O.L. They claimed that it was a cycle count error. Sure it was. They didn’t even try accommodating me with an upgrade or anything. I will NEVER shop there again! They lost a customer for life and possibly more. Sad!
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2018
I went in to Lowe's to purchase carpet for my living room. The gentleman that helped me out in the store was very helpful but that is where the customer service and the communication stopped. I was told that once we chose the carpet that the order would be placed and it would take a few days to hear back from someone for install. I asked at the time that it be prioritized or rushed and I chose a carpet that was readily available in house and did NOT need to be ordered or custom done. I went in on a Monday. The gentleman assured me that we can have install setup for Friday as my wife and children were leaving town and wouldn't have anyone available at the house to be there for the install if this couldn't happen. I was assured again it will be no problem.
I received a phone call on Thursday from the installation company telling me that they can get me in the schedule for the following week. Mind you the whole point of the carpet is for an event I was having on Wed the following week. I mentioned to the installer that Lowe's assured me that they would be able to do Friday and that I really need that to happen. She was gracious and asked to call me back and see if she can move things around. She called me back and agreed that the installer would be at my house Friday between 11am and 3pm.
Friday came and 11am came and went, noon came and went, one came and went, 2pm came and went, 3pm came and went so finally I decided to call from work to find out where the installer was. The installation company apologized and said that the installer got caught up with some issues in his first job and would be out in an hour and a half. I understood that things can happen. Said it was ok, although disappointed, all I wanted was my carpet. I felt that at the very least a phone call would have been warranted. 4:30 came and went, 5:30 came and went. No call. No mention of anything. I called the installation company and they were closed so I called Lowe's and vented to the flooring department. The person who answered the phone said they would have a manager call me.
I received a phone call from the manager of the Lowe's, his name was James. He asked me what happened and I explained. I told him at that point I would like to just cancel my order. I didn't appreciate the complete lack of consideration for my time. After speaking for a bit, he asked if there is anything he could do. I appreciated the good faith gesture and we came to an agreement that if he could take $250 off of my purchase and be at my house on Tuesday afternoon at noon sharp I would agree to move forward. He called me back and said that offer would be losing money for the store but agreed to $200 and said he would call me the following day (Saturday) to let me know if we would be on for Tuesday.
Saturday came and went, no phone call. Sunday came and went, no phone call. Monday came and went, no phone call. Tuesday came, since I didn't hear from James who assured me I would ONLY need to work with him at this point had not called at all so instead of taking the day off of work I went in. To my surprise I get a phone call from the installer unannounced telling me on Tuesday morning that they are on their way to install the carpet. No phone call, no heads up, no call from James, no communication, no professionalism. I lost my day at work, I had to leave and have egg on my face as I was scheduled to be there and I am YET to receive my credit. James had mentioned that it would be "easier" if they install the carpet and then work out the credit. I am sure it's "easier" for you because now that you got the carpet installed I don't hear anything from anyone.
Shady business practice. I want corporate to call me immediately. This is unacceptable business practice and very unprofessional. By the way, my wife and I were planning on redoing the kitchen floors and cabinets and tile as well. We went to your competitor and spent 15x what we spent on the carpet to redo the kitchen. We shopped at your store and had all the samples and pictures of everything we wanted and just went there and purchased it.
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2018
Ordered an electric fireplace on September 2, 2018 for our daughter from the Derby, KS store. She received a call on September 14 that it would not be in for another 6-10 days. Was to call her with installation date. She never heard from them. When she finally called on September 26th, she had to talk to several people with no satisfaction. They were to call her back, they never did. When they finally delivered on October 2nd the Federal Express delivery date on the box was September 11th. From this fiasco they were to refund $150 to our credit card on October 2nd. This had not happened. When we finally called regarding the refund on October 12th, after several phone calls, they scrambled to do a quick refund, finally giving us a reference number. Cannot believe this place can stay in business. After this experience we will not be doing any business with Lowe’s.
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2018
We purchased a low end refrigerator from Lowe's about 3 years ago. We've had good service from the device and the store was awesome to deal with (3899 S. High St, Columbus Ohio). Now to the not so good part. We purchased a 5 year warranty when we bought with the refrigerator. We called the warranty department and had a pleasant conversation in scheduling the repair. The tech from Capital City Appliance (Lowe's sub-contracted repair) shows up and sees that we have unplugged the refrigerator and states that the refrigerator must be running for at least 24 hrs for him to diagnose the problem – fair enough... we rescheduled. He looked at the refrigerator before leaving and found a mouse in a mouse trap, took a picture, then included this in his service call report. We live in the country beside corn fields, mice happens.
The next repair visit happens a week late. The service tech walks in, moves the refrigerator from the wall and says, "Your compressor is locked up, it's cherry red." I asked why we had to wait a week with a refrigerator plugged in that could catch fire from a red hot compressor and his reply was that it's the steps that Whirlpool requires. So, we now wait for parts and another rescheduled service call. I've included this portion of the event to give everyone information in determining whether you wish to purchase a Warranty from Lowe's Warranty Department. Now comes the kicker.
Lowe's warranty department denied our claim because it was determined that we had a mouse infestation. At this point in talking to the Warranty department rep. I raised my voice and stated "One mouse in a mouse trap does not make an infestation!". The warranty rep. immediately put me on hold without saying a word and then about a minute later comes back on the line and pretends she can't hear me on speaker. I calmed my voice level and explained that a dead mouse in a mouse trap cannot break a compressor in a refrigerator unless it had damaged the lines.
The rep. then asks, "so you're stating that you believe the whirlpool part is bad." My mind just boggles at what Lowe's Warranty department will go through to deny a claim! I said yes and the rep. goes to a sweet sassy voice and says in that case we will send out a second party to verify your claim. Do you want the service tech to come between 8-12 or 12-4 next Monday. I calmly replied, 12 to 4. We get an email saying the service call will be in TWO weeks between 10 and 2. With such blatant, conniving claim denial it's no wonder that Lowes stores get such a bad rep. If Lowes wishes to get back some positive rep. then it should most positively fire its warranty department as a whole. Get a new company to represent your interests because they are losing your business!
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2018
I bought a Husky chainsaw there a few years ago. The info tag (SN #) fell off. I go to Lowe's website to locate my purchase to see if it might list that info. It only shows the last 5 transactions. When I click on show all purchases, it goes to a screen to track orders? I have a choice of Online or special in-store orders. I click on in store, and they want PO numbers and junk... no way I can go back and check ANY previous purchases. Oh and by the way, if you shop at the Allegany Co. Lowe's, and want to use your MyLowes card, you had better remember to tell them, and before they finish ringing your order. They will NEVER ask you for it, and if you remember it after they total your order, they'll look at you, say "Oh, sorry it's too late." You have already waited in line for an abnormal amount of time, and you really don't want to make the people behind you wait any longer or best thing to do is say "OK, delete the purchase and ring it over".
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2018
Paid $800 for carpet and installation to go on stairs on August 13, 2018 and was told by the employee that the carpet would take 2 weeks to come in. Three weeks comes around and I call the store (Sep. 2nd) and was told they are too busy and would call me back, never heard from them. Called a few days later, they said the carpet wouldn't be in until Sep. 23rd, which is FIVE WEEKS after the time of purchase. Sep. 23rd passes and a couple more weeks go by and I still haven't heard anything. I call on Lowe’s customer service Oct. 4th who called the local store and I was told the carpet did come in on Sep. 23rd, that it was just marked wrong by an employee and never made it to the installers. I received a call from the store manager telling me they do have the carpet in the store and they would be sending it to the installers and then I'd get a call. She was NOT apologetic at all.
One week later today Oct. 10th I call Lowe’s customer service and state what's happened and tell them that I do not feel that I've received $800 worth of anything at this point. All they did was call the store again and told me they are sending to the installers. Won't be shopping at Lowe’s anymore. I'll drive the few extra miles to Home Depot. I've never left a bad review in my life but I am sick over giving that store $800. I NEVER would have purchased the carpet there had I been told it'd take over 8 weeks to get in. Here we are 2 months later and no carpet, apology, or incentive to keep a customer.
Reviewed Oct. 9, 2018
Purchased the Chamberlain 0.5 Belt Drive Garage Door Opener with WIFI earlier this year. Installation was normal, like 4 others I had installed in previously owned homes. The unit would not properly close the door, so I went into troubleshooting - using my own skills (experience with other installations) - having the garage door installer come back and work with me - researching troubleshooting in their materials and online, but all to no avail. The Opener will open the door sufficiently but will not close it. I can detach the traveler from the motor and close it manually with no problem, but when it is attached to the motor, it binds and almost breaks the rail about 3/4 of the way down the track.
I've have friends look at this and help me troubleshoot it, but to no avail. I've contacted Lowe's (where it was purchased) but they refuse to come out to help me since I did not contract with them to install it originally. So I'm stuck with a $534 purchase of two openers. Product doesn't work for me. Lowe's refuses to provide customer service. (Kansas City Lowe's - 6920 State Ave - Kansas City, KS.) Lowe's now refuses to let me return the product. They've lost me as a customer because of this experience.
Reviewed Oct. 9, 2018
I went to Lowe's to and to buy a stove and while I was there I saw a French door chrome refrigerator for 500.00. I asked why and the salesman said it was dented up and the ice maker had been fixed. I asked if it works now and he said yes so we purchased it as well. After purchasing they gave me a number to call for a delivery. The next day I called and they told me they were 3 weeks behind but would try and fit me in. A few days later I asked my husband to go pick up my new LG stove and he did. We plugged it up and the next morning I turned the stove on and used the front left burner. When I turned the burner off it turned on automatically and it would not shut off. They came days later to pick up the stove on a Sunday and to bring the refrigerator and the new stove.
After they had my refrigerator in place one of the delivery men kept pushing my refrigerator against the back wall and busted my main water line. Water came up like a fountain everywhere. There was a flowing creek in my kitchen. The guy that broke the water line pulled the refrigerator out but just stood there. I told him to try to stop the water by kinking the hose or plugging it but he did nothing but just stand there. I had every towel in my house on the floor trying to keep my house cleaned up and my husband had to run outside and turn the main water line off. When he came in he yelled for me to get up off the floor because the two delivery guys were just standing there trying to look down my shirt while I am on my hands and knees fighting to save my house. One of the delivery men was standing in an inch of water and my husband told him to move so he could get the water up.
To top it all off one of the delivery men said, "I'm not worried about it. Lowe's got plenty of insurance." Then they said there was nothing else they could do. They left. My husband went to Lowe's to get the replacement water line to fix and wanted to talk to the manager. An employee told the manager why he was there and instead of talking to my husband he went to lunch and Of course it was me left with the disaster that kept me cleaning carpets and cleaning up my now ruined kitchen.
Three weeks after my particle board cabinets, floor and wall has been ruined and guess what? The new stove won't shut off either so I had to get another one. This is my 3rd stove. They send an appraiser out. Weeks later I am getting the runaround. I was also deceived on the refrigerator. The ice maker and the door alarm is not working and I have been waiting on their repairman to fix it. This is nothing short of devastating. I am so stressed just looking at my ruined kitchen that I have to live with because Lowe's just don't care!!
Reviewed Oct. 9, 2018
We recently purchased a Cat generator prior to Hurricane Florence and returned it un-used after the storm. They never credited the $800 to our credit card as promised, never gave us a receipt. DEVASTATED!! TO DATE, no explanation from the store or managers. After going through that disaster, we had damage to our home and lost our food. We were hearing from other customers that the generators were marked up considerably and they were gouging the prices. We decided to tough it out and not use the generator for that reason.
We still have not found a resolution and the management claims they looked at camera footage and cannot find the transaction of us returning it. We described the employee who helped us unload the generator, and they have acknowledged that individual. DO NOT TRUST these people!! We have reached out to their corporate store, but no resolution. I refuse to give up until they refund us. #neverlowe's
Reviewed Oct. 9, 2018
The pedestal washer catches fabrics and causes damage. The front load washer is loud - with just 5 t-shirts and 1 beach towel seem to stress the machine. When the cycle gets to rinse/spin it produces loud thuds and disturbing noise. The dryer drum is bent, or warped, it has a raised hard plastic that hooks and drags clothing items while the machine is in dry cycle thereby causing threads to pull away from the garments. It has only been 6 months since purchasing the washer and dryer and the extensive damage is deeply disturbing and unacceptable. Meanwhile the company we purchased from is making every effort to avoid responsibility/accountability or remedial action.
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2018
We purchased a refrigerator and stove on September 11th and scheduled a delivery date for 2 weeks out. They called a few days after the purchase and rescheduled the delivery for a week later. On the original date, the delivery people showed up with the stove but no fridge. On the second delivery date, no fridge, no call, nothing. When we called, we were told that we were on the delivery schedule but they had never received our refrigerator. And they also never bothered to call us. They would check into it and get back to us the next week. Now they’re saying it will be another month. (This will be 2 full months since the purchase.) Or we can pick out another fridge for under the price we paid - which since the Labor Day sale is off would be a significantly smaller, cheaper fridge for the same price. That’s the last appliance I will ever buy at Lowe’s.
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2018
Lowe's installed new refrigerator two months ago and used a cheap water line that is now leaking. Requested serial # but no one is currently living at the house since it is in the process of being sold. Would require a long trip to obtain. I would think Lowe's would keep that information on file.
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2018
Return policy and poor customer service at Lowe's experienced regarding the return of unused items. Lowe's Home Improvement written policy only allows 90 days for any return even with receipts. After the poor customer service at the store I contacted Lowe's Home Improvement at the Corporate HQ. They also repeated the same policy and offered no other assistance in the matter other than a follow up call from the store manager. If you would like to email Lowe's Home Improvement the email ironically is wecare@lowes.com.
Other home supply "orange" company offers few restrictions when you return unused items if you provide the receipt. Same weekend I returned items with no issues to the orange company for an in store credit. I had purchased items for an old house weekend restoration project which took several months to complete. I was surprised by the inability to return items not used during the project. I suggest to use other companies if you are like me and sometimes purchase extra materials as not to run out in the middle of the job.
Reviewed Oct. 6, 2018
I ordered and paid for countertops on March 20th and they were finally installed on Aug 8. Communication was terrible with multiple calls not returned. I missed two extra days of work because initial counters were cut wrong and had to be remeasured and reinstalled. Trying to get remediation which was promised but no response now. Can't reach customer service without extremely long wait times. I will never give another dime to Lowe's and I suggest no one else risks it either.
Reviewed Oct. 6, 2018
Lowe's store #3314 in West Mifflin Pa. - Today Oct. 5,2018 I get a phone call from From Lowe's headquarters telling me my replacement parts needed to finish my project will be here on the 25th and then my contractor will call to schedule coming out to HOPEFULLY finish the work he came out to do yesterday after 6 weeks of not showing up because once again the people handling my project ordered the wrong stuff. This project started on June 22nd with the delivery of my order which was placed about 5 weeks prior. Installation came to a quick stop because of the wrong stuff being ordered so it had to be reordered and reordered and reordered and each time saying sorry but it was so and so's fault. Everybody blaming somebody else.
How does a company with over 7,000 complaints still get a A+ rating with the BBB? If you are thinking of going to Lowe's for a major remodel look for someone else because from my experience it isn't going to go well. I've taken my complaints all the way up to the CEO and to me this is the worst company out there. The only thing they do is say, "We are sorry for your frustration," and continue to treat you like you do not matter. They seem to feel that no matter how badly they treat customers people will keep coming back. Well not me.
Once I finish with them with this project I will bad mouth them to anyone who will listen and may God strike me dead If I ever walk through their doors again. I am only one person who probably cannot bring them to their knees but I am sure going to try! I've read about people wanting to file class action lawsuits and I for one would like to see this happen. I intend to file a complaint with the Pa. state and question The BBB how we can trust them when they give someone like Lowe's a rating of A+.
Reviewed Oct. 5, 2018
We bought Washer/Dryer set for approximately $2000, not cheap. Lowe's notified us of expected delivery and pushed out the dates a couple of times. OK, we understand. However, On targeted delivery date, we get a call in the AM letting us know that the crew is running ahead of time, and they'd be able to deliver earlier. All good, means the stuff is on the truck. NO! No one shows up, no call to update us on status, and no call to reschedule. We end up wasting a full day chasing Lowe's Delivery (909-835-4400) and Lowe's store (408-705-9900) for status and no one has any clue. The Lowe's people at the delivery center are nice but clueless. The Lowe's people at the store don't care at all. Once this transaction is done, it'll be our last purchase from the dysfunctional Lowe's. Good luck competing with Amazon.
Reviewed Oct. 5, 2018
$2,248 dollars for a GE stove, bought the 5 year warranty which is a joke. Haven’t had a working oven for 3 weeks and counting. Repairman left my house today for third time since 9/20/2018 and isn’t coming back for another week. My stove is on its fourth ignition switch inside of two years. Lowe’s says my fourth appointment in the last 30 days is still considered 1 service call and won’t qualify my stove for replacement. The funny thing is some of their own employees have told me I’m well beyond the number of repairs for replacement. I’ve spent hours on the phone with Lowe’s service advantage, Lowe’s Corporate, and my local store manager who could care less. I’ve spent in excess of $10,000 in their store over the last 3 years and they don’t value your business.
Is it acceptable to have (6) repairs on the same stove in two years? Nobody cares! My latest repairman told me the next attempted fix has a 50% chance of success. Don’t worry Lowe’s. I know this still counts as one service call. Your company is a joke! Your customer service is a joke! Lowe’s corporate is a joke! Lowe’s service advantage is a joke! Don’t use LOWE'S for anything because they could care less! My goal is to spread the word to as many people as possible so they think twice before ever purchasing anything in this store!
Reviewed Oct. 5, 2018
My Lowe's experience over the last couple months has been an absolute joke. The shape the stores and employees are in is downright pathetic. I took on a home improvement project with my landlord and Lowe's happen to be the most convenient location to go to. I’ve personally always been a Home Depot guy but it’s not my bias driving this rant. The first attempt to price materials and maybe get some helpful information was shameful. The one employee I was able to get to make eye contact with me looked like he was once a proud helpful individual but had long given up caring about his job. He made attempts to help me find some fairly standard stuff like valley flashing for roofing and some other standard trim pieces.
He looked embarrassed. He didn’t have hardly anything I asked. Anyway went back to pick up materials and had an overall turn the other way attitude from 95% of employees at the Keizer station Lowe's. Not just one occasion multiple times. I was with the landlord who was the one paying for everything at the paint area looked straight into the employees face and nicely asked “excuse me sir I have a question” he looked at me then her sniffed and turned and walked the other way. Lol. We both laughed at the arrogance. Nobody knew anything about anything and the repeated phrase was “I don’t know, I can’t help you”. I then Tried out Albany’s store. I literally got the exact same response from three employees in a row. I was asking a simple question about transition strips and three guys basically in single file one after another said “I don’t know anything about that, I can’t help you” and kept walking.
Then tried the south Salem Lowe's since we were already invested and they were worse. The grand finale was we had purchased an impact drill driver Porter cable brand with the materials $99 with an outstanding warranty posted largely on the front of the box. 90 day in store 3 year limited something along those lines. Anyway the drill failed in just over 30 days. I went back for a standard over the counter warranty swap and they acted like I was a criminal.
I had receipts that verified the purchase, I had the drill and batteries and charger, I went and got the box to show the warranty info to the lady that refused to do anything but tell me “there’s nothing she could do” and of course she was the store manager so she made sure nobody did anything for me to make me feel like I was a valued customer. She tried just saying “next” while we were in the middle of handling this business and people behind me were shocked and one woman said “aren’t you going to finish helping this customer first?”. Anyway it ended with me still not getting my drill exchanged and swearing off Lowes’s for life. Never will I spend money there again. That’s a failing outfit.
Reviewed Oct. 3, 2018
I've always had a debate on whether I should shop Home Depot or Lowe's so throughout the years it's kind of been a little bit of both but now I absolutely have my answer. I will never step foot in a Lowe's again because of how they closed Orchard without giving anybody notice!! I don't work for Lowe's. I don't work for Home Depot. I'm a homeowner but I'm also a human being that cares about other people and it breaks my heart to hear that these employees weren't given notice and or even job offers at Lowe's!! And just a couple of months before the holidays also!! Like I said breaks my heart and so you lost a customer and I now know where I'm going to shop: anywhere but Lowe's! Shame on you "big" wigs from Lowe's who decided to do this to those people that worked there!!
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2018
I recently bought 17 boxes of flooring and come to find out they do not carry the T moulding for the flooring purchased??? How can they sell a product that you cannot complete because they do not carry that item? Makes no sense to me. Wondering how they stay in business.
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2018
On 9/10/2018 I call Lowe's for warranty repair on my Samsung French door refrigerator. Upper ice maker continually freezes up and a problem with defroster dumping water into bottom of refrigerator. Both items have many hits on YouTube. Lowe's called A&E to do the repair. A&E's soonest appointment is in one week, 9/17. On 9/17 they cancel and message me to call for another appointment. The new appointment is 10/1. 3 weeks no ice and continually bailing out the water in the refrigerator before it overflows to the floor. 10/1 the repairman arrives and comes to the same conclusion that I had already described twice. I feel it was inexcusable not to have the parts on hand but he said they had to be ordered. The next appointment is 10/17/2018. I call Lowe's to complain about A&E and the delays and got nowhere.
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2018
We shop at Lowe's often and decided to use them for the installation of a central air conditioning system for our home. We selected Lowe’s because of the brand and our belief that Lowe’s would stand behind their work. Please note we’ve spent nearly $25K in materials at Lowe’s so this review was not what I expected to write. Our installation went bad right off and the work performed was not what was described. We were quoted the cost for a new duct-work distribution trunk to allow for proper air circulation. Only about 1/3 of this trunk was actually replaced, the mis-cut holes in the "custom built" trunk were patched on site. We were instructed to redirect the central vacuum lines to accommodate the new duct-work, but there was no need to have done that and the money spent was wasted.
We had huge leaks and gaps where the new trunk meets the room distribution vent lines. You can feel the breeze coming out of the connections and our basement is cooled unnecessarily. A pilot hole was drilled unnecessarily in our new hardwood floor because the vent location was not measured properly. Work was done that we did not agree or sign per the contract.
Throughout this four-month ordeal, which was recently resolved, the local store manager will not speak with us or call. The remote "project manager" is out on personal leave and there is no replacement so we had to manage the project ourselves. Lowe's charged the work on our Lowe's card without our signing off on the project. There is little or no formal structure to escalate problems in the Lowe's system so you are left on your own. You have a signed contract with Lowe's but they will not stand behind the work or provide you with anyone to speak with.
Unlike their competition, once the contract is signed, your local store has no further involvement. The project is managed through their support center and the remote center's responsiveness is horrible. We've yet to hear from the store or the project manager. Eventually, someone came to visit us and went over the issues, but resolution was left between us and the sub-contractor, our card was charged and we must determine how to legally dispute the charges. The store claims the remote center must reverse the charges and the remote center claims the store must reverse the charges and on and on. Our local salesperson stopped responding.
In conclusion, we’ve successfully completed large home improvement projects with two of Lowe’s competitors. The stores stood behind their contracts and expected excellence from their sub-contractors. This is not the case with Lowe’s and we would never consider them for any work in the future. Please note the same themes in the complaints below. No local store ownership, no Lowe’s accountability, the remote project managers are a joke and you are left to deal with the disaster. Eventually, we were able to work out the issues with the installer, but Lowe’s played no part in the resolution. I read countless stories similar to ours and I only wish I had read them before we engaged Lowe’s.
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2018
I paid 2200.00 for a door that is unusable, Lowe's keeps blaming their vendor, I need a door that works. The vendor has sent another door. It was damaged and parts of it were incorrect. The vendor agreed to get more pieces but 6 months and I still have a front door to my house that won't work.
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2018
Bath & Kitchens R Us are the installers for Lowe's in Colorado Springs owned by Mark & Deb **. The worst customer service and installers! They rip the customer off with all the price hikes, leaving the customer with no choice but to pay in order to have their kitchen or bathroom finished. Many of the installers quit due to Mark's way of doing things, leaving the customer's project running behind schedule and many different installers coming and going in the customer's house. I would not recommend using Lowe's in Colorado Springs if they are using Bath & Kitchens R Us as the installers. You would cut the cost in half using someone else to install your products in a more timely manner and less traffic in your house.
Reviewed Sept. 30, 2018
At 2 o'clock p.m. today, Sunday September 30th 2018, I was at the Lowe's in Riverview FL looking for a washer dryer combo. I walked around the area a few times looking for a good deal. At no time was I approached by any store rep. However when another person walked up, who is of a different race, immediately he was approached by a Lowe's representative and asked if he needed help. The Lowe's rep went into discounts, deals, Lowe's credit etc... I normally don't like to leave reviews like these, however, I feel this was more than blatant. I state the time and date so that Lowe's, if they care enough, can actually look at their own video footage and see that I was clearly looked over as I was in the area for some time.
Again, in case Lowe's actually cares to look at footage, I wore a Captain America shirt and dark grey shorts. I am the bald guy with glasses clearly walking around the washer and dryer area a few times. I'll be easy to spot out because I look **. I've lived in the area for over 20 years and have been going to this Riverview Lowe's since it was built. I have spent tens of thousands at this Lowe's but no more as this was beyond insulting and not the first time. If Lowe's or anyone wants more information I can be reached at **. I am more than willing to provide my phone number to provide more details if anyone cares.
Reviewed Sept. 30, 2018
Three appointments for delivery, three no shows! - I think my title says it all. Simple order, a new refrigerator. I take a day off from work to wait for scheduled delivery- by 2:30 they call and say they have to cancel. My wife takes off Friday, again, they call at 5PM claiming that the truck has broken down. I am told on Saturday that they will deliver it on Sunday. Miss church, hang out at home all day and it's been cancelled again. I am beyond ticked off! I know things happen but in reading other reviewers this looks to be a systematic problem. I refuse to take another day off from work - who can do that? I guess I'll have to cancel the order altogether. My wife is beside herself over this and I just want it to be right.
Reviewed Sept. 30, 2018
My first and last purchase ever at Lowe’s. Honestly go to Home Depot and save yourself the hassle! I made a big purchase of 4 appliances 3 months ago ($3,000 approx). Ever since, I’ve contacted Lowe’s 8 different times about different mistakes that they’ve made to my initial order. Worst of all? I haven’t even received the full order yet!
I was supposed to receive the full order yesterday and I even got emails and automated calls confirming the deliveries. I received everything but the range. I contacted Lowe’s to see what happened and they told me that I was out of stock and that’s why it wasn’t delivered! I was never notified about this and was expecting to receive it all yesterday. They just placed a new order and offer me a 10% discount on the full price without realizing that I had used a coupon during my initial purchase. So even with the 10% discount that they offer for their mistake, I would have ended up paying $51 more than the initial price.
I contact them for the 8th time now, explained the situation and they said that the item was already below cost and they couldn’t honor or price match my initial price. They advised me to go in person to the store which is a 45 minute drive and ask them (without guarantee) if they could honor the price because at the call center they couldn’t help me as the price they were offering me was already below cost. ARE YOU SERIOUS?!?! So you’re telling me that you can’t honor the initial price that I paid for the range that I was expecting to receive yesterday but didn’t because another mistake of yours and now you expect me to pay more for it because you couldn’t do your numbers in the first place! Ridiculous!!
So after 3 hours on the phone, 2 reps and one manager, any of them helpful at all but rather reading the script from the same booklet “Ma’am I understand and apologize for the mistake but there is nothing that we can do”; they decide to resolve the whole mess up by giving me a $25 gift card. ARE YOU SERIOUS AGAIN?!?? I am more than offended. On top of that, the guys that delivered the 3 appliances yesterday didn’t know how to install dishwashers or microwaves, so they told me to contact Lowe’s (again!!!) and ask for someone else to install all appliances.
There are many more details that I’m skipping to avoid writing a very long review, but believe me when I say to you... they try to offer good service and copy Home Depot's policies but ultimately they don’t follow through or delivered what they promise. And, they don’t come close at all to HOME DEPOT's satisfaction guarantee. Save yourself the hassle, because apparently as a Lowe’s customer, you’re only worth $25!!! NEVER AGAIN! And by the way, I am NOT affiliated in any way to Home Depot but I’ve purchased there before and have never had to face this nonsense. A very disgusted, frustrated, offended and angry EX-customer!!!
Reviewed Sept. 30, 2018
First they called on a Friday and said they would deliver our stove and refrigerator. On Saturday morning they called us and said it was a problem, "We have your stove but no refrigerator." They delivered our stove, it was damaged. The guys didn't know how to hook it up, and my wife noticed it was the wrong stove. Things got worst but I did get my money back for the stove and went elsewhere, better stove better hospitality and service. It's over a month later and I received a call on Friday night again and said they're going to deliver my refrigerator Saturday morning.
Saturday morning get a call no refrigerator, out of good faith should had knock the price down or a upgrade for the inconvenience, but I will say Lowe's lost me as a customer. To be treated and lied to and to show no remorse is inexcusable, I guess they're so big it doesn't matter about hard working folks like me that bought washer and dryer within last 2 years. Once my refrigerator ever gets here, because my wife really wants it, I will never spend money in Lowe's again, just work on paying off charge.
Reviewed Sept. 30, 2018
So we purchased 19 windows and two screen doors from a Lowe’s in Bartonsville Pa. Paid thousands of dollars in installation. Project started Sept 4, 2018. It is now Sept 29th 2018 and I am the one caulking and priming the windows. 3 guys for 3 days for 19 windows. Only 1 guy worked 12 hours for 5 days. Left. Never came back. I have taken pictures and videos! I am about to go to the local news for help! The sales rep Sal won’t even call us back. I would never ever recommend Lowe’s. I am so disgusted with their customer service. My house is upside down - furniture moved away from the windows. Pure chaos! Two windows that belong in the garage are still not installed. Locks on screen doors still not installed!!! Molding in kitchen window still not installed. I feel like I was Robbed!
Reviewed Sept. 29, 2018
For over two months I have been trying to get Lowe's to have the ridge vent installed on my house. The local sales rep. and store state they have nothing to do with this even though these folks sold me the job. I have spoken to a least 10 people at corporate office including supervisor and everyone promises to get something done, and call me back. Nothing has been done. I paid for the job around five months ago and never signed off that the job was completed. I finally told the last few reps. to stop apologizing since their apologies are meaningless.
Now I am worried about the quality of the installation and fear that if there is a leak nobody from Lowe's will take responsibility. The local contractor, BMR, is not to be trusted. One minute he was never paid by Lowe's then Lowe's said he was paid. BMR also wanted an extra 1500 from me for part of the roof. Supposedly Lowe's paid. I am disgusted with Lowe's installation, BMR and myself. Go with a reputable local roofer.
Reviewed Sept. 29, 2018
Do not use them. It took us two months to get a floor put down. Multiple incidents of ordering and getting the wrong supplies, broken supplies, scheduling ridiculousness. Multiple complaints, hard to get money back, absolutely terrible customer service. I wish I had read reviews before we ever did business with them. We just signed a contract for 15 new windows installed with Home Depot and they’re going to build us a new deck. Lowe's would’ve had that business because we have always worked with them however never had any home-improvement done. They are absolutely horrible.
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2018
I am so unhappy with Lowe's customer service. I can return things at Home Depot, they don't need a receipt nor do I have a time frame. I wanted to return an air conditioner we had purchased this summer, but never used because we bought one without a thermostat. It was out of the box, without a receipt and past the return by date. However, the employees said, "You can't return it without the box." Amazingly, we found the box, made a second trip only to be told I had no receipt and was past the return date. COULD I NOT HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF THAT IN THE FIRST PLACE? Or, better yet, could Lowe's simply have let us return a new product - never used - with proof that I had purchased it at that store (from my credit card statement)? Since Home Depot is so much easier to work with, they will have my loyalty.
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2018
Sunday, Sept. 23 we stopped in the Brookhaven store to buy a Maytag wash machine. The saleswoman was very friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. We were told that it coud be delivered Monday, Sept. 24. We should expect a call or text late Sunday night to confirm. Between 2pm and 4pm with a 30 minute prior to arrival is what the text said. I made myself available all day since some companies have arrived earlier than expected. I waited till 3:55 Monday then I decided to call XPO myself. I was informed that the route had been changed and it won't be delivered till 5pm - 7pm. I wanted to know why I did not receive a call earlier? The rep sounded surprised and asked, "you did not get called?" NO CALL!!!
Then asked to speak with a manager. I was put on hold for 20 minutes before I left my number and hung up. I then called the store that it was purchased from. I wanted to speak to a manager and was bounced around, transferred, put on hold till finally Carrie answered from shipping. I informed her of the situation and I was furious to say the least!!! All I got back from her was brush off book answers. Telling me that they are aware of the poor service from XPO but there is nothing they can do... REALLY! I have worked in customer service and I have held management positions in the past. I know when I am being dismissed! She played dumb and gave me wise answers like "We can't get your time back." I let her know that we did not shop at Home Depot for the same issue. They seem to also use XPO for shipping as well. That phone call lasted 25 minutes. More time wasted.
After an hour or so XPO called back from Massachusetts!!! REALLY. And it wasn't even a manager. Then shortly after XPO called back from my message. The upper manager that spoke to my girlfriend outright lied about a previous call to the house. We track every call, missed call, voicemail and so on. One of the annoying things about our phone but in this case it worked. She told him that there was no call to which he seemed cornered and asked if we are no available tonight? The shippers arrived around five of seven. When questioned they immediately responded with telling us they called the dispatcher early in the day to move everything back 2 hours...
I am disgusted with the terrible service I received all the way around. As I mentioned to the Lowe's manager, "I realize you had no idea and already know the delivery company is bad but you are losing my business as well as other reviews I read on yelp because her piss-poor customer service." I ended by telling her both then and the following day that if I were the manager there I would be making phone call to XPO and demanding a manager. As well as continually contacting corporate to let them know just how bad XPO is and loyalty is diminishing. It seems to me that instead of training true customer service managers Lowe's is training managers to ** their way through any bad issues with the company. NICE JOB LOWE'S. If it were up to me I would Lowe's to stick it up their **. (PS the washer did not fit so it went back anyways).
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2018
If you are thinking of purchasing a product that has to be ordered or anything that they have to install. Absolutely one of the worst experiences of my life. I'll spare you the gruesome details but sum it up by telling you - I ordered a product at the first of May and here it is October and I still don't have a properly installed product. And I have to tell you the assistant managers and the employees here are not only rude but are WEIRDOS. I can't report on the manager because I was never allowed to speak him, although the assistant managers act like they are the store manager if you don't quiz them. The company they use for installation of some things is INSTALL PROS. They Are idiots and don't know What they are doing. Trust me on this - save yourself a lot of trouble, inconvenience and money. DO NOT GO TO LOWE'S!!!
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2018
Buyers beware and ask MANY questions when buying "scratch and dent" appliances. I thought I was buying a refrigerator with a dent in the door. I was aware of it and fine with that. After getting it home, discovered no ice maker tray and the inside had dried spilled food on the shelves and bits of food in the crisper. I called and was told that the refrigerator was USED, RETURNED and REPAIRED!!!! Was not told that when purchased. Contacted Lowe's and Samsung several times.
Basically the response I got was, "You bought as is. If you want ice cube tray order one". Now I only have 3 months warranty thinking I had a year. Purchased by someone else December 2017. I finally found out this information. Neither Lowe's or Samsung would help me with it. After the experience, I feel no customer service and neither company really cares. Maybe if Lowe's had offered some type of store warranty it may have helped. Will never buy appliance there again. Lesson learned. You get what you pay for.
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2018
After placing order over the phone on Monday my delivery was scheduled on Tuesday between 8-4 pm. I waited and nothing. Call them after 5. They said it hadn’t been place but Wednesday it will came just call before 7 am and I did. Young person answer and said yes the order is on the truck and will came but something in my head was telling me around 9 am call and confirm the time and they transfer me from person to person and at the end they said it WASNT PROCESS Yet. I was really upset and disappointed on the way they did it (I have people at home waited for that to work). At the end I cancel my order. Couldn’t wait until Friday or who knows when. Very disappointed. Never ever call and place the order from Mount Pocono Lowe's PA.
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2018
Lowe’s construction manager (Chris **) has no apparent experience in construction. I’ve been in construction for 35 years and have never seen such a flagrant butcher job installing windows. Spoiler alert, a sawzall is not a tool used when installing remodel windows, but is necessary when windows are measured wrong by both the inept sub and so called construction manager. Lowe’s managed to find every excuse in the book to shun their contractual responsibility and complete the window installation for my mother.
Going on over 4 months now and winter is approaching fast, so rather than see my 78 year old mother have to depend on a can of spray foam and 4 screws holding out the weather, I’ve taken a weeks vacation from my job to tear out the “new” improperly installed windows (inset in opening too far, improperly flashed since they cut out the old windows, no interior trim, butchered the j-channel and aluminum siding) and reinstall; reframing and using pella installed nail flanges that were folded flat when they installed the windows. I mean, someone should’ve lost their job over this fiasco, this should be a punishable crime. I can’t believe that Lowe’s is hiring these kind of people both as subs and stupid construction managers. Let the lawyers figure it out and if they find another loophole, God is the final judge!!!
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2018
I am so frustrated with the West Ashley Lowe's that I cannot see complaining to them would help. The store has the worst customer service and pro representatives I have ever had the misfortune of dealing with. Flooring Pro: I ask him to order a tile sample and he looked it up and I was told I had to call the vendor directly to order the sample. I took the information he gave me and called the vendor to order the sample instead I was told by the vendor they could not deal with me directly. I would have to have a Lowe's Pro order the sample at the store.
Next day I went to the Lowe's and ask the same “PRO” to help me with tile selection. He promptly said he had something else he needed to do and he left. Later, after pushing the help button four or five times, someone showed up. Problem was the person knew little about flooring/tile. I spent an hour learning absolutely nothing other than Lowe's representatives in the flooring section were incompetent with respect to flooring. Next day I received an email from Lowe's about a tile I have been trying to look at for hours in the store. I have yet to find the tile. My wife called Lowe's and ordered a few pieces. The thought was, “maybe we can see it if we order it.” I spoke with the flooring person who knew nothing about floor tile. He sent me to customer service and I spoke with someone who knew nothing about floors or tile. Well she might know it is a choice in floor covering.
I like Lowe's and I have spent over 20,000.00 on remodeling my house in Walterboro, SC. However, I am finding out the hard way Lowe's customer representatives know little about what they sell. If I need help, I have to go across the street to Home Depot to get questions answered. They advertise price matching but are not capable of doing a price match. I purchase 5000.00 of spray kits from another source because they would not match the price. At the moment I need wood look tile for a 2240 square foot house. I would like to use Lowe's instead it appears I will have to purchase it from Home Depot.
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2018
We had hardwood installation done by a Lowe's Naperville IL installer who was arrogant and rude from the very start. He complained of leveling problems. Walked out first time. Second time he came also he complained all is not well. Walked out. Our independent contractor says even the room where Lowe's installed hardwood, they had done it the wrong way. If they had followed the parallel to beam installation we need not have leveled and spent $1000 extra on that. Now Lowe's is not completing the work. Phone calls are transferred from person to person. STILL OUR PROBLEM IS NOT SOLVED. Never will I recommend Lowe's to another person. Didn't expect this treatment from Lowe's. So sad.
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2018
Purchased a Weber Genesis ii E-410 liquid propane grill online on 8/30/2018. Three weeks later on 9/25/2018, and still no estimate on delivery. Called the local Lowe's who is supposed to fulfill the order, and was told there was an error in how the order was routed. Customer service said they could get me a Weber Genesis ii E-310 Natural Gas model for equivalent price. I accepted the offer, but quickly realized when they sent the receipt they switched the model down to the "Spirit" model. I immediately called customer service back explaining it is not the same model. Customer service said "well, it's a Weber". Completely unacceptable, this grill is not even in the same ballpark as what I initially purchased and trying to pass it off just because it has the same brand name will not be tolerated.
Customer service canceled my original order and now I have no idea if Lowe's will honor the original price I had for the Weber Genesis ii E-410. Trying to get it resolved with the local Lowe's, but the only options I have been given is to accept the lower end model at the same price or to accept the cancelation. Would really like to get help at the corporate level now to get this resolved as there is an apparent breakdown in local customer service.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2018
We are trying to get our washer fixed for a month now on our extended warranty from Lowe's. First the repair person did not have the part although he said that the pump is getting broken very often. He ordered the part and it came two weeks later with a broken edge. The packaging was minimal and the package had no tracking. The cheapest possible transport. We had to cancel scheduled appointment for the pump did not arrive soon enough. We scheduled another appointment with the repair company A&E Factory Service and we received it a week and a half later on Tuesday afternoon. However we also checked with Lowe's (the repair is due to extended warranty through Lowe's) and were told that the appointment is really scheduled for Wednesday morning.
I took time off work to make sure I can be there, and now (Tuesday) we are notified that the appointment will be on Wednesday afternoon, or a week later. This is extremely unprofessional and disruptive on part of both A&E and Lowe's. Lowe's is not helping at all, the supervisor is just continually apologizing and suggesting another appointment a week later. I will never buy an extended warranty from Lowe's anymore. In fact I probably will not buy anything from Lowe's anymore.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2018
My husband and I went to get a new fridge (ours decided it wanted to stop working the night before). Went into the store explained to them we needed one asap. They checked the availability on the ones we were looking at and finally we found one. Got it all loaded onto our trailer and took it home. Opened it up and it was the wrong one. Called the store where we purchased it and explained what happened and asked if we could have someone come out and exchange it with the right one since it was their mistake. The response I received was "the trucks are unloading now but let me talk to my manager and see what we can do".
Okay, no problem. I get a phone call back about 5 minutes later saying they couldn't do it until the following day. So my husband had to reload the fridge back onto the trailer and take it a half an hour back to the store to get it exchanged. The only thing they offered (which, great, they at least did something AFTER WE ASKED THEM) was a $50 credit. Spent almost $1,600 on a new unit and get $50 for their mistake. Very disappointing.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2018
After 5 weeks of setting up meetings around multiple people's schedule we paid in full for a new countertop, backsplash, sink and cooktop. Yes, that is all. We paid in full on 7.4.2018. We just found out today they are excited to be installing the countertop on 10.10.2018. This has been one joke and hassle after another. Lowe’s does nothing, NOTHING, to help. If anything they placate only. I would never have let their contractor come in my house if I had known he is incompetent and way too busy to care about the job. He has caused delays due to his total lack of knowledge about the details, has failed to come and check the workers’ jobs (calling only once at 6:30pm to tell us he was too busy, were we happy? We paid for him to answer that question!).
The countertop is being fabricated only 90 miles from our house, but we have now waited since 7.4.2018 for them to do just that. Vendors do not communicate with Lowe’s, Lowe’s does not communicate with vendors or CUSTOMERS. Every time we contacted people to find out what is being done and what is being scheduled (which is always nothing) there was another name added to the list of people who were "on this". However, no one is "on this". We feel we made an epic mistake with Lowe’s and have no hope this project will ever come to an end.
They communicate that everything is going well. Really? So why 4 months - 1/3 of the entire year to get this done? They are all paid so there is no reason for them to do this in a timely manner. However, as a customer, they have FAILED MISERABLY AND THEIR PROCESS ALLOWS THEM TO FAIL MISERABLY AND WITHOUT CONCERN FOR THE CUSTOMER. Don't buy anything you can't carry out of the store. I know we won't be buying from them ever again. We will manage our own next remodel job. Shame on everyone we have dealt with for their lies and for their lack of interest.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2018
What happened? Damaged appliances were delivered and install. What was expected? To have appliances delivered, installed, and in service without any damage. What was the impact? Lost time, weekend plans changed, the hassle of having to be on the phone explaining your complaint to 10 different people. I wish I have read the many bad reviews in this page. At the end of the day I did canceled my purchases and Lowe’s is on their way to pick up their junk and return my old appliances which still work. I’ll look somewhere else to buy my next set of appliances.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2018
We bought a brand new Frigidaire Side by Side Refrigerator from Lowe's. Within a year the water and ice maker dispenser went down. Called Lowe's customer service and got a good representative on the phone. She got a company to come out and fix the issue. About 6 months later it went down again, the same thing. Water dispenser and icemaker. Now it's been one month later and it's still not fixed. Customer service keeps stating they called the company (Hill's Appliance) about the repair. Hill's keeps saying the parts were ordered and now after a month states it may be another week but not definite about that.
Lowe's seems to not want to replace the Refrigerator with another one. They keep saying it's the company where they get their parts from which must be from China. I'm tired of Lowe's and very discouraged with their service and with the companies they use to service their appliances. Buyer beware of Lowe's and Frigidaire appliances. JUNK.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2018
I received a renewal notice for my three year old Frigidaire Refrigerator. Lowe's wants $546.49 for a new three year protection plan. That is with a 20% discount. I will never buy another appliance from Lowe's.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2018
I started the process of ordering a new front entryway door including sidelights and a storm door on May 22, 2018. The contracted installers came mid June to install the whole thing, the first issue was the storm door was 4 inches too short, so that needed to be sent back. The second issue was the Masonite fiberglass full glass door made a terrible rattling noise every time the door was open or closed. I called the local Lowe's and voiced my concern. The manager finally told me that Masonite had to send out an inspector to look at the door. He came a few weeks later and submitted an approximately 8 page report regarding the door, confirming the rattle and several recommendations for the installation of the new door that was being ordered. The proper length storm door finally arrived mid August and was installed, so I went most of the summer being unable to have my front door open!
The second door came and was installed by the contractors from Lowe's and it still rattles. To my knowledge the contractors never even saw the recommendations from the Masonite company because they just came, removed the old door and put on the new one! I have had issues with the Pella storm door as well and the manager at Lowe's gave me the number to Pella and told me to call them myself, I am thinking that that is NOT my job, it is his! I have spoken to corporate multiple times and they have attempted to help resolve this issue, but this is only one of many issues over the last year, guess I am a slow learner! I am done and will never shop at Lowe's again for anything!
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2018
We placed an order for 10 interior doors on August 20th (lead time of 3-4 weeks). On September 18th we received a call from the shipping company that the doors would be delivered the following day. My husband took off of work and was able to convince our contractor to have his crew come and get started. The crew removed and disposed of all of our interior doors (bedroom, closet and bathroom) in anticipation of the arrival of the new doors.
At approximately 5:30pm I called the shipping company to see what the status of my delivery was and was told the shipment had been cancelled that morning at 8:39am by the manager of Lowe's. It is now 9 hours later and we were never notified from anyone at Lowe's to tell us our doors would not be delivered and what happened. I immediately called Lowe's and spoke with Kora the manager on duty. I waited on hold over 30 minutes to find out that the order was never placed. Kora said I would have to wait until 10:00am the next day to find out when the doors could be delivered and would have Henry the person in the door department call me. Henry immediately called me and was very apologetic and sympathetic to our situation and promised fax our order over that night and to call the manufacture the next morning and try to expedite our order.
We feel the employees of Lowe's dropped the ball on this order and caused our family a lot of inconvenience. My husband had to take off work on short notice. We have to pay the Contractor for supplying a crew to only remove and dispose of doors when his crew was there to also paint and install them. We now have no interior doors. Which makes the living situation extremely difficult. We have 3 teenagers and my elderly grandfather and there are no bedroom or bathroom doors.UPDATE: It is now 3:00pm and I still have not received a phone call or been contacted by anyone from Lowe's. I called customer service and they were also unable to contact a store manager at the Yonkers store.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2018
Worst Fence Installation--Twilight Zone Stuff: Man, I wish I had the time and energy to go into details, but I am tired of telling the story and relatively speechless at my experience with Lowe's...long story short: Preface: I have a good standing, Business Account with Lowe's. 1. A two day project took 4 months. 2. I logged over 25 phone calls trying to get this project done. 3. I was lied to. 4. I was promised full compensation for my troubles, but received only a 13% discount. 5. I will never buy another thing from Lowe's again, not even a bottle of water. 6. I have closed my business account. Buyer, be very aware!!! Pay that extra 10% for your installation projects before you consider hiring Lowe's.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2018
Had an am appt today for service on a covered product. Called Lowe's warranty dept to find out why no one showed. I was told that because someone had tried to call me to verify my address the day before and got no answer, the service call was canceled. I was told when I made the appt. that the tech would call when he was on the way. I was not told that from the day I made the appt. until the actual appt. I needed to be on standby for Lowe's. Why all the extra steps when you owe the customer but it's all smiles when we owe you? I need Home Depot in my life.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2018
When our water heater had multiple leaks we decided to go to Lowe's to purchase one and have it installed. We went in Friday morning and had what we thought was a great experience with a sales guy who helped us pick one out and set us up for installation. When we asked when it would be installed he replied with "Tomorrow. They will give you a call in the morning to let you know about what time." We said great, went to The Mills House to shower and dealt with no hot water thinking it would be fixed tomorrow. Tomorrow comes and we never receive a phone call. At about 1 pm I decide to call Lowe's and see what's going on. After being put on hold by them 3 times by 3 different people one person tells me that she will try to help me as the install desk isn't answering. I tell her what's going on, and she lets me know that installation doesn't just happen the next day.
That it takes a few days for them to get the permit for install, etc. I told her we were told it would be installed today. She got her manager for me, and I told her my story as well. She said she would have the install desk call me in 15 minutes. 20 minutes later I call again because I haven't heard anything. The manager gets on the phone and tells me the install desk girl went to lunch and will be back in 30 minutes. An hour later I call again. The manager informs me install is still at lunch but she will help me. She told me that the only way they could do next day install on a weekend is if we paid for emergency install which we declined. I told her we were never offered it and asked how much it is. She said its $150 more and we already paid $1200 for this whole thing. I told her that if I paid for that would they be able to come out today. By this point it was 4 pm. She said no, it's too late for that. Soonest they could come is Monday.
I told her that's fine and asked her to schedule it on Monday for me. Monday comes around and they call in the morning and say they will be here between 10-2. They get here at about 12:30 and immediately the technician informs us that they don't have the right water heater. Apparently our sales guy who not only put on our paperwork that we declined something he never offered us also didn't ask us which kind of venting we have on our water heater, which he also just put on the paperwork as the standard one. So the technicians tell us they are going to go take this heater back to Lowe's and they will get it all figured out. He said Lowe's would give us a call. We wait an hour and don't hear anything so we call Lowe's to cancel and get a full refund. This was twice now that by the fault of Lowe's, we did not have our water heater replaced. 4 days without a water heater.
So we had another company come out to give us an estimate. They want $3200. Apparently this particular water heater and the way it vents is not standard and costs a lot more. By this point it's 7 pm so we tell them we will think it over and call in the morning. We have another company come out the next morning and they estimate us at $4300 so we call the other company back. They come out within two hours and install it for us. So 5 days total with no water heater. We were never offered a discount or any type of compensation or apology for the crap job that Lowe's did and will no longer be shopping there. When we first bought our home we spent thousands of dollars at this particular store too so they are losing good customers. A simple apology and a discount on the correct water heater could've kept us, but the workers were all lazy and didn't care about their job. So sad.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2018
We purchased a microwave, oven and stove top with a 5 year extended warranty from Lowe's in June 2017. In June of 2018, just slightly over the expiration of the manufacturer warranty, the microwave stopped working. A repairman was sent and he stated the microwave was irreparable and had to be replaced. Yesterday September 19 we finally closed the buy with the Lowe's warranty department. Between those dates were countless phone calls, emails and many many broken promises. I will never step foot in a Lowe's again. I'm making it my personal mission to spread the word of my experience and try to detour as many customers away from Lowe's as possible.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2018
Paid in full $27,000 for siding for our rental home on lake in March. Was disappointed when they gave me a June 4 start date as I have renters, but was assured that it would be about a week and half from start to finish. Wow, can't even tell you what I went through for them to start on June 21st. Only two guys showed for the job and some days didn't show. Installers told me they would be done before my biggest rental of the season July 4 week. Of course they were not and materials and tools left all over lawn that was impossible to rent for my $2400 that I get. Called customer service rep Kiara ** that was assigned to my job and she told me that I would be compensated.
Job was complete on July 9. Sent Kiara my contract for my renter that I couldn't rent to and receipt of a different rental a friend had to help me put this family into to make them happy. Provided everything they asked for. It is now mid Sept and Kiara along with her supervisor George ** will not even call me. They are just avoiding me. I have never came across such awful business practices. I have always used local contractors and never used Lowe's for a job. Thought I would try it. Please don't make the same mistakes I made.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2018
Lowe's has worst customer service in the world. Purchase a cooktop online. Waited for delivery twice. They no show twice. The day before I receive a phone call from the delivery company confirming the delivery. I also, call the delivery company at 1 pm the day of delivery to confirm. I was advised, the item should be delivery around 2:30pm. Received NO DELIVERY... List of reason provide by Lowe's Why they DID NOT delivery item. The first time, I was told, there was no room in the truck by Lowe's. Item was take off the truck. It's was on the Manifest but delivery company did not pick the item to delivery to customer. Why call the customer the day before to confirm delivery, when there was no cooktop.
I call the delivery company at 1 pm of day of delivery. I was told the item should arrive between there 12-2:30. At 3:30pm item did not arrive. I call the delivery company to track the delivery. I was told Lowe's took the item off the truck. Throughout the day, I receive no call from the delivery company or Lowe's advised me there will be no delivery. I make all the initial calls to all the company. Spoke with Ann (Lowe's Store) and Christian at (Lowe's customer service care center). I was advised there was mix up with the manifest. The Item will be delivery on Tuesday. We only delivery on Tuesday and Thursday. Today is Tuesday, NO DELIVERY AGAIN FROM Lowe's. I received a call on Monday and text advised me the item will be delivery on Tuesday between 12-2pm.
At 3 pm I received no delivery or call from the delivery company or Lowe's. I call the delivery company to track the delivery. I was advised by delivery company. The store manager took the item off the truck. I ask why? She don't know. They call the store no answer. I call Lowe's customer care center. Still trying to track the item. Here is list of reason Lowe's provided why there was no delivery. Item was take off the truck, sold to walk-in customer. It's was custom order, it will take a few week for delivery. And later I was told its was standard item. Because you order online, you must call the store (Lowe's) inform the inventory department regarding my online. Its make no sense. Because you order online, the item has not been charge or paid. I have purchase the item with credit card.
There was no problem with my card. Spoke with Asst Manager, don't know anything regarding your problem. All information provide by Lowe's store make no sense. Still waiting for my cooktop and confirmation when the item will be delivery. When there is delay in delivery. Lowe's should call their customer and advised them. The customer should not be tracking the item on day of delivery. People take time off to wait for delivery.
Reviewed Sept. 18, 2018
I started this process back in May. Not only did I have to drive down to Pembroke Pines from Boca Raton to sign papers (what happened to eSignatures?) because the Boca Store couldn't handle the request for my property in Hollywood. The paperwork had to be redone a few times due to errors so I spend 3.5 hrs in the store on a Sunday. It is now mid September and the Permit is still sitting, un-approved, with the City of Hollywood. It has been four (4) month, still no impact doors, Hurricane Season is almost over and I have been paying for the doors since May. The update phone calls have stopped! I will never use Lowe's again for any of my projects. What was I thinking in the first place?
Reviewed Sept. 18, 2018
We hired Lowe's February 28th to do the a professional finish for our Kitchen, Living and half bath. The project included drywall, flooring, heated floors, cabinets, paint and mill work. We had licensed professional overhaul the plumbing, electrical, and HVAC which was completed in April and work fine. Our project was schedule to be complete on Mid May but Lowe's lost our cabinet and could not find them until May. Our project then got extended to end of June 23. The contractor provided by Lowe's did not have the experience to complete our job. He often did not show up to our job and when he did the finishes were not what we paid for or had discuss. Many months (9 month from start, 3 month after our schedule completion) later we still have no kitchen. Our project is incomplete. We now have sewer smells, faulty electrical, HVAC filled with construction debris.
Several professionals that have said the work that Lowe's did do needs to be rip out and redone to fix the issues created by the Lowe's contractor. This includes the drywall, flooring, cabinets. So really nothing has been done or completed. We complained to the project Coordinator multiple times about the contractor. Our latest complaint about the floor, smell, electrical and HVac was logged on July 28th. Lowe's has not made any decision, they initially wanted us to keep using the same contractor and we had to fight to get him fired off our job. We have complained to Lowe's customer care and all the complaints get rerouted back the project coordinator and not addressed.
We tried hiring another contractor outside of Lowe's but no one wants to fix the issues created by the Lowe's contractor. We are stuck having paid $98k to Lowe's for a professionally completed home improvement and received a unimprovement damages to our property and left with paying the cost for nothing but heartache stress. We have no plan forward from Lowe's, incomplete cabinets, walls that have to come down, flooring that was improperly install (it has tripping hazards, and the heated floor does not work).
In addition the sewer smell and high pitch ringing from our HVAC due to the debris is making our house more inhabitable everyday. Some days when the smell is really bad, we have slept over at a neighbor house or in our cars. We have no recourse and need help. Never use Lowe's for any improvement, quality, problem assistance, lack of concern and care is not there. Your recourse is to talk with your project coordinator and if they take their time or need to escalate the issues for approval months will go by without any decision or action. Complaining to customer care just results in the project coordinator being notified. We need action from Lowe's or a full refund plus damages.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2018
We are in the middle of two major installations through Lowe's (new windows for our entire house, completely remodeling two bathrooms). Customer service has been awful from the moment they took our money. We paid for our windows the first week of June, told they'd be installed by mid-July. That changed, then changed, then changed. Now they say mid-October. Twice we've been told they were delivered to the store only to be told the next day they don't know where they are and will be reordered. With the bathrooms, the salesperson was absolutely clueless. Mistake after mistake that we had to correct. That project is at least looking like it will be on time though (the materials are in our garage, so we know they're in). I can't speak to the contractors themselves because we can't seem to make it that far without problems.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2018
My husband and I needed a new range. The salesperson at location was very helpful. He went out of his way to help with our purchase. This was on a Saturday night and range was to be delivered the following Saturday. Lowe’s thirdparty delivery service is awful. We had requested delivery in the afternoon but had not heard anything before 7:00 pm about what time range would be delivered. Called store the last time at 8:30 pm asking about time frame. Finally received call from delivery service just before 9:00 pm with early morning delivery time. Lowe’s needs to change delivery service. Will never deal with Lowe’s for items that need to be delivered again.
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