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Reviewed Aug. 6, 2015
In November 2014 my grandparents Oris and Eva ** had a roof installed. However they never completed the job. My grandparents are 89 years old and the installer told them they were completed so they signed and he went on his way! The sales rep Erica ** never followed up or gave them a call to see if they was satisfied. We have been arguing back and forth for the past 3 months regarding this issue! I was told several lies regarding the incomplete work! The work they didn't complete was replacing all the rotten Fascia board and it's clearly stated in the contract!
However they are constantly lying and ducking me! They left the house looking worse than before they changed the roof! They charged them over a $11,000 for the services! I have a email with the scanned contract and itemized statement! I will not stop until they come out and complete the job! They not only need to replace the face board but they need to wrap it and install the soffit!
Reviewed Aug. 6, 2015
I had a balance on my account then I made a special promotion purchase, no interest if paid within 6 months. The credit card reps told me every time I make a payment I have to go to live chat or telephone credit services to tell them which balance I want the payment to apply to, the regular balance or special promotion balance. After purchases the special promotion item I made a payment went immediately to live chat and told the rep that I wanted the payment applied to the special promotion balance, but instead she applied it to my regular balance. I made another payment and went immediately to live chat and told the rep I want the payment to be applied to my regular balance, but instead the rep posted it to the special promotion balance.
Now my account is messed up, I have went to live chat and chatted for 30 min and another time an hour and still nothing was accomplished. I have called twice, but nothing was changed. This isn't customer service. This is hell. Why not have the option on the website so the customer can decide what balance they want the payment to go to. These reps have no idea of what they're doing. i just my account to be fixed, and when account is paid in full the credit card goes in the garbage.
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2015
Lowe's Service Advantage Program promised to replace our dishwasher if there were 4 repair attempts within the last 12 months for the same issue, and they are not fulfilling their promise or abiding by the lemon law. We purchased a Lowe's Service Advantage Plan for our Samsung dishwasher model# DMT400RHS. We have called for service at least 5 to 6 different times in the last 12 months for the same issue. It is having an obvious mechanical malfunction because it isn't cleaning the dishes well, isn't draining well, is making a loud noise when draining, etc. The dishwasher Is a lemon.
The lemon law says "a lemon is best defined as a product that has defects or nonconformities and which cannot be repaired within a reasonable amount of time or a reasonable number of repair attempts. Generally speaking, a person with a car, truck, SUV, computer or appliance with a warranty may seek lemon law relief after seeking multiple repairs or noticing problems with the product. It is safe to say that if you are visiting this page and are dealing with the stress and hassle of a defective product that you may have a lemon on your hands."
All we want is to have the dishwasher replaced, so we can stop calling for service, stop taking days off of work, and have a dishwasher that works correctly. We don't feel that is too much to ask for.
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2015
I own a Bosch dishwasher. It does a great job but it is constructed poorly. The plastic, (cheap plastic top that fits over the control panel due to the steam, cracks). This is the second time in two years. I called for service and scheduled an appointment. The service rep told me a company would come out the following week. I received a call saying that it was out of that service company's area and they would schedule another company. The second company came out even after I described and told him what the issue was. He said he had to order the part from Bosch. 4 weeks later, going on 5, I have no part.
Lowe's use to be a great company. They excelled in service but it appears that they sell you the product and when it comes time to the warranty work, it can take weeks to fix your appliances. Calling their corporate office gets you the run around. The investors that are savvy should look into the issues that Lowe's is having before they invest their money. This is not positive for a company when you have other companies that are competing for business and succeeding.
Reviewed Aug. 3, 2015
I highly recommend Lowe's in Elkridge, Maryland for a new kitchen project. We worked with Cynthia ** and Ayana ** from the very beginning of our kitchen renovation until the end. We replaced our cabinets, countertops, backsplash, lighting and flooring. The contractor Lowe's recommended was Old Time Contractors out of Sykesville, Maryland. We highly recommend them for your kitchen remodel, too. Leif and Josh from OTC were outstanding and extremely professional. Whenever we had a concern, Cynthia from Lowe's or Leif from OTC was right there to remedy the question. We had a smaller kitchen remodel; however, we felt we were always important and treated fairly. Once again, we highly recommend Lowe's for your next kitchen remodel!
Reviewed Aug. 3, 2015
John & Brian were both at the return center, but would not wait on any of the 3 customers waiting. Dan would not call the manager for me. Instead, he stopped Diane from getting the manager for me. When the manager finally showed up, he didn't care at all. John then told me he was not taking any returns. When I said, "Very Funny," he argued that I was smiling. Does anyone just do their job at Lowe's in an efficient and friendly manner?
Reviewed Aug. 3, 2015
I purchased a new Model LGT2654 Husqvarna riding mower from Lowe's in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, in 2014. It had a bad vibration when you start to take off under the front from day one, but it cut grass ok. After a few months of dealing with the vibration, I took it back to Lowe's. They took notes, and sent it for repair, saying it should be a week to 10 days.. After several weeks, they lost it. I had to get the number from the repair center they sent it to, and track it down myself. A couple of weeks later, it came back.
They had replaced the blades, that I did not ask for, and it still had the rattle and vibration. They wanted to charge me for the blades but I refused and a manager wrote it off. Now, the deck belt will not stay on. I have purchased two belts (very expensive) and it still comes off. I would like to have a new mower that does not rattle, and the belt stays on. And Lowe's in DeFuniak Springs could care less???
Reviewed Aug. 3, 2015
My husband and I contracted Lowe's to build us a deck on July 7, 2014. To date, August 3, 2015, the deck is still not done. We were required, as per Lowe's policy, to pay the entire cost up front. We assumed that since it was a big company like Lowe's that it was okay to do that, even though we were leery. Big mistake! They got our money and we ceased to matter or exist. The first builder they hired had never built a deck using Trex and made many mistakes. The building inspector flagged a lot of it and the second builder had to rip things down and start over. He only showed up 2 days a week, at most, worked 4 hours and left. A deck that was supposed to take 2 weeks was only about half done by mid December. They left materials sitting in my driveway for 3 months, even though we asked them to move them to the yard. They never cleaned up the yard at all, so my half my yard became a landfill.
After contacting the store several times and being ignored, I finally contacted Lowe's corporate. They got us a new builder but because it was now too cold we had to wait for March for the deck to be completed. Since then, it's one thing after another. Parts are lost or damaged. The wrong parts are ordered. It's a nightmare and a disaster! We've had to contact Lowe's corporate again and even with them working with us, it's a train wreck. The store manager and our supposed project manager are MIA. The store manager has never been here at all and we haven't seen or heard from our project manager in months.
Our liaison from corporate is nice but so far doesn't seem to be able to do much more than apologize. We tell her what's going on, she calls the store, they lie to cover their butts and that's that. Please learn from our huge mistake and avoid Lowe's at all costs! Hire a private builder who comes recommended and check their credentials or go to Home Depot. They have qualified builders and much better customer appreciation and service.
Reviewed Aug. 3, 2015
I shop at Lowe's on a weekly basis, and recently spent several thousand dollars on a bathroom remodel project where all materials came from Lowe's. I needed a window air conditioner to keep our garage cooler as we use it as a utility room for laundry, etc. I priced 10,000 BTU window units and found the Frigidaire to be best for our needs. Lowe's had one for $299.00. I priced checked and found Walmart had the same identical unit for $269.00. I went to Lowe's customer service desk with the air conditioner in my cart, and kindly asked to speak to a manager about a price match.
Apparently on a Sunday afternoon managers are unavailable. So after 2 clerks at the service desk and a 'sales associate' from the BBQ grill department looked at the ad from Walmart, they claimed the units were not 'apples for apples' since Lowe's uses a different model number on their appliances specific to Lowe's stores only. I stated "the units were identical and its $30.00 difference and I would rather continue dealing with Lowe's." Nope, wrong. So after I never got to speak to a manager or any price adjustment the 3 cronies asked me if I wanted to go ahead and check out??? I said "no way, I will go to the other place and save myself $30.00!" I took the unit back to its shelf and left the store. What a joke. So much for customer service or appreciation for dropping a ton of cash in that place. I will burn the fuel and go to Menards next time. Thanks Lowe's for your stupid loopholes in your personal model numbers.
Reviewed Aug. 1, 2015
I went to Lowe's in Waipahu, Hawaii on 7/14/15 to start a water heater installation process. I paid $40 to have the installer to come out and do an assessment. The installer came out on 7/18/15 did the assessment. He said told us which water heater to get and the store will contact us with the information. I waited until 7/21/15 and no one contacted me, so I went down to the store wanting to pay for the water heater follow up with them. The associate told that she can't process the transaction until she confirm the information with the installer. She said she'll call me as soon as she gets the info. I waited and waited until 7/27/15 (Monday) and didn't hear from Lowe's. So, I called the store up and spoke to the store manager, he helped me with the processes and said that my water heater will get install on (Tuesday or Wednesday). So I took off from work waited for them, and I got nothing but disappointment.
Of course, no one shows up. I received a phone call on 7/31/15 from the installer asked to set an appointment for 8/4/15. I told her I'd waited for her and it's had been two days late. She said she didn't get the order in until yesterday 7/30/15. As the result of this I spoke to Lowe's customer service and with frustration I told her that I want my money back and she offered to do the refund over the phone so I don't have to come down. (I guess Lowe's first need/want my business). The customer service person didn't refund me everything I'd paid. She didn't give me back the $40 I paid on 7/14/15. As the result of this, I'm still without a working water heater, wasted 17 precious days, and lost $40 of my hard earning money.
Reviewed Aug. 1, 2015
Purchased tile through Lowe's. The people that they contracted out called, came out and measured. No issues and very friendly. Set up installation appointment for a Friday and Sunday. I worked that weekend and took off Friday and Sunday. Friday rolls around and the crew shows up 2 hours late. Then something as simply as unhooking a washing machine, the guy could not do, and I ended up doing it myself. They then ran into problems with laminate flooring underneath a portion of carpet and the kitchen tile.
It was clearly understood they could not remove the laminate flooring, I understood that. I pulled it up what was underneath the carpet. I asked them to go ahead and break up the tile in kitchen and I would pull up the laminate underneath. They refused to do this, even though the tile was coming up separate from the laminate underneath. They packed up their truck to leave without even looking at the other flooring areas and refused to give me their supervisor's number to call. Extremely rude crew. They ended up leaving after being at my residence for 2 hours.
They then drove through my yard and my neighbors yard when they left because of other vehicles in the driveway. Ended up having to rent a tool to break up and remove the tile myself. I expected the set dates of Friday and Sunday, which is when I had taken off work, only to be told later by the supervisor that those dates were for a different crew that did not work Saturday. They just did not bother to tell me the dates were changing. Stated, "well it was all a weekend, you should be off either way." Nope, sorry. Some people do work shift work.
So, now I'm waiting for a refund on the labor charges they refused to do and had to have a relative go to my house on Saturday since I did not take off for work.I'm extremely dissatisfied with Lowe's and who they choose as contractors. I've always been a Lowe's customer and probably spend thousands a year there. I'll never go back, and I'll be sure to let everyone know how they conduct business.
Reviewed Aug. 1, 2015
We had an installer come out to measure our front door for a security screen door, and he didn't even know that Lowe's has the tall 96" doors in stock. He insisted that we needed to special order a door, and that would've cost an extra 200.00. What really bugs me is the guy at the store didn't mention that the installer would charge extra for installing a taller door. Needless to say, we are buying the door at the store, and installing it ourselves. We are out the 40 bucks they charge to just come out and measure, but we learned a lesson from this experience anyway. Do it yourself!
Reviewed July 31, 2015
On July 23, 2015, we hired someone from your team - North Raleigh store - to install a fence. We agreed to get it down in about 10 days. We paid the full amount upfront (not a smart thing to have done) but wanted it done ASAP. After several phone calls to Lowes, asking to speak to the person in charge of the project, we have to receive a phone call from anyone at Lowes. When I called customer service, the rep told me the fence would be installed in September! The check has already been cashed and we have yet to hear from anyone. I am livid and so very disappointed in Lowes. We just want to cancel. If we knew Lowes would treat us like this, we have never agreed. Needless to say, we are very unsatisfied customers.
Reviewed July 30, 2015
We bought a washer dryer from Lowe's. They said they would have an installer call us, and have yet to get a call 1 week late from the installer who seems to be a FLAKE. Who chooses the installers at Lowe's?? They need much more reliable professional installers to keep the Lowe name good. WITH this, when buying, DO NOT BUY FROM Lowe's. If you can't GET your item delivered and installed, there is NO NEED to buy from Lowe's.
Reviewed July 30, 2015
We recently moved. We ordered home appliances. Paid in full before delivery; ensured delivery within a window. Hours late! The delivery person left before appliances worked. Assured us all was ok. When contacting the installer org and Lowe's each blames the other and no one was interested in solving our problem or returning soon enough to rectify. Worst consumer experience EVER!
Reviewed July 29, 2015
3 weeks ago we had Lowe's at our house to estimate a fence installation. We liked what we heard and went with them. Today I received the bill for the fence and was utterly confused because our rep stated to us that nothing would be charged until the installation was completed. After several phone calls to the store as customer care, I was rudely treated and told that that was the policy. The installation department laughed at me and the store manager argued with me about what was said in my house. I informed the store manager and customer service that this was my first and last experience with Lowe's and I will not be purchasing from them again.
After reading reviews, I cancelled the installation. Clearly Lowe's installation is a complete scam. I have never heard of paying everything up front (materials I can understand being paid up front, but materials and labor? Uh no). What also didn't help is that they had not set a date for install so I would have been paying for services that had yet to be completed and no eta for completion. Needless to say, I will never be dealing with Lowe's again.
Reviewed July 29, 2015
We bought flooring for two bathrooms and carpet for two bedrooms and the living room. The flooring was installed no problems. The day the carpets were to be installed I got a call asking if we could reschedule the installation for three days later due to one of the installers called in sick. I said, "NO, I hired help to move all furniture and my house is torn apart. That won't do." I finally called two hours later. I got the run around. Finally they said, "We'll take care of this and send two sets of installers..."
Five hours later they show up. On the master bedroom the carpet had an issue of color not matching up. They said sorry. They couldn't get ahold of anybody. The next day I finally 44 a call saying they'll send someone the next day to take pictures to send to the vendor. We have been sleeping on air mattresses for three nights so far. We have a sleep# bed so we can't set it back up until the problem is solved. They have no answers for how long this is going to take! I will never buy another thing from them!
Updated review: Sept. 24, 2015
I wrote a letter to Consumer Affairs back in July regarding a completely messed up roof and no siding installation. I have to say it has been a very long and painful process but in the end Lowe's found a new company that completely redid our roof and it is beautiful.
Unfortunately, they did not have a crew to do our vinyl siding which was extremely disappointing. We will have to look elsewhere for siding installation. Master roof out of Milford mass was the company that redid the roof and they were amazing! Thank you, Wilson and crew. If a big company like this is going to offer installation, they should have their own Lowe's exclusive installers.
I hope that this was a learning experience for all of Lowe's customer service sales and installation crews.
Original Review: July 27, 2015
Roofing and siding installation. We signed a contract in April 2015. We were told they were 2-3 weeks out... Here we are at the end of July and the roof was done poorly and they continuously pulled no shows through the roof job and never came for the siding job. Just kept giving us excuses. I've been picking up hundreds of nails and razors from my lawn and gardens and we even gave them big magnets to use. Needless to say we told them to pack up their equipment and come get the material and leave. This is a quick and short version of the whole story but my advice is don't use Lowe's for installation. They don't have enough or qualified or caring installers. I'm very very disappointed.
Reviewed July 27, 2015
We purchased a dryer that was scheduled for delivery on Friday 7-24-2015. The delivery window was for 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. At 3:30 it was changed to 4:00 to 6:00 and then at 5:30 it was changed to 6:00 to 8:00 pm. At 9:39 pm Friday night I was informed no one would be coming and I should call and reschedule the delivery. At 7:30 am Saturday I rescheduled for Sunday between 8:00 am and 10:00 am. I received a call from a driver an hour later saying my dryer was on his truck and they could deliver today (Saturday) if I was available. I was, so they gave me a window of 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. No one came until 5:00 pm and I wasn't informed via telephone at all. Not only did I lose 1/2 day's pay Friday but our dinner with company was interrupted on Saturday. Worst service ever. Next time maybe I'll try Home Depot.
Reviewed July 24, 2015
I have an AquaSource Faucet which is a Lowe's name brand. I contacted multiple distributors which advised me to contact Lowe's customer service. Be advised I need a simple part for the faucet which is included in the pictures I submitted. All I needed was a cartridge for my faucet but I need the exact one, seems simple enough. It was a long drawn out process in which I contacted Lowe's customer service. They recommended that a "plumbing specialist" from their store would call me. When they called me, the "plumbing specialist" did not know what I needed and did not know what the parts of a faucet were. I was discouraged that I knew more than the "plumbing specialist." The "plumbing specialist" advised me that AquaSource is a Lowe's name brand and is there for an inferior product and she recommends that I come to the store and purchase a Delta or a Moen.
When I let customer care know of this, they had a plumbing "manager" call me and they gave me a fax number to call back and never tried to reach me again. I let Lowe's customer care know about this as well and they advised me that I was lying and did not know what I was talking about. It was at that point that I let them know that there are plenty of other hardware and home stores like Menards, Home Depot, Ace Hardware, True Value and many local stores that could provide me with a Delta faucet or a Moen faucet. In short, I will not be buying from this company ever again and encourage caution when shopping at Lowe's or buying Lowe's products. Please do go shop somewhere else like Home Depot, Menards, Ace Hardware, Harbor Freight Tools, Hubbards Home Center, etc. etc. but DO Not Shop Lowe's!!!
Reviewed July 23, 2015
Salesman sold a refrigerator, knowing that it was broke. Lost 250 Dollars worth of food. Your sales representatives don't know how to do their job. And warranty was not offered at checkout. i.e. reimbursement, for loss not possible. Will not be doing future biz with these stores again.
Reviewed July 23, 2015
I brought Troy Bilt lawnmower on April 1, 2015. Use it twice on the third time it would not start. I took it back to Lowe's. They give me another one same model. I use it three times it won't start. I called Lowe's corporate to complain that I want my money back. They summon the manager at the store at brought from will call in 24 hr. 28 hr later no call. I call back to Lowe's corporate. They call the store, manager only now get on the phone just to tell me bring it in, to repair it, since it is over 30 days. My issue is why not give back my money because they know this is a faulty product.
Reviewed July 23, 2015
3 service calls inside of 1 year. Lowe's said it was company call to replace. Company says Lowe's call. As the consumer - stuck in the middle and out 600 dollars for a non-functional freezer. The warranty company contracted.
Reviewed July 23, 2015
I am surprised Lowe's stays in business. Their staff is perpetually confused and can't seem to execute on the most basic tasks. I will definitely be working with a Home Depot moving forward... I don't have the time to make multiple calls and explain simple concepts to staff at Lowe's. It's really sad.
Reviewed July 22, 2015
I am beyond frustrated with Lowe's in Fresno California!! Ordered and paid for custom shutters in March and it's almost August and I have yet to receive a completed job! Store manager could care less. Installers don't know how to measure correctly so I have foil covering on my window that face my neighbors! Unreal how no one cares to call back when promised. Emailed customer service and still waiting for a call back. Everyone just passes me to the next person. They didn't hesitate charging me at the time I ordered so I guess they figure they got their money so the hell with me! I'm contacting the local news station "on your side." Let's see if this gets the ball rolling!!!??? Do not shop at Lowe's in Fresno!! Worst customer service I have ever experienced.
Reviewed July 21, 2015
A month ago our garden tractor broke down. We bought a warranty so we called the store where we bought the tractor for info on how and where to go for repairs. They gave a co. and #. We took it there where it sat for three half wks. The day before it was as to be done we called to get a pick up time. No it wasn't done. They just looked at it and had to order the part. That's another 7-10 days before it comes. My husband told them what the bad part was when we dropped it off. I called Lowe's only to be told this shop wasn't in their plan. "Get it back. We won't pay if you go there." Friday I called to set up a pick up by their co that they use. 30 minutes of asking crap that I already had given them. Their end comments were, "We'll call Monday when we get a repair co close by."
Today, the scheduling co, who isn't with Lowe's or repair shop, calls with the date. The real co will get the tractor. Is it the company we took it to first? Yes we're right back at a month ago. Same repair shop. We were told that didn't belong in Lowe's warranty program. After an hour of calming down I called Lowe's. I had to explain to them my long story. "Sorry but that's all we can do." The repair may or may not be covered. We will probably be out of our tractor for another 5 wks. We've paid over $400 to cut our 9 acres so far. We've spent about $1,600.00 on tractor and warranty. The tractor won't be a year old until 8/10. No one takes the slightest regard for this mess and what it will cost in the end. "Sorry" is all they've got. Please don't buy a thing from this store. Not only do they steal your money but your sanity as well. Horrible place.
Reviewed July 20, 2015
I bought a riding mower from Lowe's in 2014 along with an extended warranty. In July of 2015, the blade on the mower stopped engaging. I called Lowe's who put me in touch with their warranty people BTTW. BTTW called someone to pick it up and take it to the local service dealer Pentex. Two weeks later the mower was returned and the blade still did not engage. I looked at the blade and noticed the belt was loose. I tried to put it on myself but it remained loose and then for some reason broke. I have now reported the problem back to Lowe's who is now telling me that I am responsible for the belt since it is normal maintenance and they are unwilling to fix it. I am SOOO tired of this run around. NEVER buy an extended warranty from Lowe's. I have been a loyal Lowe's customer for years but will go to Home Depot next time for sure! Please join me!
Reviewed July 20, 2015
After over 1 year of dealing with Haier re a fridge which could not repaired, they agreed to replace it and Lori at Lowe's seems to have resolved the problem in a matter of a couple of hours. She is an angel!!!
Reviewed July 18, 2015
I purchased this mower on Sept. 12 2014. Used 2 times. Put it away for the winter. Took out this year. Used twice on a lawn, was rattling so I stopped and restarted then ran good. Next week we used again. Did the same. I took off grass bagger and emptied it and would not pull any more, locked up. Returned to Lowe's with receipt and extended warranty, sent for repaired. I was called and they said I hit something and bent the shaft, not under warranty if you damaged it. But I hit nothing. Not even extended warranty will cover so they just told me to come pick it up was returning to the store. I think all the rattling did it, but they have the last word.
Reviewed July 18, 2015
I purchased a washer from my office for a home on 5/24/2015. This washer was received on 6/15/2015 and it was making a terrible noise when running. I called in for service and was told by the only repair person authorized for Lowe's in this area that it would be 9 WEEKS to have someone out and that repair person was DRUNK! So Lowe's service repair said I could call a Maytag authorized repair person and they could come out which they did the next day and they have reported it as a bad transmission and a bad drum in that washer and that I should call Lowe's and have them exchange it for me. (This Maytag repair is the old store manager for LOWE'S by the way) and in calling Lowe's they are now saying they cannot take his word for this and they have to send their drunk person out and I have to wait until 7/29 for them to come.... that is nearly 2 weeks on a NEW WASHER. This is not satisfactory and all I am getting is a run around.
Reviewed July 17, 2015
My husband and I have been saving for a kitchen remodel for 3 years. We did all of our research, chose our materials and companies carefully and began the remodel. We used the Gaithersburg, MD store and ordered counter tops with installation, a faucet, an oven, and a fridge. The only item purchased that was a success was the faucet because I picked it up and paid for it in store. Two other items were special order. The customer service rep for counter-tops was inefficient, rude, and impossible to get in touch with throughout the process. We attempted to make an order and it was delayed due to his inattentiveness. We should have gone with our gut and stopped at that time, but we gave him the benefit of the doubt. When we finally made contact he made excuses and blamed others for his responsibilities.
We special ordered the counter top and it took over 6 weeks for it to arrive. NO ONE TOLD US WHEN IT WOULD ARRIVE, and when it did, WE had to call and check. I was not at the store for the ordering, I only knew the laminate color. What was finally installed was NOT what we ordered. When we approached the store about this error, they again blamed someone else while having no solution. After discussing the problem with the associate, he said he would immediately talk to the manager. Over a week later with no response, I called the manager who was completely unaware of the situation. After two weeks of us calling them, we finally received minor monetary compensation in the form of a gift card for their mistake.
During the Memorial Day weekend sale we also ordered a stove and fridge. We were told both items were in stock and could be delivered the very next day. Due to upcoming construction in our kitchen, we chose to delay the delivery for a couple of weeks. We got a call the night before with our delivery window expecting both appliances to arrive. We took off work, the delivery was late, and they were missing our fridge. No one knew where our fridge was. After MANY calls to multiple departments and the manager, we determined the fridge was backordered. They told us the fridge would arrive in a few weeks. Again, no one called for weeks. Finally we received a phone call telling us when our fridge was going to be delivered. This was about one week in the future.
We took off work again and called to confirm. We were then told we would not receive the fridge until at least August, but more likely September. At this point we have already been waiting 2 whole months for a fridge that was "in stock." Not one person ever bothered to call us and tell us it was backordered when this discovery was made. Upon further research, we were told by a member of the Lowe's staff we would realistically not see the fridge until December. At this point we demanded our fridge in a reasonable time frame, to which they could not commit. My husband and I chose to have a full refund and purchase THE EXACT FRIDGE LOWE'S COULD NOT DELIVER UNTIL DECEMBER from Best Buy at full price. Our new fridge will arrive on Monday July 20. Lowe's is dead to me for life.
Reviewed July 16, 2015
On a recent visit, 7/12/2015 we encountered several dogs in your store. I do not dislike dogs but I also do not want to have them shoved in my face and standing in front of me when I am trying to shop. The Great Dane was too much. So why you are allowing this is beyond me but you have lost me as a customer.
Reviewed July 16, 2015
Over this past weekend, I shopped at Lowe's for a new refrigerator. I was actually planning to make a purchase during that visit. As I walked the aisles looking at multiple refrigerators (probably for 30 minutes or more), I know I indicated I was a serious shopper. Who shops for that long if they aren't serious? Anyway, the entire time I'm looking, there are three Lowe's guys standing at the counter chatting. By the time I decide which refrigerators I want to look at, there is no one in sight. I pressed the service button, and three Lowe's reps come from three different directions, but none can see the other. As they see me, they all turn and leave. I'm a middle class **, dressed nicely (especially for a Saturday). Finally, another guy wanders over.
Can you believe when I ask if he has a tape measure (their sales tags do not list measurements) he tells me he doesn't. He is gone for 15 minutes before he can even find one - I guess he had to go to the tape measure department to borrow one off the shelf. Finally, he measures and we discuss my choices and he has absolutely no clue about any of the refrigerators in the entire department. I thanked him for the measurements and left the store to shop elsewhere. My purchase was made elsewhere and they price-matched Lowe's AND gave me the 10% discount I would have received from using the Lowe's coupon. Sad, sad service.
Reviewed July 16, 2015
I have two appliances that I bought a service plan for through Lowe's. Relations started off well but quickly declined. Boston Joe's came out initially to look at the dishwasher and refrigerator, the refrigerator was leaking water out of the freezer and making loud noises and the dishwashers dish drying indication light was burned out. They were able to fix the leaking of the refrigerator but needed to order a new control panel for the dishwasher.
After they left, over the next couple of days we noticed the refrigerator was still making the noise and on top of that the ice maker stopped working. We called Lowe's and had another appointment scheduled for the new ice maker issue and unresolved noises on the refrigerator. The day of the appointment Boston Joe's called and canceled, citing the excuse that they wanted to make one service call for the dishwasher and refrigerator when the parts came in for the dishwasher. This is a problem because the control panel for the dishwasher was on backorder. We asked them to come out and diagnose the refrigerator and they refused. We then called Lowe's to see if anything could be done and they decided to allow Boston Joe's to do one service call.
Over a week and a half later my wife had to call to see what the status is on our parts. One came in a week ago and the other came in the day prior. We were met with an attitude when we asked why they didn't call us but decided to schedule the appointment anyway as we still needed our appliances fixed. In the process of wrapping up the conversation you could hear the person at Boston Joe's complaining about us and then hung up prior to confirming the appointment. My wife called back to confirm the appointment and ask for a manager to discuss the unprofessionalism heard on the phone and being hung up on. She was left on hold.
The next day they failed to show up again. I called and was told that they had nothing scheduled for us and that we should call Lowe's. I called Lowe's and found out that they canceled our appointment and refused to come out to our home claiming we had been rude on the phone when we only asked to speak to manager. We had to reschedule with another company. The worst customer service I have ever experienced.
Reviewed July 15, 2015
I bought a dishwasher November 2014. I started the service process in early February 2015. I was back and forth with Lowe's and Whirlpool innumerable times. I spent hours upon hours on the phone with them. Had 3 service calls, 2 rescheduled appointments (someone called in sick) and 1 no show appointment. Finally on JULY 15, 2015 the machine was removed and Whirlpool gave me a check. Later that night we ran the garbage disposal, the kitchen began to flood with water and food scraps. The technician not only did not plug the hole he left in the disposal when he removed the hose but he left the electrical cords raw. Did not tape them or put a nut on them. Great combination water and exposed electrical lines!
I called the store, they called CPO which is the corporate department which in theory takes care of things like this. No callback. Called 0:30 am, store recalled CPO. No call back. Called store again 2:30 they called CPO again. CPO called, first time in 5 months they have called me. He couldn't pull the issues up in his system. Called the company who took out the machine. Had to leave a message. Here I sit 5+ months later and I am still not being made whole.
The store is not the problem. Lowe's management team chooses to run on a shoe string with personnel, training, tools like computer systems and phone systems. They could avoid all of this by empowering local stores to take care of their own problems. Corporate is unnecessarily adding too many layers to service. If I had to work I would have never been able to resolve this issue. If Lowe's really cared about customer service they would prove it. Actions definitely speak louder than words.
Reviewed July 13, 2015
My family spent over $20,000 on a new kitchen and were supposed to receive a rebate for 10% of that. We called the rebate center and the man who answered was both rude and sarcastic and claimed that we only spent $17,000. It was clearly a huge mistake to buy anything from here and I wish I found this site earlier. All of the staff in the store was wonderful but the rebate center should be monitored and fired for their ineptitude. I wish I wrote down a name for the person who doesn't deserve his job and will now always do so when I get a name. Coming to the store we have resolved the issue but not before all of the headaches and chaos that the rebate center caused. I do not recommend buying anything from here if you are doing so based on the promise of a rebate. Good luck to all who do though.
Reviewed July 10, 2015
On June 2, 2015 I placed an order for one replacement window. They said it would take three weeks. It's been five and a half weeks and I'm still waiting. What's more they're charging for two installations because they have a two window minimum. And the installer called asking me technical questions, as if I'd know.
Reviewed July 10, 2015
I purchased some electrical supplies at Lowe's in Harper Woods MI. The person working in electrical, and a customer (since the employee in electrical was not well versed in electrical installation) helped me figure out what I needed. When I got home, my friend who was helping me with the install told me I had bought the wrong breaker box, and all I needed was a main lug, not a whole panel. I returned it two days later, and that's when the store associate, Coni, opened the SEALED and wrapped box, and stated "what do you want me to do with this **? It's been used." At which time I stated that she opened the box with her knife, and that what good would using an electrical box for a couple of days do?
She kept huffing and puffing at which time I requested a manager's assistance. The manager literally did not say anything other than "sign here" when he refunded my money... all while Coni was huffing and puffing about me being a thief and how I shouldn't be getting a refund. Goodbye Lowe's... I will be shopping at the bright orange store from now on!!
Reviewed July 9, 2015
Purchased a water heater and installation services. Told installer would contact me next day at the latest. Visited the store to inquire about installation schedule, only to be told it may take up to 30 days. Ironically, posted in the department is a sign that states $300.00 installation charge and same day installation on water heaters purchased before noon. Unfortunately I purchased my at 1:46 pm; therefore, I have to wait up to 30 days. Also, salesperson tagged on a number of other charges that 'supposedly' our local county is requiring. This may be true; however, Lowe's cannot give you anything in writing to confirm these requirements. Customers have to take their word for it; but they would not take my word that I would pay them for their goods and services. Call 1-800-445-6937 to report my dissatisfaction with this transactions. I was given a reference # and told someone would contact me the next day..... We shall see!
Reviewed July 9, 2015
Bought a Whirlpool Fridge in 2013 at Lowe's with the extra protection warranty. April 2015 the freezer portion on the Fridge stop keeping things frozen. Called Lowe's customer support. This is where the nightmare begins. Took almost two week for the service technician to come out. Service technician came out and said the system was iced up and said that he fixed the icing up issue. Waited two days still not working. Called again, had to wait two weeks for the service tech to come up to order parts. So on and so forth. It is now Mid July and 8 service calls later my fridge is still not working and I have to wait another week and half for another part changer to come up and not fix my fridge. They say that I have to have 3 services where they change parts in a 30 day period to fall under the lemon law. But if they always take two weeks to come out I will never fall under that.
Reviewed July 8, 2015
Purchased a Black Hawk Air Compressor Mar 25, 2015 at Lowe's. I bought the compressor on sale for $70. The compressor worked fine the first two times I used it to air up tires on a camper trailer. The third time I tried to use it the compressor would not compress the air. On Jul 8, 2015 I returned it to Lowe's for repair or exchange because it was still under the manufacturer's warranty. Lowe's elected to refunded my purchase price.
I attempted to buy another Black Hawk compressor of the same model but was told that the price is now $109. This in my opinion is an unfair business practice of Lowe's as the warranty is useless if they won't attempt to repair a product and then try to sell me another one for almost $40 more than I gave for the first one. I will have to purchase another air compressor form another vendor but I have learned my lesson about how warranties are honored by Lowe's and their suppliers. Don't waste your money on extended warranties because they aren't effective until the useless manufacturer's warranty has expired.
Reviewed July 8, 2015
Beware buying appliances here. We bought a refrigerator that had supposedly just needed some coolant added and were reassured that the manufacturers warranty would come with the product. When the freezer part didn't work the Chillicothe store worked against us to not be able to replace the defective appliance and instead accept to have the appliance repaired under warranty. Had we known this up front we would not have made the purchase and subsequently feel like we have played and hand of three card monty with a shell game specialist. The word fraud comes to mind.
Reviewed July 8, 2015
July 8 2015. Lowe's Brooklyn NY I ordered a bbq over the phone. I spoke with representative who asked if I wanted grill assembled. I said. "Yes that I would like it assembled." (Assembly is free) No brainer. He said I would get a phone call in 24 hours with scheduled delivery, which I did. The delivery was scheduled for the hours of 1 pm and 3 pm. The day of delivery, at about 4:15 I called because the grill had not been delivered during the scheduled hours. (No phone call from anyone.) I was on hold with customer service for 20 minutes only to be told the driver had called out sick so they would not be able to deliver the grill. They apologized and I replied "things happen," although I thought they should have contacted me not me having to contact them to find this out.
They said I can reschedule which I did for the following day. Only for them to deliver an unassembled bbq the following day. I refused delivery. I received a phone call from Lowe's saying they could assemble and deliver the bbq in 3 days. I told them to cancel. All they said was sorry no trying to accommodate in anyway. Won't be shopping at Lowe's anytime soon.
Reviewed July 8, 2015
I contacted Lowe's Call Center for assistance with replacing my water heater. It is a 40-gallon heater that was installed in the 1990's. The Call Center Rep was helpful and walked me through the process. She asked for the height of the current heater, I was not positive but knew it was no taller than five feet. She gave me three prices to choose from. I choose the middle. She got my address and preferred dates, the following week. We then transferred to the checkout where I paid over the phone and we were done. I got a call from the local Lowe's Installation Department on my answering machine. The message stated they have my order and will be contacting the plumber, Reliable Plumbing, to set up the install. Then the caller, never identified herself, stated there will be some extra charges that she wanted to talk to me about.
When I called back I got a different rep. She went over my purchase request and stated she didn't know what the other person was talking about. I had paid for everything including the install; no other charges were needed. I heard from the plumbers the following day. We agreed on the date. I asked if anything else was needed; I was told no. Then came the day of the install. The plumbers arrived on time.
As they walked into the house, one had a measuring tape. He went straight to the water heater, measured the width and started clucking. He informed me the water heater I selected from Lowe's was the wrong size. I stated the height asked for was the correct height. The plumber stated the width was wider. The new water heaters are wider than the older ones, same height, oddly. He stated I would need to get a 30 gallon instead. Then he measured the space where the heater pan would go and told me the one he brought would not fit and a specially made pan would be needed.
Since I was never contacted for the size of the pan I have no idea what measurements he used for the one he brought. I assume Lowe's Customer Service helped out here as well. He could get everything taken care of for an additional $580.00. The alternative is to cancel the order and try some other time. I don't have additional time available. I ended up maximizing my credit card to cover the costs. When all was finished. I got a receipt from the plumber that just states, he returned and exchanged the water heaters and had a pan customized for the installation. $580.00 total.
Bottom line I asked Lowe's for assistance with the selection of water heater and the installation. After paying over $800.00 for the water heater and the installation I was forced to pay close to $600.00 more making it over $800.00 to install a $400.00 water heater. If I hadn't gotten the odd message stating there would be additional charges before the plumber was even contacted, and then told that the message was in error, I would not be looking at this as a scam when the plumber automatically comes up with the additional charges immediately after he arrived. Then I was told about the inspection where I would need to be available from 9 to 5 on the day of the inspection. If I wasn't there when the inspector decides to show up, I would be charged $97.00 and have to reschedule. Nice little racket you got going here in Far East El Paso, Texas Lowe's.
Reviewed July 7, 2015
In May of 2015, I ordered a custom interior door from Lowe's with a single glass panel. Overall the quality was not great, there were wood burn marks from the tools, there was areas where the routing was not quite straight, not terrible, but not awesome. Fast forward to July. I was only able to purchase a single door at the time, but I needed two. I went to order the same door and it was discontinued!!! The salesmen said, "meh, sometimes it happens and there is nothing we can do". Baloney. You could have told me this model was being discontinued. His solution, spend another 250 bucks on a door that matches exactly OR live with the one which does not match. I am very disappointed, in the quality and the service!
Reviewed July 7, 2015
Poor customer service Lowe's Katy Texas. Waited for forty five minutes at the cabinet counter for help which I never received. Finally left and went to Home Depot.
Reviewed July 6, 2015
I placed a order for a microwave in the store with a sales rep. This was on June 26, 2015. The microwave was a Samsung 1.9cf. The order was placed online. The item was not available in store or for delivery. I had to place it for parcel delivery only meaning it would ship to my house via UPS or FedEx. Well here's where the problem started - the sales rep forgot to put insurance on the item so I went back to my Moreno Valley Ca. Lowe's. I misplaced my receipt so I went to customer service to retrieve a duplicate receipt, 40 minutes have gone by without them being able to find this receipt in their system. I spoke to Manager Mike and asked what would happen if I could not locate this receipt, he stated nonchalant that I would lose my money if I wanted a refund. I stated to him "Really you are ** me," to say the least so I went home to locate the receipt and to my satisfaction I found it. Thank you.
I was curious now to why they could not retrieve this receipt so I called Lowes.com, gave them my order # and name the clerk. Advised that this item was on back order and she did not know when it would come in. I asked why I had not received an email advising me of this (Lowe's had my email for delivery reasons). The clerk stated she did not know. I went back into the Lowe's in Moreno Valley to the appliance department on the 2nd of July, sales clerk again tried looking up this order. She could not find it so she called Lowe's customer service. They advised her they would call the place it was suppose to be shipped from and give me a call back.
Judith from customer care called back and left a message advising that the Samsung 1.9cf microwave model# smh1926b was discontinued - they would not get this unit, go into the store and find a compatible unit. I called customer care back and spoke to Brittney and explained the message that was left and what the issue was. She stated the store would call me back within 24 hrs to help resolve this problem. I received a call July 5th from the Asst Mgr Dan advising he could not find a comparable microwave but he did find a Whirlpool. I advised I would like to stay with a Samsung. He found one for $254 - he would give me 30% off this price. Only problem was I would not get item until 8/3/15.
I actually bought the other microwave for $78.40. Maybe there was a misprint or something but they took my payment and estimated expected delivery date of 7/2/15. Somewhere someone dropped the ball on this and is giving me the run around. I advised Dan I would go into the store to find a compatible microwave that I could get sooner, he advised he would be leaving soon. When I was getting ready to go to the store I called and spoke to Asm John - advised I had spoke to Asm Dan earlier and told him what the call was about and that I was on my way to the store for my refund on the online order. He stated ok. I get to the store and after advising sales assoc what I was there for she tried giving a refund but could not find the sale even though I had the receipt so I advised her to call Asm John.
Another sales assoc walked up, seen the paperwork and immediately got upset. I walked over, asked what the problem was, he said "Oh this is the order from the other day that they had problems with." Mike walked over and said "Oh we can't do anything for you," and I stated "Why? What's the problem?" He stated "How do I know you don't have this item? I can't refund you anything!!!" I said "I'm giving you my word. Look at your system. Why do I want to take $84 dollars from you," I told him I felt offended by his comment.
I was only there because I had Dan call me today in regards to my complaint about my purchase. Why call me and have me go to the store and not assist with my issue, Mike stated there was nothing he could do for me - it's Sunday. I advised if there was nothing that could be done why bother calling me on a Sunday. Do you actually think that I'm here to steal? He stated "I don't know." Now this had created a bigger issue. I'm out of my money. I have not received my merchandise and I've been accused of stealing. Help someone!!!
Reviewed July 4, 2015
I try to not be critical but, it seems lately everything I buy at Lowe's does not fit or do what it claims. The lumber quality is terrible. At times getting help is a challenge. Not sure if Home Depot is any better, but I think I will drive the extra miles to find out.
Reviewed July 3, 2015
My order was confirmed days prior to anyone notifying me of the installation date for my new Marble counter tops. I did not order Marble, and nothing was installed. They called the wrong person. I had the Quartz I chose installed later that week. I received a call that same day, from Lowe's representative the day of installation, asking if I was pleased with the work done. To this person's surprise, I told him the job was not complete, and missing a piece of back splash and one piece of back splash was not secured. Though they were here for hours measuring weeks prior. He said, he would get right back to me, and he did not call back.
1 week later I call Lowe's again. Today again, July 2. I spoke to a **, who again promised to call me back. This did not happen, and she not call me back, it is now 8:52 pm. So I have paid for, a lot of money for a new quartz counter, it has not been completely installed. With no communication from Lowe's on when they will return for completion of this job. I have called Lowe's numerous times, to find out a date for completion of this project to no avail. Poor communication with Lowe's staff as well as the factory they use. No information provided from either one. Unbelievable and not in a good way.
Reviewed July 2, 2015
Two white men installed the actual wood flooring and well, no problem with the actual floor boards. The problem was with everything else, starting with the trim. The trim along the floor was not mitered well so all the corners do not meet neatly. They also did not take the time to shave the other end that is supposed to butt up against the wall so there is an half inch gap and it looks stupid. I had to fill it in with a lot of putty. In the closet they left holes where they for whatever reason did not bother to lay trim down. I had to stuff the holes with paper towels and I will putty over that. The trim on one side does not really touch the wall or floor. It's like floating yet nailed into the wall. There is a small gap there. They work with this pink putty (Why pink? I have no idea as it is very visible on white trim) and it looked like a kid that went finger painting. I'm talking really messy.
I have yet to scrap up all the putty that should not be there. They got that pink putty all over my bathroom floor and fixtures. It comes off with a bit of scrubbing but come on. They took the doors off their hinges and I believe were in such a hurry to leave, forgot to replace them. My husband had to put them back up. Basically I did not feel like they cared. They were just in a hurry and did a half ass job so they could get in and get out as fast as they could. I know they would not have done their own homes in this fashion. What a mess.
Oh and they broke a leg off a table we had with our TV on it when they pushed it out of the way. I noticed it after they left one of the legs was bent inward. Thank God the TV didn't fall off. I will not use Lowe's in the future. We had used them once before this and the men (These were different men than this time.) Two black gentleman did a nice job installing our living room floor. They did leave a gap in front of the door to the bedroom but we didn't complain because these guys tried to do a good job. But these new guys should be fired. Disgraceful!
Reviewed July 2, 2015
We ordered flooring, cabinets and appliances from Lowe's. The install for the flooring was not finished on the day it was supposed to. It took 3 different days and 3 different crews to finish a install that we were told would be done all at once. The person who came out and measured did not take into account a large room where the floor was not level. So when it came time to install the floor it could not be done. So after the floor was level the installer used a concrete grinder on parts of the floor covering our house in a film of concrete dust. It took me 4 hours to completely clean the dust from every surface in to house. It got all over a new finished wall that made it look terrible.
Then the special order cabinets that cost over 4K that we waited for over a month to arrive showed up. 7-9 were damaged beyond repair. We were told they would take 2 weeks to replace. But in the meantime they would come by and pick up the damaged ones and all the packaging from the cabinets. They never did. When the replacement cabinets showed up they had damaged to them and the deliver drivers tried to leave all the garbage from them their too. I had to argue with the driver in order for him to take the garbage that his manager had already told him to take.
I am completely unsatisfied with this company. Their managers do nothing to take care of the customer. I filed a complaint with the corporate office and never heard back from them. Even though they assured me they would contact us with 24hrs. Do not do business with the Lowe's in Pasco WA.
Reviewed June 30, 2015
Lowe's corporation highest level of customer service escalation is a department called Executive Support. If you call and ask for the CEO - all calls are diverted here. The associates in their executive support department are limitedly empowered (they push all problems back down to the store you complained to for approvals) and they don't follow up with senior management on ongoing trends occurring in the various store locations. In other words, they don't enforce accountability and instead are just glorified secretaries following up the local stores on your complaint.
They take forever to resolve your complaint and sometimes never even resolve it. When asked to speak with their department manager at Executive Support, they state their manager is CEO himself - which of course is a lie. When requesting to speak to the CEO himself using a professional and courteous tone, all "soldiers" at corporate office from switchboard operators to secretaries to other executives attempt to divert your call back to Executive Support. It's like Socialism!!! This company should NOT be doing business in the USA. Americans don't treat Americans this way. Very sad.
Reviewed June 30, 2015
Bought the water heater in 2012 at Lowe's with a 5 year extra protection warranty. August 2014 we do not have hot water. Found out it's the gas valve. Called Lowe's customer support. This is where the nightmare begins. Took almost two week for the parts to arrived after the store intervened with my dilemma. June 2015 no hot water again. Found out it's the gas valve again. Had to deal with Lowe's again. Made too many phone calls, speak with different people found out that some calls/conversation/issues were not recorded in the system. Was told parts will be arrived in 2 days. Waiting patiently. Never came.
Called Lowe's. Found out no record of gas valve being ordered. After speaking with the supervisor for the "nth" time was assured that parts will arrived. It did arrived today. Called installer, installer arrive, but guess what? It was the wrong parts. I'm not kidding. Cashier are pressured by the store to sell the extra protection plan to customer but when something go wrong and make the claim that when the stress begins. They tell you what you want to hear. The store is not much of help either.
Reviewed June 27, 2015
I purchased a Samsung washer in 2012 from Lowe's. I also purchased the extended warranty from Lowe's. After having the washer a little over a year the top of the machine started to rust. The rust is all around the top of the machine and has ruined very good clothes. Samsung will not cover the machine and Lowe's will not unless the damage is due to mechanical problems. I think it is related to mechanical as the amount of condensation is incredible. In my 40 years of doing laundry I have never seen anything like it. Lowe's repair person accused me of using wrong detergent. When I showed him the HE detergent he said we must have water too hot.
Reviewed June 27, 2015
We bought a Patio Set from Lowes in Jacksonville, Fl. We loved the set and it was very sturdy and strong - we thought. This past year, I went out to sit down by the pool and the tempered glass was shattered and laying on the cool deck. We have had the set for about 10 years give or take a couple. I noticed in the reviews that another person had the same experience. Now we have 6 chairs and a lounge chair with no table. Oh well, live and learn.
Reviewed June 26, 2015
What a joke this business is. They don't seem to care about the many online customer complaints - bottom line, profits are their ONLY concern. Bought flooring recently that was obviously damaged on the pallet. Was told to take it home and try it and if it was still defective (huh) bring it back. Then trying to install it it was apparent that the quality of the product was so poor, a proper installation could not be done (and I have remodeled and built many homes).
The Customer Service at Lowe's is virtually non-existent. And the real kicker I worked there for a short while and found management to be the poorest example of any organization I have known or worked with (I am 66 years old). Management does not seem to care about what is going on with the employees or with the customer - I have yet to figure out what they do for their pay. No upper level management from headquarters reaches to the "lowly" employee level. Just another rant that will go nowhere with Lowe's.
Reviewed June 26, 2015
On June 8, 2015, my gas company red tagged my old range top and cut off gas due to leaking gas. I went to Lowe's and purchased a new range top in a rush for time since I was without a stove. I paid Lowe's contractor to install. It is now June 26th and the installation is not complete.
Reviewed June 26, 2015
This was a bad experience all the way around. After shopping prices, I selected Lowe's because of the huge 72 your installation sign they had hanging. Did it happen? No. It took 3 days for the installer to come measure. Then another week to do the install. The men who came were horrible. Nailing down the tack strips they hit and marred fresh painted baseboards with the hammer. Not once, but 28 times around a room 14x16. 28! And the sheetrock 3 times. Then... they didn't stretch it tight. It was laid and tucked, but not kicked. Irony is, the installers company name was Carpet Kickers. The carpet is so loose it can be picked up in one area, and you can form a roll scuffing your feet across it. What did Lowe's do to correct this??? NOTHING. I have had to hire another company to fix it.
Reviewed June 25, 2015
My refrigerator went out in the middle of the night on Sunday June 21st 2015. Monday morning I had to go to work and first thing I did when I got off work was pick out a refrigerator and I went to Lowe's. When I finally did find an employee to help me, it was a lady sitting at a desk eating and talking to what sounded like a friend on the phone and it sounded like they were talking about what happened on a soap operas they watch. I asked her if she was on break, she said no but she did work in that department and she would try to get somebody. After several minutes of waiting a guy came over and asked "What cha need"? What cha need? Really? How polite.
So then we go over to the refrigerator is and I asked him about a couple of them. All he could tell me was "This one is bigger than that one and this one cost more than that one." I asked "Ok do you know anything else about them?" "No I'm sorry I don't." "Okay that's fine I have internet on my phone I'll google it." I said. He acted like he did not want to be bothered. I picked out one and took the paper on the front of it up to the cash register and I told the cashier I will not be home from work until after 3 p.m. I work and I do not get off until 3. I asked if the delivery driver could deliver after that time. He said yes. He proceeded to type into the computer and he told me he put a note into the computer that the customer wants delivery later than 3. They would not be able to deliver until Wednesday which was two days away. I would have preferred delivery sooner since I was without a refrigerator but I said if that is the earliest they can deliver and then I'll have to deal with it.
Wednesday morning came and I got a phone call from Lowe's at work saying that the delivery driver was outside of my house trying to deliver my refrigerator when he had been sitting there for a while. I asked the girl on the phone what he was doing there and didn't he see the note in the computer saying that no one would be at my house until 3 p.m.? I couldn't just take off of work. I told the cashier Monday night at Lowe's that no one would be at the house to let the delivery man in until after 3. She said she would have to reschedule delivery and I was supposed to have received a phone call Wednesday night saying what time the delivery driver was going to come on Thursday to deliver my refrigerator. I told her ok but delivery would have to be before 4 pm.
I never received a phone call Wednesday night so I called Lowe's again on Thursday. I asked what time delivery was supposed to be and the lady on the phone said between 4 and 6 pm. I told her that I just told someone on the phone yesterday that I would not be able to have delivery after 4 p.m. because I had a mandatory work meeting at 4. She said they would have to reschedule again. I told her "No just cancel my order and refund my money because I need a refrigerator and I have been without one since Sunday, I will go someplace else. So I went to another appliance store, I bought a refrigerator from there that was the exact same brand as the model I had bought from Lowe's and the exact same price and they could deliver at the very next day plus they took $100 off of the price since they were having a sale.
So not only did I get 100 dollars in my pocket but I'm got my refrigerator the very next day and the staff was friendlier and more helpful. Then Thursday afternoon I received an automated phone call saying that the delivery driver would be at my house at 4 p.m. to deliver a refrigerator from Lowe's & I just got through talking to a supervisor on the phone the day before telling him to cancel my order and refund my money I would go someplace else. So I had to call Lowe's again and tell them "please do not bring this refrigerator please refund my money." They have not credited my debit card back yet and they apparently do not communicate with each other.
The staff has been very rude. I'm helpful, I'm accommodating, and knowledgeable, and the employees apparently do not communicate with each other. I had to go almost one week without a refrigerator due to waiting on Lowe's employees to get their act together. This has been a very unsatisfactory experience and I will never shop at Lowe's again. I hope I do not have to take him to small claims court in order to get my money put back on my debit card. Being a business owner myself if I treated my customers the way Lowe's has treated me my business would go belly up quickly. This is not a good way to run a business.
Reviewed June 25, 2015
Lowe's hired contractors installed a new roof, gutters and windows (which required some structural work). The roof looks lovely. The fascia board underneath what they installed was rotted at the corners and the chimney had black cement sloppily placed on half of it. Customer service was responsive and had copper placed over it instead, although it still does not look correct. The windows are lovely from the inside. The problem is the outside. The height was changed which involves siding. They said they would "match the color as best they can". The color is good enough. It's a completely different style shingle. And it looks like it was done by a layperson with no expertise. Very sloppy. Hoping Lowe's is receptive to remedying this issue ASAP. Overall, each contractor knows they will be in and out, never will see you again and only cares about the specific job they were hired to do.
Reviewed June 24, 2015
I filled form for estimate for fence install. Missed call, returned call tried 5 times. Never got another call back. First project for new house. Since Lowe's doesn't want my business, I will be going to Home Depot.
Reviewed June 23, 2015
I purchased a mower from the Lowes in Cypress, Texas 3 months ago. It is a Toro mower and I paid about $1,000.00 for it. I was mowing the grass, got off the mower to run into the house, came back out and the mower would not start. My husband looked at it and said he thought it was the solenoid. My neighbor, who has experience with engines as well, also looked at it and said the same thing. We took it to Lowes to be repaired under warranty. Lowes, in turn, sent it out to a 3rd party. We received a call today from Lowes stating that the mower was ready for pick up. They told us that there would be $175 charge and that the problem was the battery. My husband and my neighbor both said that there was nothing wrong with the battery. Even if there was something wrong with the battery, the mower is only 3 months old. Why wouldn't it be covered under the warranty? What is the point in having a warranty if they won't stand behind it? I feel ripped off.
Reviewed June 23, 2015
Ordered an LG refrigerator for our new home on May 21, 2015 online. Received a call from delivery company that night stating they were delivering the next day. Next day no refrigerator, called delivery company. They said Lowe's had cancelled it. Call Lowe's and was passed around a couple of times till someone told me they didn't even have it in stock. Proceeded to tell me it would be there June 1. That came and went. June 6th was the next date, came and went. Here we are a month later June 23 and still no refrigerator.
Is that acceptable? When I call Lowe's I get people that you can hear in their voice they really do not care. My little boy can't drink his chocolate milk in the morning because we have NO refrigerator. Now I am not one that goes on sites and complains BUT THIS IS RIDICULOUS! And to pour salt on the wound, I get a survey from Lowe's on how my new refrigerator is working. I don't know how it works because I still DO NOT HAVE IT! I'm to the point of getting a refund and just going to Home Depot. I thought I have been pretty patient during the whole process but my patience has run out!
Reviewed June 22, 2015
Purchased my LG washer and dryer in June 2015. Very satisfied with the product and sales department. The delivery was a disaster! The delivery folks removed my old dryer, then proceeded to unhook the washer. He broke my handle on the hot water side, and then told me I would have to call a plumber. He had no tools. He borrowed mine. He said he would come back the next day, that was two weeks ago. He has never called or been back. I did have to call a plumber at a cost another $145.00 to me. This plumber fixed the faucet, and removed the washer. He then installed my new dryer and new washer. Too bad this plumber does not work for Lowe's. Love the product... but the service was worse than terrible.
Reviewed June 22, 2015
My dishwasher hit the dust without warning about a month ago. I needed a new one fast. I did research online to determine which one I wanted and then checked the Lowe's site for availability. When I got to Lowe's they did not have one in stock. I was told it would take 2-4 weeks to get it in. Not an option. I chose another, same story, 2-4 weeks. I kept picking out the next closest acceptable and kept getting the same line. I finally made it to one that was in stock, Bosch SHX4ATF5UC/21. I definitely would not recommend this dishwasher to anyone that cooks. If you only have plates and a few glasses or cups it might be good. But it will not accommodate pots and pans and pitchers, jars etc. The tines are ridiculously close together. I have ironstone dinnerware and it doesn't fit into each slot. I have to leave at least one empty between each plate.
In order to wash most of my pots and pans, I have to remove the top shelf to have enough height on the bottom shelf. Bottom line... I have to wash two loads where I used to have only one. A load on normal cycle takes 2:15! The dishwasher is running all the time! I have to open the door to see how much time is left on the cycle. The bottom rack jumps the track just about every time I go to slide it in or out and the wheels pop off frequently. It has a red light that shines on the floor to let me know it's still running which I can tell because despite it supposedly low noise level, it is just as loud as my old one. It has a beeper that will keep beeping when it is finished until I go to it and turn it off. I really dislike that! I prefer to unload while I am in the kitchen anyway, not make a special trip just to turn it off!
This week we needed a new air compressor and we needed it fast also. Had hired help for fences and needed to keep them working. Same scenario as far as research, same outcome. Lowe's supposedly had what we needed. A 40-minute trip to Lowe's only to find out they did not have one in stock. They could order one and have it in in about a week he "thought." Not exactly workable. And he started in on the benefits of buying his electric one versus the gas one we wanted. Had to buy a gas powered generator to use it in the field. Decided to go with that option to avoid going to another store over an hour farther away.
And now for my real review... I have a suspicion that Lowe's only carries the products that the companies can't sell elsewhere. After speaking with a few folks, they have had the same experience. Lowe's will only have one model in stock and it is never the one you went there to get. We live in a rural area and don't have close options for purchases. When I have the luxury of time I either order online and get delivery usually faster than I can get an ordered item from Lowe's. Or I drive over an hour and a half to the bigger city and other stores so I have choices. I have been told by an online parts dealer that Lowe's actually has models made just for them that are not for sale elsewhere and that finding the correct parts for repairs can be a nightmare if you don't know what model the Lowe's model is patterned after. Does anyone know if this is true? Has anyone had similar experiences or is it just me?
Reviewed June 22, 2015
We purchased a Whirlpool washer and Dryer on May 26th 2015 and were told that earliest delivery will be June 10th. I kept my day free for the delivery and took time off from work. One day before the scheduled delivery I got a call that they cannot delivery it on June 10th. I was extremely angry and told them to cancel the order. They suddenly they said they will deliver it. It was delivered on June 10th.
After that dryer never worked I contact Lowe's again. They told me to call customer service and customer service told me to call the store where I purchased. After wasting few days they told me that someone will come to check it and he came on June 19th just to say that machine has a fault. I called Lowe's again and they again kept bouncing me and finally agreed to replace it since we were within 30 days of purchase. But they scheduled it for July 3rd!!! Holiday weekend.
Can you imagine we have been without a dryer for more than a month? They should have at least given us a loaner machine or expedited. We are now stuck with them and not sure if it will work and for how long we have to stay without a dryer. Also, the people at Lowe’s both in the department and customer service have not at all been helpful. Never doing business with them again.
Reviewed June 22, 2015
Weed eater - I bought the 3 year extended protection plan and after 2 years it would not stay running so I took it in and they charged me 59 dollars for a spark plug and cleaning the carb. The plan said that normal wear and tear and parts and labor were included in the warranty plan. So I filed a complaint with service advantage and am still waiting to see what happens, it's like they don't bother to read their own contracts and paperwork!
Reviewed June 21, 2015
I purchased a GE dishwasher Model #gdf520pgdww on May 24, 2015. First the most aggravating thing about the dishwasher is that it is 3 inches shorter than our Frigidaire. Loading normal dinner plates and other large bowls, and salad plates is impossible unless you only have a very few to load. Therefore you must run the dishwasher more often because it will not hold as much because it is shorter. Then salesperson forgot to add the tax. Then she said it would be installed the next day. On May 27 we had to make an extra 25 miles trip to Lowe's, Owensboro, KY for her to redo the paperwork. We also cancelled the installation because she still did not know when it would be installed after first telling us it would be installed the next day. Lowe's misrepresented the product and the installation.
Reviewed June 21, 2015
I have never painted cabinets before and so I took a cabinet door to Lowe's paint department and asked them what to do. A salesgirl got the paint "expert". He told me with Valspar paint and primer I did not need to sand but just start painting. I bought the foam cabinet rollers he recommended. I took down two cabinet doors and painted them with primer. The coverage was terrible. I waited 24 hours and primed them again. Coverage was spotty but better. The next day I painted the doors. Two days later I was concerned because they were wet.
Four days later I took one of the tacky doors to Lowe's. The salesgirls said they had never seen or heard of this happening before. The paint "expert" said it was due to the humidity, even though I had been running the air conditioning. He recommended I use Flotrol. This did not sound right to me so I called Valspar. Their customer service rep, ** told me to run a fan, which I tried. I also sent him my receipt for the paint. Long story short I ended up talking to a painter. He said no one should have ever advised me not to sand all surfaces thoroughly, wash with an industrial cleaner, then prime and paint. I have about 50 hours into those kitchen cabinets. Unfortunately I continued using that overpriced Valspar paint, which takes many coats to get any uniform coverage.
Reviewed June 21, 2015
Emblem Privacy Fencing From Lowe's. My Lowe's Vinyl Fence Install Experience. :0( Though I wrote into Lowe's customer service over 72 hours ago and 20 days ago initially I have not yet heard any satisfactory response. Unfortunately when it seemed as when it could not get any more difficult it did. What I hoped would be a GREAT new $5500 fence experience has become MOST painful. My install was quoted as taking two days and they say it was completed 23 days later (have not had chance to review work as a second home). Our install started off with no one showing up at scheduled time/day. It was only after we called did we get any response. The first day the installers arrived they were instructed to install fence starting in the middle of the yard rather than at the house. (Who does that??)
If I had not been there to help with some of the installation issues my gate would have been eight inches smaller, damaged caps would have been used, gates would have been installed without metal inserts which were paid for but not delivered in initial order & several other issues. We asked our Lowe's rep & contractor wanted to box in the tree at 90 degree angles and they ordered new posts and panels. The posts arrived with the installer while only one of the three panel kits did (so of course they ran out). Then the installer began to angle the install rather than at ninety degree angles and began to cut holes in posts to make them 90 degree posts when additional 90 degree posts were purchased for this very purpose. After got installers back on track then they used one the post they bored an additional hole in as a line post and used damaged pickets in the install. That was all in the same day. ;0(
As of yet have not heard back any reason for the deficiencies noted although have contacted Lowe's rep, Lowe's customer service & Lowe's contractor regarding any of the above or the amount of credit due as a result of above and return of unused supplies. I would rate the Installation Process & Follow Up a zero.
Reviewed June 21, 2015
I bought a washer May 24, 3015. Upon bringing it home we realized it didn't fit comfortably in my laundry thus requiring us return it. My husband works out of town and I was unable to return it immediately but I managed to return it within 30 days to a different Lowe's location closer to my home. Needless to say the manager was extremely rude and unprofessional and refused to accept the washer simply because I had not bought it at his store. I clearly explained Lowe's return policy to him and he continued being rude and indicated it was at his discretion not to accept the return and basically told me to leave the store.
On the back of the receipt and inside the store the policy clearly states that major appliances can be returned within 30 days of purchase with the receipt at any Lowe's store within the United States. Clearly they didn't care and ran me out of the store. I have contacted corporate but I will also be taking this further. The customer service was horrible and I will NEVER shop at Lowe's for as long as I live.
Reviewed June 19, 2015
I bought a washer and purchased the extended warranty. It's been 3 weeks and they have came out 3 different times and now they say I have to wait another week for them to come back and replace the motor. I have been having to miss work to make sure we don't miss our appointment and all they could say is "sorry." They couldn't give me an idea when they think it will be fixed. They have replaced the clutch some sensors and now they are telling me it needs a new motor. I keep having to miss work and they refuse to replace my washer with a new one even though they have the power to do so. I have purchased other electronics and appliances with Best Buy and have never had this many problems.
After an hour of arguing with them they told me they could lend me one and that they wouldn't be able to reimburse me for the money and time I have spent at the laundromat because I didn't purchase the 5 yr warranty plan. I have the 2 yr warranty. If I would of known that wasn't covered with the 2 yr one then I would of bought the 5 yr warranty. I don't feel like they truly care about their customers and making things right.
Reviewed June 18, 2015
On June 13, 2015 I purchased a lawnmower from Lowe's for $381.54 using my Mastercard/Debit Card. My account was IMMEDIATELY charged the $381.54. There was a problem with the lawnmower and I returned it on June 17, 2015 and received a Return Slip reflecting a credit for $381.54. The credit has not been posted to my Mastercard/Debit account. This is a debit account and the credit should have gone through IMMEDIATELY. They have not returned my funds.
Reviewed June 18, 2015
My husband and I had the worst online/in store experience EVER! And that's saying something as we lived in the UK for 11 years. We ordered online for in store pickup and received an email stating that the item(s) were ready for collection. When we arrived to collect the order we had to wait for 40mins for a member of staff to then offer us the incorrect product! And after another lengthy search, they came back to advise that the product was not in stock!
How is this possible? It is not difficult to set items aside for online collection orders and also it is not difficult to inform customers that their items are ready, when the items are ACTUALLY ready for collection. My husband and I have agreed that we won't be shopping at Lowe's again. Furthermore, ** and Home Depot, thank you for sending the extra custom their way. We requested a refund and I will be checking to make sure the refund does actually occur.
Reviewed June 14, 2015
I'll keep this brief: Sunday, a week ago, Lowe's delivered a refrigerator freezer that I'd bought the day before. I was surprised and pleased they were able to deliver so quickly--and on a Sunday to boot. Unfortunately, the deliverymen scraped the paint on my door frame and dented the freezer door. Worse, in moving the new unit into place (or as they removed the old unit), they put several one to two foot long shallow dents in my hardwood floor.
I easily touched up the door frame and Lowe's brought a new freezer door within a few days. As to the hardwood floor damage, I asked the company that had installed the floor for a repair estimate. They determined that the dents could not be removed with a light sanding. The room needed to be sanded down to the wood and refinished. The estimate was $500.
I sent Lowe's the estimate. It took a few phone calls, but in less than a week, Lowe's gave me the money to have the floor repaired. I was pleased and relieved and want to thank **, the assistant manager at the Lowe's store on Central Avenue in Toledo. He was professional and prompt in communicating and very fair in resolving my issue.
Reviewed June 12, 2015
One month ago I went online to preview storm doors. I found one that was in stock. My husband went to the store with the specifications and he was told it was not in stock, the door needed to be ordered. He ordered the door. The installer measured. Today the door was installed. It was too big. The Lowe's Millwork Department ordered the wrong size. I called to straighten out the problem and was on hold 20 minutes. Customer Service could not get someone in Millwork to pick up. Then they could not find a manager. Then they could not get someone in Millwork to pick up. Then they could not find a manager. I hate these big box stores. Home Depot is no better. No Mom and Pops left because the big box has forced them out of business. The big box does not pay well so they have idiots working for them. Probably won't be able to get a storm door.
Reviewed June 11, 2015
It was supposed to be a quick install. 60' of rail fencing parallel to the road in our front yard. It's turned into a nightmare and Lowe's doesn't seem to care. I hired Lowe's to install the fence. They sent out a real nice guy to do the estimate and write up the contract. A few weeks later, we received the call from Addessi Fencing who would be doing the actual installation. The fence was installed yesterday and half of it has to be ripped out. I met with the nice estimator guy and he agreed that it's got to be redone. He apologized and he'll have Addessi Fencing contact me to schedule the replacement. Don't know when they're going to call. Don't know if they're going to repair the lawn that's going to be destroyed from ripping out the posts filled with cement and stone. Don't know who they're sending out this time, but they will have to start all over again and we're at their mercy.
So, rather than going into details which are long and sordid, the point of this review is to warn others (at least in our area of Danbury, CT) - do NOT hire Lowe's to install your fence. I wouldn't hire Addessi Fencing directly either. When you hire Lowe's, they don't do the installation. I knew that upfront and I was fine with that. I'd prefer they leave that to the professionals and I was happy to get the call from Addessi Fencing to schedule the install. What I didn't know is that Addessi Fencing doesn't use their own installers either - they subcontract it out, obviously saving them a ton of money because they hired a guy who can barely speak English (and doesn't install wood fencing for a living).
** showed up in the morning with his brother and father and left them to fend for themselves with only a San Angelo bar and clamshell post hole digger. After 2 hours, I could see they were struggling and the brother knocked on my door to ask if he could use my phone (who doesn't have their own phone these days?) so he could call his brother to bring over a drill because they were hitting rocks. Yeah, it's CT. We have a lot of rocks and what fence installer doesn't come prepared to deal with that inevitable "CLANK?" Ok. I promised not to go into detail, so I'll stop there because it gets worse and I could go on all day. I'm fuming right now and I've sent a long letter to Lowe's Customer Care. If nothing else, the customer should at least know who's actually going to do the work and be able to say, 'I pass' if it's going to be day laborers that they pick up on Main Street who you can't even communicate with.
For all I know, the brother and father aren't even legal. Now, that's not to say they didn't work hard, because they did and in the end, they get the raw end of the stick. Lowe's gets paid. Addessi gets paid and does pretty well because they're not using their own professional installers, but rather an independent day laborer because they definitely aren't professional fence installers. This fence is so out of alignment, it just brings tears to my eyes and not happy tears. Don't do it! By the way, thank you Danbury, CT Lowe's. After three phone calls to the store to find someone to talk to about this, we were mysteriously disconnected all three times and an even bigger thank you to the Store Manager who's aware of the situation, but doesn't have the common courtesy to call and just say, 'sorry.'
Reviewed June 11, 2015
DO NOT TRUST % FREE CREDIT! I made a purchase last March for a custom blind order. We had problems with the installation so it was not completed in the time that was stated. Also the wrong blinds were recommended for our needs. We opened and used the Lowe's credit card for the interest free promotion and somehow conveniently every payment was received accept for the final pay off payment. So they charged interest on the whole entire purchase for hundreds of dollars saying that they never received the payment and there was nothing they could do. I find it deplorable that they use this practice to scam people.
Reviewed June 11, 2015
Even though the warranty states that power surges is covered from the date of purchase, when time came to submit a claim for food loss from a power surge, apparently, the storms in my area that knocked out the power to my home and all electrical appliances, this is not considered a power surge outage. This was "an act of god" and therefore, this is not covered. Need to implicate this in their epp contract, to better define what they consider a power surge is.
Reviewed June 10, 2015
This was our first time purchasing an appliance from Lowe's (usually buy from Home Depot) and from the very start there were issues. We went to Lowe's to buy a top of the line Samsung refrigerator because they had a 20% off coupon and would match Home Depot's price.... and for an item that was costing a few thousand dollars, 20% off was great. I went to pay it in full but the salesman and the service counter both said opening a Lowe's credit card would allow me to pay it off with no interest in a few months. First mistake. When the bill came, it charged interest... After several phone calls, they took the interest charge off and let me pay it in full.... So stupid as that's what I wanted to do in the first place but now had to go through all that hassle.
So here it is 7 months later and the icemaker stopped working. After trying several of the troubleshooting suggestions, it was clear it was broken. So called Lowe's who scheduled a repair company to come this morning. Their service window was 8 am-noon. When no one called or showed up, I called Lowe's who tells me the service company they use didn't pick up their phone and they called several times. So I said just get me another company then. The answer is astonishingly that in the city of Houston (4th largest city in the US) that is the ONLY service company they have!!!! All they could do is reschedule for tomorrow morning and HOPE they show up!!! Meanwhile I get to sit around for hours waiting on them. Unbelievable!!! So learned my lesson.... back to Home Depot for all my needs. In retrospect, this experience was not worth the 20% coupon!
Reviewed June 7, 2015
Purchased 2 washer 1 dryer and 1 wash basin and the delivery was scheduled between 1:30 to 3:30 and delivered 1 washer and 1 dryer and 1 wash basin. Since I was preoccupied with another issue, he got the paperwork signed. Called the store and spoke with ** (store manager) and scheduled another delivery. Specifically asked for 1 hr notice to reach the building as I was not living in the property. Delivery guy called at 12:00 pm and gave me only 15 min window as he was scheduled for something else at 12:30.
I spoke with ** another manager at the store and explained the situation and he promised that the item will be delivery before the end of the day. No delivery until 4 PM, called the store and now ** said that I have to wait exactly 2 hours (time window) at the house to take the delivery, even though it was not my mistake. I asked him to return the product and pickup the product from the house that they deliver and he is happy to do that because he does not care about the customer. If I am not there, there will another victim will walk into his store. The store is in South Philly in Columbus blvd (Lowe's).
Reviewed June 7, 2015
Purchased the extended warranty on the fridge and may have been the saving grace to getting a new fridge but sure doesn't feel that way. The LG started having issues. Ice maker stopped working, loud grinding noises from the fridge motor. Handle was cracking. We put a request in for service to get the Ice Maker fixed, upon the request we waited over a month before going into the store direct. We waited over an hour in the store to get the answer that LG's warranties were not being honored in our area.
That we could trade out our fridge for a fridge with a lot less options and French door fridge like the one we got was not even in the discussions. I asked for a refund then and they would not refund my money. Took a month to get the fridge replaced and with a model with less features but it was a Whirlpool that had a warranty. Should be happy but about (3) months after having the fridge, the fridge's water pressure was slow and on inspecting it I found that the fridge had been leaking from day 1. The fridge had a cracked water line internally and every time it drew water for ice or dispensing water it leaked, it was leaking through my walls and didn't catch it until I pulled it out.
Now after $30,000 dollars in home repairs, the only thing Lowe's would take care of was replace the water line in our fridge. Lowe's continually stated it wasn't their fault and basically has tried to distances themselves from honoring anything with the products they market and sell in their stores. The manager even had the nerve when I called in to tell me that he has such a hard job dealing with "PEOPLE LIKE YOU" that complain about their appliances they don't take care.
I will NEVER buy from Lowe's on anything that has a motor or warranty EVER again. Lumber and screws maybe but these corporations will not take care of the consumer just take their money and treat everyone like crap. How that guy is a manager floors me but that is how Lowe's has trained THEIR PEOPLE to treat people like me.
Reviewed June 6, 2015
Our Bruce hardwood floors started turning from red oak to a very dark brown in a year and a half. I complained to Lowe's, they wrote to Bruce and Bruce said to tell the customer that it was "Patina" when the product was just turning blackish. Lowe's installation manager didn't care a bit & said the guarantee was for a year. After 5 complaints the store manager sent a rep out to look at the floors. They agreed the floor had changed color in one room and not in another room with the same light and exposure. They said they would get back to me. After 3 months there is no response from Bruce or Lowe's. Bruce's floors have a 25-year warranty but IT DOES NOT COVER DISCOLORATION. Do NOT buy Bruce floors or have Lowe's install them.
Reviewed June 5, 2015
I went to Lowe's to purchase a new toilet and pedestal sink. After walking up and down aisles I realized that they had a grand total of 2 pedestal sinks on display. WHAT? Finally pick one (tough choice) and then I have to wait forever for someone to show up in the department. I purchase the toilet and sink, and she tells me that the sink has to be ordered and they will call when it is in. That's fine. They call a few days later to tell me the sink is in. I had told the girl at the store that I wanted to have Lowe's install it. She never told me that you had to pay in advance and sign a contract. So when I call to have it installed I find out that I have to go back to the store. Cannot do it online, cannot do it on the phone. **. So I hired a plumber on my own to do the installation.
When the plumber starts to install everything I realize that the sink comes with no faucets. The brain dead idiot at the store never mentioned that. Did she think I was going to use it with no faucets. They clearly do not care how much inconvenience is required to use their PISS POOR store. Never again. From here on out you can see me at HOME DEPOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reviewed June 3, 2015
Before, an installation team showed up to install my new Lowe's oven, microwave and cook top. But, when I ordered a new washer and dryer from Lowe's, the delivery driver showed up without hoses for the washer, or vent or 240V cable for the dryer, or owners manuals for the washer or the dryer. The deliverers could not complete the installation. I called the Lowe's store and they said "we can't help you with that! Check porch.com!" Really? Well, I did, and that turned out to be another $120 for an independent installer. This is just unacceptable. This should have been covered at the time of purchase, in the store, and it was not. Had I known that Lowe's would not be accountable for the installation, then I would have gone shopping elsewhere.
Reviewed June 3, 2015
Website descriptions and photos are inaccurate in many cases. Received the wrong items on 2 orders in a row. Customer Service's answer? "TAKE IT BACK TO THE STORE." Even the manufacturer agreed that the website was inaccurate.
Reviewed June 3, 2015
You people cry about everything. Some Lowe's suck and some are better. People at the store tell you and promise you a time as to when something will be there and it's the delivery guys job to do that and then when they call you, you freak out. They deliver from farthest to closest last. Do you call UPS or FedEx when you order something? I doubt it. You get your ** when you get it and are just fine. If you work most of the week then schedule your ** to be delivered on a day you're off. A ** fridge and washer or dryer isn't the end of the world. Have some damn sense.
Reviewed June 1, 2015
I bought a shower door from Lowe's Home Center (1450 Lumber Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27127) on 03/04/2015 and also paid for installation. The installer came out on 04/13/2015 to install the shower door and found out several parts were missing from the product. I wasn't informed about missing parts at the time I purchased the product. One of the sales representative ** try to charge me for missing parts which was unacceptable. They eventually accept responsibility and ordered the missing parts.
Installer came out again on 04/21/2013 to install the shower door and discovered that ** has ordered two different size door handles. This was kind of awkward because it is not a common practice for shower doors to have different size door handles. Installation wasn't complete again. After the problem was identified, the store didn't bother to correct the problem by ordering the correct handle. I have to call on several occasions before they eventually order the correct handle. Up till the time of writing this complaint, the installation has not been completed. I am very disappointed by how this store has handled this purchase and the appalling customer service that was offered to me.
Reviewed May 31, 2015
When I purchased my new home, I bought my refrigerator, stove, washer, dryer, better fans, better toilets, dishwasher and white vinyl fencing. (Purchases were made within a 6 month period of time.) The washing machine needed service at first. Today, you have to be a scientist to wash clothing and linens, etc. Clothes were making into a weird circle and very tight across the inside of the machine. It also makes lots of noises, on & on. 2 service calls on that. The service man was very pleasant and said that I was loading my washer "incorrectly" and that was causing the problem. I also was putting in too much Tide for that HE machine. Finally fixed.
Another problem was with my refrigerator. Wouldn't make/drop ice cubes. They came out once, figured out the problem/didn't have replacement. They accused me of not being home 2x (they were calling a phone # in Missouri, I live in Indiana). When they made other appts to fix, the never kept the appointments. Lowe's finally replaced that LG Fridge. S & W Repair out of Kansas City, MO. The WORST repair company in the world. Stall, stall & stall.
My expensive white vinyl $5,000.00 fence also was breaking away from the posts in 2 places. It was cold and snowing, and eventually the fence installers came out to fix. Soon afterward, fence broke in same places. The fence installers came out again and said it will NEVER happen again. WRONG. The next time I noticed the SAME breakage of the fencing, LOWE'S called a different company to fix. The new fence fixers stated that the fence was coming apart in "4" places; not only the 2 I noticed. I didn't trust the Lowe's salesman that measured for the fencing before it was installed and when spring came, I went out and measured the fencing. They charged me for "15" additional feet than they installed. They also charged me for the gate panel + again for the gate area running footage of the same area "twice". OMG. I demanded a refund. All I was able to get was a gift card (better than nothing).
On again with my large appliances. (Please keep in mind that I RARELY use my OVEN)... A few weeks before Christmas, (a time when I do make lots of holiday cookies and desserts), my stove started smoking while I was baking bread pudding. OMG. Smoke all over my entire main part of the house. Service call put in. S & W Repair out of Kansas City, Mo (complete unethical company), came out 3 times over 5 weeks time. Each time the service guy came, he put in parts, would leave and it still wasn't fixed. I am very astute at getting what I paid for; I was an investigator for the Legislature, helping constituents with a multitude of problems that had issues with government agencies which also regulate & inspect private industry companies.
At first Lowe's sent me a "loaner stove". They finally had to replace my smoking stove as it continued to smoke for at least 3 times, ruining my paint in the main part of my home. Last problem, was my dishwasher. Leaked and leaked and leaked. Lowe's stalled and stalled the repair until the original warranty was gone. I had 2 repairmen for 2 different problems, but in the meantime, the leak ruined a large part of my wood flooring. My Christmas dessert making was ruined; my stove was a danger and my house could have gone up in flames had my dogs not warned me of the smoking problem twice.
This looooong story is leading to my newest issue with LOWE'S in Franklin, Indiana. The other day, May 28, 2015, I went into Lowe's to purchase a built in Microwave. (my 2 year old one/Builder special?) would have cost more to repair. $65 service down the drain. I drive to Lowe's to buy a NEW Microwave. I chose one with the nice young man that usually waits on me. I chose the one I wanted and "of course" installation is necessary with it. He went to set up the installation. Came back in a few minutes and informed me that the install people refused to install my microwave (Manager **'s orders/so they stated) because of my too many complaints. Most of my appliances were not installed, only plugged in with electric plug!! I was absolutely SHOCKED. I am a paying customer.
Manager was NOT in so the assistant finally came over to appliances. He acted like he was shocked that I purchased ALL of my appliances there and finally said he'll make a call to try to get them to install. (I have M.S. and hate to shop and did NOT want to go elsewhere to start all over again to pick out a Microwave, but I should have). Whomever approved them installing the microwave. But NOT before asst. manager ** told me that he once had an argument with me and I had cursed at him. I was like WHAT? That NEVER happened. I am FURIOUS being accused of something I did NOT do.
I challenged him to tell me what I called him. He throws up his arms and said; "I'm not going over it again with you". OMG. The poor salesman that sold me these things (by his face) he was obviously shocked at the way I was being spoken to. I actually sat there crying. (I have to sit or I would have fallen down.) So this is how I was treated. Ohhhh, and when I paid for the Microwave, after I paid, a MAN was standing in front of me and handed me my receipt with paperwork for the Microwave (very unusual); (instead of the register person). He made sure that he told me his name as he handed me the receipt and HE was the manager of the FENCING dept. WHAT?
When I drove home, I was steaming. Upon speaking to my friends that evening, they informed me that those employees were harassing ME. OMG. I was furious. But they were right and I felt even more foolish then while crying in the LOWE'S store. Ironically, Lowe's did NOT install my dishwasher, but it was still under warranty and the problems were NOT installation related. THE NEXT MORNING, I RETURNED THE MICROWAVE. I HAVE NOW VOWED TO NEVER EVER BUY A THING AT LOWE'S. "EVER". And the district manager called me while I was out returning their microwave. I returned her call to NO AVAIL. So I guess that no matter how high up you go, LOWE'S doesn't care about their customers. I also found out that I am not the only customer that has had multiple issues with LOWE'S.
Reviewed May 30, 2015
I have shopped at the Hornell Lowe's many of times. But the last few times I have been in there I do not like the way employees and management are with each other in an unprofessional way. I have witnessed different things in there and I will not return to Lowe's again. It is very upsetting that the install office is a hang out.
Reviewed May 29, 2015
Worst experience ever buying a refrigerator. First, their on-line computer system had problems so I had to order over the phone. I never got an email confirmation even though I requested it. Then, I was charged for a free ice maker and I had to spend a lot time getting that off my credit card. Then, a week later, they lost my PO so the refrig was never shipped to the local store from a warehouse until I called to find out why no delivery date was set up and everyone at Lowe's kept telling me there was nothing they could do because Lowe's is so big and the warehouse supplies 1800 stores and so on. I called another Lowe's and found the same refrigerator in stock but Lowe's cannot swap appliances with other stores. Absolutely no customer service. Very disappointed. Now they are telling me could be another week.
Reviewed May 29, 2015
Purchase a fence in May 2014. Lowe's charges me the incorrect amount. Once Lowe's realize their mistake ** the Project Specialist called threatening me indicating if I did not pay additional monies Lowe's was going to drop my materials off and keep going. Well one year later the fence is falling down and Lowe's keeps giving me the run around about fixing the fence which was not even one year old. In my opinion Lowe's is pissed because they charge me the incorrect amount, so now they are retaliating against me for their mistake.
Reviewed May 28, 2015
They informed me that I cannot use my Lowe's credit card for a birthday gift, I have no balance on my Lowe's credit card so I went to Home Depot and got a gift card for my daughter and had no problem with. Very, very dissatisfied with Lowe's.
Updated review: June 25, 2015
Finally my Frigidaire problems have been resolved. New handle and Hinge have been installed. It took some time but Lowes did stand behind the warranty. Why did this take so long and such a fight had to be mounted to get what should have been standard Customer Service? Wish I knew. I did learn something. Always be sure that the item you are looking at is the item you will receive.
Original Review: May 27, 2015
I bought a Refrigerator 5 months ago. The delivery and setup men had a lot of trouble putting the pieces together. They had to bend pieces of the Freezer door to get it to fit. There was a hairline crack in the door handle. Finally things started to come undone. The door handle fell off and I took it to the store to see about a replacement under my 1 year Warranty. No Problem but I would have to pay. After two trips to the store I finally got Customer Service to agree to get me a new handle. But very sternly was told I would have to pick it up at the store. I'm 80 years old and know if I try to put this handle on I'll probably break it. I just want everyone to know to be careful buying appliances of any kind from Lowe's. They don't stand behind their products and hire unqualified workmen to deliver and set their Appliances up. $700 dollars down the crapper. I will never shop at Lowe's for anything that requires professional set up. Let the Buyer Beware.
Reviewed May 26, 2015
Had a roof installed (this September will be 2 years) and still not complete. First, they came to do the job and it was awful, uneven sides, left debris in my driveway (nails etc and I have a little dog BIG NO NO) so they came out again to fix, and brought their kids and left them playing in my driveway (other dog is a 90 lb Australian Shepherd who is very protective!). The manager came out and looked at the job and told us it would be taken care of... Never got a call from the manager, never apologized etc....
But this is the best part... I have skylights and they put them back in without the flashing kits.. so of course they leaked in my upstairs tenants house (new rugs, new paint etc) now here it is... Almost June and finally the painter/contractor is doing the inside work.... I've been paying over $140 month for a job that is not even completed.... I am at my wits end. I would love to call the President and tell him that his workers were at my door asking me to heat up their lunch (even though not one spoke English!), oh, did I mention that one....
So anyway, Lowe's needs to either give us a huge credit on our account or a HUGE GIFT CARD! Now you would think the Manager would call and apologize.... absolutely nothing. It really is just unacceptable... the picture below is what's on my roof now to "fix the problem" $7000 later!!
Reviewed May 23, 2015
I was approached by a Lowe's manager or maybe just one of the many small minded employees. I don't know who he thought I was but he told me to leave the store, and I have Cerebral palsy. He even went as far as to threaten me physically. I am sending someone to get his name for me so I can get him fired. Also I am filing a lawsuit.
Reviewed May 22, 2015
We ordered paneling and it took 3 weeks for us to get it. The driver showed up by himself no help so my son 11 years old and myself who is disabled helped him. They were suppose to show up in the afternoons, showed up at 7:20 am so with my son helping he was late for school and then they were a short and told me that they would deliver at a week later in the morning. When I call because they're not here they then tell me it will be in the afternoon. I am so disappointed. When I call and talked to someone they are like "we are busy." I was then treated like this is all my fault.
Reviewed May 21, 2015
I hired Lowe's to install a 6 foot fence on my property for security reasons. They sent an inexperienced wood fence installer that placed posts in the ground at the frost line level to save on labor rather than placing post 2 feet into the ground as described by the estimator who came out to provide the estimate. I believe that by cutting the posts short, the installer has compromised the structural integrity of the fence and not followed the agreements intent for proper support.
Reviewed May 20, 2015
Ordered kitchen cabinets 01/02/15 with delivery date of 02/22/15. They arrived as scheduled but the installer advised he could not install for 10 days? When installer arrived he looked at space and cabinet layout and said "This will not work." Just 2 of the many problems were corner cabinets that could not be opened fully and drawers that could not be opened after handles installed. Five plus reorders and several more new orders to get items constantly discovered as forgotten and now May 18th and was just told it will be at least June 5th before the last cabinet will arrive to be installed as well as crown molding and base molding can't be completed. This is just the tip of this iceberg of installation and product problems encountered during my whole house remodel. Gun Barrel City, Texas.
Reviewed May 19, 2015
I purchased washer and dryer in store. The salesperson said it would come on Wednesday. Then Wednesday came with no one informing me that they won't be showing up. I made a phone call and was told Thursday, so I took the day off. I've been waiting all day on Thursday, no one called, no one came. I called them, they said let them check then call me back. Well, that was a lie! My wife was upset and called them again. She was transferred through four people, all of them were very rude, no one said sorry. They acted like they had no idea.
Finally my wife was connected to the store manager who was the worst. He raised his voice and spoke like he did her a favor. He rescheduled again on Friday but didn't know what time! On Friday, they delivered the washer and dryer but the washer came in in horrible conditions. No plastic covering the buttons, dusty and glass lid was scratched, stained on the button that couldn't be wiped off. It's like a refurbished or displayed one. This is how you treat customers that spends over one grand on appliances? And on top of things disrespected customer.
Reviewed May 18, 2015
When I purchased a New Washing Machine from Lowe's in 2011, I was convinced, against my better judgment, that I had to have their Extended Warranty. If they could not fix it they would replace it. I have since learned that if it sounds too good to be true it is not true at a very costly lesson to myself. Starting in September 2014 I began reporting the Washer was staining my clothes to such a degree that I have had to throw away expensive Sheet Sets and Clothes, which they made sure I knew they would not cover the cost of no matter how many times they had to come back for the same problem. Each time they came, I was told it was either not the machine or they fixed it.
It has been one of the most costly lessons of my life and it is a cost that I would have been better to have just purchased a new washer months ago however I tried to believe they would honor the promises I was assured of when I made my purchase. After four visits and numerous hours of begging, pleading and crying with them and at the cost of almost $1000.00, to day I finally realized I have been the victim of deceptive practices and purchased me a new washer and dryer from a more reputable company. I have learned a valuable and costly lesson and would like to protect others from having the same thing done to them. This has been a nightmare and I assure you, I am neither trying to hurt them or punish them for what they have done to me, but I simply want to protect others. Thank You.
Reviewed May 18, 2015
On this date, I have cancelled my long standing Lowe's credit card and do not plan to ever use them again. Their response to my questions have gone unanswered. Maybe it is because I cannot be understood by the Lowe's accounting personnel in New Delhi India! What a way to provide service...
Reviewed May 17, 2015
Ordered flooring to be put in our downstairs of our home. Paid over $2,000.00 for flooring. Installers came out only to find out after they told us that the floor in the sitting room was not level. They would have to drill to fix the problem (looked fine to us)... Then they had to also take the cement up at the front door. So we were told if we take up the flooring that was already on our floor it would save us a lot of money, which we did. We took it up ourselves. So before the installers do ANYTHING they call their office to let them know what needs to be done, then their office calls us. So they called us to let us know that it would be an EXTRA $1,500.00!!!! So I was kinda of floored! At one point in the conversation the lady said to me "so you want the installers to LEAVE." So my point is after taking up our flooring furniture is all misplaced, they kinda of have you by the BALLS! So I PAID!
At that point the installers began to work, one of them stayed, the other one left! The one that stayed couldn't seem to stay off his phone! I might point out as soon as they got here they both made excuses that they could not work on Saturday! Then the guy that stayed to do the drilling maybe 3ish-4ish called his boss to ask if he could leave early! Anyway, they are suppose to be back on Monday to finish the job (I think)! My husband and I go to Lowe's ALL the time, NOT ANYMORE!
Reviewed May 15, 2015
The shipping box that was sent to my house was not sealed and looked like it had been ran over by a freight train. I was informed by that FedEx person that this was not something that the FedEx did. They stated that it was received this way and made note of. In the description of what the FedEx Had wrote "it look like monkeys had packaged your package". This is not how you run a business and should be corrected. Highly dissatisfied and Lowe's should be ashamed of themselves for delivering a product like this.
Reviewed May 14, 2015
Flyer advertised a product that was not available. Store would not say if it would ever be available, consequently would not issue rain checks or even call if it became available. Employees while trying to be helpful had no idea of the sale. Wasted gas and about a hour of my time with no resolution. Lowe's is the last place to go for advice or even advertised products.
Reviewed May 14, 2015
Two weeks ago I went and I bought railing system from Lowe's in Clearview and today I went to Lowe's to do some returns from extra stuff I had from my last purchase. I had the receipt for two things and I didn't have a receipt of one thing of total 4 dollars - yes 4 dollars and I tried to return them and buy a new bbq. Then the customer service girl was investigating me about the product that I don't have the receipt for and asking to remember which day I bought the stuff that I don't have the receipt for and I told her I don't have lots time as I have two children with me in the store and I need to pay for the bbq and go.
Then she starts asking for piece of ID - I told her all what I need is to put them in a gift card so I can use the money to pay and then she told me "You think we can give you money easy like that," as if I look like a homeless and asking her for charity or something and then I got mad about it and then she start telling me I don't have to be that Rude and I should be educated and making me feel horrible in front of lots customers around there and I asked three times that I want to talk to a Manager and after the third time the manager came in and tried to help me and that staff was giving so much attitude in front of customer...
I don't appreciate this kinda service to a customer who spend almost 1500 dollars two weeks ago... The manager came and return my stuff and I paid for the bbq but after that very bad experience I don't feel myself going back to that store or any Lowe's after that... knowing that there are lots stores that could help me and give me a much better experience in the future... I hope that someone get back to me and tells me some feedback about this service... note all the other staff that was standing around us were shocked from the way she was talking to me and one of them came to the manager that was helping me and told the manager that you need to send her in her break right away as per she had couple other incidents like that before with other customers.. Thank you.
Reviewed May 13, 2015
I bought two Storm doors and had them installed. One door hinge pull away from frame. Called for repair as this should not have happened. Bottom line they are only willing to put in longer screws to the frame that is broken not willing to repair the frame that the door they installed caused. My option have it fix incorrect or I am on my own. This is over a month and no return call. Contacted corporate office and you get an automated email. I am closing my card and will never buy anything from Lowe's. No one is interested and their management needs to be trained on what customer service is. This is sad that my back door which was fine is not damaged because they hire contractors who then sub out the work and have no clue as to what they are doing.
Reviewed May 12, 2015
In July of 2014, I hired Lowe's in Fort Wayne, Indiana to complete my basement finishing project. I had already hung the drywall and installed the outlets in my 800 sq ft basement. I wanted Lowe's to completely finish my basement as a "turnkey" project. I didn't want to have to spend any more weekends working on the project. This is what Lowe's agreed to. I paid for the project in full at Lowe's quoted price. I confirmed with the salesman that this was for a completed turnkey project and he affirmed that it was. I also confirmed with him that I wanted the basement to look as nice as the rest of the house which was professionally built three years prior. He again confirmed that it would look as nice as the rest of the house.
I should have suspected something was going on when I was not even asked to do the initial walk through with Lowe's and the contractor they hired. The only time I met the contractor was on the 2nd day of construction. He would not - indeed, he refused to come out to my house again to inspect the quality if his construction crew.
The mud/tape crew did such a horrible job with covering the drywall seams, that every joint could be easily seen. I called and after six weeks, the mud/tape guy came out again and mud/taped again and after a coat of paint, you could still see every drywall joint. Again, I complained to Lowe's and to the contractor and finally after a couple more weeks, he came out again and went over the drywall joints. Finally, the joints looked good. They could not seem to get the drywall around the outlets and light switch boxes even and it looked like someone drove a truck around the doorways. I complained multiple times and finally after a couple more months, someone finally came out and made the drywall smooth around the light switches, outlets and doorways.
On this turnkey project, which I paid for in complete upfront, I was asked to pay and provide the trim for the project, and install it. I was asked to pay for paint for the walls. I was asked to pay for a toilet. I was asked to pay for the labor to paint the walls and I was asked to pay for additional electrical work. In addition to paying to have insulation stuffed in the walls above the bathroom so that the bathroom would meet building codes. Not bad for a turn key project which was paid for in full up front...
Then, the contractor was not able to install ceiling tiles without damaging them. They returned four times over the course of six months to replace damaged ceiling tiles. The contractor even mentioned that he has never been asked to return so many times on a job. My thought and comment to Lowe's was for the contractor to pay attention to what he was doing and to do the job right the first time.
During this whole time, Lowe's has tried to make me out to be the "bad guy" and that I had done something wrong. I am only trying to get Lowe's to honor their contract and to do quality work. Finally I contacted their corporate office and after two calls to the corporate offices, I was finally able to arrange for the store manager and one of his assistants to come out to my house and inspect the basement project. Again, I was made to feel that I was in the wrong. I informed both of them that I had to do a lot of the work that I hired Lowe's to do and that I was charging them for my time. The contractors had left all of the construction trash and debris in my basement which most of it, I had to carry out and put out with my weekly trash pick up.
I had to clean the drywall mud slop off of the floor with a putty knife. The store manager said that normally that is covered with carpet, thus not something that would need to be cleaned. I then pointed out a large blob almost half inch thick and high, that would be easy to feel under the carpet layer. He didn't say anything further after that. I asked him if this poor level of construction quality would be good enough for his mother's house and again, he didn't say a word. I had been asking Lowe's for approximately 5 months to have a different contractor come out and finish the job and they continued to have the same contractor come out and work on the issues. There were weeks that would go by with no activity on my basement. I was left with this mess for most of the time. There have been so many issues with this project that it baffles my mind to think about it.
Finally, I submitted a bill to Lowe's for the time, materials and management that I had to do on this project and they offered me pennies on the dollar for what I had been very clear that I was charging for the time I had to work on this project (remember, this was a turnkey project paid for in full up front). Now, the issue is with Lowe's legal department. It seems that they are saying that "the job is done" and they don't want to recognize the time and effort and work that I had to put into this project after paying for the complete job up front. As it turns out, Lowe's apparently fired the sales person that sold me the job and their response to my inquiries has been "well, that is why this sales person is no longer working here". So in other words, I am being stuck holding the bag and Lowe's doesn't seem to want to honor the commitment that their sales person made.
Because I have done so much of the work myself AND since I have held Lowe's accountable for doing a quality job, the finished product does look nice. This small job of an 800 sq ft basement has taken from July of 2014 until May of 2015. The construction was finished in April, after Lowe's FINALLY hired a competent contractor to finish the detail work that their initial incompetent contractor could not finish. So 9 months to do a small basement project in which I had to do most of the project management, quality control and over sight must be OK with Lowe's.
I would definitely consider hiring a professional contractor and getting everything in writing upfront in the future. Lowe's is capable of doing good quality work but if anything goes wrong, you can bet that you will be made out to be the one who is wrong and that Lowe's will balk at being held responsible for doing the job right the first time...
Reviewed May 12, 2015
I bought a mobile home, older single wide, and had it prepared for new carpeting. I went to Lowe's in Bellingham, Wa. to order carpet. I chose a carpet I liked, and paid to have someone come out and measure. The measuring took place, and I told the man that I needed it installed by a certain date, as a renter would be moving in soon after. He made note of that. The next day, I heard from ** from Lowe's, and he said he had the quote prepared, and I needed to come in and go over it with him. I did so that day, and had to correct him on some of the items on the quote. The original cost was over $2000, but was down to $1664 after the corrections were made. He found that the store didn't have that much of the carpet I wanted in the store, and tried to sell me something else, but I told him I wanted what we agreed to.
He found some in another store, and assured me it would be delivered to this store in plenty of time to be installed in my time frame. Almost a week passed, and I heard nothing from the store, and time was running out. I called on a Wednesday, and was assured someone would get back to me. I called the next day, and talked to **. He checked on my order, and said the other store never got the order, so the carpet had never arrived. Had I not called, nothing would have gotten done. ** said he had enough carpet on hand, but it was on two different rolls. The dye lot was the same, so he said he would call the installer to see if that would be a problem. He called me back and said it was a go, and he needed to measure to be sure he had enough carpet. I called him back a few hours later, and he said he had enough carpet, and he had e-mailed the installer to let him know to schedule my install. This was on a Friday.
I never heard from the installer all weekend. I was able to get the installer's phone number from ** on that Sunday. I left a message with the scheduler, and also sent a follow-up e-mail. I told them I had to have this installed on the following Monday or Tuesday, as I wouldn't be able to be there the rest of the week, and my renter was moving in that Saturday. ** was well aware of this. Monday morning, I get a call from someone at Lowe's around 9 am, to tell me my carpet had arrived, and the installer has been e-mailed. I said "What?!" I told him the story, and he knew nothing of it. I then got a call from the installer, saying they just got notice of the carpet arrival, but couldn't install it until that Wednesday, 1 day past my deadline. She said they had never been notified of anything until that morning.
Basically, Lowe's (**) had lied to me. That really pissed me off. If you screw up, be honest with it. Now I can't be there for the install. If there are any problems, I will be 300 miles away, and can't fix it. My renters will be very upset if the carpet is not installed! I will never deal with Lowe's again. Thank you.
Reviewed May 12, 2015
I've been doing business with Lowe's for a long time and I have a small business of my own. I have referred 100s of my clients to them for installation projects that I just couldn't do. So in January of 2015 I was contacted by a client who stated that Lowe's charged them a price for a permit and didn't even get a permit. When she went to the store to complain she was told that's what the installer charges them so they have to pass that on to the customers. In doing some research I've found that the Lowe's stores in Missouri actually overcharge on permits for all installs and according to my research of the legality of this it is illegal to profit from a permit.
I also uncovered that some areas are getting installs done with no permit purchased even though the county or municipality requires one just because the installers aren't licensed to apply for one. I approached the Manager of the install department, the Assistant store manager, and the gentlemen who I deal with on a daily basis. I was told it was being dealt with by two of them. The gentleman in the plumbing department that I spoke with said he was actively trying and pushing for them to fix the issue but nothing had happened and it had been 5 months already. Now he has since been fired and they won't talk about why. Has anyone else found the permit fees to be wrong. Possibly a class action here.
Reviewed May 10, 2015
Was told basic rip out and installation was $345 for entry doors and $97 for storm or $442. Paid $51 for installer to measure since I was told I would get it back when I got door installed. When installer was in home I was told the standard prehung door would fit and he could add capping. I also had him measure back door. Told him to make a separate order. When I got my estimate Lowe's added all door estimates together. The estimate showed a total casing or inside new wood trim cost of $79.50, a $442 charge for front door, a $442 back door charge and a $1000 charge with no breakdown. When I asked if that $1000 was for the front doors, Lowe's salesman said, "No that was the installation charge". That meant Lowe's wanted $500 more per door over basic.
I questioned this and was told it included capping over brick mold. I requested the basic charge with no capping, but it was still $322 more than basic with the $175 capping removed and forget the back doors altogether. I mentioned that I just wanted basic $345 rip out and install on front door only not storm.. The Lowe's salesman said the installer would have to anchor the door in the brick, contrary to what the installer said was just brick screws. I said to the salesman, "Isn't that part of the basic installation cost?". His answer was, "I will give you your $51 back". I guess I knew too much! I took my money and learned a time wasting gas wasting lesson. Never ever have Lowe's install anything. Their basic rip out and installation charge for my front door of $345 was nothing more than a myth!
Reviewed May 6, 2015
I bought a brand new Whirlpool front loader washing machine 10 months ago. I called Lowe's service and they said we will send repair company out tomorrow. They show up and couldn't diagnose. They said they will contact support services. Get a call and parts are ordered but 5 to 7 business days. After a week they come back with parts that wasn't the problem so they leave. Order more parts. Another week. Then they shipped wrong parts. Still no washer and I bought the 5 year warranty. No more Whirlpool for me.
Reviewed May 6, 2015
I purchase a push mower from Lowes a year and a half ago, along with their three year protection plan. The plan cost $39.97 and the mower cost $225. A week ago the mower failed to start so we brought it in to have it repaired. Today I called to check-in and the repair department had determined the mower needed $170 worth of repairs which would not be covered under the plan because "it hit a rock." Under the exclusions in the protection plan it states Lowes will not cover the cost of repairs "caused by accident." This means that Lowes can determine the repairs to have been caused by "accident" whenever they want and I paid an additional $39.97 for nothing. In addition, if I had chosen to repair this mower using Lowes it would have cost me almost $400-- and it's a push mower. This is not a good deal.
Reviewed May 4, 2015
I spend $5,800 on a fence a year and a half ago. The post the gate is attached to has pulled over from the weight of the gate. On one side the fence is falling apart and the other the gate will not close. I asked Lowes to fix. But they are refusing. I've sent them pictures and spoken to them on the phone several time.
Reviewed May 4, 2015
I order an Ove Breeze shower kit from Lowes on April 20th. I was informed that it would arrive no later than May 5th. On May 4th I called to schedule a pick up time at which time I was informed it had not even been shipped yet! It would take another 2 weeks!!! No one called or contacted me about this delayed shipping. I am remodeling a renters bathroom and this is costing me weeks in rescheduling contractors for plumbing/sheetrock and flooring install and thus $1000s in lost rent. Lowe's casual response, "Sorry for the inconvenience, there is nothing we can do." They even tried to say they had talked with me about the back order. When I asked them about time and day so I can show them my phone records, they retracted that statement. I will NEVER do business with Lowe's again and unless you get a kick out of wasting your time and money, I urge you to stay away from that business as well.
Reviewed May 3, 2015
I purchased bamboo flooring from Lowe's which was to be installed on March 26th. The installers found that the concrete slab where our family room is located was not level enough, so they needed to pour self-leveling concrete on the slab to level out the floor. No problem. The following day they returned and proceeded to install the floor even though it had not had sufficient time to dry. The installer was using paper towels to wipe up concrete that was not dry yet. Within a day of the installation, we began to notice cupping on the edges of the boards throughout the room. Someone from Lowe's, and two gentlemen from Keller Interiors examined the floor. Keller Interiors agreed that the entire floor needed to be replaced.
Fast forward through several phone calls to Lowe's customer service, the installation company, and the courier service who delivers Lowe's materials. We were supposed to get our replacement materials last Saturday, but the delivery truck never showed up. I call the courier service, and they reschedule my delivery for Sunday morning. It is now April 28th--a month since the original installation, and my bamboo floor is supposed to be reinstalled. The installer is surly because he is a sub-contractor working for Keller Interiors and the replacement floor is coming out of his pocket because it was his error that caused the problem in the first place. He is blaming Lowe's for supplying the wrong glue; but, if he is a professional installer, shouldn't he know what kind of materials to use?
Now there's a new problem, there is one corner in our family room that is holding a lot of moisture. My husband quickly discovers that the problem is a downspout on the corner of the house that is tilted back toward the foundation. We still cannot install the bamboo on April 26 or 27 because of the moisture in that one area. The sub-contractor is anxious to get out of there, because maybe he is off the hook for paying for the floor--I don't really know. All I know is that I have been waiting over a month for a new floor, and now I have no floor, a house piled up with furniture and dust from the demolition of the family room floor and I am tired of playing the telephone game with Lowe's, Keller Interiors, and the courier service.
I thought I was hiring professionals to do a job. Someone should have tested the concrete slab in the family room thoroughly in the beginning and either said "yes" you can install bamboo on this floor or "no" you need to go with carpet. The installer says we can put in tile, vinyl, or carpet, or maybe in a month if the foundation dries out--bamboo. What the heck! Do I leave two recliners in the kitchen and a large desk on its side in the living room for a month while I wait to see if I might be able to put bamboo in the family room?
I have already requested a refund from Lowe's. At this moment, I am waiting on the courier to come pick up the bamboo flooring which is blocking my hallway. It was supposed to be picked up between 8:30-11:30 this morning. I got a phone call that the driver was having trouble with the truck battery, and he wanted to reschedule for between 5:00-7:00 this evening. It is now 6:57. What do you think my chances are of getting this flooring out of my house today? Consider this a cautionary tale. Lowe's has been responsive and pleasant, but throw in another company and a courier service and you have a hot mess. I won't make this mistake again. Update--it is now 8:10 pm and the courier is supposedly on his way. Be still my heart! I won't believe it until I see it. He was 20 minutes away from my house 45 minutes ago.
Reviewed May 2, 2015
Store: Cypress, TX - 290 and Spring Cypress. We waited in the Paint Department for 15 minutes before someone asked us if we needed help. I told her we would like to know about the concrete paint and as she walked away from us she said "next aisle". We had many more questions but she left before we could say anything. We gave up after multiple employees passed us in the aisle and went to lumber where we went another 20 minutes without a single employee coming to our aisle. I went to look for help at the cash register and he was very nice and told me he was sorry they only had two people in lumber and they must be busy. I said thank you and I would wait.
We could hear and see three employees in the next aisle laughing. We waited thinking they were helping another customer. I finally gave up when my husband started to get hurt trying to lift the wood himself and I told them we needed help. They played "not it" and the person who came with me clearly did not want to come. However, he did help and we were very grateful for that. He left afterward and we had other wood to gather. The same three men were standing around doing NOTHING the entire time we struggled. One even walked by and let out a high pitched giggle as my husband struggled to put a large piece on the cart. We were shocked.
To be fair, it could have been anything he was thinking of to make him laugh, but given the situation and the fact that he watched us struggle, it seemed disrespectful and thoughtless, if not purposefully rude. The others swept near us and chatted with each other until we ended up finishing and leaving. They never one time looked or sounded busy and we know because they did it right in front of us. I even tried making eye contact with ** and he avoided my eyes like the plague. I am a very frequent Lowe's customer and this is so disturbing. I will be considering making Home Depot my store of choice from now on.
Employees who warranted this poor review: **, **, one other - I couldn't catch his name - ** helped us, but then giggled at us, and helped us load the truck afterward; only one to make any effort at all. The photo shows two employees standing by a vehicle talking, and another employee sweeping and chatting to customers who were already helped. I don't have crazy expectations for the store; just respect.
Reviewed May 2, 2015
I purchased a refrigerator and set up delivery. When I was setting it up I was asked if I would like morning, afternoon or evening for my delivery. I asked what time the morning was and I was told that the morning was after 10am when they would get started. So I selected a morning delivery. After sitting in my new, empty house until 4pm I called the store to see if I was on the schedule for that day and if they had my correct phone number because surely there was a reason they had not come yet. I was informed at that time, 6 hours after I was there waiting, that it was just a request for the morning and they delivered until 10pm. So they expect you to sit at your house for 12 hours and just wait for them to get around to you with no indication of a rough estimate of an actual time. They have no respect or common courtesy for people's time.
Reviewed April 30, 2015
Bought cypress shrubs from Lowe's in the fall. They said and the plants have right on them a 1 yr. guaranteed replacement card if there is any problems. I did buy them on sale but I was told they was still guaranteed if any problems. At the end of April I decided that some was not going to make it and called about returning them. They said, "No problem. Dig them up and return them with the receipt." When I brought them in the cashier said to go and get the items for a exchange. Then another person (**) came and said, "No we will only give your money back since they was not at full price." I said, "They just told me I could exchange them with the 1 yr. guarantee and I brought in the plants."
She called for another manager (**) - big overweight guy who came out and immediately said, "It is up to me and at my discrepancy to decide if I want to let you return the items no matter if there is a 1 yr. guarantee or not." He refused because he said they had already lost money when they sold them on sale and he was not going to give me new plants. Why do they not have a sign saying that if you buy anything on sale or a discounted item it is not returnable. Very rude people and after digging up the plants like they said and even telling me to go and bring up the new plants they then refused to uphold the guarantee!!! They are definitely not consumer friendly. I have several apt. building and usually buy from them every week but not any more.
Reviewed April 30, 2015
I called to get an appointment for my dryer to be repaired. I was given one for three days out... between the hours of 8 and 12. Reasonable, I waited all day for them to show up or call and nothing. I then called Lowe's repair and got the run around and was told they will be late. I explained I can't wait any longer, I have three kids to pick up at three different schools that's why I selected the time I did, not their time. So another appointment was scheduled and the same thing again happened... no show for the repair. So now I have wasted two days and my time waiting for nothing. I called Lowe's repair again, they were rude. I was told they will get there when they do... placed on hold for long period of time and hung up on.
I called back to speak to a supervisor who then yelled at me at that point I hung up. Their customer service is unacceptable, no one should have to be treated like this. I bought the washer and paid for it and the warranty so they should do their part... it's not good business. I am now calling repairman and just paying out of my own pocket to fix it. I will never purchases from Lowe's again. I hope someone reads this and it saves them the aggravation I am going thru. Lowe's repair contract customer service sucks.
Reviewed April 30, 2015
I did the mistake of trying to get a military discount with my card being expired. If anyone has ever dealt with VA affairs going to get a new one is a all day thing. When a cashier calls you a criminal for carrying such card is even worse. I think 10% discount is not a big deal and I would rather they not offer it if they put a veteran through this. You can't have it both ways. We support our veterans is what they write everywhere but do nothing the exact opposite. I guess getting blown up twice in Iraq wearing USA flag patch and camouflage doesn't count to them. Only the ones that have the time to sit at a VA office because they're 80.
Reviewed April 30, 2015
On April 15, 2015 I went to Lowe's in Cranberry Township to purchase a new tractor I've decided to buy a John Deere. On April 22 the tractor was delivered but it was an extremely poor condition and was obvious headset out. Salesperson ** said that she had got a new one put my name on it and would pick up the wrong John Deere and deliver it to me on Monday, April 27 was the earliest it could be done. Said that it was fine since it was the earliest that she had.
On April 24, I received a call saying the tractor was to be picked (I assumed which should you should do), that my new tractor would be on the truck since they were coming to pick up the other one. Surprise - no new tractor - only an empty flatbed. They picked up my tractor, both people agreed allocated it look-alike - it had sat out possibly for the winter. I just couldn't understand why if they were picking up the old tractor that the new and could not have been delivered at the same time .
April 27, I called Lowe's at 7:45 AM and was told that delivery would be between 8 and 10 AM. I got a call at 11 o'clock saying that they would be there shortly. They finally arrived at 12:20 PM. The manual CD and registration cards had mold all over it was also given another card to fill out with a completely different registration number ask if that made a difference, told no. I always thought the registration number was for the purpose of identification of a particular machine or product . I was also told that I didn't need to send the warranty card in by the manager. I was told that sent the warranty card in and that I did not have to do it.
I was rather perplexed being I was standing there with two different serial numbers for two different tractors - which one was Lowe's sending in? I showed the manager the moldy instruction booklet, the moldy CD and registration card that you couldn't put anything on because it was completely black. Another package was torn from another John Deere tractor and given to me. At that point the manager said to me, "with a customer like you". I was very embarrassed as there were several associates and customers there listening since I had explained in a calm manner and told him that I had lost two days of work and two weeks off of my 30 day warranty. His reply to that was it could've been left in the backyard or I could've had a neighbor.
When I called those complaint, they would answer my call within 24 hours - so far it's been one week, I'm not expecting to hear from them. "With a customer like me". I am a good customer blows a purchased many large appliances - washer, dryer, refrigerator, two bathrooms (complete bathrooms tubs), vanities etc., etc., and this is my second tractor purchase. I am also a veteran and felt that I was shabbily treated and very embarrassed in front of everyone.
Reviewed April 29, 2015
We went to Lowe's in Monroe La. Paid $698.00 for 2 storm doors. Got a call Tuesday saying our doors were in and they will install Wednesday. No doors. They sold our doors. We were told our doors will be in Thursday. No doors still Friday. Rude workers at the store. Lied to me many times. The only ones nice were the contractors putting the doors on. Very dissatisfied.
Reviewed April 29, 2015
I bought a top of the line gas range at Lowe's, with home delivery and installation. The contractor who was supposed to deliver and install it today called 20mn before the scheduled time to inform us that he's having problems at a job site and won't be able to deliver today. This same guy called me last week to schedule the delivery and installation and ** that I was living 20 miles from the store, asking me why I didn't buy from a Lowe's store closer to my address!! Needless to say, I told him to mind his own business. Now, he's blowing me off at the last minute, and I took the day off from work to be home today. Needless to say, I'm not a happy camper. Can't Lowe's have their own delivery and installation staff, instead of relying on contractors??? I don't get it.
Reviewed April 29, 2015
On Monday 4/20/2015 I ordered a new stove from Lowes.com, it said it was in stock for immediate delivery. I would get a call within 24 hours for delivery time. I never got a call so I called them. I was told the item was not in stock and would have it the following Monday 2/27 between 4 and 6 PM. I got a call at 5:50 PM telling me they couldn't get it to me and would have it to me first thing Tuesday morning, and here it is Wednesday morning 2/29 and I still have no stove. And according to the store manager the stove is sitting in their store labeled "UNDELIVERABLE."
Reviewed April 28, 2015
March 2015, I went to Rivercity Store in Jacksonville, Fl. to purchase a storm door for my home. I paid for the measurements to be done in advance then paid for the door April 8, 2015. It is now April 28, 2015 and still no door! I have had 2 different people out who was suppose to be installing the door but didn't. Each said they had that wrong measurement/ the wrong door. Wow how could this be when, I paid you all to measure the door. Then to have to go back/ forth with them is unreal. The customer service and professionalism from the assistant manager ** was horrible. He argued with me about who was at my home when the installer come out. Several people were inconvenience because of Lowe's dates/time but still no door was installed.
For the past 2 days no one called me to inform me of the situation or that my door still wasn't installed. Lowe's I'm done! I need my refund and still can't get that in a timely manner. What in the world these people need to be retrained on how to have better customer service skills and to hire people that are willing to work and complete that job. I will never purchase anything from Lowe's again. Home Depot thanks for your help and saving the day to complete this job. Way to go Home Depot!
Reviewed April 27, 2015
Ordered a light fixture Item #: 411817 Model #: 1271 SN, which is pictured on line as a 3 light fixture. I received a single light fixture. I called the 800 number where the agent advised me that they have a disclaimer that states they are not responsible for errors on their website and I could order two more lights at 3 times the original cost if I like. She went on to say that it was pictured with 3 separate lights. I pointed out that she was incorrect. After listening to her lies and misinformation, I asked to speak to the supervisor, all she did was to fob me off to the local store taking no responsibility to correct the issue.
Reviewed April 26, 2015
The service and staff in the store in Brookings SD is excellent. The staff is friendly and outstanding and always willing to help and has merchandise very well organized and work very hard to keep it that way. Especially in the plumbing department. But the Sioux Falls store is just the opposite. Very hard to find help and not very friendly compared to Brookings. In the plumbing department in Sioux Falls, very limited supply and fittings are all mixed up. And the employees don't appear busy but are not organizing fittings. Thank You.
Reviewed April 25, 2015
I have worked retail helping customer for the past 15 years, expend more than 10,000 dollars every year at Lowe's, bought many items with extended warranty - unfortunately, a lawn mower broke for the second time. I couldn't find my sale ticket, the person on services desk can't find my any record of my purchase even with MyLowe's card or under my phone number. Can't do anything without a receipt I was told. In the computer age Lowe's is not able to keep records of every transaction under a customer phone number. I will never buy from them again. I was ripped off with a warranty that unless you have the original receipt is useless. They don't need my business!
Reviewed April 24, 2015
Good morning, I just wanted to express how great your Pro Guys are at the Havertown PA store. They are very helpful and very friendly. And there was this one guy there I think his name was **, I hope I am correct? He was wonderful and couldn't help me enough with what I was looking for. I was redoing my bathroom. He called other stores, looked online and so on. He went way and beyond to meet my needs. He knew exactly what I was talking about and even came up with some great ideas that I didn't even think of. I normally wouldn't have time to write a review, but he was just so helpful I took time out to write one. Thank you so much! I will definitely recommend anyone to go to your store. Thank you!
Reviewed April 23, 2015
THEY DO NOT HELP HANDICAPPED INDIVIDUALS! The store is not accommodating to helping handicapped persons.
Reviewed April 22, 2015
I have spent over $6,500 on laminate flooring for our new home and now a month later I still am unable to move into that very home because I STILL do not have floors down in my house. I ordered and paid for my floors in full on 3/29/15, lost 2 days of vacation time which was to be used for the installation of our floors and both days all that was done was 2 hours of work and leveling put down on the floors. Day one started off with the people coming out to the job and getting stuck in my neighbor's front yard and causing damage to his lawn and having this poor 70-year old man pull them out with his own truck. All of that to then be told they didn't have enough leveling materials and would lay what they could but due to moisture in the house they couldn't lay any floors. (Mind you no mention of any moisture ever being a problem from estimate to installation so this was surprising to us to say the least).
Day two started off good, they were cutting and unpacking floor and beginning to install when after going through 2 boxes to only find out that the floor is completely unusable now because it has sat so long and absorbed so much moisture that it is warped. These are professional flooring installers that man handled the floor opened to the point that it is damaged and not usable because the top layer is coming off and the tongues are broken off as well. They sent someone out from the store in order to verify the issue and let me know that we are at a standstill until we can get the moisture out of the house, they come pick up the damaged flooring and reorder (only after they get their damaged floor back) and then they will come back out to try it all over again (God only knows how long that will take). Only after we go out and spend MORE money on dehumidifiers and resolve the issue ourselves.
Had we known there should be no moisture and this been communicated to us, we would have ensured there was no moisture in the house. We don't know what someone doesn't tell us... this is what we paid them over $6K for!!! So needless to say I am out a TON of money, 2 vacation days I can't get back and a house that I am not able to move into because I still a month later - have no floors installed that I have paid for only for them to sit and get ruined by moisture. I will be closing my Lowe's credit card once this is all over and I will never shop at their stores ever again. I hope it was worth it!
Reviewed April 21, 2015
Last year, I have bought a pressure washer - return one no manual, still under warranty. Used for one time, broke down. Took it back to Lowe’s at Mansell rd in Roswell GA. They charge me $175 to fix it and I paid only $225 for the pressure washer. What happens, Lowe's send the machine to a different mechanic company for service - that company charge the customer. Lowe's don't care and never support the customer. I did not pay the service price because the machine under warranty. They should be support the customer but they don't there for they kept my pressure washer. I don’t recommend Lowe's at all, especially on the I called no warranty.
Reviewed April 21, 2015
4 year warranty lawn mower - I bought an extended 4-year warranty. When the electric start broke, I found the warranty was only extended 2 years beyond the factory warranty. If I had known the 4-year warranty was a 2-year warranty, I would not have bought the so-called extended warranty. When I called the store I got the runaround, so I called the co. and got the runaround. I am almost 78 years old and need electric start and can't afford repair bill. #** warranty. I have spent thousands of dollars at Lowe's never knowing this could happen. It makes one think of deceptive practices and find out that old people can easily be fooled.
Reviewed April 21, 2015
Salesman did NOT return any calls once the contract was signed. First bad sign. Then after the install was started, I noticed that two windows were the wrong measurements - the salesman had ordered the incorrect windows! Costed another two weeks to get the right windows in and installed. So far, windows look good.
Reviewed April 19, 2015
I order a vanity almost 2 weeks ago and the top as well. They did have the top in stock but the salesman said to leave the top and to pick up both when I get the vanity. Finally, they call me and I went to my order but they sold the top and they said that they discontinued this item and they make me wait more than 2hrs after trying to find something that I like and I can afford and my only option is over $400 double the price. I ask if it’s possible to get a discount, he call the managers but they say no... The only thing that they can do is refund the money which I did... Not only spend my time but also had to paid the contractors for the labor that they were going to do. I order the top at home depot. It’s going to take another 10 days and the contractors remove the old vanity so now my kids have to suffer without sink for the next 10 days and I have to pay again to contractors.... Just not fair.
Reviewed April 19, 2015
We are trying to get a small room carpeted by Lowe's, who is offering free basic installation if we spend over $499.00 on Stainmaster carpet and padding. We picked out a pattern and were made to pay an additional $35 to have someone come out and measure it again. (I guess they felt we were unable to measure it ourselves.) Now we have been told that we have to pay for 28 feet of carpet to match the pattern costing well over $900.00... THERE IS NO MATCHING NEEDED! We asked for a price with and without the ONE step. With the ONE step, they claim that we need 28 feet to "match" the pattern! What the... and without the ONE step they tell us we need 21 feet... also totaling over $900.00. All we want is 12' X 14' WITHOUT the ONE step which is a total of 168 sq. Feet of carpet AND padding that costs $3.62 a sq. foot. When both are combined... you do the math! (It totals $608.16 without tax!) WHAT THE Heck?
We have been given the run-around since 3-31-15 and are still waiting to hear from the man who originally measured the room. They have allowed someone who is sub-contracting with them to make several mistakes and over charges! What do we need to do to fix this error on their part? I have read over their ethical responsibilities, evaluations, disciplinary actions etc. and found several concerns that were not performed correctly. We have told them that WE will remove and haul off the old carpet ourselves, and are putting in NEW tack strips ourselves, so what are these over charges for? And why such a hassle for ONE SMALL ROOM??
Reviewed April 18, 2015
We just bought a big townhouse and want to update things step by step. So Lowe's is close by and we wanted to buy thing from them. However, it seems like they don't care about customer service. We went there time ago and been told that nobody is working in this department and a floor guy was busy. Today we went again. We want to order wood window shades which are 10% off, but they are not sure if we actually have enough time to get the discount because it's only 5 days left!! (You have to pay 35$ for measurements.) Anyway, we took the risk and were going to take the risk.
Then we wanted to buy hard wood floor wood, but the guy told me I can get the cheap one and it will be the same. We said we want the real wood. My next question was if it comes with moldings. He said: "Oh, no you don't want the matching moldings. You don't wanna see the price!” I was already offended! I said: "Well, it’s nice so I wanna know the price." He said: "Ok, I will tell you, but you better bring few check books with you." I am sorry but I have been working in customer service my whole life and that was one of the most rude things you can say to a client. Instead of encourage me to buy expensive things, he basically told me I can't afford good quality stuff. He put me down! And in that case, I never gonna buy anything from that store (not even the window shades), unless that guy get fire and Lowe's apologize to me! I would rather spend more money at another store and be treated nice. P.S. The employee name is **!!
Reviewed April 17, 2015
Very difficult to get sales help. Must leave a particular department, go to customer service desk to request a sales person of which the wrong product was sold to me. Manager incompetent, slightly arrogant. Had to return product then was told that Lowe's does not carry the product.
Reviewed April 17, 2015
I have been a loyal customer of Lowe's for over 30 years. I have made it a point to purchase major appliances for me, my mom and my daughters homes. I currently have problems with 2 appliances -- a stove at my moms, this stopped working after 18 months, out of mfg. warranty -- crap but I called Lowe's and they set up appointment with a Paxton repair. This company tried to screw my mom and she ordered them out of the house. I called Whirlpool and am still waiting on parts for repair. Now our Whirlpool washer is broken and it is only 8 months old. Called for repair, it was scheduled for service, next morning I called service and GUESS what - they do not do this now, called warranty co back and was told 2 week to get sa service call on it -- WHAT is going on? I will never buy Whirlpool again. Never. Ever. Still waiting for info on both issues. Oh yeah, there were two major - this is oh well and crap - I am told two weeks, May 1st.
Updated review: July 27, 2015
Thank you.
Original Review: April 16, 2015
Bought a new fridge with the protection plan. Had the fridge a couple days and it sounded like a freight train. It took two more fridges to finally get one that worked right! Last month we purchased a filter for the fridge & called Lowe's (PP) as we were told to do because with said plan, you get a 30% discount on filters. We no longer have a (PP), it never carried over from the 1st fridge like we were told it would, then it gets worse. They said that the store gave us cash back for (PP), that's news to me. But the store has no record of us signing anything and the store can't find the receipt of said money returned!! Copy of the receipt and the store states they gave CASH back, they have no record. We paid using our debit and credit card. I'll be calling those cards next to see if we have any kind of protection from them, usually your cc will back you. How convenient that we no longer have a (PP).. like I'd cancel the (PP) after having three bad fridges!
Reviewed April 16, 2015
We purchased a 5 year extended warranty from Lowe's on a Samsung washer & dryer. We have had problems with the washer, had to use a public Laundromat for 2 weeks, incurred an expense of $25.25, and was told they will not cover the expense because it is within the 1st year of the purchase. This means Samsung should be responsible for the expense but they too say they will not cover the charges. Why does Lowe's sell you an extended warranty before the 1st year when they will not cover anything. This was not explained when purchased. They did not stand behind their product as far as we are concerned. Very disappointed & will not purchase appliances from them again. Beware of extended warranties.
Reviewed April 16, 2015
2 weeks ago, I bought an expandable sheet to replace my burned out grill. I ended up not needing it and wanted to return it for cash. So employee told me without a receipt they could only give me store credit. I didn't want store credit, I wanted my money back. But they said it was their policy not to return money in the amount of $10 or more which I feel is stupid. They need to change that policy and give people their money back. We are not all dishonest. I bought the product on good faith and expected to be treated a certain way when dealing with my own money. I feel I should have an option to take a store credit or receive my cash. Their product was still intact when I returned it and had not been opened.
Reviewed April 15, 2015
When I bought the compressor I also bought the 2-year extended warranty. I bought it on 12/10/13. It wouldn't work today 4/15/15. So I took it to Lowe's for replacement... Long story short, I was told it has to go through the repair process and they will determine if it is replaced or not and if it is fixed, it may cost me up to $86.00. After that amount it would be replaced. Needless to say I needed a compressor today, not in 6-10 days... So I pretty much had to buy another compressor... Shady business practices. Why bother with an extended warranty when you're forced to buy another one... I will go elsewhere from now on and recommend anyone I see to do the same.
Reviewed April 15, 2015
We contracted with Lowe's to install an 80-foot split rail cedar fence on the side of our front yard. The first estimate was off by a lot and when we made an appointment to go into the store to sign and pay for the fence, the sales associate was not there and was out on another call. We ended up waiting 1 1/2 hours before ** his supervisor came to take care of us. He found the discrepancy in the price and went ahead and set the date to deliver the materials to our house. We were told they usually deliver the material the day before they start the install. While there I noticed on the receipt that they were charging us $110.02 for a building permit. I already knew that in this county that a permit is not necessary according to county ordinances. Well they did not start the install for over 2 weeks.
When the contractors got there, they did the install and gave my husband the permit telling him that we needed to call the county zoning and inspections department and let them know they were done with the job. I looked at the permit and the contractor only paid $30 for it and he called in to get it and it was faxed back to him. We were told by Lowe's that sometimes if they have trouble getting the permit, they charge more. That is approx. 300% mark-up. This was very upsetting. You see they had put in a 6-foot privacy fence for us and did not charge us for a permit and we were not led on a "merry chase" like this one. They did not even offer to refund the difference. We also did not get cedar wood. I would definitely not suggest them to anyone else.
Reviewed April 13, 2015
Pella front door and garage door purchase at Lowes - No problems, excellent service and installation perfect.
Reviewed April 12, 2015
I am not the type to write a bad review. I understand everyone has a bad day but today I spent 4 hours at our local lowe's jumping through hoops. First we bought a zero turn lawn mower. We take it directly to the gas station where gas proceeds to leak everywhere. We immediately return the lawn mower. That's fine. We then try to buy a 12x16 shed. No one can help us at proservices or customer service. We are told to go to the other station at each. We wait an hour to just be helped. After going through the quote they insist it cannot be painted as it says included in price. The shed displayed is no longer even available and we cannot buy the display for full price.
We go back to lawn mowers to get a different mower to replace the one we just tried to buy. Every employee complains about having to help load this. It takes them over an HOUR after payment to load it on our trailer parked outside the front doors. Very disappointed as we spend a lot of money and time at this particular store.
Reviewed April 11, 2015
Ordered a dishwasher online. Paid for it. Spoke to employee who said "we will call you." Nothing but heartache followed. Phone rings and employee from store who was very edgy says you can't have the machine because the woman who took the order did it all wrong and there was no such machine or the number was wrong, and on and on and on it went. So I ordered the machine paid for it and now I am not getting it. I spoke to a manager and he gave me some mumbo jumbo about the machine I ordered has no working parts inside. CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS! Pure aggravation for me and my wife.
I recently bought a microwave from Lowe's in store. Fire alarms going off three times. Deafening noise and then an irate crazy customer almost attacked a saleswoman because she was helping me and he told me "She's helping me. Now get out of my way". No security in store to help this poor young woman. He literally went berserk! Very dangerous with no help from anyone. I AM DONE WITH LOWE'S and will tell everyone in my community and whoever else I can what a miserable experience this was for my wife and I. When I finished with these employees, they twist the truth and make you feel somehow you are to blame. Very surly and obnoxious!
Reviewed April 10, 2015
I purchased a Whirlpool washer in 2013. I also purchased the extended warranty. My machine broke on Saturday, April 3, 2015. I immediately called the extended warranty and tried to troubleshoot on line but it did not fix the problem. They said it was probably the drain pump. They sent a technician to my house on Tuesday, April 6. He said it was the pump but he did not bring one with him! He said he would be back by that Friday to repair it. From then on, I heard nothing from Lowe's. Friday came and I did not hear anything from them.
I then called them back and they said that Lowe's in Fredericksburg had to approved the repair and it would be 1 to 2 days. I called everyday since then. No one ever tried to contact me whatsoever. I was then told that they decided not to fix it and they would do a "buy-out" and gave me the amount of 484.00 and that I would be receiving it very soon. I then went to Lowe's and priced my machine. It was almost 90 more. I called them back and told them. They knew I was upset and offered me 50.00 more which was nice and for all of my inconvenience, but that certificate would come later than the other one. They said I would receive the certificate no later than Tuesday or Wednesday, April 7 or 8.
Today is the 10th and nothing. I called again, as today is 14 days with no washer. I asked why they could not just call Lowe's and give them the amount and just let me get my washer. The person on the phone then proceeded to tell me that they didn't even mail the certificate until April 7. I was so angry that I was not told the truth by any of the representatives that I talked to earlier. I am so disappointed and angry beyond words. I will seriously never buy any appliances from Lowe's again.
Reviewed April 9, 2015
In August of 2014, I purchased 9 Windows plus installation from Lowe's Home Improvement store. Now in April of 2015 they still haven't delivered on the product and services that they sold me. And the windows that they did install, some of them don't open. The sales rep, ** came to my house to sell me the windows in August & September of 2014.
A month after the purchase, the installer, ** came to my house and measured the existing windows. About two months after that, the installers came with 4 windows to install. When I asked him what happened to the rest of the windows, ** told me 4 more windows were back ordered. I told them but I purchased 9 windows so 5 windows should be back ordered. The installer ** said he would check with his store. In any case, on that day, they only installed one window and left the rest of the 3 in the garage.
Two months later, they came with 4 windows and installed them. They also installed the 3 windows that they had previously stored in my garage. In total they installed 8 windows. Again, I told them I purchased 9 windows, the installer, ** told me that I had mistaken, I only bought 8 windows and left. I contacted the store installation manager, ** and he told me the same thing that I had bought only 8 windows. I have a signed contract that I had bought and paid for 9 windows.
I contacted Lowe's HQ customer service and they contacted the local store and after another two to three months, they delivered and installed the 9th window. However the kitchen window does not open, it's jammed. When they installed it, the installer used a hammer to force and fit the window and I suspect it broke the windows mechanism that it won't ever open. Lowe's refused to fix the broken installed windows and is referring me to the manufacturer. I have already spent so much time on the install, taken days off every time they came to make house visits. The City of San Carlos wont pass the permit since the kitchen windows that doesn't open is a safety and fire hazard.
I want Lowe's to immediately fix the problem. I want the store manager, **, installers, and other involved in this transaction to be reprimanded for providing such poor service and endangering the lives of their customers. I want some credit for the days that I have taken off from work. I want punitive damages for unbelievably long time it has taken to go through this process. I want Lowe's to sever its relationship with the installation subcontractor. And, fix permit with City of San Carlos.
Reviewed April 9, 2015
We were enticed to sign up for a Commercial Credit count with 5% off every transaction and LIED to about 6 months same as cash. That feature is ONLY good on consumer accounts, not commercial accounts. We have been charged for a product that has NOT been delivered, that has been postponed 4 times, and not sure if we will ever get it. When we asked about price matching at the PRO Services desk, we were told yes repeatedly and asked about specific items, YES! NOT true, will ONLY match Local prices of in-stock items. This was conveyed after we signed up and after the manager refused to HONOR the commitment we were given to match a price on an item we asked about. Only after we came into the store were we told the conditions under which the price match would be granted.
Last: Because we signed up for a credit card we took a credit hit, and ONLY after the first bill did we find out that we had to pay the full amount or pay interest, and the 6 months same as cash was inaccurate. We asked about this 3 times while opening the card and were given a yes to the same as cash conditions. We have other credit cards under which we could have purchased the dishwasher and gotten cash back rewards without the need of a new card.
NOW we must pay the complete balance for an item we have NOT yet received, cancel it, which means finding another place to order it and wait longer, or hope it will arrive before prior to the statement due date. If it doesn't, we will have to pay in full and request a refund if there are any problems. This is a very unbusiness like company. It doesn't have a high regard for their customers or their employees, and it doesn't stand behind their word to the public. Don't get a LOWE'S card, don't trust them, and be careful when dealing with them as they have proven that the customer pays for their mistakes.
Reviewed April 8, 2015
In 2013 I purchase all new laminate flooring and carpeting for my house $10K plus. The installation went well. As a precaution I thought it’s best to replace my washer as it was around ten years old. I purchased a new washer and dryer from Lowe's as well. I also purchased the extended warranty. Last December my wife noticed some water in front of the machine. We called A&E and the tech came out and said the leak was due to lint in the washer door. We noticed water again about a month later and two more weeks went by until the tech could come out on 3/21/2015. He ordered a part and on 4/3 arrived to install the part and realized it was the wrong part or broke it while installing it. Once again parts were ordered and they will install on 5/11/2015.
During this time I have been communicating with Lowe’s customer care and they stated that any damage that I incurred from my leaking washer purchased from Lowe's on my new Lowe's purchased flooring was my responsibility and should be turned over to my home insurance. Nobody from Lowe's has ever called me back to see if my washer had been repaired or floor damaged. I will never shop at Lowe's again! They do not know what customer service means and just point fingers at the manufacturer or extended warranty repair folks. I paid Lowe's for these goods and services only to find out they do not stand behind their products and services. Just lip service and a run around never again.
Reviewed April 8, 2015
Don't be fooled with items marked with clearance prices. When you get to the cashier you will be treated like a thief. And displays that advertise clearance are products that are no longer for sale. Don't waste your time shopping at Lowes.
Reviewed April 8, 2015
On Friday, April 3, I purchased three Japanese Maple trees from the Kingston, MA location. The total cost of the trees was $747. Before purchasing, I asked if the trees could be delivered. I was told by the nursery specialist, **, that that would not be a problem. I paid $65 for delivery. The customer service representative asked me which day I preferred and I told her Monday, April 6. She said that was fine and that I would receive a call if anything changed. I received no call. By 7PM on Monday, I began to wonder what happened. I called the store and was told by **, a member of store management, that Lowe's did not deliver live products.
After learning this, I arranged as quickly as possible to borrow a truck to pick up the trees myself. I went to the store and first started at the Customer Service desk to get a refund for my delivery charges. However, the customer service rep, **, was on the phone and simply processed a refund directly to one of the cards used, without asking me anything. Had she not been on the phone, or waited until she was off the phone to speak to me like a human being, I would have told her that I didn't want the money back on the card because the first card I used was a gift from a friend. So, my friend received the return instead of me, although I paid for the delivery fee.
I would not have purchased the trees in the first place had I known that delivery services were not available. I suspect the representatives who helped me knew that, considering that one of them boasted about selling the trees to me to another co-worker. The staff were extremely inattentive, inaccurate, did not understand store policies, and performed very poorly in terms of listening, understanding, and providing clear and concise information. This was, without a doubt, the absolute worst customer service I have EVER received. I will also share my experience with every person I know and encourage them to avoid this store.
Reviewed April 7, 2015
I have over $10,000 in receipts from Lowe's, about 50% of their concrete bags are hard and useless. But the worst thing of all was this morning I had planned a delivery for my job site, which is an hour away from where I live. I called Lowe's in the morning and they said I would receive the delivery at 8 am, so I drive all the way to the job site where I wait for 3 hours. Then I drive to Lowe's and their delivery truck IS STILL SITTING THERE. This store is a colossal waste of time with a bunch of LIARS and I'd like to never do business with them again.
Reviewed April 6, 2015
On Sunday, March 29, 2015 I purchased a Whirlpool French Door refrigerator, out-of-box to be delivered the following Friday, April 3, 2015. On Thursday, April 2, 2015 I received a voice mail from ** at Lowe's in Seabrook telling me that they wanted to deliver the refrigerator on April 3, between 1 and 3. I was to call back if this was ok. I called back, told the guy who answered that 1 - 3 was fine but that they should know my street is not on GPS unless it has been updated in the last year. The guy told me they had an updated GPS because of having to make deliveries. On Friday, 1:00 came, 2:00 came, 3:00 came - no delivery, NO PHONE CALL. I called Lowe's and got the same guy I had spoken with on Thursday - he said the refrigerator was on the truck - they were just running late.
At 4:30 I called back again. Was told he would call and truck and call me back. At 4:45 after no call back I called the store yet again and asked to speak to a manager. I got a woman named ** who said that they called me from the road because they couldn't find my street. I had given them my home phone and cell phone numbers and told her I never received a call on either phone. When I called them at 3:00 and even at 4:30 they could have called me for directions then and still had plenty of time to deliver the refrigerator. I then asked ** if they could bring it out then and she said No, they were in for the night.
I asked if it could be delivered on Saturday - the answer was No, they had 13 deliveries and could not physically do more than that, she did say she could deliver it on Easter Sunday - really?? She said she would have ** call me on Saturday morning to see if he could possibly work something out for delivery on Saturday. Again, NO PHONE CALL. At approximately 11:00 I again called the store - spoke with another manager and cancelled the order. BEWARE of buying high ticket items from Lowe's - they are not reliable.
Reviewed April 4, 2015
My boyfriend and I were comparative shopping for a new washer, and we stopped at the Madison Heights, MI Lowe's to look around. ** was the associate that helped us. He was awesome-- very patient with all of our questions, helpful, and educational. We were very pleased and appreciative.
Reviewed April 4, 2015
I bought a presser washer in September of 2014. Used it twice got the three year replacement warranty. Got it out in March 2015 to the use it and it would not start so I took it back to my local Lowe's. Three weeks I got a call from Lowe's only for them to say that it could not be fixed. And that the warranty would not cover it. All I can say is REALLY. What about the $549.00 I spent on this item that was only six months old. Is this the life of your products? I am a contractor that's spending a good bit of money with your company every year.
Reviewed April 4, 2015
I spoke to a ** on 4/3/2015 from the legal dept. at Lowe's who called me a liar more than once during our conversation about the water damage to my ceiling and he also talked down to me... Very rude person needs some training on how to talk to customers. Store manager ** of Lowe's in Cookville TN. Interstate Drive also is very rude and needs some training on how to talk to people. Throughout this process of my claim to repair my ceiling I have been lied to and called a liar.
Reviewed April 3, 2015
I bought new freezer in 2013 del in June defrost problem right a way on 4 break down and Lowes still won’t replace. Bought at Hixson Lowes sale said they would replace after 3 break downs- they just keep come up with new things wrong. I call whirlpool and all cause it have been this problem since it was new. Can't trust it cause they will Change part and be back down, model ev200nzbqoo serial u31503816. So I won’t buy from Lowes or whirlpool anymore, they act like they’re shock.
Reviewed April 3, 2015
Purchased washer and dryer with extended warranty. Dryer stopped working after only two weeks. Was able to exchange. Washer has now stopped working. Called for service two weeks out. When service day finally arrived, total run around - nobody ever showed up!
Reviewed April 3, 2015
My Mother paid for a door and "professional" installation. She is 77 and on a fixed income and has never been able to open the door that Lowe's installed. If you look at the door frame, even if you are not a professional, you would see it is uneven. They came out to check it and refused to take responsibility when it is so obvious. My Mom wasted over 1500 bucks that she does not have for virtually, a window now. The door has never worked since the day of installation and Lowe's has refused to make things right. If I show you a picture of the bottom door frame, you will see for yourself (I am not there to take picture right now, and send). She will never shop at Lowe's again even though it is closest to her home...the home with a window that looks like a door...
Reviewed April 2, 2015
Ordered a water heater from Lowe's and had it installed 12-29-14. After only 4 months we had a gas leak, Gas Co said it was the water heater. We called Lowe's to have someone come out and look at it, Lowe's tried to blow us off and say they didn't have anyone to come out and have us wait, we protested and they sent someone out the same day. 2 guys from American Water Heater company come to the house, one of the guys was rude (they had to drive out of their way to come to my house) so after checking the unit they couldn't find a leak (never mind the smell of gas was strong all over the house), they assured me there was no leak and the gas company didn't know what they were talking about and the sniffer's they use to find leaks don't work - this is what the installer said to me. (ummm ok, it's the gas company I'm pretty sure they know what they are doing.)
So the next morning I wake up to the house reeking of gas, we have 2 small children, so I again call them to come out. They show up for the 2nd time and tell us again there is no leak so we called the gas company a 2nd time. The gas company finds the leak and calls the install company and tells them the exact location even though they had tagged the unit the night before to show where the leak was located. WE were told to call and order the part and they would come install it, we are now on day 3 of NO hot water. It's currently 5:00 pm and we are waiting once again for the installers to come out to "fix" the part. I've heard from several people that the same thing has happened to them. I will never shop at Lowe's again. They use a horrible install company and then don't want to help you when the product and install they sold has problems. We paid 275.00 for an install joke!
Reviewed April 1, 2015
Lowe's runs an instant 20% off sale on Scotts fertilizer if you buy 2 bags. The signs are posted all over but you must go through hoops to get it. The garden center person says it will come off the price when she rings it up but it does not. You then must get a credit and they rebill it. This has happened 3 times in the last 2 years at the Lowes in Poinciana Florida (Kissimmee). I complain and ** the store manager calls and apologizes but never gets the problem fixed. Corporate never follows up with ** the manager and ** the manager never trains his people. I have told some of the people in my neighborhood and some have gone through the same situation. I wonder how many people never get the discount. It is a scam on Lowes part and they never fix it. I will never shop there again. 3 strikes.
Reviewed March 30, 2015
Had a Electrolux dryer for less than 2 years, stopped working, no problem. I bought the extended warranty right? Wrong. Waited all day for 1st repairman to come diagnose. Needs new blower and motor. Fine. Have to schedule second appointment. The service company is a no show after we waited all day. They finally come back out and install new parts. Dryer works for 20 minutes and same thing happens. Call again. Have to take another day off. This tech even documents that the last tech didn't reinstall parts correctly. He takes a piece of the old parts I still had and states it is working now. The dryer is very loud but he says it's just cabinet noise.
Over the course of a month the noise is so loud neighbors 3 doors down can hear it. Call back Lowe's says it will send a different company out but have to be available again all day. I call service company ahead of time and request they have blower and motor on the truck as that is what the problem is. They said they aren't authorized to do so by Lowe's. Will have to make a second appointment if it needs parts. Really? So 6 of my vacation days are of no importance to them?
I call Lowe's customer care asking if I buy a new dryer from them if they would be willing to discount or refund extended warranty price to put towards a new dryer. They say I have to again go through extended warranty service. They finally get a supervisor on the phone who pretty much tells me to pound salt and to let them know if I am pursuing legal action in writing!! I have spent 10's of thousands of dollars at Lowe's over the years and had gone so often that my daughter used to call ** in the paint department Uncle **. What a great way to treat your family of customers!
Reviewed March 30, 2015
Even after they came to make a template and carefully measured, the countertops didn't fit, so they cut the countertop into pieces. It was supposed to be one piece. Problem is, there isn't enough solid structural support underneath for our overhang (kitchen counter with bar stools). They just glued the pieces together. Countertops were banana shaped, boards were pressed in place to make them flat as the glue sets. Manufacturing on the spot, not pre-made at factory like we thought we were getting. The bottoms of our cabinets were damaged as a result. What a mess, we tried to protest but installer became angry and scared my wife and son. They complained that they had been working 70 hours that week (and we got the last 7 hours) They did not complete the job, and it took from 2:30 pm to 9:30 pm, serious problems far in to the night.
We asked that our old countertops be put back the way it was before they began. But Lowe's refuses. This is in dispute, luckily we have a son for a lawyer. The worst part was that my wife and son were threatening by installers in our own home. They all but came to blows. Like we were going to sign that the job was ok, under threat. Lowe's solution is to send installers back in, but we are afraid? Really just want to end business relationship entirely. Beware, you won't get your money back and they won't make it right either. Lowe's continues to do business with the contractor and will choose the contractor over the customer every time.
Reviewed March 30, 2015
The day after Thanksgiving 2011 I purchased a Samsung front load washer and dryer matching set from Lowe's taking advantage of a Black Friday special that they were having. I stood in line to purchase my washer and dryer for $499 each. I purchase the EPP (Extended Protection Plan) which I was told would cover any issues with the set for 5 years and offer replacement if repair was not an option. Well beginning at the end of February 2015 every time I ran the dryer it sounded as if we had 50 pounds of cement in the drum when it was usually a standard load of towels. I called in reference to the EPP that had been purchased and provided all of the required information. A repairman was sent out approximately 2 weeks later. He informed me that the dryer had defective rollers and a defective drum and that we would be receiving a check to replace the dryer.
My initial understanding was that we would receive a check in order to replace the defective dryer with a comparable dryer. However, I received an email from Lowe's Advantage team informing me I would be receiving a check for $489.52. I paid a visit to the local Lowe's appliance department to voice my misunderstanding and to clarify why would I not receive a replacement for my appliance instead would receive slightly under what I had paid for the unit in question. The representative, **, proceeded to laugh at me and ask me "do you expect us to give you a new dryer?" Well yes I had the understanding that I was purchasing a plan that offered replacement if repair was not offered. So of course a match to my washing machine is no longer available but the closest match has a starting price of $899 plus tax.
I do not understand why I am expected to pay such a significant amount more versus the value of the original purchase being covered by the EPP not necessarily the purchase price. Also, I am frustrated that this plan that I paid for was represented as a replacement plan. I feel that the company has not handled the situation appropriately from the misrepresentation of the service plan to the rude and yelling associate that laughed at me and proceeded to raise her voice to a very uncomfortable pitch.
Reviewed March 30, 2015
I was just wanting to express my opinion... I was at your Yuba City store on Sunday March 29th. It was pretty pathetic service. I was searching for an undermount sink for a bathroom vanity and it's an older style. I walked around plumbing area and found nobody there to help in my situation. I pushed the help button and for another 15 minutes nobody came... I seen two employees waltzing down the aisle. I asked if anyone was working in plumbing today. They said, "There should be. What can I help you with?" So I tried to explain my situation, style of sink desired and price range... Thankful I finally had someone to help me. I was patient and came to the conclusion this guy is no plumber... The questions I asked anyone with some experience and common sense could of helped.
I talked with the homeowner I was helping and we both agreed service was lousy and went to Home Depot. They were equally unhelpful. Just my perspective. Hire some people with some intelligence or at least act like it. I know the only plumber in Yuba City store worth talking to is **. And most other people in your store have no idea what people are talking about, and are better fit to work at Wal-Mart. I am giving my opinion because I like Lowe's over Home Depot. But for some reason we have to big stores that put little stores like Osh out on the street. Osh was my favorite store because the people who worked there actually worked in a trade for years. So they are knowledgeable in what you're trying to accomplish... Food for thought.
Reviewed March 28, 2015
My icemaker torn up and called to get service to repair and the service man came on Feb 10, 2015 and as of today which is Mar 28, 2015 still has not been repair and I have called and called customer service and it's always called back Mon, Wed, Friday and the service man doesn't called like they say he will and I purchased the extended warranty which is til 2017. Doesn't matter if you have extended warranty or not. No service. Will not buy anything from Lowe's again. Learn lesson hard way. Don't buy - they don't back it up to help customer.
Reviewed March 28, 2015
As of today March 27, 2015, I don't have a working kitchen since Dec 2014. Why? The designer at the store order the wrong cabinets and fronts. Mind you, I had order the same cabinets a few weeks prior for another property that was also incomplete. Why? The installer ran out of trim. Two months later, I had to call the store and find out, I had fell through the cracks and nothing was ordered. My kitchen trim was finally order and installed. Happy with that kitchen design but the designer got into a car accident so I had to start over with another designer. Mind you, I had spend in just 3 weeks over 35k cash on cabinets and granite countertops.
The second kitchen was created from scratch and I ended up with a poorly designed kitchen. The lower cabinet pull out drawers had a flat front and upper cabinets had a recessed upper cabinets. I told this designer the second project was a contemporary home and the kitchen should look modern, not traditional, with contemporary clean lines and the glazing wasn't needed. Meanwhile the moldings colored order didn't match and were too big. In addition, if she looked at the previous designed she would have had seen the upper cabinets were supposed to go all the way to the top with a simple at 39". I call the store immediately.
The installer that was hired, damage my ceilings above the cabinets. He also left a 5" cut opening under the cabinet that no one notice until I looked underneath the cabinets. My kitchen was gutted and soffit were removed and electrically redirected to accommodate the cabinet height of 39". The molding turn out to be 6" and my cabinet were shorter on the top and it was not what I wanted. Totally not the vision I wanted and expected. To make a really long story short, do not order cabinets from Lowe's in Chester NY.
I call corporate and they followed up but to this day they were only willing to change the door fronts. The pull out pot drawer was ordered bigger than the electric stove top and it look weird. The placement of the garbage drawer prevents me from accessing the corner cabinet underneath the the peninsula. I spurred on the end panels and no one told me they would come in pieces which look horrible. The window wasn't centered onto the sink. I am stuck with a poorly designed kitchen that has cost me more money for the contractors to come out and finished the newly installed floors and has delayed me from putting my home on the market. I am waiting to hear from the store on a date from the newly hired installer to complete the work but obviously that was another excuse. Who doesn't know what their schedule look like when a professional accepts a job.
I have ran of of patience with Lowe's. If I don't hear from them with a date of installation, Lowe's will have there cabinets delivered at their store front tomorrow morning. Why? Lowe's do not live up to anything. In addition, Lowe's has breach their contract.
Reviewed March 28, 2015
My fiancee and I enjoy spending our Friday nights shopping at our local Lowe's store # 0739. We are moving into a new home in a few months; therefore, we are making multiple purchases each weekend. We picked out a light fixture, but the box was damaged. We asked the manager ** if he could give us a discount due to the damaged box. His response was cold and ruthless. He commented in a sarcastic way: "You want me to take a percentage off for a damaged box?" I was baffled and speechless at his response. You would have thought I asked him to give it to me for free! The weekend before we bought a ceiling fan that we love, and due to the damaged box we received 25% off! That was wonderful. We were so happy and it put us in the buying mood.
Later on in the garden section I saw ** swinging in a swing. I asked ** why one manager could give a percentage off, but you wouldn't. His response again in a sarcastic way was, "I can do whatever I want (and with a smirk on his face) but I'm not doing it for a damaged box," (which was a light fixture). His attitude was awful and costed Lowe's my business that night. I told my fiancee Home Depot would definitely get our business. I'm not the type of person that writes reviews, in fact this is my first one (that's how offended I am). We will be purchasing new appliances soon, but as of right now, I will not purchase it from Lowe's. I hope someone would contact me at my number provided in the log in screen. If you have any questions, I will be glad to answer them for you. We would love to keep our business local. Thanks.
Reviewed March 24, 2015
On my 9th day working for Lowe's Distribution warehouse in Milton Ontario, I was asked to unload a truck all by myself because the previous night shift had packed it poorly. As I was pulling a box out from the very top of the trailer, another relatively heavy box fell down and hit me squarely on my head, right on the corner of the box -- OUCH!!! A few minutes later, a co-worker told me there was a bleeding welt on top of my head and that I should report it immediately to a Manager. I immediately told the Loader Manager I had a bleeding gash on my head. He casually told me to keep him updated on how I felt and didn't seem too concerned.
The agency that sent me to Lowe's told me specifically not to lift anything over 50 lbs by myself. But as a General Loader, I was routinely expected to move items weighing up to 170 lbs. Further, inside the tractor trailers I was loading I was expected to climb up to 10 feet in the air to pack boxes, and almost fell several times. Lowe's had steps for us to stand on but they were only 2 steps high. I was told by another worker that the reason they were so short was because Ontario Ministry of Labor had rules that climbing higher was unsafe.
When I started wearing an elastic elbow brace and told a Manager that my elbows were starting to get sore from all the heavy lifting, he told me to ask for help from the other loaders. When I asked another loader to help me lift, who at the time was helping a Senior Loader, the Senior Loader suddenly got agitated because I had asked his helper to help me. A few minutes later, the Loader Manager and another Manager came to me and said I'm not a good fit for the job -- I was then immediately let go and walked to the front door with the gash on my head still bleeding.
My head started to ache later in the day and as I was driving home I felt woozy and had to stop the car to be sick. I'm still surprised they fired me though...was because I worked "really" hard and loaded lots of product for them. Further, I did all the unsafe things they told me to do without a single complaint. I didn't even complain when my elbows got sore and I spent $50 of my own money on an elbow brace.
I believe the managers at Lowe's acted unprofessionally. Although, from what I understand, they all started as loaders and worked their way up so are not necessarily professional managers. I could tell they are under huge pressure to hit deadlines, budgets, KPI's, etc. The vast majority of their workforce are landed immigrants who are less likely than me to complain. This is probably why they are able to get away with their unsafe work practices. My first thought when I was fired was actually one of relief. I would not personally recommend anyone else work at Lowe's Distribution Warehouse in Milton ON -- that's just my opinion.
Reviewed March 24, 2015
I received a John Deere 110 for a Christmas present on, 23 Dec 2014. When I got it home, it was immediately locked up in my storage shed. It stayed there until spring. On the 2nd day of spring I drove it out of my shed to mow my yard. To my surprise when I engaged the mower there was a enormous vibration that shook the whole tractor, it was not safe to mow. I immediately called Lowe's and after waiting over 30 minutes, I was told they would pick it up, fix it, and return it in a couple of weeks and it would cost me $180.00 to pick it up and $180.00 to return it. I ask if I could return it and of course they said it past 30 day.
The tractor was brand new, never been used, the only time it was running was the 2 minutes when I was putting it in my shed. I strongly suggest if you want to purchase a John Deere, buy it from a John Deere dealer. I checked with a dealer, they have the same tractor for the same price. I have found that after Lowe's receives your money they will forget about you. I have spent thousands of dollar with Lowe's, they have lost a very customer.
Reviewed March 23, 2015
We bought the matching set in 2012. This was my very first "nice set." My pleasure didn't last long. A year after we purchased the pair the lid on the top loading washer came slamming down on the back of my hand. We had purchased the extended warranty so I called and the repair man came out and ordered parts for the hinge. He told us at the time that Whirlpool knows they have a problem with the hinge being located too close to the bleach reservoir and the plastic pieces keep breaking. Parts were ordered, problem fixed...... for a year!!!
The same thing has happened 2 more times!!! Each time the repairman they send out tells us Whirlpool knows they have this problem and each time the same plastic parts are replaced. The last repairman told us the newer machines have been modified. We called the warranty company for some kind o resolution. They told us nothing would be done unless the same problem occurred 4 times in a year. I trusted the Whirlpool name on this product! I will NEVER buy anything again with the Whirlpool name on it. So disappointed.
Reviewed March 22, 2015
I'm writing this on behalf of my wife, who cannot easily do this herself. The store in question is located in Brooksville, Florida. My wife is losing her sight and wants to do some gardening while she can still see. She placed an order over the phone for border stones and garden soil (Garden Pro 1-cu ft Top Soil). She explained her visual impairment and that she was coming in a cab to pick the order up. When she got there, the rep that took her order literally pointed to where the order was waiting. Remember how I said she's visually impaired? Then instead of giving my wife assistance, the rep just kept shouting "it's over there" and "no, not there.” My wife finally managed to find her order, but something didn't seem right about the border stones. She can see well enough to see shapes and these weren't shaped right, so she asked the rep about it. The rep discovered they were paving stones and had the right item brought out.
Okay, so she got the order home and this is where I come in. I see the 40 lb. Bags of Timberline "Top Soil.” I put those words in quotations because this product is known to be nothing but low quality dirt. Lowes doesn't even carry it anymore, so I don't know where they came from. Lowes promised to have someone drive out and replace the dirt. This is the second order they screwed up. Last time it was a can of roof sealant that was dented and missing the handle. This was replaced, but that's really not the point. One mix up is an accident, but two in a row makes me think it was intentional. Given the manner of the mix ups, I'm thinking someone in customer service is trying to fob off junk on someone who they think won't know the difference.
Reviewed March 19, 2015
We have been reliable customers for years. 2 weeks ago we purchased hardwood flooring, granite tile flooring, and new carpeting for a master bedroom, hall and office totaling $8,000+. Tuesday of this week they were to start laying the hardwoods. As I write this review, we've contacted the salesman, store manager, and call the telephone number on the contracts and as I write this review, NO ONE has called us back nor responded. Time to get the attorneys involved, sad to say, but what other recourse do you have? They want your money up front to start any work but when it comes time for them to do their part, nothing and no communication. Is this theft??
Reviewed March 18, 2015
I purchased a high-end Whirlpool Gold refrigerator from Lowe's in Nacogdoches, Texas along with a Lowe's 5 year extended warranty. The icemaker stopped working after only having it for 13 months. Lowe's has sent out 3 different repair companies to fix it. They have replaced the ice maker, filter cartridge, the water line valve in both the top and the back of the refrigerator and the motherboard. It still is not working. We have taken a total of 7 days off work for these repairs. Two of these days the repair man was a no call no show, so that was money thrown down the toilet. One of the repair companies told us that they would not come back that they couldn't work on it anymore (not able to fix it).
After all this Lowe's told us that they would buy back the refrigerator. The warranty supervisor signed off on it and he didn't see any reason why it wouldn't go through, he just needed the manager to sign off. He told us to go and purchase another one while they were on sale and the paperwork would be sent to the store here in Nacogdoches. We went to Lowe's and purchased another one that very day. They were keeping the refrigerator in the store waiting for the buy back information to be sent to them.
One week later we receive a call from Lowe's warranty service center and they told us that the buy back had been denied. We called back to speak with someone that might be able to tell us why the buy out had been denied. ** the manager over the warranty department told us that we had not had 3 service call that would qualify us to get the buy back. In order to qualify you have to have 30 days between the service calls to keep it from being a continuation of the first call. So since 1/2/15 and today we have only had one repair due to the fact that when the repairman came and left the refrigerator wasn't fixed. When water started running out of the top of our refrigerator from the water filter into the refrigerator light, into our food and onto the floor every time you opened the door evidently we should have waited 30 days to call and let them know that it was not fixed.
Had we done that we would have qualified for the second repair visit instead of a continuation of the first. Again after that episode the repairman came and put one of our dishcloths inside the top of the refrigerator to keep it from leaking so bad. Now we have water, electricity and a dishcloth inside the top of my refrigerator. I am totally disgusted with Lowe's and their warranty department. ** the Manager of the warranty department does not care for Lowe's customers at all. He refused to allow me to talk to anyone over him. He told me that there wasn't anyone there over him. When I questioned if he was the only manager the warranty department had he let me know that he was the highest level employee there but I could call back anytime.
I spoke with Whirlpool and they were appalled with the way Lowe's was handling the situation. They insisted that I try to get Lowe's to give them a call since nothing had been reported to them at all. When I told ** this he told me that I was not under Whirlpool warranty that I was under Lowe's warranty. I was and am fully aware of that fact. Whirlpool is a far a better company than Lowe's!! Whirlpool is still investigating the problem and gave me the direct line to their representative along with a reference number to get information and to keep track of their progress. We will have a repairman come to try to fix it again in a couple of days. If it doesn't work our only choice is to wait 30 days before we call and request repair again in order for it to be classified as the second repair.
I have learned a valuable lesson through this experience, never shop at Lowe's or purchase their warranties because their service department is worthless. I will make my next purchases from a reliable company and buy a factory warranty. As a last note Lowe's is one of the worst companies I have ever had to deal with in my entire adult life. I will never purchase anything else from them!! Home Depo will get my business from this day forward!!! I have never had an issue with their warranty department.
Reviewed March 17, 2015
I tried to return a washer and dryer that I had purchased which I have not been happy with. They told me the only option I had was to have the machines repaired. I just want my money back. I will never buy from Lowe's again. They do not stand behind the products that they sell.
Reviewed March 16, 2015
I had surgery and was gone for four days, leaving my husband with a toddler and 4-year-old. While I was gone, our washer broke. We chose Lowe's because they advertise next day delivery. They verified they had the washer in the back. We reiterated we need ASAP delivery. It's been two days and they just called to tell us they don't think they'll get to us today. Lowe's should not be able to FALSELY ADVERTISE!!!
Reviewed March 16, 2015
We researched and purchased a "hard top" gazebo by Garden Treasure in May 2014. After discussing the structure with the customer service rep at the store, we decided we would invest in a 12' x 12' gazebo because we could leave it up year round; we wouldn't have to replace the canvas canopy every other year and we didn't have to find a place to store the top fall, winter and spring. Our gazebo collapsed in February 2015 and upon follow up with the Lowe's private brand customer service rep, we were informed our warranty claim was denied as the manual states we cannot leave it outside suing high winds, heavy rain or snow.
I'm not sure if you live in Canada but this is a ridiculous claim. If I had the time to undo the 168 bolts used to put this gazebo up over 6 hours every time it rained, snowed, or the wind kicked up, that would be perfect. This cost my family a great deal of money and I know have to replace it. The "caution" is unrealistic and the fact Lowe's does not stand behind their private brand is insulting.
Reviewed March 15, 2015
I bought a digital power timer to control some terrarium lights. I bought one. It didn't work. I returned it for the same and it also didn't work! Neither one would turn on at the programmed time. During the second return the employees ended up thinking I was trying to steal from them! When I got the second one I threw away the package, thinking that two couldn't be bad back-to-back.
This cheap product was redesigned. There were two versions on the shelf with the same part number but different named/styled buttons. Knowing this I walked to the shelf to see what I wanted to exchange for. I was holding my item and the receipt. I looked at a digital one that someone had cut open. Then I picked up a sealed mechanical one and headed to the return desk. As I was beginning to talk to the customer service person an employee brought me the open item off the shelf and said "Sir you dropped this". How insulting!
I turned to the customer service woman and said "First of all I didn't drop it. And secondly I didn't open it." She looked at the two items and said "These are entirely different. I can’t return that." I tried to explain they had two slightly different parts on the shelf with the same part number. Unfortunately I had bought the last two of one design. After a few minutes of trying to convince her of what was going on I noticed my initial return sitting on the top of the return cart. I told her to go look at it. The part numbers are the same but the item has been changed along with the packaging. The different packaging with the same numbers was key evidence that a redesign had been made. She came back all skeptical and said "I still need your license".
She eventually gave up and did the exchange but not without giving me a lot of attitude. I realize that she must protect the company’s assets but I would have expected less attitude after I had proven my point. I think even if the shelf would have had one more of the version I purchased she still wouldn't have apologized for being so rude. Now I'm sitting here all agitated remembering the employee never deactivated the theft prevention device on the second timer during my first exchange. If they go test the item I returned last they are going to think that something I did was sketchy. I guess you can never throw away your packaging.
Reviewed March 10, 2015
I had a great experience. Bought a fridge on back order. Said about 3-4 weeks to get in. Called me every week to give me a status update. Delivery was great. Professional and kind. Getting into my house is tricky but they never complained and figured out the best way too. Very happy.
Updated review: April 25, 2015
I had a bad experience with a washing machine I bought at Lowe's. The tub cracked after about 5 months. Lowe's does not have but a 30 day return policy. And Whirlpool who bought out Maytag, have a policy that you have to have repairs made 3 times within a month before your warranty is good. However I e-mailed the CEO of Lowe's and I was given a brand new washing machine, and they picked the old one up. A shout out to Lowe's.
Original Review: March 9, 2015
I bought a washer at store 0447 in Christiansburg, VA on 10/16/14.. I used this washer about 10 times when water started pouring out of the bottom... I called a so-called repairman who set up an appointment for 02/23/15 two weeks later... He came by, took a look and said the tub was cracked. He would order on it, would come to my home and he would come by on 03/19/15 between 8 - 5 to install it... It does not matter that you have a job and have to stay home all day and wait on the phone call... But the worst part is there is no tub and no repairman... And when you try to contact customer service online, their website is down... Call them and they do not know what is going on...
The washing machine is sitting on my deck waiting on you to pick it up Lowe's.. I want my money back so I can go to Sears... I have bought my last product at Lowe's.. Is this clear enough for you folks?... My address is **... My phone # is **....SICK OF CORPORATIONS CHEATING SENIORS, WORKING CLASS AND THE MIDDLE-CLASS...
Reviewed March 8, 2015
I am redoing my bathroom in 3 weeks and I was picking out all my bathroom attire. The vanity, tub, walls, toilet, and everything else that goes with it. I asked a employee for help to see if they had the vanity in stock and apparently I was bothering him. He rolled his eyes twice at me because apparently he was helping another customer and was busy. I did not have a problem waiting - he could have asked me to wait a minute and I would have been fine with that. After rolling his eyes he sighed and asked me to show him the vanity and gave me an attitude which I did not appreciate. Then while I was in the toilet aisle he apparently wanted to close that aisle for a particular project he was working on and instead of asking me to leave for a moment he stood right behind me breathed on my neck and was basically chasing me out of the aisle. Again he could have told me he needed to do something to come back.
After dealing with him I was about to take myself to Home Depot and do my shopping there. Then a nice young employee came over and helped me with all my questions and was very polite. He even told me to open up a credit card with Lowe's and it would save me 10% because I had $1032 total. If it wasn't for the polite young employee, I would have taken my money to Home Depot. I have more shopping to do and hope this does not happen a second time!
Reviewed March 7, 2015
So, I go to Lowe's Clackamas Oregon Oct. 2014 and talk to the guy in the landscaping area about mulching lawn mower blades. He pulls the one off the shelf for my John Deere lawn tractor I buy it, and before I have a chance to install it I end up having to have a sports hernia surgery. So 5 months later, it's now March 2015 and I am now physically able to change the blades. Problem is the Lowe's employee grabbed the wrong one. No big problem, I haven't even opened the package plastic wrapper. I go to the same Lowe's in Clackamas, Oregon and guess what. They won't exchange it. Same John Deere manufacturer same price, no matter.
They tell me I exceeded the 3 month limit. So rather than say, "no problem valued customer put that one back and get the one you need, sorry about you having to return the wrong one", they say in so many words, sucks to be you! Well, I spend about 2000 dollars a year at Lowe's. I own 2 homes and a medical office building. In 1 month I start a series of stairs and decks that will go down 175 feet to the Clackamas river that I estimate will run about 50000 dollars in materials. Just guess where I will never spend another cent at!
Reviewed March 5, 2015
I have had two terrible experiences with Lowe's, both related to the order of my kitchen cabinets. I made repeated telephone calls to them trying to find out why my online order of cabinets took approximately one month to deliver (when it was represented that it would take 7-10 business days), and the repeated telephone calls from employees who couldn't provide explanations and had the wrong delivery dates, coupled with a failure to remedy or compensate me for the problems they caused, let's just say that I'm extremely frustrated and will never order from them again. While their products are nice, their transport and delivery system is an utter and complete joke. They will not be in business very long.
Reviewed March 4, 2015
I ordered a deep freezer with a delivery date of March 1st between 1-3pm. Around 4pm I call and they tell me "Sorry it got pushed out till Tuesday March 2 between 1-3." Tuesday March 2 at 4:30pm I call and the country yokel states "Sorry, got delayed, can I come around 5:30?" I say I'm out for dinner. They say they'll come Wednesday March 3rd between 1-3pm. At 8:30am March 3rd I get a call stating "We'll be there at 9am." WTF!! I got to work!!! So they're supposed to come today again between 1-3pm.
Reviewed March 4, 2015
We bought a Samsung dishwasher. The washer would not drain. We called Lowe's. Even though the washer was broken since day 1, and was less than six months old because we first tried everything the manual said to try to troubleshoot before calling, they would not take the washer back. Instead they made us take days off of work as they sent repair men out to first diagnose, then order parts, then send another out to install parts. It was still broken, so they washed their hands of the situation, and told us we now needed to contact Samsung to get this resolved. The cost of the parts ordered was more than the cost of the washer itself, and add our missed work, hassle, and repair men's salaries, and you can see how ridiculous this is.
So, buying at Lowe's did not enable us to deal with real people because they have now passed the buck to Samsung. My real concern is that Samsung will drag this out til our warranty is up, and we will have to buy another dishwasher. We will not be buying appliances from Lowe's or Samsung in the future.

Reviewed March 2, 2015
My husband owns **, a class A Contractor, and he went to the Front Royal, VA store and purchased ceramic tile and installation. As a contractor for the past 40 years he is perfectly capable of measuring quantities needed, but the store insisted on THEIR sub measuring it. They overestimated quantity needed but he allowed them to order that amount to appease them. Of course the labor to install is based on quantities also, but not on what was installed but what was ORDERED! When we tried to return the excess tile for credit, they would only give us the material price back not the LABOR back. Not only did they insist on us purchasing more material than what was required, they wouldn't refund the labor to install it.
Reviewed March 2, 2015
I bought a heating element for my refrigerator cost 41 and when it came it was the wrong one. Lady refused to send new one until I return mine. That's after paying $200 for a repair man. Why would I pay again for something that is wrong. Don't buy.
Reviewed March 2, 2015
In 3/13, I purchased a Frigidaire Gallery Gas Range from Lowe's, along with three other kitchen appliances. Not a cheap purchase and I had been saving up for these items for a long time. In 12/13, the range's control panel melted after I used the middle burner. I called Lowe's Service, listed on the warranty info. Still under warranty, they ordered another model & had it delivered & installed in 3/14. After Thanksgiving 2014, I used the middle burner. This time, the control panel melted so badly that the range beeped non-stop & I had to unplug it. I called Lowe's Service & was told to call the store. I called the store & was told to call Lowe's Service. I called Service & was told that since the item was no longer under warranty, Lowe's wouldn't cover it.
I fought w/ them for 2 weeks because, sorry, I don't expect an 8-month old, $1800 unit to be defective. Lowe's finally stated they would send a tech to look at it. The tech called to schedule the service my electric range. I told him that it was gas, not electric. He said he didn't service gas appliances. I called Lowe's. They said that they had no other techs in my area & would look into the matter. I never heard back. I called again to ask what was going on. They said they had ordered a range for me. Odd that I was never told & just left hanging.
Weeks went by. I heard nothing, so I called again. This time, they said that they were sending a tech, no mention of the new range. However, they scheduled the service w/ the SAME tech & again told him the appliance was electric. I called the tech to cancel the service (to avoid a service fee) & explained why, then called Lowe's. They said that they would again order a new range. Another week went by & nothing. I called again & ironically, the range was in & ready for delivery. It is now February & I've been w/out a range for over 2 months.
Lowe's came, sat the range in the middle of my kitchen & left. They didn't uninstall the old one or install the new one. I called them & was told that they don't do installs, which is untrue because they did it before. I was told that once the old range was uninstalled they will come pick it up. After 2 months of getting the runaround from them, they have basically harassed me since the new range was dropped off about having the old range unhooked, because they want it. I finally found someone to uninstall/install, & lo & behold, the new range has 2 burners that won't light.
I don't feel like I was unreasonable with my request for a replacement & I was more than patient. I also think it's unfair to a consumer that a brand new appliance must be placed under the warranty for the item that it replaced. That warranty should start once that new appliance is installed. I have given Lowe's a ridiculous amount of business the past 15 years. I am thoroughly disgusted w/ them & will NEVER do business w/ them again. Home Depot will be my go to store from now on. I also filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau for this incident.
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2015
I'm very very disappointed with Lowe's delivery services. I was expecting my 2 set of doors and set of windows for delivery and they called after 3 weeks saying 1 set of door won't be delivered because it was damaged upon arrival so I have to wait for another 3 to 4 weeks so they ordered for the replacement. When they delivered the replacement door the 2 delivery guys were very very rude and very disrespectful to my gay brother who was home that time. They did not give him time to open and look at the item. So when I came back from vacation and open the package the door was cracked on both sides inside and molding were missing.
So I called Lowe's sales person but he was on break so I ask them to call me back but no one did. So I called back and got the manager named ** and he was not as friendly as I thought managers should be. So in short this still not resolved. I got no choice but to install the broken door and spend so much money fix the damage so it's just fair that will give me total compensation for the whole door because of the aggravation and rudeness I've experience as a customer.
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2015
We bought a refrigerator 11/22/2014. We did not realize that the installer put the line on wrong from the ice maker to the wall until the leak manifest itself in our basement this morning. The water leak damaged our floor under and around the refrigerator. We called a plumber because we did not know what could be leaking - never thinking it could be our new refrigerator. When the plumber traced back the leak, it was the refrigerator line from the ice maker to the valve. The piece did not have a stiffener inserted in it and the ring was put on crocket. Please see pictures. How do you want to proceed?
Lowe's came and looked at the damage and took pictures last week 2/13/2015. The person that came said the same thing the company - we had to repair and find the leak. The damage was due to the pin not being placed in the valve. I have not heard from them since they came and took pictures. I want the damage fixed and the bill paid for the repairs. I talked to a lady that said she needed to send someone out again - the same person came out on the 20th and looked at it again. From what he said he didn't know why he was sent out again and showed us the pictures he took the first time. When she finally called back she said she could not make a decision and needed to turn it over to her boss. I feel that we are getting a run around from Lowe's.
Today, the lady's boss called and is sending someone else out. Another run around. I don't understand why I can't talk to someone that cares about Lowe's and their customers. I'm a regular customer and this is the 2nd refrigerator we've bought from Lowe's. All of our appliances came from Lowe's. I guess we got lucky and the people that installed them, knew what they were doing - we had them for 15 years with no problems. It is time to re-buy the other appliances, I will give a lot of thought to where I buy them this time. I'm turning this matter over to my attorney.
Item Number :488403Item Desc :Compare Frigidaire 26-cu ft Side-By-Side Refrigerator with Single Ice Maker (Stainless Steel)
Reviewed Feb. 27, 2015
Purchased washer and dryer, washer went down after 2 month. It's been year and 2 months later, still not fixed. Lowe's sent 2 service companies out. They were "ordering parts" and never came back. We as well as Lowe's were never able to reach the companies again. Lowe's does not want to replace or fix. When we call we are switched to supervisors and placed on hold for literally hours at a time. They basically stole our money. They sell a service plan they have absolutely no intentions of honoring. HORRIBLE and RIDICULOUS! Will never buy appliances from Lowe's again, and I will do everything in my power to get the word out.
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2015
So I spoke with 5 associates and 2 customer service representatives at Lowe's on 75th Ave. and McDowell. I am in need of chicken wire for pigeons at my house. I was advised by associate to go to hardware. I walked around hardware, didn't find what I needed, had to ask other associate, she told me was on the last aisle. I went to the last aisle, another associate told me that it was outside in garden row 2, nothing but fencing products. Went outside, cannot find it, did not have associate walk me to the area to find what I needed. Very upset as I walk out the door to the customer service counter to let them know I had no help, he told me it's outside and still didn't try to walk me to the correct area.
Reviewed Feb. 20, 2015
I've been a reliable repetitive shopper to Lowes stores until recently! Being a disabled veteran I was in the need for a snow blower, so I purchased one from Lowes online. The delivery date was not met and then nearly a week late the snow blower arrives. Lo and behold, a storm on the same day. 6 feet into use 2 knobs fly off the machine! Turn it off to check and then try to restart...that's when the pull cord snaps. Still usable though. I start the engine only to find out the auger is not working!
I call the local store that delivered the item, north providence Lowes, and they said they would come look at it the following day! Instead they send a delivery truck to pick it up, so two days after that they call and say the belts were defective and it would take a few weeks to get them since they didn't have them in stock! I asked if I would be reimbursed at least the delivery charge of 65$ for this inconvenience but they said "no" and if I didn't want to wait for the parts, I could request a refund. So I did. 5 days I'm still waiting for the $735 dollars to credit on my card!!! I can't believe the customer satisfaction was totally dismissed and that now I am neck deep in snow! I swear I will never in my life shop or use Lowes home improvement again after this. I will from this point on use a local hardware store or Home Depot! Totally disgusted.
Reviewed Feb. 20, 2015
My bathroom was redone end of October, however within a week or 2 I noticed that there was a creaking and movement in the tub. I contacted the contractor and he indicated that it was normal, not to worry that it was setting in and to call him in a couple of months once tub set in and he would re-caulk. He said not to worry and not to report to Lowe's which raised flags. I contacted Lowe's Department Manager Install Sales on 11/15/14 after 2 weeks of the bathroom completion and am still getting the run around even though Manager did say they would reset but have yet to establish when. I put my trust in Lowe's and have been loyal customer and am very disappointed thus far.
Reviewed Feb. 20, 2015
I bought this Pleasant Hearth 45.7-in Dual-Burner Vent-Free Mink Natural Gas or Liquid Propane Fireplace with Thermostat Item #: 469227 | Model #: VFF-PH32DR at Lowe's Cornelia, GA on Nov 7, 2014. Had it professionally installed by a gas company. 2 days later it kept going out and would not stay lit. Lowe's would not make good on the 4 yr warranty I paid extra for and said since it was still under manufacturer warranty I had to call them. They sent a part 2 weeks later replaced it and it keeps doing the same thing in the coldest weather we've had.
I have contacted the store I bought it from and the corporate office and they will not do anything about it say I have to contact the manufacturer and wait for parts in freezing temps. The gas company that installed this said they had other customers with the same problems and there are a lot of bad reviews on Lowes.com. I wish they would just take it back for a refund since it is defected but was told they would not even when I asked 2 days after purchase. Please help before we freeze. My house is 52 and getting colder. It is 13 degrees and we are going to have below 0 temps in the next couple days.
Reviewed Feb. 18, 2015
We have ordered doors and windows in March 2014. Not only all were delivered with the wrong specification but also install did not go well. The 2 entry doors had to be removed by my husband one year later because nobody cared to come back and fix it and the entry door does not open at all. It is March 2015 and we are still trying to get somebody to come fix it. The interesting fact is that nobody from main office or corporate office bothered to call me back and look into it. I guess that is common customer service from them.
Reviewed Feb. 18, 2015
Lowe's advantage deals with service providers that do not carry parts for Lowe's products. This was told to me by a person by the name of "Sonny" at lowe's advantage. All parts have to be ordered and usually have a week back order.
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