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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.
Reviewed Feb. 14, 2015
Been very helpful in helping me to choose the best for what we need. Phoned right away set up appointment for measurement. Very cordial and informative. Would deal with them again.
Reviewed Feb. 13, 2015
I have placed two orders online and both of them gave me problems. First online order, I went to pick up the next day. The lady at the customer service named Evelyn told me that there are insufficient floor vinyl planks in stock and convinced me to cancel my whole order even though I received an email which notified me that my order was ready in store to pick up. After Evelyn canceled my order, she didn't give me paperwork and told me that I would receive an email in other two hours or so regards my cancelation and the gift card I used to purchase with would reload with the refund along with the coupon I used.
Later, I tried to reorder the floor planks online again and realized my gift card was empty and coupon code would not redeem again. I went to the store again, looking for Evelyn...she was not there. The other woman behind the counter got really upset with my order questions and went to call the manager. Manager Jon didn't do anything about it and ask me to wait for my replace gift card to come in mail and the coupon I used could not be replaced!!
My second order, the same problem happened again. I received an reminding email to pick up my second bundle of floor planks. I went to Lowe's again. Still insufficient floor planks, about only half of my order was there. The lady there tried to convince me to cancel my order again. I insist to take whatever they have in stock since i had my construction workers waiting for the planks to finished the job. I already paid for their labor. They had to stop the work because I could get enough floor planks for them but I keep receiving emails for picking up my order almost every other day. Every time I go to Lowe's, they had to check their stocks again and I always go home empty-handed.
I went there the third time after I received my third email telling me to pick up. I spoke to a manager named John. He promised me that he would deliver the floor planks the next morning after he get some from the other store and he sent me home. He never came the next day. I called Lowe's for him and he was not there. They took my number and said someone will check on it and call me back. Three days has passed...nobody called me. My floor is still half-way done and my workers have stopped working on my floor. People at Lowe's told me I can not pick up from any other store. I have to wait for their next shipment which nobody know when they would have more in stock. The first order I placed on 1/17/15, almost one month, my floor is still half done and nobody from Lowe's ever contacted me again. I wasted so much money on the rent and construction workers and my time. I am very disappointed at Lowe's!
Reviewed Feb. 12, 2015
I purchased a Generac gas powered pressure washer from Lowe’s in the fall of 2012 for home use and at the time of purchase I also bought the extended 4-year warranty due to prior poor experience with pressure washer extended term reliability. I used the product extensively to clean my home, patio, driveway and pool deck. In January 2015 the pump failed and the unit would no longer spray effectively (delivery of pressurized water was intermittent). I retained ALL of my original purchase paperwork. I contacted the Lowe’s repair service center for instructions concerning repair.
The conversation was very disconcerting when the representative indicated that the unit was covered by warranty provided. Their technicians did not find anything was abused. I thought to myself, this leaves a potentially wide gap in the value of this warranty purchase. I know I did not "abuse" the machine (whatever that might entail, I am not entirely certain).
On January 19, 2015 I returned the unit to the nearest Lowe’s retail store as instructed, and the clerk handed me paperwork to approve costs of repairs up to $100. I inquired why there would be any cost (since it is warrantied) and she indicated that if they find abuse, it will not be warrantied, and would I want it repaired anyway. I said that I would need to speak with the technician before I could make that decision and to please note that on the repair order form, which she did. She also said it could take up to 3 weeks to get the unit back (a long time in my opinion) because it is shipped out to a facility far away.
10 days later on January 19 I receive a call from "Tina" at the Lowe's repair service center, indicating the unit has a worn part and there is an estimated cost of up to $250+ to repair the unit. I responded that I am covered by an extended warranty, and this fact was verified when I first called the Lowe's repair phone number for service. Normal wear and tear is supposed to be covered under this policy. She puts me on hold, and returns to say that indeed the unit is covered, and there would be no charge. She would put the order through for repair.
On February 11, 2015 I receive a telephone message that my unit is in the store, with a $253 fee for repair. I call the store back (Corporate Drive, Boynton Beach, FL) to discuss this, I am cycled through 4 or 5 different departments/people and eventually get a dial tone. Wonder if I am frustrated? I call again, ask to speak to the store manager -- he is not in that day -- get the next person in charge ("Sam **") who gives me to "John" to whom I explain the matter. John will not give me his last name or initial but promises to call me back, and to his credit he did. John resolves this by saying there is no charge for the repair. I get to the store and am able to retrieve the unit without further problems, and although the repair slip I am asked to sign indicates a $253 repair fee, there is no cost to me.
Perhaps all is well that ends well, but at every turn during this process I was asked to pay for a repair that is covered by warranty. My only other product warranty experiences have been with the American Express card for items purchased with their card, and in comparison their service is "golden" -- resolved with one call and item fixed without further angst. Unfortunately, the coverage period offered by American Express is limited so it did not apply to this purchase.
On the basis of my experience with Lowe’s, I recommend customers exercise extreme caution before purchasing equipment and related warranties from them. I will not do it again.
Reviewed Feb. 9, 2015
My wife and I visited Lowe's to get laminate flooring in our home. We chose Lowe's because we had used them in the past for laminate flooring in our last home in 2012 and we were very pleased with the results as well as the shopping experience. This year was totally different. First of all the cost for labor is $.99 a foot only if you buy the most expensive Pergo or Armstrong laminates, and $1.99 a foot for anything else. So, a 1,000 sq ft job would be approx $1,000 or $2,000 depending on the flooring chosen! The day for the measurement of our floor came and some guy came out and took 6 tape measurements in about 10 minutes and said we needed 965 sq ft of flooring. I have a Ph.D., but any high school grad can use a tape measure more accurately.
My measurements on 3 separate occasions came out around 800 sq ft with increasing all half foot measurements to the next foot. Luckily, we also had contacted Home Depot for a measurement as well. It was very concise and methodically done over a 50 minute period of time with both tape and laser measurements and computer graphic of the area. The Home Depot fella told me my measurements were very close.
Here is the bottom line. Home Depot charges only $497 for flooring up to as much as 1,000 sq ft. Who in their right mind would pay either $1.99 or $.99 per sq ft for labor when you can get it for half or a third of that price? Lowe's measurements was a joke, even laughable! Amateur at best! Home Depot's was professional, thorough, and very accurate. Needless to say, we chose Home Depot for our flooring supplies and installation. I think Lowe's has grown too smug in their beliefs of being better than Home Depot and will fall sharply behind them if they keep going in this direction.
Reviewed Feb. 9, 2015
I bought a front loading washer and dryer set from Lowe's in Long Beach, CA in 2012. Beginning Early in January 2014, the door on the washer would not lock so the wash cycle could start. I called Lowe's because I bought the extended warranty. They made a service appointment with their sub-contractor (Appliance Repair Team) to come out on January 10, 2015. The service tech came to assess the washer and said he needed to order a part, a door latch. Two weeks later when I had not heard from the service company, I called Lowe's for assistance. Lowe's called the company who told them they ordered the part but it had not arrived. I asked Lowe's if they had other service companies they do business with. Lowe's contacted a company to come out the day after I spoke with them.
The service company never showed up. They called and left a message saying they did not service my area. I called Lowe's again. They contacted a third company to come out and service my washer. They scheduled an appointment for a week later. In the meantime, Appliance Repair Team called me on Feb. 5th and said the part was in and I should call them to set up a service appointment. I called on Friday, Feb. 5th and made an appointment for Saturday, Feb. 7th. The service person never showed up. So it is now February 8, 2015 and my washer is not repaired after a month from the first service appointment. I paid for an extended warranty and feel helpless as a consumer because there is nothing I can do.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2015
I don't understand why one store has clearance and the other store don't have it and it's in the same county! Both stores are like 10 minutes away from each other but yet they were trying to send me 50 miles out because the merchandise there was not on sale but all the other stores that are 50 miles away from me are? This is BS!!! This is why everybody needs to go to Home Depot. Better service, better everything...
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2015
In September 2014, I purchased at Lowe's a new refrigerator Frigidaire model #LFHT12117LWA. Upon delivery I noticed a large crack in the crisper; also green colored marks throughout the fridge & dark, dirty stains that took forever to remove. Now the fridge completely stops working COUNTLESS times everyday. I have gotten ill & end up throwing out food. 'Til this day I have not received a written reply from the store. After writing to the President of Lowe's & contacting the executive office, I was repeatedly told to contact the very same Lowe's store that sold me an obviously USED refrigerator and NOT a brand new one as I requested. Lowe's appears to be more interested in PROTOCOL than its customers!!
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2015
I had Lowe's come out and measure for my new granite countertops. After the granite company has to come out and measure as well. They told me how I had to prep the counters for installation so I had to find someone else to pay to do this. Lowe's does not help you with anything. Actually I could have gone directly to the company that sells the granite. Lowe's does absolutely nothing except take your money and measure and as I said, the granite company comes out to measure again. Also they don't hook up the sink so I have to hire a plumber to do that. I will next time hire a handy man who can do all this as I have pretty much had to do everything myself. Also I called the man who sold me the granite and he doesn't return my phone calls. Never again will I use Lowe's for a home project.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2015
Found a good deal on a drill set so I ordered online for pickup. Waited for an email to pick up but nothing so I call the following day and they said they cancelled the order because they had none in stock. It would've been nice if they called or emailed me about the cancellation. So I find the same item in another location. They had 4 in stock so I placed another with them. They call about an hour later saying they cancelled my order because they also didn't have any in stock. At least with this location they called me to notify me. Later I read in a forum that another customer experienced the same thing. The guy said they had 8 in stock but Lowes cancelled his order as well. His brother saw several of the same drill set being loaded into a car by an employee that works there. Lowes employees cancelling customer's orders and keeping the sale items for themselves? Looks to be the case...
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2015
Do not buy appliances at Lowe's (Specifically Bridgewater, MA)! We purchased a Samsung washer and dryer first of January and was told a two week window to deliver the products. Then we received a call on day of delivery giving us another week to wait since the dryer had not arrived. Long story short - we ended up getting pushed back 5 times and now at a 7 week wait and no guarantee. They did nothing to help the situation or apologize for the lack of communication. We got refunded our total and no help on resolving the situation. We use Lowe's often for home improvements but do NOT buy appliances - go elsewhere.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2015
I purchased two new doors to the tune of $7600.00. The new front door was put installed crooked and the installer tried to blame the door manufacturer. The door manufacturer came out with a 6' level and proved the installer wrong. The installer returned to my house, pulled the molding off, loosened the screws, inserted a wedge of wood between the door and the jamb and proceeded to hammer on it with a sledge hammer for 20 minutes. When he stopped he stated "I cant move it any more or it will crack." $6000.00 door!
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2015
I have been waiting the 3 days for a measurer to call to come out and measure for a new exterior door and no one has called yet..and we can't buy our door until they call us. What is going on are they as bad as Home Depot?
Reviewed Feb. 3, 2015
Ordered a Pella window online and was given a delivery date two weeks out. When it did not show up on time, I spent the next three days calling the store to find out where it was. Was told by one rude employee that the date is an est. Really? So you can send me my order whenever you please past my order date, as long as you tell me it was an estimated date? Finally got the manager of my local store, Jay and he was very polite and helpful. Supposedly coming a full week late. We will see. It is not my local stores problem. It is Corporate, who is giving you a falsehood, so you will go ahead and buy their products. Now I am paying my contractor to sit and twiddle his thumbs on my dime until it comes in.
Reviewed Jan. 30, 2015
I purchased a water heater from Lowe's 3 years ago with the assumption that Lowe's backs the products they sell. The water heater has a 6 year warranty. The control valve had evidently died on a Friday morning. I called many plumbers trying to get help and they said nobody carries parts for Whirlpool, as it is a big box store product. That took 2 hours. I then called Lowe's, and was referred by the manager to the Whirlpool repair which appears to be one guy and he didn't have the part.
After talking with Whirlpool, they agreed to expedite the part and said the problem was Lowe's wouldn't carry parts. Lowe's said if I had bought the extended warranty, maybe they could help. I wasted over 4 hours and will have 4 days without hot water because I bought from a company (Lowe's) that doesn't back what it sells. Lesson learned, I spent about $10,000 with them in the last 5 years but I am done now!!!!
Reviewed Jan. 30, 2015
I purchased a GE dryer on December 29, 2014. It was delivered during the first full week in January - not exactly sure of the date. I called about a concern that the lint was accumulating around the door and when I opened the the door, the vacuum caused the lint to fall into the barrel of the dryer. Received a new dryer on January 12.... The same problem. Venting issues were ruled out as they thought that was the problem. Went into the Winterville, NC store where I originally purchased and looked at getting a different brand. Made a decision to go with the Maytag Cent on January 17 and the order was placed and it would be delivered on Sunday, January 18th between 8-12.
I was called Sunday morning around 9:15 and told the only one they had was damaged and they would order. It would be in the store on Wednesday, January 28 and delivered on Thursday, Jan. 29 after 4:00. At 5:15, I called to check on the status. The person stated they would call me back in 5 minutes, but they didn't. I called back, he said he forgot and apologized. Ended up speaking with a manager who lets me no that was no order ever placed for me.... I am so furious. How does a company exist with such unorganized employees? Nothing but one issue after another. Problem still unresolved.... Ugh!!!!!
Reviewed Jan. 29, 2015
We ordered custom blinds and shutters for our home, and paid in full and signed the contract with Lowe’s on 01/24/2015. We were informed on 01/28/2015 that our blinds were being made in Asia with an estimated arrival date of 03/24/2015. We are disgusted that Lowe’s outsources their work to Asia, and we are disgusted that we have to wait two months for our blinds.
Reviewed Jan. 28, 2015
The person at the checkout was giving me a hard time. He then went gave me a look that says I am going to hurt you. I asked to talk to a manager but after but could not stay around and asked for a manager to call me. 15 minutes later that person on call called me. Then dropped the line. Never going to Lowe's again.
Reviewed Jan. 27, 2015
Nightmare Construction: It has been nothing short of an ongoing nightmare that started back in April, 2014. I used most of my life savings to have construction done on my home. Without going into exhausting detail, suffice it to say that I have had to live with my home turned upside down, living in demolition for weeks on end, among other things. I am beyond disgusted with Lowe's. Shareholders of this company should run for cover.
Reviewed Jan. 25, 2015
I was working as a sub-contractor for them. You need to watch them. I was told at the end of each job to cut up material or remove them and leave one box. This was for flooring in the Outer Banks / Elizabeth City. They did not want any returns made. For that I do not work for them anymore... That is wrong...
Reviewed Jan. 24, 2015
I bought a refrigerator at Lowe's last Sunday which is a week ago now. They told me they were going to deliver on Tuesday. So on Tuesday they brought me a damaged refrigerator and I asked to get it changed because I had payed for a new one, not a display one. They agreed and said they would deliver a new one Thursday and they never showed up so then they said Friday and again never showed up. So we went up to the store and spoke to the manager who was somewhat polite but acted like he didn't care about the situation. He told us it would be delivered Saturday and so now I'm waiting for them to hopefully show up with my new refrigerator.
Reviewed Jan. 24, 2015
Monday January 19 I purchased a dishwasher from Lowe's on East Main Street, Spartanburg. I was told that installation would be in 2 days and a telephone call would come at least by the second day to set up a time. No call ever came. We were given a card with a company who installs such items and telephoned the phone number on the card. They knew nothing about installing a dishwasher for me. They had done installation work for Lowe's before but had not for a long time.
I telephoned the store in Spartanburg, asked to speak with a manager or a decision maker and was connected to a man who identified himself as Josh. I explained my problem and he said he would call the installer and have him telephone me. He did call about an hour later, said he was terribly busy and it would be Tuesday the 27 before he could get to me.
My problem is I bought the dishwasher with the understanding that installation would be within two days. We were given a wrong installer's phone number from Pacolet by the sales person and the installer that did finally respond to me lives in Greer and seemed to not care what I was told by the sales person at Lowe's.Over the years I have spent a great deal of money with Lowe's and just expected better customer service from this store. My first thought was to demand a refund of my cash payment and installation fee and go to somewhere else who handles their customers with truthfulness and courtesy. Lowe's is a big disappointment!
Reviewed Jan. 22, 2015
Would not install flooring on my floor! Installed 1/4inch floor on top of my floor before laying flooring! Plywood not sealed and expanded into a rolling floor! Remove plywood and Jason said too much moisture in my Memphis house and left me with a mess of my floor which cost me another 750 in repairs before I could lay flooring!
Reviewed Jan. 22, 2015
Called in for service on a washer and dryer. Lowe's set an appointment with one of their providers for the area we live in. When the service tech arrived (2) there was NO uniform OR badge for identity. Not even any signage on the car they were driving. (Very uncomfortable). I lead them to the wash room and the only tool they had was a screw gun! After pushing the buttons on the washer, I'm asked, "How do you turn it on?" What would you think if a tech asked that question? (This is getting REAL uncomfortable now) Add to it the fact I could smell alcohol on one of them. After a 5 minute observation they had determined what the problem was. That was quick. They were gone.
I called Lowe's to complain about the quality of service and was told that a supervisor was going to be calling within the next 3 days. Well I never got a call back and this is 10 days later. Now my washing machine is broke and I called back to see if they had found another provider to service my appliances and was told that I had NO choice but to let them do the work which is totally unacceptable in my opinion. We live in an area of over 5 million people and you can't provide me with another service provider? Now the extended warranty I purchased is worthless because I will NOT let these people back in my home. So I get to pay for this out of my own pocket.
Reviewed Jan. 18, 2015
I really don't know what I was thinking when I went to Lowe's. This was the 2nd time and felt like the employees did not care to help customers. I was looking for a product 505. When I asked the 1st employee it was like an inconvenience to answer or help me too busy doing nothing. When I found the area I needed to be 15 minutes later I didn't see what I was looking for. So I found another employee standing there doing nothing asked if they carried Zep cleaner. Respond NOPE. Never heard of it. So I was a little upset and walked out saying "Why do I torture myself coming here. Are employees that dumb that they are skilled just to stand behind their counters?" Just to let Lowe's know How Depot all the way.
Reviewed Jan. 8, 2015
I asked Lowe's.com for products that can prevent gophers and the "expert" told me to buy 60-in x 100-ft Charcoal Fiberglass Screen Wire; I used 2 of them. However, the fiberglass wire was chewed through within 2 days of installation, meaning my 4 days of hard digging went to waste. I dug the WHOLE sidewalk, now Lowe's customer representative is telling me that I have to return the items for refund. Meaning I have to dig it up again because Lowe's.com expert told me that the screen wire would work for gophers? Wasted my money and my time. Worst experience encountered with Lowe's.
Reviewed Jan. 6, 2015
I recently requested that a Lowe's "Project Specialist" call on me at home for the purpose of estimating the cost to install an in-line generator. The Lowe's representative told me that they would also arrange for an electrical contractor (Lowe's agent) to be present to estimate the cost of the installation. I was informed by the Lowe's Rep that financing would be available at an APR of 5.99%.
After the project review was completed, I was presented with a contract for my signature. My experience with Lowe's has always been favorable so in a moment of trust, I signed the contract. Several days later, I received the credit agreement in the mail from "Lowe's/Synchrony Bank" detailing the terms of the agreement. I was absolutely shocked to discover that a fee of approx $138 for an insurance policy had been added to the account with no obvious previous disclosure. I was able to reverse the charge but only by timely direct action on my part. As I read the contract further, I discovered that a penalty for late payment on an associated line of revolving credit would be $35.00. Additionally, revolving credit balances extending past the monthly closing date would incur additional charges applied at the rate of 24.99%.
I am so very disappointed that Lowe's would affiliate themselves with this financial institution. Come on Lowe's: You can do better than this!!!
Reviewed Jan. 5, 2015
I visited Lowe's in Boca Raton (441 and Palmetto) in December to buy several things for my garden: red mulch, some new plants, fertilizers etc. There were no carts around, so I asked the cashier if someone could help me and bring me a cart. The cashier was not helping any other customer, did not move from his spot, looked at me and told me that I should go the main entrance to find a cart. I told him that usually there are carts in the gardening area. He still did not move, did not try to find anyone to help me and asked me to walk around the parking lot and find a cart. I left and went to Home Depot, where I had no issue... Terrible service!
Reviewed Dec. 31, 2014
I am a building contractor. I stopped going to Lowes about 6 years ago for various reasons. Too many to list but I will say I spend on average of $100,000 to $200,000 per year in construction materials. So I have a client who wanted a new storm door. I told her she can pick out a new storm door from any box store or Harvey Industries, Anderson, etc. I warned her about Lowes and Home Depot that their doors are not the greatest because she insisted she wanted a high quality door. So what does she do. She gets online and ends up selecting a door from Lowes. She even went to the local store to see it in person.
Here's where the problem begins. First the online price is lower than the off the shelf price. I found that really strange myself. She asks me why and if I could look into it. So I go and see my contractor sales rep and he looks into it for me. Comes back 2 days later with no real explanation but a few possibilities as to why. He can't even match the online price. So my sale rep says we should just order it online. Ok, problem solved or you would think it was.
I get online to order the storm door and look at the specs for the door sizes. The specs do not give a specific size range. Most storm doors will say something along like (door will fit 30 x 80 to 32 x 81 max). But not this one. So I send an email with all the information to Lowes. I mean everything. The model, the make, the sku, the item number and my telephone number. I even sent them my R/O (rough opening) for the door. Its now been 3 days and I have not heard anything. No email, no call. I'm amazed this store has not gone belly up yet. I hate going there however from time to time I am forced to go there and every time I do the place is a ghost town. It's not hard to figure out why.

Reviewed Dec. 31, 2014
I ordered two of the same item at the same time on the same order. I was suppose to receive delivery of two on the same day (12/29) I received on tracking # at 9 a.m. on 12/29. I was told that the other tracking # would be delivered by 7pm, 9pm, 11 pm and the next morning (12/30)????? I made 5 calls between the Lowes Customer Service, Lowes Industry store and UPS trying to find out where the balance of my order was last night!!! I was hung up on by UPS - investigation supervisor Dante and a Lowes customer service agent connected me with UPS in Asia to locate the driver last night for the eta of my delivery last night!!!!!! What a horrible experience with my first order online with Lowes out of the City of Industry store!!!!
UPS is so screwed up and Lowes City of Industry asst. mgr. Liz was so hesitant to assist in reaching out to UPS to find where my merchandise was only to finally come back to the phone and tell me that the driver went home for the night and I would be the first delivery on 12/30???? I was told by Lowes Customer service that the driver would be delivering till 11 pm??? Does anyone know what they are doing over there???
I will never do business with Lowes ever again. What a simple purchase to be such a big disaster!!! There is a strong possibility that I will return all of this order just due to principle. I can get the same item at Home Depot.
Reviewed Dec. 31, 2014
We just purchased $13,000. worth of windows plus installation from Lowe's. We were told by the sales rep that all exterior trim would be primed and ready for installation. What we got was 2x2 unfinished cedar trim, trim had sat outside and was water logged. Also the trim was warped and really looked like the boards that are in the free bin at better lumberyards. We are discussing the matter with Lowe's and aren't satisfied yet and the installation is scheduled for Monday. Looks like Lowe's is in race with Walmart to the bottom. I feel like I just flushed $13,000 down the drain.
Reviewed Dec. 30, 2014
We bought a refrigerator/freezer back in November of 2013 from the lowes in Canton, Mi. I specifically asked the sales associate if the shelving units are covered in the 3 year warranty that he was trying to sell to us, to which he replied, "oh, yes, definitely! Everything is for the duration of the warranty." Liar. Come December of 2014, with half of the shelves missing, I called to have them replaced. SURPRISE! THEY ARE NOT COVERED EXCEPT THE FIRST YEAR OF PURCHASE. Only electrical parts are covered. And how many of those break down within the first 3 years?!?! DO YOUR RESEARCH AND GET THE WRITTEN TRUTH!
Reviewed Dec. 29, 2014
On Dec 1 I ordered a DEWALT Large Black Lithium ion (Li-ion) Heated Jacket item #: 552354, model #: DCHJ061C1-L for $111.94. On Dec 16 I received a phone call from Lowe's telling me my order has been canceled due to lack of supply? However the associate said they will be back in stock in June or July and the sale price will be honored. I have contacted customer support numerous times. Michelle ** has not been able to help me resolve this and pretty much given me the run around. Very disappointed with Lowe's.
Updated review: Feb. 1, 2015
From the month of Aug. 2014 today I have been trying to resolve a no win conflict between Lowe's and my self, and every time I think I'm reaching a resolution I'm back at square one with finger pointing, and, He said She said, so it's evidence to me that we all need a conference call which never happen and I took off from my job to have so all could be held accountable for the he, she said and both parties could reach a resolution. I been told they wouldn't correct the cabinets, and I will take every avenue I can find to resolve this.
Original Review: Dec. 28, 2014
Correcting wrong measurements / waiting on ordered parts. The Consequences are I'm waiting on work to be finish that isn't finish and no one is answering my phone calls or correcting the mistake. I meet with the workers and managers which know the mistake and promise to correct the mistake but today approximately
Reviewed Dec. 27, 2014
Three years ago I purchased carpeting for Lowes for my entire house. We had to move everything from the house which was like moving in order to get this done. After about a year, we began to notice a rippling effect in some of it. Now three years later, it is severe in all rooms that it was installed. I went into the store where I purchased it and was basically told that it was too bad, but warranty had expired and the best he could do was give me the installers number and that I could contact him. I called several times and couldn't get through so I called Lowes complaint line. They said someone would be calling me. The next day I did get a call from the store and they sent a woman out to look at the carpet. She said that yes it needing stretching and that again we would have to pay for it. She said she could arrange for the installers to give us an estimate but we may want to look elsewhere for someone less expensive. The installers did come out the next week and said that basically all of the carpet installed needed to be restretched and he took pictures of it.
I just got a call yesterday that said if we wanted it done, it would be $500 their "cost". This would mean that again we would have to basically move everything to get this done. I don't feel like we should have had to do this in this short of a time. I feel it was either an inferior product or poor installation. It was not a cheap product. All I know is that I will never do business with Lowe's again and I will warn others about what we have faced with them.
Reviewed Dec. 26, 2014
In the past 6 months every worker that cuts plywood for me at the Cone BLVD. store comes up with a unique excuse for me not to use their saw and the following is some of their excuses: 1) There is a fee for every cuts made over 2 cuts per sheet. "I felt like I was slapped in the face with this excuse after I found out that I was lied to!" 2) The Saw is a 1/4 inch off in either direction and they can never tell which direction that the tolerance is going to land. 3) The Saw is a 1/2 inch off sometimes and cutting is at my own risk, are you sure you want me to cut it? 4) Sorry but policy has changed and we can no longer do cuts across the wood grain due to safety concerns. "I felt like I was slapped in the face with this excuse." 5) And this one takes the cake: The guy that works in this department is out today, please come back tomorrow and someone should be there to help you!
I have come to the conclusion that it can only be one of two reasons that the employees at this store are putting a freeze on the wood cutting saw. 1) The employees are trying to stay shower fresh clean so they can try to flirt with female employees or customers. 2) The employees are trying to damage the sales in the store in order to unionize it somehow or are playing a childish game amongst themselves.
The last time I was in the store I saw a younger employee sitting in the sawdust at the saw and I said to myself. I better take advantage of this situation because it appears that this guy is not afraid to get dirty! I was right! Other than the fact that the blade was so dull that it splinters the edges on the cut edge and makes a horrible sound, the saw operated flawlessly. This young man cut both pieces of the 2 sheets of plywood down to the sizes that I needed with a tolerance of +/- 1/16" of an inch! This proved my theory that the employees there do not want to use the saw and make surreal excuses about this and that to try to sway customers into taking the wood home to cut themselves. If I had a truck and a table saw I would never use the store employees to cut anything for me because it is a risk at that store. I had previously been using the Battleground Ave. store until it came to my attention that there was a store very close to my house that was built where an old K-Mart once stood.
I am going to drive an extra 5 miles and go back to the store that I used before switching to the Cone Blvd. store in Greensboro, NC to see if I can get wood cut the way I need it every time I go and if I am disappointed at all, I am switching back to Home Depot, the store that I used before they sent Subcontractor to my house to do some remolding and damaged my house to the point where I had to call in a real contractor that spoke English to redo the work. I feel that the $70,000 in lost revenue that I have calculated that I have spent at Lowes in the past 6 years is making the transition back to the Home Depot or a Building Supply Warehouse if any, a little easier since I feel that I cannot get what I need at Lowes.
Reviewed Dec. 24, 2014
I am a vet and have been using my expired military card with picture to get my discount. I also have a VA appointment care too. Today I go in to my Lowe's store to pick up some things in the amount of 300 to 400 dollars and the clerk would not accept my picture card and VA appointment card. Very degrading. Serve this country and have a 20-year-old manager tell me I have to have a current VA card. VA is not giving out discount cards. We use our last four digits of our SSN now. If Lowe's doesn't want to accept proof I'm a vet then they should just stop this program altogether. Went straight to Home Depot and had no problem at all. Sorry Lowe's but after a smart no common sense young manager who was very disrespectful I will never return to your stores again. It was not just the discount but bad management and in front of 20 or more customers who couldn't believe he acted that way. They also left their stuff and left the store. 0656 is the store number. Again thanks for nothing Lowe's.
Reviewed Dec. 24, 2014
Oct. 20, 2014, I paid Lowe's Home Improvement $2,780.65 to order me a front door & double doors for patio entrance. Doors were delivered to my home Nov. 20, 2014. The front door was not what I ordered; had wrong glass panel. The double doors do not match. One door has 15 panes (what I ordered) & the other has 10 panes. Neither door has been replaced & I have no promises. They have had my $2,781 for 65 days & counting.
Reviewed Dec. 21, 2014
I bought a very expensive refrigerator from Lowe's with the promise of ongoing outstanding customer service; however, today I called the customer service center to report a problem with my ice maker and was met with some of the worst customer service I have experienced! The first woman I spoke with could not identify me at all, accused me of not existing in the Lowe's system, that I probably did not even purchase my appliance from Lowe's, that I was no where to be found for warrantees in the Lowe's warranty system, and so on! She was incredibly rude and unprofessional. I had to repeat spelling and numbers over and over! I called back and got a man who pulled up my account (that "didn't" exist) in 5 seconds with just a phone number! He was very nice and fulfilled my inquiry within 5 minutes. I called back to speak with the woman's supervisor to give feedback on my experience, but he was insistent on telling me that although she was rude sometimes issues arise! THIS WAS NOT THE ISSUE-THE ISSUE WAS POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND A CUSTOMER WHO WILL NOT BUY MAJOR ITEMS FROM LOWE'S ANY LONGER BECAUSE OF THE HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE!
Mistakes do happen, however, two separate employees were able to access everything I needed with just a phone number as promised by Lowe's website and in store sales associates, and rude unprofessional service should not be acceptable from a company that promotes such high standards!
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2014
This Lowe's location should be awarded best in class cluster ** for worst attitude and highly incompetent Manager. Ordered a couple of internal doors 2 weeks back, paid in full. 2 weeks later receive a phone call saying, "The order isn't placed, because of internal error. Please come over to store to re-order, our system should hopefully be working this time to take orders!" The store manager "ALEX" has a really bad attitude towards me for asking why the delivery has not done. And my money hasn't been refunded either so far... I am going to consumer court for justice... Personal Note: I felt this attitude towards me is because of my skin color.
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2014
I had two separate installations - one a driveway gate and another deck installation. They were several months apart with different contractors and both were horrible. Aside from "mediocre" at best quality of materials and the work itself, in each case there were terrible customer service experiences: delayed deadlines with no communication, poor role clarity and continuous finger pointing between Lowe's and their subcontractors, unacceptable response and resolution times, and unprofessional employees who had little to no information on the status of the projects. Impossible to find anyone who was interested in escalating or resolving the issues that would arise over the course of the projects.
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2014
On June 12, over 6 months ago, I contacted Lowes to give me a price on vinyl siding for my home. After 6 weeks of weekly phone calls I finally got my price and paid for my siding on July 24th. The contract I signed said my siding would be completed about August 10 to the 14th. That would have been perfect because we needed to do some painting and minor remodeling after the siding was done.
The first time my siding was delivered, it was 2 different colors. When I called to complain, Gary at Lowes in Mcalester Ok. told me the soffits are always white. I refused this answer and told him I wanted all tan so he reordered the soffits. The second time they delivered my siding, by now the end of August, the installer worked for 4 days and then told me that he didn't have enough soffits because the guy that did the estimate didn't order the right ratio of vented to unvented so Lowes reordered.
The third time the siding came in, the installer called and said the siding was at Lowes and he would be here on Friday, Nov 14th to install it. On Friday, I got a call from the installers that the wrong soffits had been ordered and they were trying to find the right ones. On November 17th, I spoke to Greg ** the McAlester store manager and he said they were working on getting my siding asap and that he would give me a $2,000.00 refund on the job since it had been mishandled so badly. I told him that was reasonable but we should wait till the job was finished to see if the rest of it went smoothly. I had also been talking to Amy in the Lowes ceo office so I thought we were close to the end of a long and painful process.
On November 29th, the installer finished the job and I was pretty satisfied with it but of course it was winter and the touch up painting and stuff would have to wait until next spring. The only thing I was concerned about was that some of the pieces he put up were really dirty, having laid in my driveway for months in melting cardboard boxes in weather. I expressed my concerns to Amy and Lowes answer to this was to have another contractor call me to and give me an estimate for $540 to pressure wash it. He did call me back and say that Lowes was going to pay for it.
I talked to Greg and told him that I was unwilling to take a chance on pressure washing my new siding with fresh touch up paint and fresh putty in the cracks. I had learned my lesson- don't assume the "professionals" know what they are doing. I asked Greg to add some of what they were going to pay the contractor to our $2,000 since my husband was going to do it by hand. He brushed me off with an offer of a 10% discount on our next purchase. This was Monday Dec 8th. He told me he would process the refund and that It would be later that day or early the next day and would show up on our account almost immediately.
The following week I checked my account daily and saw no refund. On Tuesday, Dec. 16th Jennifer from Lowes in McAlester called to get my Lowes card number so she could do the refund. It was a week later. I gave her my card number and when I checked my balance on Dec. 17 it had gone up $2,000 so I guess they charged it instead of refunding it. With Amy's help I am still trying to get this resolved. The employees who do the estimates are slow. The employees who do the ordering are totally inept. Store management doesn't seem to care- Greg didn't do what he promised me and passed it along to help to do and they did it wrong. After 6 months of headache I really think they should straighten out this mess asap and add the washing price to it.
Reviewed Dec. 17, 2014
So far, the washing machine has been more painful than my last deployment. Aside from the thing erroring out for weight with one pair of pants and 4 t-shirts. I usually have to run this high efficient paperweight 4 times to get it to work once. I've talked to Lowe's numerous times which was about as much fun as sticking my hand in a box of rusty razors and salt. They told me that the thing had to be "broken" 3 times before I get a refund on the paperweight. That is a whole other story. I constantly get the LE code all the time, which means overweight. I got it again tonight, the paperweight was empty and I still got it. Plus I love having to drain the paperweight out every time it errors. I want my money back and LOWE'S won't give it to me.
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2014
In Sept. (9-15) we decided to carpet both up and down stairs. Carpet was ordered and paid for at Lowe's in Greenville... almost $4,000.00. The install date arrived and the company used by Lowe's showed up with the WRONG carpet and they were sent on. Then I was taken ill and hospitalized (early Oct. 2014). During the weeks to follow I had different family members from different areas come to Greenville from out of town staying days at a time. We tried and tried several times over the months... Now it's December, to schedule the install sometimes giving a weeks notice but, the company Lowe's uses (Legacy) always says they are booked, wanting a date 2 weeks in advance. Under the circumstances we simply have not been able to commit to an install date more than 5-7 days out not knowing who and what days/dates when family will be here. I've remained hospitalized in and out of intensive care since Oct. and now a week before Christmas.
First of all I am surprised Lowe's has only 1 contractor serving Greenville. Second I have friends that warned me about this who all had similar experiences with Lowe's and I just didn't listen. Third myself and family members on my behalf of myself have spoken with Lowe's asst. mgr. and flooring over and over trying to get this carpet installed... and it's just not happened as we're always told "Legacy is totally booked." Today 12-15 I talked with Lowe's and asked for a full refund. I do not intend on dealing with Lowe's again. Just as I said above, I was forewarned. Considering the affluent type neighborhood I reside, this episode should make good conversation at the next homeowners meeting I attend.
Reviewed Dec. 12, 2014
We purchased double wall ovens to be installed before Thanksgiving. The installation could not be completed, an installer sent by Lowe's did the cabinet measurement incorrectly. Lowe's ordered comparable different ovens for us. One month later the second Lowe's contracted installer put in the ovens leaving a 1" gap at the base of the ovens! You can see the unfinished hole in the cabinetry which should be covered by the oven or a finishing kit! He left the extension rack on the kitchen table and said we could put it in if we wanted to use it. Turns out we couldn't put it in because he installed the brackets to hold the racks upside down!!! I have contacted Lowe's and each time a sympathetic sounding employee tells me they are trying to reach the installer without any luck (big surprise). They never call back and I suspect that I will ultimately have to hire someone myself to come and fix this. I don't want my kitchen to look this way for the holidays. Does the consumer not have any rights!!
Reviewed Dec. 10, 2014
Lowes contracts out their granite countertops with the promise of a 15 year warranty, which turns out to be extremely limited. They contract out to a company called Stone Systems in Mendota heights Minnesota. They are the worst people ever to deal with, poor poor poor customer service. Tried to contact them 5 times to come look at my chipping and falling apart countertops in a year and a half and last call finally got someone to schedule a service call but they charged me 150 dollars for that. I just read other poor reviews from others on this company. This is horrible.
Reviewed Dec. 10, 2014
A washer that was still under manufacturer warranty started ruining my clothes, called Lowe's warranty center, and 6 weeks later the issue still hasn't been resolved. Every time I called they would tell me that it would be resolved in 5 business days, was told this 4 times... 6 weeks later, here we are. I was even told by a supervisor to call the manufacturer myself, which I did. You will get nowhere if you try to complain. Lowe's used to be my favorite home improvement store... never again.
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Called Lowe's Warranty Department on October 27, 2014 about problems I had with a washing machine. It is now December 31, and the issue still hasn't been resolved, but now I get straight answers. Since emailing their CEO, ** , an executive customer service rep has gotten involved and looks like my issue will be resolved early next week.
Reviewed Dec. 9, 2014
I purchase $2225 worth of appliances from Lowe's in Temple, Texas. I was told multiple times that they were to be delivered December 9th. The dishwashers were not delivered. The two men that delivered them tried to contact the manager at the store to find out what happened. He never called me. No one knew where they were. I have spent hours on the phone and either listened to elevator music until I hung up or got the incorrect information. Finally I got the rude installation manager that gave me the correct information.
Reviewed Dec. 9, 2014
I went to Lowes to purchase some bolts and a rekeying set. One employee was helpful with the bolts and nuts even though I did not need help. Good PR. I then asked where I can get a set to rekey my locks at home. The employee did not have a clue. He asked another employee to help me out. I explained what I was looking for and he as well as another employee looked at me like I did not know what I was talking about. Then they started laughing about it. Now I am not happy and asked what was so funny about asking for a rekeying set. They said they never heard of such a thing. I explained that I have a Quickset Lock at home and was wanting to rekey the lock. Again puzzlement on their faces followed by laughter.
I then asked for the manager and explained what I wanted. No clue!! By this time I just put my other goods that I was going to purchase on a stack of boxes and walked out. Went to a nearby Home Depot and they were extremely helpful. Told the employee what I wanted and he took me directly to the correct department and to the exact product I was looking for. I then gathered what other items I wanted and made the purchase. This is not the first time I experienced this poor service from employees. I had to tell myself not to take it personally, the employees and manager does not have the ability to assist anyone and give incorrect advice. The store details are here: 5711 W. Highway 74, Indian Trail, NC 28079, Store #2907. The incident was around 12:30, December 9, 2014. Hard to believe that Lowes does not carry or never heard of a rekey set. Amazing.
Reviewed Dec. 9, 2014
Bought Lowe's 1 year extended warranty. After 14 months the sander broke. The manufacturer warranty was 3 years. Lowe's told me I would be covered for 4 years with tool exchange if it broke. When I tried returning it they told me it wasn't their problem and the manufacturer had to warranty it.
Reviewed Dec. 7, 2014
I called Lowes where I purchased a Samsung washer & dryer for their service companies. After 3 different calls to Lowes I was given 4 "approved" repair companies. 2 of the companies were more than 60 miles away, the 3rd laughed and said they have never repaired Samsung appliances and they have no parts or manuals. The 4th is supposed to arrive tomorrow between 8 am and 6 pm; great! A day off from work to evaluate for parts they will order and then come back. I live in N.J. not in mid Alaska. There are 3 Lowes within 15 miles so why so difficult to get a repair company. Calling Samsung was useless. So, never ever again will I purchase a Samsung item. Great customer attention I guess isn't important.
Reviewed Dec. 7, 2014
Nov. 2013, two months after I bought it I had to return it because it would not turn off. Now one year and one month later the door handle cracked and fell off. I live alone and know there was no abuse that caused this. I called and lowes told me if anything breaks it is not covered. I asked about the statement they sell only "quality products! They very politely said sorry and dismissed me. The part cost $213 (for the door assembly). They "oh welled" me and this is wrong! My uncle (an attorney) stated a small claims court could help on the grounds this was not a "quality appliance".
Reviewed Dec. 6, 2014
Every time I tell myself I'm not going back to Lowe's, I go. Sigh. I guess I keep having this hope that the bad employees will quit and good employees will replace them. Santa Fe, New Mexico. Where do I begin. Employees are complacent just walking around and never really asking a customer if they can help, which is so different from Home Depot. I only go to Lowe's because it's closer to where I live. I was in the paint department confused about floor stain. An employee in his 60's walked right in front of me and I said, "Excuse me? Can you help me?" He looked at me with a blank face. I said, "Do you work in this department or are you just passing through?" I wanted someone that knew something about the department. Many walk through and know nothing only to waste 10 minutes of your time and the conclusion is getting help from someone in the department.
My question was legitimate to this guy. He rudely responded with a cocky grin, "What do you need?" I asked him again if he worked in the department. I was in a hurry to get back to my workers. With the same rude tone, he said again, "What do you need?" It wasn't a question, it was a statement. I asked him to just answer my question, if he worked in the department. Talk about defiance! I said, "Forget it." I then turned around and the guy that had mixed my paint was right there and was able to help. This employee was a jerk. This isn't the first time I've encountered rude employees in this store and quite frankly, I'm done with the place. I'll go a few miles further to get to the Home Depot where I know the employees love their jobs and care about help customers.
Reviewed Dec. 6, 2014
We hired Lowe's to do kitchen and bathroom remodel back in August. The first thing they did was gut the kitchen. It's been gutted ever since because the next week, the cabinets arrived and they were wrong wood, wrong finish, and some wrong sizes. We canceled the kitchen with them, but they continued in the bathroom.
Without spelling out every last problem- there must be 40 or 50- here's some of the worst of it: (1) installer who did plumbing and much of electrical work is not licensed in either of those trades (illegal in Michigan); (2) same guy (installer/contractor) did not pull permits for electrical and plumbing, hence no city inspections and no assurance that work is up to Code; (3) our new kitchen contractor from a great local place (no more big box shopping for us) has discovered several disconnected (by Lowe's) wires in kitchen walls, left live and uncapped. One was "sizzling" in the wall; (4) 6 leaks to date from plumbing installed under Lowe's contract; (5) improper installation of 90% of bathroom fixtures and products, including improper placement of junction box on wall behind vanities so that vanities could not be installed flush against wall; (6) wrong tile used in places, including did not use bullnose for baseboard; (7) installed ceiling fan in bedroom and fan/light in bathroom but neither works properly; (8) salespeople misstated characteristics of many products - we ended up with vanities without backs (which we never would have ordered if they given right info), and one vanity that was supposed to come with countertop and sink did not. I could go on and on.
Throughout September and October, Lowe's kept insisting that they would "make everything right" (their favorite statement), but they really corrected only 5-10% of our problems - and this was before we discovered the lack of licenses and permits, which can never be made right. We hired our own people, finally, to go over and correct everything, which Lowe's has partially reimbursed so far. They offered us a 30% refund but we don't think that's nearly enough when you add up the illegal work (no licenses, no permits, no city inspections), the potentially life-threatening electrical issues, the numerous leaks into our brand new vanities and wall behind the shower, and many other quality of work issues and product defects.
We will probably have to report this to state and city authorities whose laws they violated, and see where that gets us. After our experience with this Lowe's in Scio Township (Ann Arbor) MI, we want to urge others to stay away from doing any real renovation projects through Lowe's. In our experience, neither the Lowe's employees nor the contractor they hired were able to manage a project of our size. And now they're balking at doing the right thing for us. We are trying to get the word out about our situation, and considering some sort of legal action. We are drafting a letter to the CEO: Robert A. Niblock, First Vice Chairman, Chairman, President & CEO, Lowe's Companies, Inc., 1000 Lowes Blvd, Mooresville, NC 28117.
Reviewed Dec. 4, 2014
I purchased a washer and dryer (Samsung) from Lowe’s and was told it will be delivered within 7 to 10 business days. It took them 3 weeks to deliver my product and to top it off there's a huge dent, a scratch and the drain hose was cracked. They scheduled another delivery for a new washer but 99.9 percent of the time the day of delivery something always happens. So now I still don't have my washer. I normally don't like writing review but I thought this needed to be put out there.
Reviewed Dec. 3, 2014
What it’s like to buy a water heater from Lowes 2014: Go to Lowes, hike to rear of store. Pay for estimate. Watch your water heater drip for two more days before plumber’s wife calls you from a moving vehicle. Block time for plumber evaluation. Go back to Lowes, hike to back of store, get contract pay up front in full.
In 1973, you went to Europe for this kind of money. Block half day for installation. Two boys you were not told would show up to install water heater incorrectly so it has to be drained and pushed back into closet its sticking out of so door will close. Block full day for City Inspector. No show because plumber gave them incorrect address. Call Lowes. They think you are having roof work done. Who are you again? They will give this to the correct person to handle. They call the plumber and have him return your call. Block another full day for city inspector to come and tell you if pushed-back unit will pass. It passes but City inspector finds fault.
Block time for plumber to come over and fix. He has wrong part because he hasn’t seen the parts the boys used and didn’t ask you to look before he came over with metal instead of plastic. He drops the metal pipe union and it bounces into your new washing machine. Wait for him to go shop for part. Can’t find piece of plastic pipe at two different stores he tells you on phone. Reschedule. Block four hours because plumber cannot just make an appointment to do a 15-minute job.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2014
Been a customer for years and then tried to work well with them. Was referred to a flooring installer and was hired over the phone. I performed 8 days waiting on a background check to be officially hired. The boss was ready to let me lead some of his jobs since I was installing entire rooms of carpet. Well that was not to be when I got the call that my background check fired me. They held against me a dwi that occurred ten year ago. What’s funny here is other crew members checked out with the same history. He contacted me later saying he was getting out of the flooring business altogether after apparently Lowe’s was to require any installer to join an already established union. Catch is this union would be deducting 40% off labor profits I presume for newer changes in medical insurance for all working on site.
I believe I was treated differently since this was on the table during my misfortunate background check. I think Lowe’s is a smug corporate nightmare and it is very common for them to dictate employment to a degree that I may never understand other than greed. I never even talked to the first manager during this trial run. Very impersonal company until they run their new medical programs through every employee. Wonder who gets to come and go then.
Reviewed Nov. 28, 2014
I went to Lowes in Pikeville KY around 7:30pm on the 26 of this month. When I ask for the dryer, she told me I would have to have an ID after I told her I would go get it and walked away. I watched and heard her tell another customer I looked like a dope head and a **. I will never step a foot back in this store, it really hurt my feelings. I have talked to a manager at the store on the phone on the 27th at 10:00 am, he said he would take care of it and I haven't heard nothing else. I'm thinking about going to a attorney's office if this isn't addressed.
Reviewed Nov. 25, 2014
I purchased a top of line (or so I thought) Samsung top loading washing machine from Lowe's with the two year extended warranty plan on August 2013. On the first week of October 2014, the washer stopped spinning. My husband contacted Samsung who told us to contact Lowe's. The repairman came out, said it was struts and 10 days later installed the struts. Went to wash a load, still no spin. Called Lowe's, sent another repairman out. Said it was motor. 2 weeks later, came to install - still no spin. Changed out load balancer, still no spin. Now after four home visits, three different techs and six weeks of not having a working washing machine, they want to try another part which will take another ten days to receive. I am appalled by the service at Lowe's and completely surprised a top brand like Samsung would allow this!!!
Reviewed Nov. 20, 2014
On September 18, 2014, I purchased a patio door to be install on October the first week so I was very excited about getting my new door but when the installer came out to get started, he explain that they had delivered the wrong size door and they had left it on the outside of my house in the backyard, open to the elements. So the installer stole parts that I had purchased but at the time I did not realize it until I had to call and schedule for Lowe's to come and pick up the wrong size door and then they would have to reorder the new (right size door) so at that time I was OK with things until they had called and said they were coming to pick up the door and never showed up and never called to say they were not coming. So I sat at home the whole day waiting.
So I called that same day and was given the runarounds and they promise $25 gift cards for the inconvenience but I never received them. So three days later on October 7, 2014 they final came and picked up the door. I then went back to the store and was promised that everything would work out but it just got worse. I ended up getting a refund but I did not get all my money back because the installer had stole some of the merchandise. Way to go Lowe's. I will never do business here again.
Reviewed Nov. 19, 2014
Model KFIS29BBMS00. Will be 2 years old in January 2015. Had repair 4 times this year as of yesterday. Need 2nd compressor. Lost everything in unit for the second time within 6 months. I thought it was a high-end refrigerator but right now, I would not recommend to anyone. Also, I own a dishwasher, microwave, and stove made by Kitchenaid. Your refrigerator is not my favorite. Also, I carry extended service plan on the items. Cannot get compressor for a week. Five day wait for repairman and one more week for compressor. Not a happy person. It seems that no one cares at all.
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2014
7 thousand dollar bath installation, a total mess. It's been since Oct 9th and my bathroom is still not finished, a toilet sits in my living room along with footprints caused by the incompetent group of installers. I overheard the installer say "Don't worry just buff it up, she'll never notice" but I did notice that the installers had scratched up a shower wall plate to make the chrome appear to be brushed nickel and tried to defraud me. Broken and cracked wall, tiles uneven and crooked wall tiles, no bull nose tile used to finish top row, floor tiles so uneven you could cut your foot and wall tile so cracked I did cut my finger. Wall not fixed before molding installed to cover it up over, toilet tower was affixed to the wall before the molding was installed AROUND it!!!! and before floor tile was even grouted? The installers couldn't figure out how to install the toilet so we got a second toilet which needed to have extra plumbing done so I had to get a third toilet and install it MYSELF!
Towel bars installed overlapping and the wrong diverter was used for the tub so the entire wall must come down, also the drain is now chrome and not brushed nickel because they removed my tub before noticing the tub drain mechanism was not there which meant a two week wait until the correct drain could be ordered or I had to settle for the wrong finish to being the job, total mess. And the store manager wants me to allow the same installers to correct the job after they already defrauded me! I've had to contact a lawyer because after 20 trips to Lowe's and 4 calls and 2 emails I have yet to hear from Lowe's. The store manager finally called yesterday after 6 weeks and said there's nothing they can do because the store is under contract with the installer, they don't even care about what he did said or how the job came out. Everyone is trying to pass the buck and as it stands at this moment I have NO IDEA who is in charge of ANYTHING.
Reviewed Nov. 16, 2014
I went to Lowe's in Bastrop TX today to buy a refrigerator. All the signs said delivery next day. I have been without a fridge since Tuesday. My wife is a nervous wreck. We picked one, not in stock, so we finally agreed on one. Your next day delivery means 2 days. So we go to check out. The sales person said sign her for a card and save 10%. Well after an hour of crap I used my card for no interest if paid in 6 months. You guys and your next day. It's false advertising. I used my card, which I could have used an hour earlier. I spent over 1600.00 for a fridge and I still don't have one and my wife is still a nervous wreck. Home Depot is just across the street and I can still cancel this.
Updated review: Jan. 21, 2017
Lowes really came through and gave us a new washer!
Original Review: Nov. 15, 2014
Just one year ago at the end of August 2013 I purchased a top of the line Samsung washer and dryer and the extended warranty plans through Lowes. At the beginning of October my washer broke, wouldn't spin so I called Lowes and they said the first appointment was one week from then. A week later a guy showed up said it was the struts and he would order and be back in a week, yes another week! A week and a half later he shows up to repair my washing machine. I go to do a load of laundry and guess what still doesn't spin! So I call Lowes back and they say it will be another week before they can get someone out. He comes but says it's the tub/motor and it will be at least a week before he can get the parts in! Almost a week later here I am. Over a month later and I still have no working washing machine!!! With the money I spend having to do my laundry at the laundromat, time and missed work from having to be here for the appointments I would have been better calling a repair man and paying them to fix it!
My mother bought a washer through Sears and when she went one week without it being repaired they gave her a new one! I have always bought my appliances through Lowes but I know I will be switching and I wouldn't recommend anyone wasting their money on their extended warranty plans!! Such a big disappointment Lowes and I still have no idea when I will have a working washing machine again!!!
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2014
We ordered a 12x12 deck with wrap around steps out the back door of our home. The product was azek harvest collection not cheap product. It not only took more than a year for them to finally complete but during the process, parts and materials came up missing, the contractor was very unprofessional. I could have done a better job myself! After complaining to lowe's several times even to the point of taking them to court, they sent out a different contractor that had to clean up the mess the first contractor made on the deck. They did the best they could but we are still waiting for the final corrections like the rusty staples they used to put on trim the court ordered them to fix. It should not have ever gone this long for a two-week project!
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2014
I ordered an entry door and installing service from Lowes. The door was finally installed by a Lowes contractor yesterday after 3 months of waiting. I was surprised to find out that the contractor would not paint/stain the wood door frame and cover the nail hole on the metal trim. He referred him as carpenter, not painter. I called Lowes customer service and it did not help either. I was told this is not included in the door installing service and was not written in the contract either. This was not communicated to me when I ordered the door and signed the installing service contract. How am I supposed to know this as a regular customer? I had two patio door installed by another contractor (not from Lowes) and door frames are well painted. Now with rain and snow in the forecast, I need to find a painter to paint the exposed raw wood frame.
Reviewed Nov. 13, 2014
Walked in with my puppy today as I always have. Started to purchase the items I required to keep my chickens warm, extension cords, heat lamps, bulbs, etc. Was told I needed to leave immediately, pets are no longer welcomed. Was not even able to complete my purchase. The associate also informed me that he too thought it was a stupid policy. I left and took my business to another company that welcomes pets and my business and will continue to do so from now on!!!
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2014
I got 25 bags of mulch at Lowe's and am 65 with a metal leg. The female employee was to help me load was on her company phone while I loaded 20 bags. She put her company phone in her pocket and tried to lift one bag and said it was too heavy but she got the one bag in my truck. Then she got a call again on her company phone to go on break so I had to get the last 4 bags limping with my metal leg. Employees at Lowe's do not care at all about customers.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2014
I bought a over the range microwave/vent and Lowe's was good in getting it installed. The next day, the microwave stopped working and I called and was given the choice to have a repair person come out or to have the unit replaced. I opted to get it replaced and they said I will receive a call within 24 hours. I called back after 3 days waiting for a call back, and was transferred to the store manager at Union City Lowe's. To my surprise, they throw another curve ball at me by giving me a choice of: 1) Having them come out, uninstall the unit and then order a new unit which will come 5 - 7 business days after which is highly impractical or 2) Order the new unit, charge me again then receive the refund after they make the swap. I ended up opting for the quickest way but if they sold and installed a defective unit, they shouldn't have to make it difficult for the consumer to get a quality product back. I don't know why they need to charge twice but this is not what I expected.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2014
Had Pella windows installed by company contracted by Lowes. Found out we couldn't lock one of the windows and called Lowes. A Pella man came out to tell us the window was installed incorrectly. We notified Lowes and the local installers re-installed the window. Meanwhile, we had a downpour and a second window leaked profusely with us having to empty a bowl every few minutes. The local company came back to re-caulk the windows. Now, we find we are unable to remove the screens from any of the 4 windows we purchased. We called the local company who said the screens were too small and that they reordered new ones. When a couple weeks passed and nothing happened, we called Lowes and they told us that nothing had been ordered by that local company. We are now told by Lowes that a Pella representative will contact us in 7-10 days, but that it could take months to resolve our issues. This was a very expensive purchase for us and we are extremely dissatisfied with Lowes. We have purchased many appliances there and have also had issues with a Samsung washer and a local repair company here. They need to find local, capable contractors!!!
Reviewed Nov. 6, 2014
On October 18, 2014 I purchased 6 items on Lowes.com. Lowes never called with a delivery time (as stated on their website) but called 30 minutes before delivering 2 of the 6 items to my home. On 11/1 I called Lowes to exchange a damaged snow blower received 2 days priors. I was told I had to purchase a new snow blower then the previous one would be picked up from my home and then my credit card would be credited. On 11/4 the delivery team came and delivered the new snow blower and picked up the damaged one. I would told again by store management that someone would call me the following day to verify receipt of the damaged item and my card would be credited. Well, as usual, no one called. I checked my credit card and it was refunded. These people never call to schedule deliveries or to communicate any vital information. I will no longer conduct business with Lowes.
Reviewed Nov. 5, 2014
Brand new laundry room, brand new washers, terrible delivery service. Tore a hole in the linoleum of our brand new laundry room, delivery employee laughed about it. We found out shortly after this that we were lied to about the hookup of the machines, were led to believe when my Wife purchased them, that the delivery people would be doing it, but the delivery people told us they were not qualified to do that part of the job. We understood this, but we wondered why we were not informed at the time of purchase that we would need to schedule their qualified man to do the job.
We had just spent over 5 grand, a few more dollars spent on the hookup job would not of been an issue, but again, we were led to believe that the delivery people would perform the task at hand. My Wife called the store to find out about getting their qualified tech to do the job, estimated wait time, 7 to 10 days, so we now have 5 grand worth of dead weight sitting in our new laundry room... Oh wait, in our newly ruined floor in our brand new laundry room, to say we were highly discouraged is putting it lightly. The laundry room was so new that our contractor was still on site. He said he would do the job, but came to find out that the natural gas line to the dryer was not included in the deal.
Lowe's told us that they had it, but we would need to do the leg work and come get it. My Wife was fuming, she told them to send it. Guess what? The part has still not arrived, this occurred about 6 weeks ago. Our contractor showed up the next day with all the parts he needed and had them running within a hour. What a joke Lowe's are. They told us to get 3 estimates and turn them in, for the repair of the laundry room. Guess what? That's right, no check as of yet. This is not our 1st run in with them. We try to give them the business, but have failed miserably to carry through. Needless to say, we will no longer be spending our hard earned dollars there again.
Reviewed Nov. 5, 2014
On March 18, 2014, we ordered from Lowes in Redding, CA one of the MOST expensive carpeting that Lowes offers and had it installed in our rental home also in Redding, CA. On August 19, 2014, we got a call from our tenant explaining that the new carpeting was coming up and separating from the laminate backing in several areas. On August 20, 2014, we called Lowes in Redding and explained the problems our tenants were having and Lowes said they would make up a work order, send the installers out to fix it, and call Mohawk Carpeting.
On September 22, 2014 Lowes called. Carpet manufacturer- Mohawk- said the damage was caused by the tenants dogs or that it was caused by improper installation. Mohawk doesn't really know what 'caused the damage' because they never came out to inspect it. Only that they would not cover it. Lowes is also denying any responsibility because it is a rental, information they knew in advance but never relayed that very major detail to us. Now, we are stuck with very unhappy tenants with a one year lease they will easily be able to get out of, and no qualified tenant would be willing to rent this home in the condition it is now in.
Reviewed Nov. 2, 2014
Picked out fridge at Marietta, Dallas Hwy location. Took almost a week to receive. They lied about quick delivery. Seems third party delivery company couldn't even contact us and store kept up giving excuses. After they finally showed 4 hours later than scheduled with us (and a week); dented and scratched our new $1000 + fridge. Store offered a $100 dollar gift card, that never came and had us trying to contact 3rd party delivery co. to accept they damaged the fridge. Sent 3rd party their insurance claim forms and haven't heard anything since. 6 + months now.
Reviewed Nov. 1, 2014
I purchased a new washer from Lowe's on October 6th. Lowe's installed the new washer on October 7th. They actually hooked up my drain line into the vent opening in my wall. We started our first load and actually checked for any water for the first 5 minutes. We returned an hour later to find our laundry room flooded. I called Lowe's and the delivery person returned in 45 minutes. He showed me where they incorrectly put the drain line into my wall and estimated that about 12-15 gallons of water was released in the wall. I called Lowe's immediately and the store manager heard the story and quickly gave me a claim number - stating that someone will be contacting me within 72 hours. Lowe's called me 6 days later. The following day (October 14th) they sent a company that said we have major water damage to our floors in the laundry room, bathroom, and master bedroom. Water had also overflowed in my air vent and water was in the HVAC trunk line in our crawl space. They pulled up carpet and put 7 fans, 3 dehumidifiers, 2 mold scrubber machines in my house to try to dry our floors.
We had to vacate our bedroom due to the smell and machines that were in place on October 14th. On October 24 an insurance adjuster came to my house per my request to see the actual damage. He took some measurements and said he would be in contact with me. On October 25th, they had to remove the hardwood floors in our guest bathroom and hallway. Bottom line it is now November 1st and the Lowe's claim supervisor has not returned my call or the insurance adjuster. It will be 4 weeks on in 2 days with no plans in place to repair our damage and the Lowe's claims supervisor will not return my calls. This is the saddest case of customer service I have experienced. I bet they would have a different response if they were in my situation. At least they can sleep in their bedroom. They really don't care once a customer walks out of their store as long as they get their money.
Reviewed Oct. 30, 2014
Bought a new GE dishwasher (SOS GE GDF570SSFSS) from Lowe's in Jan 2014, waited almost three weeks for the order to come in and have the dishwasher installed. Now 9 months later the dishwasher is broken and had to call Lowe's for repair since it is under warranty. I waited a week for someone to come out to tell me it's broken and they need to order a part and it will be another week until it can hopefully be repaired. After calling Lowe's they have informed me that technicians for GE are hard to find and I am stuck with their technician availability, and she would recommend buying other brands such as LG or whirlpool that often has more technicians available for repair.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2014
My ceiling fan broke. The arm of the fan broke. I go to Lowe's to replace the little plastic arm. I get there and I asked for some assistance, but no one shows to help me. Then I ask again and no one shows. I ask again. "I'm on shows but not from that department." Then he proceeds to tell me that they don't have what I need. So he starts looking online and comes back 10-15 minutes later and tells me "You're going to have to replace the blade and to replace the blade you have to replace all four blades" and I have to buy four more arms to fit the new blade. Not only do I have to sit there for 20 minutes to get any assistance, I now have to buy a whole new fan just to replace one little arm!!!! Thank you lowe's for being so good and helpful.
Reviewed Oct. 27, 2014
We had carpet installed 6 years ago in our 3 upstairs bedrooms and hallways. The largest room, the master, is the room with issues. The carpet is buckling and lifting. The first time I went to Lowe's I was told I needed receipts, and even though we've always been a charge customer there, they've changed banks so looking for a receipt 6 years old was a challenge. I finally found someone, after a few calls, willing to take the time. Our charge number had changed with Lowe's bank changes over the years. Even with the receipt, and the crew that installed our rug being fired for poor performance, we would have to pay $500 to have the rug fixed. If I wanted to buy a new rug with that money the price would increase because I'd have to buy a new pad also. So we're stuck with a rug that has room length ridges in it because Lowe's won't stand by their install team?
Reviewed Oct. 26, 2014
Walked into Lowe's and asked a employee to show me where to have automotive keys duplicated, he pointed to isle 15 and said he would call someone for me. I got to the isle and the other employee was waiting as I got there. I asked "Can you duplicate my key for me? It's a transponder key. I have my own transponder key as well.." The Lowe's employee said that they don't carry transponder keys. I said "I have my own I just need you to make a copy of it." He was standing and still holding both my keys and said "we can't do that cause we don't want to be responsible for ruining your key." I said I paid $12 dollars for the key, if they ruin it I will not care. He still said no.
I left and walked into Home Depot. I asked a employee what isle do they duplicate automotive keys, he says "I'll take you there." I asked the Home Depot employee "Can you duplicate my transponder key, I have my own." The Home Depot employee said "Sure!!" 5 minuets later I was walking out with my fresh cut transponder key. Got home and programmed it and TADAAAA... Works perfect. Thank you Lowe's for hiring lazy people who can't seem to do the job they were hired to do...
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2014
Purchase a Dryer in early October, delivered and installed perfectly. Ordered matching washer a week later and it was delivered... and dumped in the laundry room... No installation. My 60 year old husband, who is disabled, had to install the washer!!! The service personnel told us it was Lowe’s policy not to install the washer unless we had purchased the installation hoses as well. We were not informed on this, and will no longer purchase appliances from Lowe’s. Home Depot has no such delivery policy and matching prices!
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2014
We have been trying to get our kitchen finished after it was destroyed by water from upstairs since the middle of May. The first contractor Lowe's sent used an incompetent "electrician " working on someone else's license. (The license holder never appeared). Three electricians checked his work including one from Lowe's and all agreed that everything had to be torn out and redone. Lowe's provided a second contractor who did good work when he came, but only came one day every so often. After another delay because the wrong refrigerator panel had been ordered, they didn't come for 8 days after the new panel was in, then promised to stay until finished. They worked one day. The carpenter was ordered to leave earlier than he wanted to to go to another job. He said he would be back first thing in the morning to finish. When he didn't show up we called and and were told that they wouldn't be back until after the counter top arrived, even though there was much still to be done before that.
Someone from Lowe's corporate got involved and made things worse. Instead of pushing to get things done she defended the contractor all the way. My wife "lost it" and yelled at her and the scheduler for the contractor. Now Lowe's claims the trades people refuse to come back to my house even though the relationship with the electrician and the carpenter was very good. It was just the scheduler and the lady from Lowe's that we had the issues with. Lowe's has offered a settlement, but refuses to finish the work. It is important to get the electrician who last worked on the job to finish it. The last time we saw him, he was going to bring his family here for a home cooked Brazilian dinner when our kitchen is ready. Now the Corporate Lady from Lowe's claims he refuses to come to our house due to a hostile work environment. The only hostility is with the scheduler and the Lady from Lowe's! It is October 17 and we still have no kitchen.
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2014
Got a call from Lowe's indicating my special order had arrived. The number given was for another state. I called that number to inform them I never ordered anything. They had my phone number listed as the contact number. The name of the person who ordered the item was someone I do not know. I asked for the item and amount of the item. The clerk refused. I spent almost 1 1/2 hours calling various Lowe's customer service numbers trying to file a complaint. Because I shop at Lowe's all the time using my debit card, I am worried my card number might have been stolen. Lowe's would not give me the amount of the purchase so I can monitor my bank statements.
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2014
I ordered a dishwasher in store on September 1st. I was told it could be 2 weeks before it arrived (they did not have the color I wanted). This was fine. It is now October 14th and I do not have a working dishwasher in my house. The dishwasher did arrive about 2 weeks after being ordered, but the installation crew did not contact me until days after. Given my work schedule, the soonest we could work out a day to have it installed was October 1. Aggravating, but fair enough. It was installed October 1st and the first time I ran it I found it did not work. I have not even mentioned the countless times I had to TRY to contact someone in installation to reschedule, just to be told "They will contact you today," only to have to call them back because no one would ever contact me.
I finally got someone to come figure out if it was the installation or the dishwasher itself. My boyfriend was there with the installer when we found out it was in fact the dishwasher but they would order another one right away and it would be here within 2 weeks. I contacted Lowe's and spoke to a manager, voiced my frustration with the whole experience and she told me that, lo and behold, my exact dishwasher was actually in the store so they would not have to order one! Amazing how that happened!
Since this was a Friday I was told she would contact Lowe's Installation and make sure they call me Monday. If not I was to call them Monday afternoon to speak to a manager. Needless to say, no phone call Monday. I called back and a different manager was there who told me he would have someone contact me Tuesday (TODAY), FIRST THING. Still had not heard anything by 9am. I called Lowe's installation and was told that I am "on the list to be called today." Someone just called me and asked me "How is your dishwasher doing?" I. Am. Speechless.
I now have a broken dishwasher in my kitchen that I paid warranty, installation, and full price for. Given my experience and after reading some of these other reviews I am most likely just going to get my money back and have someone come haul this dishwasher off, because I do not want to deal with these people anymore and it doesn't really seem like they have much of an interest in dealing with me.
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2014
We were in the process of purchasing wall to wall carpeting for our condo in Atlantic Beach, NC at the Morehead City store. The installer came out to measure our condo which cost us $35. If we had ordered the carpeting, this would have been credited to our order. The carpet removal, moving furniture, and installation were supposed to be less than $400. When we to the store to finalize our order, we found out that the installer had added $266 to their fee because they claimed our carpet was pet stained and they would have to clean their van after removing our carpet.
The salesperson at Lowe's claimed there was nothing he could do about the additional charge. Neither the salesperson nor the installer ever mentioned the additional charge to us at earlier time. This felt like a scam to us. We walked away from them completing the order. We had planned to purchase appliances, other flooring, and countertops to update the condo. We will be going elsewhere. I did post a message on Lowe's Facebook page and was sent an e-mail that they would look into my complaint. There has not been any contact for several days.
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2014
I was apparently given the wrong info about an install charge and when I went to the store, the assistant mgr was incredibly rude. I did not expect him to resolve my problem, but he made me feel like I was a nuisance. I feel this is a retail store and they need to treat customers with more respect.
Reviewed Oct. 9, 2014
FRIGIDAIRE GALLERY Over the range microwave. Model# FGMV154CLFA: I purchased ALL Frigidaire kitchen appliances approximately 2 years ago from LOWE'S and purchased the LOWE'S 4 Year Protection Plans as well. My appliances are all still covered. Our daughter was using the microwave while supper was cooking on the stove and a large lightning bolt with an enormous noise bolted down from the microwave unit to the pot on the stove. There were about 4 of us in the kitchen witnessing this. Scared the day-lights out of everyone especially my daughter, and I immediately unplugged the microwave unit and instructed my children NOT to use it. Lowe's Protection Plan sent a service provider to look at the unit and he tried but could not replicate what happened. The serviceman reported that he could not replicate the problem and that the unit was running and warming okay.
The Lowe's Protection Plan representative AND supervisor at the Lowe's Protection Plan pretty much told us that there is nothing they can do, the unit is okay and alright to use. WOW! I'm offended and horrified that these people would take it upon themselves to risk the safety and lives of my family or any consumer. I refuse to use this unit and believe that it should be replaced. They will not even entertain that possibility. I have a second opinion service company coming to look at it in about a week, then I will pursue this further with Lowe's even to the extent of following up with the media. Unbelievably poor customer service and concern for the consumer's safety.
Reviewed Oct. 6, 2014
We bought a fridge in 16 of June 2014 and icemaker stopped working less than a month. We called them more than 100 times and they played and passed us to different places. After 2 months in 9/09/14 they came and replaced the ice maker but again it stopped working less than a month. I called them again and they start again. It seems the fridge has problem and instead of replacing a piece they have to change it completely but they do not do that and they wasted our time and money. I am unhappy which I bought this fridge from Lowes store.
Reviewed Oct. 3, 2014
I am a happy customer of Lowe's at Castlefield. Because their left over brown PT lumber were not of very good quality. I was referred to Lowe's at Highway 7 or North Etibicoke, which were the two closest to me. So, yesterday I made my way to Vaughan expecting similar customer service. Lo and behold! It was a world of a difference. The staff there tried to tell me things that didn't make sense, such as the installation of a wooden post on a concrete floor using their base plate. At the end, I told the person serving me to get someone else who knows better. I was told that no one does and she had no experience with the item too. Then why was she trying to ** to me.
In another incident (same afternoon), another guy admitted that he didn't belong to the stair and railings section but nevertheless started to tell me to use a bracket meant to hold horizontal railings for an angled railing application. I looked at him and told him it didn't make sense but he insisted that it will work (just by looking at the bracket shape and configuration, one will know). I was asking for a solution but received some BS.
My third and final bad experience, all in one afternoon, was when I asked for help to secure the red flag to the 12ft lumber I was buying. The guy at the Commercial Center said that his stapler can't leave the building. I asked him to come on out to help. I received a flat "I'm sorry, I can't". At the end it was a younger employee who lent me the stapler to fix the plastic red flag at the end of the lumber sticking out of my trunk. This will never happened at Lowe's Castlefield. It's about time that Lowe's standardize its customer service.
Reviewed Sept. 29, 2014
I purchased the Sedona dusty trail carpet on 6/29/2011 from Lowe's in High Point NC. I am dissatisfied with its performance, look, durability and overall appearance. It looks so horrible I am going to have it removed. I would like compensation for the carpet that had a 20 year warranty that lasted less than three..
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2014
6/21/14 exterior French doors w/ lock set pre-installed, a second exterior door and separate lock set ordered. Contracted Install scheduled with door pickup and drop off at home 1 day early. Installers fail to drop off door and insist early delivery was never agreed upon, despite the fact that they themselves offered the early delivery at their own cost and I happily accepted. A small issue, but given eventual mishandling by Lowe's, the installers follow through on our agreement may have helped to avoid some of the future issues. When doors arrive on day of install, One door is wrong. Again, inspection of door a day earlier could have helped to minimize eventual setbacks.
Contact Lowe's, but no immediate explanation for missing door. Will return call shortly. Do not manage this responsibility as Lowe's cannot find door for several days. Additional attempts to get information yields no response and often no return calls despite assurances. Lowe's finally finds door and assures that installers will call next day. No call next day or most of next week, prompting me to call installers directly. Installers know nothing about the door being found and have been waiting as well. Call Lowe's and they now tell me that they didn't find door 10 days earlier, rather it was found 1 business day prior only. I assure them that's not remotely possible but with install now pending, no point in arguing further.
The following day, installers inform me that Lowe's is furious with them for not contacting me a week earlier, although it demonstrates that Lowe's is attempting to deceive me and installers as to who is responsible for this lapse. Further, installers are misinformed by Lowe's that my dissatisfaction lies with installers rather than Lowe's and the discount I am to be awarded is due to the installer's failures rather than their own. Having never expressed any dissatisfaction with the installers, this development is particularly egregious as it demonstrates Lowe's lack of professional responsibility and blatant deception while using false claims of customers to unduly pressure contracted employees who have the misfortune of being scapegoated.
Discount awarded and noted in Lowe's system but cannot be applied until work is complete. This discount was not offered, but demanded and came only after considerable argument, further reflecting Lowe's refusal to abide by better business practices through relatively minor concessions following rather significant failures. Install of second door rescheduled for weather-related issues. Unfortunate fact of exterior door installation process. Date of final install 9/27/14 (more than 3 months after order) and installers show up without lock set. Not a surprise any more than is Lowe's eventual attempt to once again place blame on installers while also denying it was even ordered. Installers office clerk assures that on previous day, Lowe's insisted there was no lock set on order. Our receipts obviously contradict this.
Lowe's contacted and first 3 people I'm transferred to can offer no satisfactory explanation or appropriate next step. At one point, I demand to speak to store manager and am assured that I will be connected, but after several minutes into that conversation the 'store manager' admits that she is not a manager at all and she can only continue to transfer my call. Worth noting that as my level of frustration grows, the less than enthusiastic employees I speak to display less and less professional courtesy, even snickering and dismissing my questions and concerns (customer service, professionalism, and common courtesy and accountability having apparently no place in their employee training program).
Contact installers office and she informs me that Lowe's is insisting that the lock set was in fact picked up by installers months ago on day of original install. Contacted Lowe's and they first insisted that there was no lock set ordered, then that it was ordered and picked up (signed for) by installers only one day earlier. Conflicting and inaccurate information at every turn. Eventually receive voicemail stating that lock set will be dropped off on site to complete install. This should have been the initial course of action following the discovered absence of lock set given that the apparent discrepancy lies between Lowe's and their contracted installers, but should not penalize customer. Installed sales manager delivers lock set and ensures that she will personally follow up upon install complete and discount applied.
Hours after install, I realize that my security feature placed inside of previous door frame has not been reinstalled on new door frame and is, in fact, gone with my old door. This issue not yet remedied. In the end, Lowe's repeatedly demonstrated an inability to record an order correctly, fill an order correctly, adequately explain any of their missteps, appropriately respond to queries, adhere to established timelines, read and understand their own documents, or maintain any semblance of professionalism -- all while attempting to shift blame to contracted installers, deceive contracted installers through the blatant misrepresentation of supposed customer complaints, attempt to deceive customers with known conflicting and dishonest statements, and conceal communication breakdown that is neither hidden nor addressed.
In all, this nightmare experience was strikingly similar to the only other customer experience I've had with this Chicago location Lowe's from two years earlier when the store repeatedly failed to ship in-store items ordered online despite several weeks of contacts, false explanations, and a failure to simply locate said items within store. Clearly there are major flaws in both the training, service, and communication systems at this store location. Worse is an all too common effort by its employees to deceive its customers and a refusal to take responsibility for their excessive failures. These issues have proven so pervasive in my separate experiences that I feel obligated to report my findings to all pertinent authorities (including, but not limited to the Better Business Bureau), appropriate managerial personnel of Lowe's corporate, and most certainly any and all potential Lowe's customers of the Chicago area.
Perhaps worth mentioning is that the missing lock set was eventually delivered by the installed sales manager who requested this timeline of errors to be forwarded to her, presumably for the sake of attempting to rectify these issues. Further, the installers themselves seemed pleased enough with the sales manager, despite our common grievances with Lowe's in general.
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2014
I've spent a lot of money at Lowe's over the years. I've never liked the big box stores, except they are open long hours and have fair prices. I've been told by an employee that they aren't a rental agency when I tried to return something I had bought. Most recently, I had purchase a solar flood light. It only worked for 6 months before breaking, so obviously Lowe's doesn't sell quality solar floodlights. I paid for the item by bank credit card and Lowe's got my money being it's been 6 months. They only have a 90 day guarantee, but a product should last more than a year at the minimum...esp when it cost $75.
I brought the defective item to the store with my original receipt. Since it broke, they are telling me I can't get my money back (it can't go to my credit card because I received a new one due to a security breach). I'm told they can only give me store credit. I asked for the manager who is no better than the rest of the staff and she tells me the system won't allow a refund by credit card! Yeah right! A manager can do what the customer wants if Lowe's truly believes in a satisfied customer. I paid by credit card, it was taken out my account, and being a legitimate customer, should have my refund any way I want.
There should be a law that businesses can't do this if money's already been taken out of your account. Also, I've been to Lowe's many times. Basically, if you are not there during Saturday morning, you'll never receive any help. You can be standing there for an hour and no one will ask if you need help. The way Lowe's does it, is not to have one customer rep per aisle. This is a humongous store and people need help. I've walked up and down the aisles as an experiment and noticed NOT ONE service rep. except for one aisle out of 15-20 aisles. And of course that one is going to be busy with another customer because everyone is clamoring to get help with that one representative. And, if you ask for help from the front registers, you'll be waiting a good 15 minutes before someone comes to help. A big box store should have at least 2 employees per aisle at all times the store is open. That would be minimum customer service.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2014
Purchased item online for store pick up 9/20/14. Manager called and said he was refunding the credit card payment and cancelling the order. Also stated this item was marked down in his store due to not selling and there were no more left but I could buy one from the Central Park location at full price. It is about 3 miles apart. This product was in fact in the store. I was there earlier and seen it there.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2014
On April 14, 2014, we signed a contract with Lowe's of Kill Devil Hills to remodel our kitchen. On May 16, our Diamond kitchen and bathroom cabinets were delivered. On May 19 at time of installation, the trash receptacle cabinet was found to be damaged beyond repair, one door was warped, the end base cabinet could not be adjusted to close properly, two shelves were damaged, both Lazy Susans in the corner cabinet would not rotate properly, shelf pegs were missing, incorrect color touchup kit received, broom clip was damaged, and glue residue from manufacture was left on numerous surfaces.
During installation, many holes drilled for door handles were split on the back side rather than drilled cleanly. The tablet holder was installed improperly and fell off the hinges when placed in the stored position. Subcontractor came on May 20 to template counter top installation, informed us that the cabinets were not level, and said it was our responsibility to contact Lowe's for correction. Due to the damaged trash cabinet, countertop installation scheduled for May 30 was cancelled. The replacement cabinet was received on June 6; then sat in our living room until it was finally installed on June 19.
Due to numerous quality issues, on June 13 we met with Lowe's and Diamond reps, who determined (almost a month after problem identification) that the end base cabinet needed to be replaced; along with the other product and installation deficiencies. The replacement end base cabinet was delivered on July 2, along with 14 other boxes of replacement items, which (rather than our friends and family) sat in our living room for the July 4 holiday. One of the replacement doors arrived with defects on BOTH sides, and a replacement shelf arrived damaged. Some of the other items were delivered to the wrong address while we were out of town.
On July 14, Lowe's subcontractors installed Allen & Roth glass subway tiles on the wall above our countertops. When the workers broke for lunch, we picked up the adhesive container. It says specifically NOT to use on glass tiles. Once again, neither Lowe's nor their installer bothered to check to make sure the job was being done correctly. On July 8, we e-mailed store manager **. She called and assured us that she was making our job a top priority and would contact us the following Tuesday for an update. After having heard nothing from her for almost 3 weeks, on July 28 we filed a complaint with Lowe's corporate customer care center. We were subsequently contacted by the store management, who promised to give us a warranty on the incorrectly installed tiles, complete installation of the tiles (grout), and correct the remaining issues. Subcontractor returned and corrected most of the cabinet install issues.
Having heard nothing about the remainder of the job completion, we contacted Lowe's on Aug 28. We were told they would set up tile completion. Over 3 weeks later, we haven't been contacted to even set up an install date. Still don't have the warranty letter for the use of the incorrect tile adhesive. Still haven't resolved the issue of improper closing cabinets, or Lazy Susan spinners. On Sept. 16, we AGAIN contacted Lowe's corporate customer care center to complain, and were told they would contact us in one business day. It is now Sept 21, and we have heard nothing from either Lowe's corporate or the Lowe's local store manager.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2014
This is not my first time dealing with horrible customer care from this place!! My husband went in to buy lumber for a project for work. While shopping not once did anyone ask if we were finding everything ok! When you do need help from someone you have to hunt them down to get help and then you feel that you are a burden on them! Get what we need - my husband had got a couple coupons in the mail - states 10 off your next $50.00 purchase which he spent a good amount. Since he's military, he already gets a 10% discount, which the cashier Rudely tells him that he can't use the coupon and his discount!! Sorry, which is ** - what is the point of being part of the Lowe's Rewards program when you can't even use them!!!!
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2014
From the outside there is 4-inch gap underneath each sidelight and doors sill base allowing water, airflow, rodents, and dirt to enter from the entrance way of the home. As well as compromising the support of the door sill. The entire door is held together by five screws and there is a screw missing from each of the three door hinges. Five screws is an insufficient amount.
From the inside, there is a bent metal plate on the top of the door with screws popping out. The metal plate is what keeps the sidelights attached to the doorframe. Furthermore, there is no vapor barrier on the door jam and no insulation to fill cracks around the door. As well as attaching the new wood planks to rotten wood planks left over from the old door frame.
In addition they used 2 by 4 wood planks instead of 2 by 6 planks around door which resulted in an uninsulated air pocket behind the interior door frame moldings. Lastly, outside and inside moldings were completely uneven causing more gaps around the door. Door was installed 9/6/14 and today is 9/20/14 and we are still waiting for Lowe's to reinstall the door. This insulation was criminal and we should be fully compensated.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2014
We purchased a very nice, expensive Samsung top loader in May 2013. We also purchased the extended 4 year warranty. At the time, we thought it was smart to do so, but now it is just creating more trouble and frustration. In October 2013 we had our first problem, the drum was off balance and the machine would not complete a load. After 6 weeks, the machine was finally repaired. This past July, the machine started acting up again with the same problem. Drum was off balance and the machine would not finish a load. A&E Factory Service has been to my home 3 times now and the machine is still not fixed. They have repaired the control board, shocks, and now are going to replace the drums again!
They have basically paid to rebuild the entire machine and it still doesn't work. It has now been over 8 months and I have not had a machine that works. In addition, no one is in a rush to help me get it repaired. Every time I place a service call it is at least 2 weeks before they can get someone there. I am very disappointed in the way Lowe's and A&E have handled this. They have not been professional and I will NEVER buy from Lowe's again because of the lack of customer service. It would be different if someone from Lowe's was actually trying to help remedy the problem.

Reviewed Sept. 17, 2014
I went through the Lowe's PSI Program at the Hatfield, PA store for master bath remodeling. Big mistake from the beginning. "Designer" gave no information on quality of purchases or suggestions on what might be best. The contractor who did the work took almost three weeks longer than anticipated due to one of their people being fired during the job for shoddy/incomplete work. New people sent in were sloppy, rushed and incredibly messy. Left a filthy shop vac on a bedroom chair, debris in my bedroom, went into the bathroom countless times with dirty sneaker/shoes tracking dirt on the new floor and into the stall shower. Many of the details in the bathroom had to be redone more than two times. After many complaints, the store did make attempts to correct issues. However, in the end I have a stall shower I am not happy with and a floor that is so-so at best. I chose the shower with virtually no help from the "designer" while it was stacked on top of another one on the floor of the store.
The reason I went with the PSI program was in the hope of receiving some advice and guidance in my choices. Once the project started, I never heard another word from the "designer". Lowe's needs to seriously make more of an effort to hire professional and knowledgeable contractors. I would rate the one I had a D-. Could not wait for this to be over as I have other projects scheduled for the house and am pressed for time. I am very disappointed in Lowe's and would absolutely never use them again for any project. The most compensation I received for the inconvenience and poor workmanship that was done over and over again was a discount on an electric dryer. Big deal. When I asked for a different contractor to come in to finish the job, I was told they couldn't do that. So they just kept sending the same bad one back until the job was finished. Learned a valuable lesson here. Do your homework and hire a reputable, knowledgeable contractor on your own. Stay away from Lowe's.
Reviewed Sept. 17, 2014
Lowe's should just be renamed LOW. Low on customer service. Absolute low on dependability. I ordered a refrigerator online and was given a delivery date. A week before the date, I went to the store in Edgewood, Atlanta (Address: 1280 Caroline St NE, Atlanta, GA 30307) and they checked the status and said that it would arrive on time. Usually, the night before the delivery day someone contacts you and gives you a delivery window for the next day. However, no one contacted me, not the day before, not ever. In anticipation of my new stainless steel refrigerator, I also sold my old one the night before. So I just needed that fridge to arrive on time.
On the day my refrigerator was supposed to arrive, I called the store to check what was up. They told me, "It hasn't arrived yet." And that it would take another 9 DAYS to arrive! Not only did they not fulfill their promised delivery, the delay of 9 days was just outrageous. On top of that, if any delays were expected, it was their responsibility to inform the customer so that they can be better prepared. Super disappointed with the most terrible store I've ever shopped. Just stick to Home Depot or Sears.
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2014
About 3 weeks ago we purchased a dishwasher and over the range microwave. There was no issue with those items. 2 weeks later we purchased the fridge and stove to match all Samsung stainless steel appliances. We were told it was the manager of the department that was selling them to us and he would give us until Sept. 13th to pick up as our kitchen was not installed yet. My husband went to pick up on Sept 10th and they came out of the back with a floor model. They told my husband they had sold our fridge.
This is not acceptable. He came home with a dinged up mess of a fridge. They were going to order us a new one, it would be in in 2 weeks and then we could switch. We brought the fridge back on the 12th as I was not going to use it and then they tried making deals. Ended up giving us a price of $1123. and would deliver by the following Thursday. Then when doing the exchange and recharging of the bill, they were charging us for delivery when we had already picked one up and brought it back at our own expense.
We got our money back for the fridge. I would have returned all appliances except they are already hooked up. I purchased the same fridge elsewhere for the same price. This is not the first time we have had mistreatment of Lowe's. Prior to this just before Christmas 2013, we had gone in for a quote for a kitchen island as we were planning to redo our kitchen but did not want to do it at Christmas time. We were then told that that was not a big enough estimate, would be a waste of their time and to go see a cabinet maker. I should have learned at that time but I did not and have certainly learned now and I will no longer making any purchases through Lowe's.

Reviewed Sept. 12, 2014
I got home from work, walked into the house downstairs to my office and there's a wet carpet. DAMN! Walked into the bathroom and opened up the closet and the hot water heater let go and is leaking on the floor. I'm not a plumber and little did I know you have to pull a permit to get one replaced. Anyway, long story short. Don't call the big box store to have them work that for you. Talk about middleman road blocking. WOW, after talking to a trainee for 1/2 hour just to line up an examination which I would of done over the phone with a tape measure.
Two days into it they still don't have a unit lined up for a replacement. I called three times and got hung up on twice and then the transfer routine between departments, I end up in the wrong department every time. Then I'm informed I have to drive to the store to sign a contract. I said screw you and I called a plumber directly instead. Big Box is nothing but a huge delay and added expense. Hire an Experienced Plumber from a Ma and Pa Shop. He came right down with a new unit after one phone call. I was back in business within 4 hours of giving him the okay to do the job. He handled everything, even the permit and took away the old unit. Now there's some customer service!
Lesson learned here. New retailer processes are not always better and in this case they were worse causing major delays. Not to mention the telephone experiences with being transferred into hell and back. Big Box Store for me no more! Sometimes you have to go old school to get things done right and quicker. If I waited for the Big Box, I'd be bathing in the swimming pool through next week.
Reviewed Sept. 11, 2014
I bought these blinds for the House we own & found out these blinds get discolored fast from the Sun - had to make Suncreens the Windows! Also the turn mechanism for slats just turn on top - thus not turning the blinds anymore! Went to Lowe's because on the box - they're suppose to be guaranteed against discoloring from the Sun?!?! Lowe's staff told me to contact the Chinese Manufacturer to get them replaced?!?! But aren't you the ones selling the product?!?! - So in the Long Run Lowe's didn't want to exchange or replace with better quality ones for the consumer!?!? Thanks Lowe's.
Reviewed Sept. 11, 2014
So this one time I took someone advice and decided to buy my appliance from Lowe's, big mistake. I ordered online, confirmation came that can pickup my order from store tomorrow. Drove 40 miles to pickup. They were like "oh that was a mistake. That item is our floor model. We can't give it to you and we don't have one. Do you want your money back?" she said!!! So I lost $65.00 service call fee from the plumber, no appliance. I called their lot line guy named ** said, "I'll get someone to call you."
Then this guy name ** called once 9:54pm and left a message. Called 5 times since then never replied my call. (This is at Frisco Texas store). Spoke to other manager name ** or **. She also handed me around. Long story I should have stayed with Home Depot. Lowe's, you are a mistake and waste of time. Soon you will be the next Blockbuster. If you go on their web site still same order will go through the same way. They don't even care to fix it. I'll share my story with as many people as I can to save them from from losing time and money.
Reviewed Sept. 11, 2014
I would like to personally thank Terry **, sales specialist, for his assistance at the Lowe's store located on Market Street, Winchester, VA. He took time to assist my wife and me by calling the warehouse to order hardwood flooring for us tonight. Many thanks, Terry.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2014
My mother went to Lowe's for a 4 by 8 sheet of plywood. She loaded the wood on the cart, took it to the register (was not asked if she needed help out). She then wheeled it to the truck in the parking lot and struggled to load it into the truck. While doing so, a Lowe's employee walked right by her and did NOT offer assistance to this 65-year-old lady. Extremely poor customer service! We have purchased a lot of merchandise from Lowe's, we will take our business somewhere else.
Reviewed Sept. 5, 2014
We are a general contractor, and I am the decorator. On August 27 2014 I ordered online via Lowe's corporate on the phone for 2 hours, furniture for a complete patio redo for our customer. The order was confirmed via email, then via a phone call to corporate Lowe's yesterday Sept 4, 2014 that all my order was at the store in Apex NC, and the second part of my order closer to my customer's new home in Raleigh the Grove Barton Park Store.
This morning Sept 5th, the Apex store called to say we do not have your order, yes this is true. I immediately called Lowe's Corporate to say "hey you said my order was there just yesterday. I have a team ready to leave and go pick up the items for delivery. Our customer is having a house warming party tomorrow night!" At this point the representative explained how Lowe's was having a lot of trouble with these seasonal sales items, and they were working on it, but the only thing she could do was apologize! **.
When I ask to just let me talk to her manager, she said it wouldn't do any good. I insisted that I take this up a level for them to find more furniture at the agreed upon price and she said ok, put me on hold for now 32 minutes, yes this is true, and I am just about to hang up, because it is pretty apparent no one at Lowe's Corporate is willing to talk to me. Really????? You put a General Contractor that is spending in excess of $10K a month on average with you on hold and leave them????
Reviewed Sept. 5, 2014
Purchased mower March 29th and purchased the extended extra warranty. 8-15-2014 the mower started making an odd noise. Took mower to the store for repair. Lowe’s called a week later and said that the mower was ready. After carrying my trailer to the store, they informed me that the mower was not there and that I needed to contact the warranty department. After calling the warranty department said that the damage was not covered under the warranty. I informed them that the manufacture weld broke on the diffuser plate. They said that was not covered. They said it would cost me $560 to get it repaired. After arguing, I told them to repair it. Lowe’s called me on 9-4-2014 and said that my mower was ready for pickup. Once again loaded up the trailer and inspected mower before paying. No repairs were made. I told them I would not pay and took the mower home to have repaired by a local shop. Lowe’s was absolutely no help and said that there was nothing they could do about it. Not going back to Lowe’s.
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