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Reviewed Oct. 31, 2015
Wanted to order several thousands of dollars in blinds for a new home construction project. After seven visits to the Lowe's store and a lot of misinformation and erroneous quotes, I finally was given a final quote. Previously, the store manager had approved in writing that we were to receive a 10% discount for opening a credit card after the credit card promotion expired (i.e, special promotional rate for one week), since Lowe's was not able to get the blinds order ready in a timely manner.
When I finally went to pay for the order, the sales help would not honor the 10% discount agreement even with the written note because the promotion expired. I requested to speak to the manager, Kevin, who originally approved the discount and was treated very rudely by him. He stated that he wasn't going to give me the promised discount because "I would lose money". I shared with him that the discount would help me with the cost of the tax, and he said, "Everyone has to pay their taxes, lady." However, I must sincerely thank Lowe's Manager Kevin. Due to his disrespectful treatment, I took his quote to Home Depot and was treated like a very valued customer. After three visits, I paid Home Depot $926.00 less than Lowe's "bottom-line" quote on the very same cellular blinds. THANKS, Kevin... but sorry will never return to this store, nor recommend it to anyone.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2015
In early May I believe it was May 5, 2015 the 7.1 cu ft Idylis chest freezer was delivered to my home. I bought this freezer to store breast milk. Initially the product worked great and kept the milk very frozen to the point it hurt your hands if you had to arrange the milk. However on October 27, 2015 the freezer light was on as if it was working but the milk was all thawed out or partially thawed out. I turned the temp as cold as it would go and it still was not freezing. I am so glad I caught it and didn't have to throw away hours of pumping liquid gold but it doesn't change the fact the Idylis chest freezer is a horrible product. Don't buy it whatever you do!
Reviewed Oct. 27, 2015
As repeatedly posted, my unit apparently has a bad control board. I know the store where I purchased the unit will not replace it. I know Maytag will not stand behind the product despite to poor downtrodden Maytag repairman who is still unemployed. I'm going to go to Lowe's in Torrington where I bought the unit and get on the loud speaker in the appliance unit and tell everyone how great Lowe's and Maytag are. This would be the second time I have done this. The control board is likely made in China where all things inferior come from.. The emerald ash borer among them. If the control board had been made in the USA it is likely some kind soul would offer to replace it after all Maytag used to have a stalwart reputation.. Not so much anymore.
Reviewed Oct. 25, 2015
Great customer service from manager Mr. Terry ** and all the employees. I have had great customer service from Mr. Terry ** the store manager at Lowe's in Portsmouth store 4040 and all of the employees. I have also had great customer service from the Lowe's in Chesapeake on old Taylor road. I would recommend any contractors to shop at Lowe's especially the locations in my review. Mr Terry ** the manager will make sure you are satisfied and he as well as all the employees appreciate everyone's business and go the extra step to make sure you are satisfied. Anyone unhappy with the Lowe's they have shopped at should contact their Lowe's and recommend Terry ** to train the other store managers and employees on how to run their stores and have great customer service.
Reviewed Oct. 25, 2015
Purchased a Samsung Washer and Dryer on 8/29/2015 to have it delivered on 9/2/2015. When it was delivered the guys ran a cycle through on both appliances. The dryer was making a rubbing noise in which I was told that he would let the service dept know but for me to also call. But it would be an easy fix and not a big deal, or they could take it back. Being that this was my first appliance purchase ever I asked him what he recommended and he said to have the service dept look at and then go from there.
I called the service dept the next day and told them, they put in to have someone come out. No one came out until 9/10. He took one listen and knew right away the cabinet wall was dented and the drum was rubbing the side of machine. He stated it could not be fixed and would have to be replaced. I would need to call Lowe's and he would put in his paperwork and it would get taken care of being that it was within the 30 days of purchase. I called Lowe's service dept right after he left and was told they would have to wait until they received his paperwork for the service. I waited a few days with no call back. I called and was given the runaround that a claim had to be filed and a manager contacted and I would hear back from someone in 7-10 days. In the meantime we were told it was OK to continue using the dryer. It was just louder than it should be.
I waited 14 days with not contact before calling again. I was again given the runaround that they were looking into it and a manager would need to approve it. I left another message to be called back. In the meantime the dryer got worse, it had been almost a month since it was delivered and no one wanted to step up and deal with this. I called again and spoke to someone, finally. He told me they had no record of it being serviced and didn't know anything about it. He took my information and the service info I had and was to call me back and get back to me the next day. I waited 2 days and had my husband call back in which case he was told they were waiting for the serial number. No one ever said they needed that, asked for it or even mentioned it. All the paperwork was sitting somewhere for a month waiting for a serial number no one said they needed.
The service dept called the store to get the number and process the paperwork. We waited another 2 weeks before we were contacted again to set up a delivery time. In those 2 weeks we got a noise complaint from our apartment because of the dryer noise. A month and a half later we finally received a new dryer. We called to get some kind of compensation because of all the runaround to get a dryer we paid for that worked correctly. We were told there would be some reimbursement and we are stilling on that. The whole situation could have been avoided if there was some kind of communication and things taken care of in a timely matter.
Reviewed Oct. 24, 2015
We purchased a Eleganza shower kit in 2011 from Lowe's and I noticed small cracks in the base at first. Then it cracked in other places. We contacted Lowe's to get it replaced but they told us they no longer carry Eleganza products so we can't even replace it, so now we have to replace the whole shower kit. Just so upset with them for carrying such shabby materials!
Reviewed Oct. 24, 2015
Lowe's is not loyal to its loyal customers; at least that is my experience. I am stuck with an ugly porch floor composed of flooring manufactured by Aeratis and sold by Lowe's. I received an inferior looking product to the one I ordered. In addition, more than one third of the boards received were either damaged or defective. I was in a heated dispute with both Lowe's and Aeratis as to who was responsible for weather damages occurring to the weatherproof boards prior to their installation.
Neither Lowe's nor Aeratis provided any guidance on how to store the weather proof boards in the weather. It was a contentious dispute that lasted more than six weeks. Finally Lowe's and Aeratis were willing to replace the damaged boards, but they did not give me boards matching the original boards. These new boards were much better looking than the original boards but they differed greatly in color and surface texture. The installation of these new boards would have made the floor uglier. The delivery of these new boards also made it apparent that the original boards I received were from a discontinued product line. Nonetheless neither Lowe's nor Aeratis were willing to assist me further. I am stuck with an ugly floor. I will never shop at Lowe's again. I would not recommend Aeratis to anyone.
Reviewed Oct. 24, 2015
When I purchased new Husqvarna mower from Lowe's I was offered extended warranty that would cover all issues with mower. Sounded good to have worry free, so I purchased. One year later have problem with drive, so I brought mower for repair. Was told I had to authorize non-warranty work up to $100! I asked directly that if it was not covered to call me, she said, "Sure." When I returned to pick up they wanted $78 to slip belt back on and didn't even change it!!! Next lie came. They said extended warranty would reimburse. Wrong! One lie after another! Called customer service. They took report and said store manager would call me within 24 hrs. It's now been 50 hrs and counting! Do not purchase any warranty service from Lowe's. It's not worth paper it's printed on.
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2015
I purchased a 4 burner Master Forge Grill from Lowe's. I took great care of it, went to clean the inside and the whole bottom of the burner box plate had rusted through. Master Forge customer service showed no support and quoted me a price for a replacement box. Seeing the care I gave this grill I feel in now one should this bottom plate of the burner box section E rust out after less than 2 years. Master Forge, poorly made grills to say the least poor company support... Too bad because the outside looks impressive. I guess you can't judge a book by its cover... Never again will I buy a Master Forge.
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2015
If the website would allow me to give Lowes and their service provider 0 stars, I would. Washer broken for a week and won't get fixed (maybe) until next week. Very poor communication with me as to status or part order and scheduling follow-up to install it. It took many complaint calls to find out what was going on. I paid top dollar for an extra Lowes warranty and haven't gotten my money's worth (and still may not). I should have purchased the machine from a local small business that would stand behind their product and service them in a reasonable time frame. No more Lowes for me, and I strongly recommend that you readers take your business elsewhere.
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2015
I called to complain starting on Sept. 22nd. I thought it was the filter but that wasn't the problem. Mr. Appliance came out on October 1. The same day my husband came from the hospital, he just had open heart surgery. Mr. Appliance said 7 to 10 days for the part, now the date is October 22. No phone calls, no repair man. I have no food, no ice. I keep calling, no one will fix my problem.
Updated review: Dec. 5, 2015
WOW posting here made a difference! Lowe's honored the additional 5% on my cabinet order when using my Lowe's credit card. THANK YOU for this website!
Original Review: Oct. 22, 2015
Put an order together for kitchen cabinets which are on sale at 20% off. Went to pay for them. Told the 5% discount for using Lowe's card would not be applied. The sale sign never indicated the Lowe's card discount would not apply.
Reviewed Oct. 21, 2015
The experience with Lowe's has been very confusing. There are some employees that have been great with us, giving service and what we need in time. But since those people don't make the entire store, it is quite disappointing that I have to give such a bad review. We purchased a Kitchen remodeling in May of 2015 to be started 4 to 5 weeks after purchase. We paid for the cabinets and for the countertops and install (just not the rehooking of the plumbing). How their process works is very inefficient because it is someone different for every single thing and they cannot start the next phase until the other person has finished theirs. We got cabinets in about 2 months after purchase date.
No countertops though, that took another 2 months. Long story short, it is almost November now, still no finished kitchen AND cabinets were dented during install. When we called to complain, the supervisor came and saw the issues, she said she would send someone (that was 4 or 5 weeks ago). Apparently, their installer had surgery and cannot install. It is ridiculous to think that a company as large as Lowe's cannot do any installs because their ONE installer is out sick. Needless to say and very much so regrettably, I will not be doing business with Lowe's anymore. Although the designer for the cabinets was very good with us. It is such a shame that the company policies hold back good employers.
Reviewed Oct. 21, 2015
I am a 67 yr old widow. A small woman and have no knowledge or ability to remove appliances or to install them. I went to Lowe's looking for a dishwasher, washing machine and clothes dryer. I asked the salesman if Lowe's would deliver the new appliances, removed and haul away the old ones and install the new ones. He assured me they would. Based on this I wrote a check and paid for the 3 appliances.
Two days later Lowe's showed up with the appliances. They told me they would NOT remove my old appliances and they would NOT install the new ones. They were just going to drop them off. The appliances never left the Lowe's truck. I had them take all the appliances back to Lowe's. I cancelled my check as I needed the funds to buy appliances elsewhere. Later the same day I talked with one of the assistant managers. He was aware of the situation, I told him I had cancelled the check and purchased appliances from someone else. I had nothing of Lowe's. I thought things were settled. WRONG!
In spite of the fact that Lowe's would not honor the promise of removing the old appliances and installing the new ones, in spite of them knowing I had cancelled the check because I had no product of any kind from them, THEY HAVE REFERRED ME TO A COLLECTION AGENCY to collect the money for the appliances I did not receive.
I have contacted them several times by phone and went to the store several times. They continue to give me the runaround and will not rescind their referral for collection. Once again, I do not have anything that is or was theirs. I am furious that they refuse to correct this problem and feel others need to be aware of this type of "customer service". Thank you.
Reviewed Oct. 21, 2015
We purchased high quality fencing material and installation from Lowe's in Anderson, SC. It was the worst decision we ever made. The install was to take 3 days... that was Memorial Day and today is October 21st. For 4 months we have been trying to get someone out to install the fence correctly, finish the install, ANYTHING at this point and all we get is "we are working on a resolution". After 4 months the resolution is simple... give us our $5300.00 back, come get the horrible fence and we will never do business again. Believe me, it won't take much to pull up the fencing since the post were not installed correctly and anytime a storm comes, you can see it blowing in the wind. We have gotten nothing from Lowe's in way of a resolution and the only response we get is an email immediately when I post something on Twitter.
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2015
Called and talked to the assistant manager because I needed a new spark plug for a weed eater I bought there a couple of years ago. I was amazed to find out that they do not carry regular maintenance parts for items they sell such as a vacuum bag for a vacuum cleaner. They sell for an air filter or spark plug for their mowers and weed eaters. I find that unacceptable. Who then am I suppose to purchase this from... their competitor who sells both? Bad move Lowe's!
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2015
Lowe's charged me $35.00 for an estimate to install vinyl flooring which was unusual as all other installers give estimates for free. I went along with this thinking they would do a good job. When the estimator came to the house he said my floor needed the old vinyl, ripped up a subfloor, put in and the floor tightened for squeaks. Not so, according to common sense and all other installers the old vinyl was not glued all around. It could be taken up in a matter of minutes. The underlayment was perfectly good. I had all the moldings taken up and the doors and appliances removed. A real easy Job.
When I got the estimate installation cost was just less than $2,000 and this did not include the price of the vinyl. For God sakes! I could have a solid 1" wood floor installed in my kitchen, dining room and hallway for less money than their labor and vinyl cost. What a rip-off. I'm out $35.00 but much wiser. I will never do business with these crooks again. One more thing the written estimate did not include the square footage of the kitchen and dining area. Guess they didn't want me to figure out what they were hosing me for.
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2015
I bought refrigerator Frigidaire (Model FFHS2311PFAA) S/N-4A50205587 from Lowe's online using my credit card on 02/18/2015 with extended warranty for 3 years. Fridge was delivered. Because of the construction in my apartment I put this fridge in storage. It was all packed in plastic. I turned it on 7/27/2015. The fridge did not cool off. The power was on. 1) I called Lowe's Service Advantage. The Lowe's Service Advantage scheduled the tech Service Company to come (A&E FACTORY SERVICE). The tech came on 7/28/2015 and said that he can not fix it because it is inside leak. 2) I called Lowe's Service Advantage and a new service company (ADVANCE SOLUTIONS OF NEW YORK) was schedule to come on 8/10/2015. The tech came on 7/31/2015. AGAIN, he was not able to fix it. The tech mentioned that this fridge can not be repaired. As I understand, he did not submit his paperwork.
I called Lowe's Service Advantage and I had to FAX his paperwork. Please check my file for the fax. After that I was redirected to work with Manufacture directly. The Frigidaire sent 2 times 2 Service Providers. One replaces the compressor and again they were not able to fix it and they determined that this fridge is UNREPAIRABLE.
Today is 10/13/2015, the new fridge still does not work. The army of different Service Technicians come all the time without any fix and each one of them ask me to replace it. I dont know what else needs to be done. My files are open with Lowe's and Frigidaire. I called multiple times Lowe's Service Advantage. Even filed the complaint with complain department at Lowe's (**). Laura from Lowe's Customer Care sent me email that she contacted the appropriate department but this was it. No care, no communication, nothing. You have all my information. Please resolve this issue as soon as possible.
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2015
Every single time I come here nobody helps me. Ever. I ask for help and people are too lazy. They're just like "we don't have that" and I'm like "yes you do. It's right there. I just need help with specifics." Home depot has much better service. Just sayin. Today I came in for a 4x4 pole. Before someone told me they would cut it in half but not into the cubes I need because that's a project cut. Today they said no they won't cut it all. And also I have a broken foot. Nobody would help me get the wood off the second shelf. So I just left. I will now be giving Home Depot my $5 for a wood beam. Never coming here again.
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2015
I recently bought a refrigerator from Lowe's and it was delivered with a scratch and dent in the freezer drawer. We accepted it because the delivery crew said, "Lowe's will replace it, no problem." I went to the Lowe's where I bought the refrigerator, and I explained what happened and I was told, "No, we can't replace the door." I had two options, to replace the current fridge or take 10% off. I went to customer service to ask why I was unable to order just a new door. I was treated like a nuisance and told someone would call me. No one ever called me. My husband went in over the weekend and was treated very well. He was able to order just the door. I am happy he was given great customer service but why did I not receive the same?
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2015
We purchased over $13,000 of kitchen cabinets from Lowe's on 31 MAY 2015 and were first told we'd get a $2,000 discount on the order. Special program we were told. Then when we signed up for the credit card. We were told the discount was not available, but maybe a $1,000 discount was on a Commercial card. They looked into it and said "oh, gee, no it isn't," but that we were getting a preferred interest rate instead. The folks trying to process this at the store were just as confused about this as we were. They scanned coupons, discount forms, etc. and none of them seemed to apply 'to us'. We should have walked then, but of course we were excited about the order and the salesperson was really great.
At the time of order we were told the lead time was six weeks, so we planned our project accordingly. Instead the cabinets showed up in two weeks, and we were forced to deal with temporary storage for them. We asked Lowe's to hold them for us and they refused. Their so-called 'temporary' storage subsidiary could not accommodate us without two weeks notice. We spent more than $300 on storage.
While this is going on, Lowe's lender generates an invoice. We've never seen it so we don't know what the date on it was. This invoice is never received by us, but apparently went out about the same time the cabinets were shipped. We did not receive any invoice. We did not know about this invoice until it was already late and we were called. We went through the motions with the credit people who apologized, said they were resetting the first payment date to be starting concurrent with our conversation and were waiving the interest and late fee. So OK, the problem is resolved right? We had no reason to suspect any other problem.
My wife then sent a payment of more than double what was owed on the payment plan, thinking OK, we are straight now. No, we aren't. Because Lowe's has raised the payment to nearly 3 times what it says on the invoice. They applied the late payment fees they said they waived on the first payment and added the 'past due' amount they said they were not charging as the effective date of the first payment was changed. They did not inform us of this during any telephone conversations with them. We did not know any of this because a new invoice had not yet been received. So the payment sent is now $40 or so under the amount of the required payment, which we think is more than double what is owed. Again we do not know anything about this until we are called. So now instead of having a minimum payment due of under $150 it is $450. And it is going to remain so.
So we contact them again and are told we are a bad credit risk, they are reporting the late payment on our credit and they will not adjust the interest rate back down to what it was supposed to be. Seems we weren't a bad credit risk when they approved us, now we are. We will not use this credit again and will not buy from Lowe's again. Glad you got a sale, it's the last one. We've researched this online and found several other complaints about Synchrony Bank. This might be Lowe's lender but the responsibility for policing them is Lowe's, not ours. We have found similar reports where Lowe's lenders have been criticized and complaints are being filed. We intend to do the same and encourage anyone with similar experiences to contact us. The order was placed with George ** at Lowe's store 2870 on 053015. The cabinets were provided by MBCI - Auburn. Customer **, Order **, PO # **.
We believe this is a deliberate game being played by Lowe's lender and that we are not the only ones getting this shuffle. We accept that the responsibility for making payments on time is ours. If for any reason after this is resolved we would default or be late on payments we understand the rate would change. However this is not going to stand as is. If this is not resolved - meaning that our interest rate is returned to the original rate which was quoted as 17.99%, all of the fees and penalties removed from this account, and our credit report verified to be clear of any late payments by 30 October 2015 we will file with the Virginia Department of the Attorney General, the Better Business Bureau, the US Consumer Finance Protection Bureau, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and anyone else who will listen. This might seem like an insignificant matter to you. It isn't to us.
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2015
My wife and I purchased a Whirlpool refrigerator on August 18, 2014. After having the refrigerator for about 11-12 months the refrigerator ice maker ceased to work. We call Lowe's and informed them and they sent someone out to work on it because it was still under manufacturer's warranty. When the manufacture warranty ran out we had a five year Lowe's extended warranty that kicked in.
Within one months time the freezer quit working again so we called Lowe's again and this time they sent someone out that had no clue how to work on the refrigerator (my wife had called the warranty company before the second guy came out and told them that this guy didn’t work on these refrigerators). This guy walked in the door and before he even looked at the refrigerator he stated that he didn’t know how to work on it but did state after looking at it that all the door sills and the water valve needed replacing. He did nothing else and made money for a service call, I’m guessing $150 to $180 – what a scam!
Toward the end of this I had gotten fed up, so I called Lowe's and told them what was going on and that I felt that they needed to replace my refrigerator. They agreed to do this, so I gave Lowe's my model number and he stated that it was a 26.2 cubic foot. Something was wrong because my refrigerator had a sticker place on the inside of it with 28 cubic foot. I kept talking with the store manager and he finally stated that the refrigerator that he was send was the same as the one I currently have. When the refrigerator arrived it was the 26.2 not the 28 so I refused the refrigerator and sent Lowe's away.
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2015
I went to Lowe's one winter night to purchase a small can of beige paint. I put the bag on the back floor of the car. When I arrived at my destination, it was dark as I took the bag out of the back of the car. Due to the negligence of the Lowe's employee, having not properly secured the lid at the store, paint spilled and got all over the car's rugs and seats. In addition to the car's interior, the paint got on my expensive Ralph Lauren Black Label suede jacket, leather gloves and dress pants. I immediately went back to Lowe's the next day and showed the manager all the damage. The manager told me to contact their insurance company, Hartford Insurance on "Asylum" Ave. (appropriate name considering the behavior of their agents) in Hartford, CT.
Hartford Insurance gave me the runaround for several months, was extremely rude and then dropped the claim alleging I did not go back to Lowe's to report the problem for two weeks after the incident, which was a blatant lie. I went back to the store and told the manager what they said and he said he told them that I came back the day after the incident occurred. Hartford Insurance would not pay for all of the damages incurred as a direct result of Lowe's employee being negligent, which would have been the right thing to do.
As a result, I incurred considerable financial loss. I did not have time to chase them in court. Lowe's did nothing to help me with the matter. Due to this I would NEVER SHOP AT LOWE'S AGAIN and strongly recommend others not to shop there either. On the other hand, Home Depot has gone out of their way for me whenever I have had a problem. This is the difference between a reputable company and one that is not. Hartford Insurance should have their license revoked for unfair and deceptive practices. They are a disgrace.
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2015
My mother is a landlord. She owns 7 houses. On one of our houses we wanted to redo the balcony so we needed mortar cement to redo it and we weren't sure which brand we should get or how we were going to pick it up. We're both very small females with no arm strength. So we're looking and about 10 minutes pass and not one employee ask us if we need help or even shows up near that aisle. I have to walk halfway across the store to ask for assistance and he said, "Ok, I'll get someone." He rang for our assistance three times over a course of 20 minutes.
I go back and ask if anyone is going to come help us and he VERY rudely replied with a sarcastic tone, "I don't know what to tell you, woman." Ok, I was ready to slap him across the face. I rolled my eyes and walked away. So I told my mom they were being very rude and when we went to the manager she had no idea who was working that day and who specialized in the department. Her name was Nancy. This was on Central Sarasota Parkway.
The store is very unorganized and many of the employees were very rude. All of which I asked for assistance seemed to think it wasn't their responsibility. Of course we went to Home Depot and their service was MUCH better. If you're not an expert with housing and need some kind of assistance, do not go to Lowe's. Home Depot is the place for you. They helped us get in and out with the cement and other equipment we needed that day in a matter of minutes, many employees helping and all very friendly.
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2015
Today was looking for a bathroom vanity. Came across one. The sticker said one price, but the manager said that's not the price. I said, "You have to be joking." He was very rude and told me I wasn't getting it for that price. I told home he was a jerk.
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2015
The service at this location (7100 W Ray Rd, Chandler, AZ) was HORRIBLE. Our project was delayed for 2 months and no one including the Department Manager, and the Assistant Store Manager seemed to care or want to help. We had to make several visits to the store and countless phone calls, and the people were lazy and had no work ethic whatsoever.
Lowe's flooring installation contractors from Caesar's are even more incompetent than the guys at Lowe's. After weeks of back and forth with Lowe's, they showed up to measure and check out the floors since we had already ripped off the existing carpet and exposed everything. They said we were good to go and that everything looked OK. After a few more weeks of frustration and delays from their part, the installers showed up to do the install and the guys said the floor was too uneven and that they would not be able to do the install. After 2 months of delay, the fools at the flooring department at Lowe's still say that "they don't know what to say or do." We got our money back from them but lost a lot of time and energy and were still left with no floors.
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2015
I purchased this tool in a never opened, factory sealed box, with tie straps, just to find a bag of sand! When I tried to exchange it, my local friendly Lowe's store called me a liar, and told me to bring the tool back. I pleaded I received the sand and not the tool I purchased. They told me to leave. I'm now a Hope Depot customer.
Reviewed Oct. 5, 2015
I bought a lawnmower at Lowe's October 12, 2014. Worked to perfection until October 5, 2015. Just all of the sudden the lawnmower stopped while cutting the lawn. I ran nothing over, smelled no gas, oil, or burning of any sort. I did minor troubleshooting... i.e. spark plug, choke, gas checks..... My next step was to call the 1-888 LOWE'S number for warranty and repairs. After completing the call I was fully satisfied in my explanation of what is covered and what is not and thought I understood.
I brought the lawnmower to my local Lowe's and explained why I was there etc..... I told the customer service rep. (who was no older than 20) that I think it is the carburetor and I immediately was told "Well that isn't covered." I asked why and was told that "Because they aren't". I was kind of confused so I asked that if this lawnmower is covered under "Mechanical or electrical defect warranty for 2 years from time of purchase." How can I be held liable for the carb. being bad or faulty? I then said to the customer service rep. "Why would I intentionally break my own lawnmower especially the carb. The carb. is buried deep in the engine and something I do not have the time and basically nor the skill to examine." He then told me "I have seen worse".
I guess my question is what is considered mechanical coverage and what is considered electrical coverage? I am not a dumb guy and I can easily distinguish between the 2 components. I have been a dedicated Lowe's shopper for 5 years and never had an issue but lately I notice the people that they hire cannot answer basic simple questions. Several times I have asked where an item is and I get pointed to the opposite end of the store. I have been rang up wrong more than several times and luckily I caught it. I do not want to go to Home Depot I prefer to stay at Lowe's. This whole lawnmower fiasco coupled with shotty customer service has really pushed me back a bit.
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2015
My water heater was purchased 06/11/11 and it has quit heating water. It has turned off before but I was always able to restart it and it would continue working. It stopped working on 09/24/15 and I called on 09/25 to request service thru the Lowe's extended warranty. I was informed that they could take 2 business days to have someone call me for a service call and that Friday did not count as the two business days. On 09/28 I received a voice mail from the extended warranty stating that they would take 3 business days to resolve the issue. I called them on the 3rd business day at 3:00 pm mind you and was informed that they were still within the 3rd business day and someone would call me by 5:00 pm. It's now 8:17 pm and no one has called me yet on what they are going to do to fix my water heater.
Reviewed Sept. 30, 2015
I waited for one of their sales to get my new kitchen counters. The sales at the time were "Free sink with at least 35 square feet of granite" and "Granite countertops 20% off." While I was ordering the counters they told me that only two types of granite count for the 20% off (the solid white ones) and you only get the free sink if you have it undermount installed, which is an extra $200 for installation fees. I figured it out ahead of time and it should have been around $900, it ended up being $1550.
It took them a week to get it sorted out and call their local counter company, Gerrity Stone. A week later Gerrity Stone sent out their employee to take measurements, he was fine. A week later Gerrity Stone called to say that the counters are ready to be installed a week later. The installers were supposed to show up between 2 pm and 5 pm, they came at 1:30 pm. Which is fine if they at least called first to tell me that they're showing up early, but they didn't. It was three workers that spoke Spanish the entire time, only one of them spoke broken English. Through the entire process everyone told me to have the sink and faucet there at the end. I figured they were going to install at least part of it. Nope. The sink is still in the box and they never even looked at the faucet.
Reviewed Sept. 30, 2015
I purchased new countertop for my kitchen from Lowe's and had Lowe's install them. They cut the hole too big for the undermount sink and now there is a lip and the caulking gets gross looking. When they were putting it in they installed it all unlevel. One side of the kitchen is lower than the other side. They also left a 2-inch gap between the countertop and cabinets. The sink and faucet was also purchased at Lowe's and the faucet has very low water pressure. I've had a plumber come out and tell me it's the faucet not a water issue. Very upset about my beautiful countertops. For the price we paid I would have expected it done right. I will not have Lowe's install anything else.
Reviewed Sept. 30, 2015
September 18, 2015, I came to pick up my storages I bought online at store 3059 and bought BBQ Char-broil 3 gas burner at Lowe's store. Lowe's offered free installation and they told me it would be ready on September 22, 2015 for pick up. I came to pick up it on the day they told me. Customer service named ** checked my receipt and called staff to bring my order and told me to stay there. They checked back and forth for over hours and couldn't find my item.
I came to ** again to ask and she said my item was not ordered installed by the time I bought and I had to take box. I told her if I not ordered installing I already picked it up on that day. She kept saying not ordered installing and half an hour later they brought BBQ to me it was installed had my name on it. It was damaged on the back, they offered 10% off I said ok because it took me over 3 hours to get it. They reluctantly do their job by the time store was not busy, 3 hours they served only 5 or 6 people including me.
I brought home and wanted to try it on Friday, 25th and found out we did not get owner’s manual booklet. I came back to store and found out my item on sale. I asked for price match as Lowe's advertise. Customer service named ** again tried to avoid me but I came to her ask for help. She said no "you bought floor model and had discount already". I told her I bought brand new one and Lowe's offered installed for free. She gave my receipt to her partner and kept saying that was floor model. I was so upset. They called manager to ask they agreed match.
I don't know why Lowe's staffs and their manager kept saying my item was floor model. Maybe they gave me floor model instead of brand new one I bought, who knows. I asked them for the manual booklet they did not give me, they called back and forth and did not tell me anything. I came to them and gave my number there when they already print another one for me. I did not want to stay there another 3 hours for only booklet but until today they never call. 1 more thing missing from my BBQ machine was oil drop, just found out.
I always shop at Home Depot and very happy with their service. This time I bought my 3 cabinets storage at Lowe’s and bought BBQ for 1 stop shopping. And have terrible experience with their customer service. And no wonder why Lowe’s has far less customer compare to Home Depot because their staffs are not working for Lowe’s interest like ** and other customer service there. If Lowe’s don't care about their customers they will be defeated by competitors.
Reviewed Sept. 30, 2015
My husband shopped around for the best prices for roofing materials and delivery in Columbia, MO. After getting all the quotes, Lowe's had the best prices. When it came time to prepare to have everything delivered, my husband called and then the trouble began. He asked for the delivery to be made early morning since workers had been hired. Lowe's would not give a delivery time - could be anytime during the day. Then he asked to make sure the shingles would be put on the roof, yes, but for a considerable extra fee plus a delivery charge... none of this was figured in the estimate!
Reviewed Sept. 30, 2015
I ordered and paid for my windows and doors in March. They didn't arrive for about a month, which is fine. Lowe's put in a 4 foot door in a 5 foot opening. They don't have a molding thick enough, and if they did it would look ridiculous. Here it is, a few days shy of October, and no molding and the doors haven't been replaced. Bugs are coming into my house. The other day, I had a spider build a web in my bedroom. Now Lowe's said that I need to go and get like 6 inch thick molding, that is 10 feet long, and they will return to install it. This is ridiculous. News flash, such a molding isn't out there and it's not my job to go from store in a quest for some hideous thick piece of molding. Wish I had checked their track record before.
Reviewed Sept. 29, 2015
It would take quite a few paragraphs to recount my astonishingly bad experience with the San Francisco store so I'm not going to go into detail and the specifics are irrelevant to the larger point. The bottom line is that I'm taking the time to write a review (which I never do) out of pure exasperation and frustration that a national chain corporation can allow their stores to be so poorly managed and staffed. It seems that they have no hiring standards and will basically let anybody work for them. Here are a few specific complaints about the SF store.
First, nobody seems to know how to answer the phone there. On the rare occasions that I did get through to someone, I'd invariably be transferred, put on hold or have my call dropped. On one occasion I counted having to call back 8 times over the course of 40 mins before I finally was connected with a manager who was then rude, unprofessional and combative and couldn't wait to get me off the phone. When I asked for his name, he became even ruder and then mumbled something incoherent. When I asked him to repeat his name, he shouted "J-E-F-F!" (If that's even his real name) like I was an enemy or somebody who'd deeply offended him.
I called the "corporate customer care" line to file a complaint twice, and both times the feeling I got was they really didn't want to be hearing from a pesky ol' whiny customer with a complaint (their website has links to a page where you can compliment a Lowe's employee however). At first I thought maybe I was being over sensitive and being too harsh on these guys. Then I had the idea to check on the local Yelp reviews and whad'ya know? A whole slew of negative reviews, one after another basically reiterating the same complaints over and over. Then I decided to check out other broader review pages, and this is how I landed here. Cutting to the chase, Lowe's is a very poorly run corporation and obviously doesn't pay attention to or care about what their customers are saying. They don't deserve our business. They make Home Depot look pretty good in comparison.
Reviewed Sept. 29, 2015
I purchased Pella Windows and installation of same from Lowe's. The installer did not know how to install these windows, made damages to my property. They installed a broken window and were suppose to replace the broken pane but never did nor gave me credit for the window. I ended cancelling half of the order, the half that the installer made was never completed. Lowe's scheduled an appointment in the evening to fix the problem and when we cancelled the appointment they stated that we refused to let the installer in to fix the problem therefore they made a final resolution to closed the account, sent a letter stating that we refused to let the installer in, therefore they will close the job.
My husband called the store manager and advised him that it would be best to reschedule because it would not be prudent to do this work in the evening. He agreed and I followed the cancellation with an email. They have also refuse to give me credit for the broken window, I had to purchase a new window from Pella. They stated that this is a final resolution therefore the store manager and corporate office refuse to speak with us. I am being forced to pay for the reinstallation of the windows Lowe's installed and the broken window.
Reviewed Sept. 29, 2015
I contacted Lowe's here in Porters Neck, Wilmington NC to have carpet installed over tile. This was needed to sell home. I explained this to the person in flooring. I picked out the carpet. The carpet installer contacted me and met me at the home. Measurements were taken. Payment was made to Lowe's and we waited for WEEKS to get it installed. I called three times in two days to find out what the hold up was and learned on the final call that the installer would not install carpet over tile. Now we have to start all over with another company.
This lack of respect and communication was poor. The persons in flooring knew that they had a new installing process but failed to mention it to us in the beginning. They also failed to confirm carpet over tile installation. This whole process stalled us from placing the home on the market for over a month!! Money and a lots of time lost. I will not shop at Lowe's again. Poor service.
Reviewed Sept. 29, 2015
Over one month now, job still not finished. Many delivery changes, cancellations. Told us microwave was installed, never was delivered. Was assured that crew would install anti-tipping device on stove. They said NO, they wouldn't do it. Store said job was finished. Corporate not much help - said store would take care of it. Worst customer service ever. If you choose Lowe's for Appliance installs... be prepared. Look at customer reviews.
Reviewed Sept. 29, 2015
April 2015, I went to the local Lowe's store to shop for replacement windows. The salesman helping me was very kind and professional. We wanted a dark tint in the glass and he worked extremely hard to find what we wanted. He came up with a price of $10,132. This included removing old windows and installing new windows plus cleanup of all old materials.
They showed up at our home at 1:00pm. They started in trying to remove the old windows with a blow torch to remove each individual pane of glass. They had no luck with that then used a sledge hammer to break glass everywhere. In the beginning there were 3 very young Hispanic guys that seemed as though they had never put in a window. By dark one of these guys came to me and asked if we went to bed early. I told them that my mother was 75 and yes she does go to bed quite early. I asked them if they could possibly finish the job the next day. They both turned and walked away. My mother was exhausted by this time so I asked one of the men if they could come back and finish the job the next day. He turned to the other and spoke something in Spanish. He informed me they had another job the next day 100 miles away so they had to finish up that night.
It is quite dark by now, they still had 5 very large windows to install. Within 30 minutes the 'independent contractor' and his brother showed up. They did do some work but not much. He did at one time come to me to tell me that one of the windows had been broken in shipping. He wanted me to look at it. The window had already been installed 'broken'. Now why would this contractor install an already broken window? Because it broke as they were installing it. I have no idea what time it was they finished but it was much too late. There were 10 very large windows to install and they were going to do it in a half day. Neither me nor my mother examined the windows that night.
The next day was our biggest nightmare. None of the windows were neither level nor plumb. Most would not even open since they were not centered in the opening. They had actually caulked some of the windows shut since they were at the edge of the sheetrock. The home is red brick and they used a white latex caulk upside and out. White caulk over on inch wide does not look professional on the brick. They had broken up most of the sheetrock on the inside with their sledgehammer. To cover these areas up they coated them with the caulk. I suppose they did not think we would notice. Glass is still everywhere around our home and parts of the old windows are still being found all around in clever hiding places.
Lowe's is a store I will continue to shop at. Lowe's has done everything they can to make a bad situation right. **, the manager of installation has bent over backwards to get this thing fixed. **, the store manager turned it over to Lowe's insurance to make sure we could get to a resolve with this situation. The actual store is great - the independent contractor is a joke. I would love to know how he passed the general contractor's test and did not know how to install a replacement window.
I am now dealing with Lowe's insurance. They want me to sign and have notarized a form that I agree to the refund of the windows and a very small sum for a general contractor to fix what is messed up. Actually they want to pay a general contractor $1.60 per hour to redo all windows. Then the sheetrock that has to be replaced, they are depreciating it down. There is no way they will ever get by with this.
This contractor has ruined our home and they want to pay the bare minimum even if the actual cost is more. This is our home. The only home that we will have and we take excellent care of it. For that reason an attorney will be retained. If we had wanted our home to be in this condition we could have hired anyone off the street and had a better outcome.
Yes, absolutely shop Lowe's but NEVER, I mean NEVER allow their 'independent contractor' to install anything in your home. It is not worth the price and it damn sure not worth the stress this insurance company is causing. Please read this all and think seriously before you are right in the middle of a lawsuit with their insurance company that think they can screw people (their customers) one more time.
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2015
I waited for a chandelier I order and waited for 11 days and had to cancel it. Never came. Paid 4,700.00 for a deck and all the supplies were not delivered all together and I had to go a week being inconvenienced by staying home because instead of the deck being completed in 2 days like the company said, it took a week. I was going to have Lowe's do my kitchen, but not now. So dissatisfied. I have spent a lot of money there too.
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2015
Lowe's on Thomas Langdon Road Greenville - I went to Lowe's and entered the plumbing department. As the usual not a single employee was present to help me find packing for an outdoor spigot. I also needed a washer and screw to rebuild the spigot. I began looking in the department for the items that I needed. 20 minutes later still no employee so I began speaking to other customers to see if they could help me find what I needed. The plumbing department is very large and so hard to find anything. I understand that they need to have a large inventory. 40 minutes later an employee finally showed up while eating a sandwich. When a department employee goes to eat lunch no one at all attends the department. I finally got my parts and was able to pay and leave the store.
This summer I was using the outdoor department to purchase flowers and soil with pots and fertilizer. This was not all purchased at once. I made several trips to the store. It does not matter what department I enter or whatever I need to purchase, no store employee is available. This is a regular occurrence in the Lowe's store in Winterville or Greenville. I am not sure as the store is on the border line of the two towns. I am not talking about the employee helping another customer. I am saying there is no employee in the department at all. I have gone to the front help desk and they will page the department employee. That never helps.
I have complained and my answer was just “Wait they maybe at dinner or helping another employee.” If you ask an employee they are more than glad to give you a piece of their mind and tell you where to go but with so many items in the store and no employees to help you that does not help much. I get an angry answer if you go to another department and ask for help. They tell you where to look if they know even if they are doing nothing they will not help you. I have seen the employee speaking with customers and you don't dare interrupt him even as he is talking to friends or neighbors. They will not recognize you. Then they keep on talking to friends or neighbors but nothing to do with the store items.
I have waited for 45-60 minutes and I just end up leaving the store. I have never seen the manager. I had to deal with him once and he sent me to someone else that never is there. It did not bother him one bit that he just pushed you away. He is not going to help you. I believe that they are not happy with their jobs and are not going to help you but what they are good is at hiding somewhere in the back left corner of the store doing something. They will sit at the desk and I have given them the politeness of allowing them to finish what they are doing. Then they turn and give you attention telling you what aisle and where to look. I accidentally found what I wanted and described to the employee in that department but they are not going to leave that chair. When you have one more question you go back to the desk and they have vanished.
Well to conclude the last manager was awful the way he treated customers if he would even speak to you. He has the cement parking stops where you park. He has these moved in front of the store as speed bumps. I had a BMW and it really tore the front of my car up. I went home only 10 minutes away to get my camera and when I returned they were removed and I complained to the manager. He first said I should have known not to drive my car across the speed bumps and the truck had picked up the cement pieces. I had to turn this into my insurance company for payment and I had to pay the $500 deductible. After that he denied that the speed bumps never existed and told me he would do nothing for me.
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2015
I recently were to have engineered hardwood and carpeting in our home. First day contractor is an hour late and is not a licensed contractor per Hawaii State Law. Then after starting wood and having torn out bedrooms carpet inform us Lowe's lost the carpet. Upon partial installation of wood complain about bounce in floor on concrete pad after paying a third of total for leveling. Contractor states, "Oh it's fine." Having been a carpenter for over 40 years myself this is not fine. Now we have to go out and find new carpeting and a professional to take up floor and reinstall correctly. LOWE'S COULD CARE LESS.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2015
I purchased some tools from this place and did not need 3 of them so I went to return them and this ass at the counter took the tools and only took 2 off of my receipt. I brought this to his attention and he told me that I did not return 3 items only 2. I pointed out the tool that he had put behind him that just so happen to be the exact tool on my receipt. I asked for the manager, of course he did not get them and continue to argue with me. I call my back to dispute this and sent them the receipt but those bastards at Lowe's continued to lie regarding my tool. I know that thief at the register took it home. Will never shop there again!!!
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2015
In May I decided to have some major work done on my house to prepare selling in the future. I had five different jobs done including roofing and siding to be done by Lowe's. I had a sagging roof which I assumed would be taken care of by Lowe’s at the time of the roof installation. I did not point the problem out because I thought that the problem would be taken care of when the work was done, it was not. I was told after the new roof was put on that it is a structure problem. I was not aware that it was up to me to point out the obvious.
Next, after a week or so, I noticed that I had a large hole in the ceiling of my bedroom closet. This happen when one of the roofers stepped on the sub floor and did not mention it to me. I informed the salesperson of this problem and he agreed to take care of it. The problem was finally fixed by a maintenance worker from the Lowe’s store that the work was done by. I have to mention that Lowe’s contract the work out to other businesses for all of the jobs that they do.
When the worker came to repair the hole in my ceiling he lean on the rod which was holding the clothes up which caused the rod to break and all the clothes ended up on the floor. The clothes were covered so that I would not have to remove all of the clothes from the closet. I thought that he would know not to lean on the rod. So as he was leaving he informed me that someone would have to come back to fix this problem that he created and to paint the hole in the ceiling that he fixed. So that was the roofing problem.
Next, the siding was done by another company with workers not located in Cincinnati. It took about two weeks for them to complete the work due to rain. I understood that but when they informed me that they were finished, some of the work was not even touched by them, meaning for soffit and fascia on the roof of the front porch and two locations of fascia that were missing, which I pointed out. He said maybe Lowe’s would give me a discount on my bill. Very sad. I did not mention all of the work had to be paid before the work starts.
Lowe’s furnish the supplies and then contract the work out to other businesses as I mentioned before. I do want to say there were a lot of problems with the fascia that was done also. So, after calling Lowe’s several times, I was told that they would have someone to finish and correct the problems that the first company recreated.
The next company that came to correct the problems did not do any better that the first. So by now I was very disturbed and I contacted the CEO of Lowe’s by emailing pictures of the work that showed how the work had been done. After this I received emails and calls from all levels of Lowe's. By now I thought that it would be better to refund my money and I try to find another company on my own to get the work done correctly. Lowe’s repeatedly assured me that the work would get done.
Finally another company was hired and the problems were done which I told Lowe’s that I was not totally satisfied. They said that there was nothing else that could be done. I was given a thousand dollar credit on my Lowe’s account. As for the sagging roof, that problem still exist and I was told that the new roof would have to be taken off in order to fixed it. I believe that the work started out bad from the beginning and if the sagging roof had been included maybe it would have allowed some of the other problems to not occur.
The three companies that worked on the siding were Apex Metal, the second company I do not recall the name, the last company was United Installs. Also, after all of this, they had to replace gutters which were damaged by the workers. I had new gutters installed about two years ago. I have had work done in the past by Lowe’s and thought that maybe we learn from our mistakes. I have!
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2015
We had a white vinyl picket fence installed in my front yard about two months ago and here's what they did: left out screws holding up the fence panels, put black hardware on a white picket fence gate and did not place the post to the fence correctly so the gate is crooked. Speaking of crooked... the last panel installed the fence post is crooked and the last post was bolted to my wood fence rather than cemented into the ground. After multiple calls and photos and emails, I got nothing but promises. An absolutely horrible job!!! No followup and no response.
Please take my word... find yourself a good contractor and stay away from Lowe's!
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2015
On Sept 23, in the morning, installers came into install a vanity, sink, mirror, lights, medicine cabinet, and towel racks and toilet paper dispenser. When they left, my carpet was a mess with sticky stuff on it. And the caulking on the sink was spotty. We called immediately to have them come back; not even 5 minutes had elapsed. We never got a call back.
After calling twice in a 4 hour time span, I asked to speak with a manager who told me that I would not be called back because they were on another job. I told him that we tried to get them back immediately. And also informed him that one of the installers was on the phone several times and that telling me that the installers would not call when they were on the job was not accurate. Also, I asked why, when they installed the mirror, that the large hole in the wall was not fixed, since the mirror did not cover it. I was told that it was not SPECIFICALLY mentioned in the contract.
I have no idea when the caulking will be fixed and I had to use a carpet cleaner to get out the stains left behind by the installers and then vacuum the dirt and grime that they left behind. We were not satisfied by this experience, especially with spending the amount of money we were charged for installation.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2015
I am writing in response to my recent experience at the Warsaw, Indiana location. I have a LAR account in my business name that is for over 50 rentals that I own and operate as well as for house flipping that I do on the side. I spend $5,000 average a month on this account. I purchased 2 coin-op Whirlpool washers and 2 Whirlpool coin-op dryers on August 26, 2014. The problems began November 23rd 2014 with the washers breaking down. I called the Lowe’s protection plan over 5 times after that to set up times for the repairman to come out. He came out for the first time December 8th to fix a belt and proceeded to come out over 10 times between December 8th and July 21st 2015. I was down many times for over a week at a time. He fixed everything from the belt, to the actuator, to the suspension ring, to the basket, to the BOARDS MULTIPLE TIMES.
The manufacture warranty was 1 year and everything has been covered including parts and labor (contrary to what my local Lowe’s says). I returned the washers after the 10th time as I knew we were nearing the 12th month of ownership and I cannot run a business like this. The washers seem to have been down more than they were up and running. I lost over $600 in sales and also was paying my employees to meet the repairman over here to work on each time as that was what they required to work on them. I waited a month after dropping them back off to our local store to get my refund but they have informed me that's not going to happen as Whirlpool says they will not warranty. I have since then called 1-800-44-LOWES and Nicole very rudely informed me “It’s not going to happen.”
I am owed $1,451.78 plus tax for the refund for 2 LEMONS and furthermore $600 in lost sales plus all the time it has taken for me to deal with these issues over the past year. I feel that regardless if Whirlpool gives the money back, Lowe's should at the very least back this product for me, a loyal and very good customer. At this point we will have to take our business elsewhere since apparently Lowe's doesn't care about their customers. I'm not going to let this go. I will take this higher and let others know of the way I have been treated by Lowe’s.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2015
Date at Time. Sept 23, 2015 at about 11:30AM. I went to Lowes for a project that included polyurethane, some wood and some hardware. Since the paint department is the first as you enter, I thought of picking up polyurethane first. I approached the paint section a brown skin lady and a dark skin man are busy horsing around, while three customer ate waiting, nobody even looks at us. Some two minutes late I interrupted their joking and said, "Where is your Polyurethane?" Without looking at me the male points to an aisle. I walk up and down three times, could not find Polyurethane. I went back to the desk an addressed the lady in front of the computer. "I can't find the Polyurethane?" "Aisle 5" she said.
I went to Isle 5 and went up and down three times, could not find it. I come back to the lady and said "This is my third trip to your desk, and I can't find Polyurethane?" Casually she said, "somebody must be reorganizing that isle and may have moved it". She did not offer any help. So I asked, " Should I go back without Polyurethane?" She shrugged her shoulders implying "as you wish." I asked for the manager and waited ten minutes, nobody came. I went to customer service and asked for corporate address for customer service - she gave me an 800-44-Lowes as phone number. I said I need to write to them or send them an email - she said "look for it on the internet. I left Lowes and went to Home Depot where I spent some $250.00. Lowes "Shame on you."
It's a shame that they don't care for the customer and don't mind losing thousand of dollars in business. I expected someone to walk with me a show the product. Is that too much to expect in a hardware store that carries thousand of products? I don't think so! I have mentioned date, time and the skin color to help management spot the employees (if they care). YOU HAVE LOST MY BUSINESS FOR EVER.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2015
Fence installation - They did a terrible job and you can't contact anyone to get it resolved. Lots of promises made when you are face-to-face but they never follow through. Go somewhere else. Originally I dealt with Brandon **. Avoid him and Lowe's for any installation.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2015
Quick to take your money, overpriced, slow to get the job done and verbal description of work to be performed does not end up on the contract. You're dealing with a salesman not a contractor. Skip the middle man and go straight to the source.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2015
I went to Mooresville store to rent a Floor nailer, did paperwork and headed back home to finish my hardwood floor project by the way in which I bought from Lowe's. Got home only to be disappointed the nailer wouldn't drive nail in. Went back to store and asked for advice. The tool guy would act like you was bothering him. He advised me to use a brad nailer to install 3/4" hard wood flooring. While trying to get paperwork finished the Lady Seely left me at counter to go do a propane exchange. Another lady help me complete paperwork.
Asked her "did Lowe's sell floor nailers?" She said yes. Called up front with customer service desk and gave Amy parts number, she said they was out. She ask me to come with to double check, 2 was in secured cage. She told Amy we wanted to one, She replied "he hadn't pay for it yet." Nevertheless she just said they didn't. Back home have one, now she wanted me to pay or a petrify the Lowe's didn't have. Project. Open package, read direction and proceed, only to be disappointed it didn't not work. Went back to store, exchange for another floor nailer, went home, started again. This one drive 3 nails and that was it. Returned on Sunday morning.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2015
HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE! Don't trust these people at all. Ordered a custom $1000 slider door, which they incorrectly ordered and HAVEN'T DONE A THING and don't own up to their mistake. Thanks Lowe's for the $1000 mistake YOU made. Advised that they can't do anything now that it has been framed. I will be sure to share my experience with all friends and vow to not spend a dime at your establishment ever again.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2015
In August I ordered a front and a rear storm door for our new home. The front door was a stock item but the rear had to be ordered. The sales associate stated it would be on the "truck" on Thursday of the following week. It didn't come till Thursday of the second week. The installation scheduling department didn't call. We called them the next week and they said they would have the installers to call us to set an installation date. No call. I called the scheduling dept. three days later and was given the phone number to the supposed installer. I called them and was told it would be 10 days to 2 weeks before they could come. I told them I wanted a specific date and time and was told they could not do that at that time but would call me when they had time to handle it.
I contacted the installation dept. and told them I needed someone and didn't hear from anyone again for couple of days and then a man called on Friday and said he would be there the next Wednesday. When arrived to do the installation they had given him the wrong door glass and the screen for the door was split so bad it couldn't be installed. The installer did everything he could but we still had to wait till the next day for the store to get the "stock" glass from another store.
I called and spoke with the store manager and went through everything with him and was told he would have someone "check into it tomorrow". Late the following day someone named Carson called to let me know "everything had been taken care of". That morning I had went online and paid off my Lowe's card in full. Never again will I give Lowe's 5 cents of my hard earned money or recommend them for anything, if Home Depot can't handle it, I pay the extra money at a local hardware.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2015
I've had 4 visits over the last 2 months from Lowe's appliance repair contractors. They have been unable to repair my dishwasher. The last tech deemed unit irreparable. Fifth appointment scheduled for all day tomorrow. Repeated calls to Lowe's Customer Care have proved fruitless in establishing a plan for timely repair/replacement of unit; as well as extremely long (as long as an hour) and frustrating. When I have requested the contact information for an individual Lowe's representative's superior, in order to lodge a complaint, rep. informs that they themselves handle all complaints. Their system is broken, I discourage anyone from purchasing Lowe's Service Advantage for any product at Lowe's.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2015
I purchased two bulbs from Lowe's store, 811 East Arques Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085. The warranty statement reads, "The product is warranted for 2 years based on normal household use of 3 hours per day." Only area in the house where this bulb can be used is bathroom. The bulb is guaranteed life of 8000 hours. The description reads "can be used in kitchen, bedrooms, living rooms, and bathrooms." I used this bulbs for kitchen and it never works more than 3000 hours.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2015
I have been remodeling 3 bathrooms, Lowe's personnel has gained access to my Lowe's credit card - had to change that. We can do everything you want. They have done nothing. I have been dealing with customer service since April 22nd 2015. This project was started October 2014. I have spent almost $70,000. They will not do a thing. Their attorney Michell ** refused to even contact me. I finally had to call the CEO office to get to her. Warning warning warning.
Reviewed Sept. 18, 2015
Never go Lowe's to buy anything that needs installation. The installation of our washer & dryer took 2 months with 4-5 different appointments - the crew are rude, extremely unprofessional (don't know how to install) and even no-shows. We called the store couple times and the staff simply replied arrogantly: "That is not our problem". They never know how to install washer & dryer. Called the Lowe's Customer Care and they said: "None of our business. You need to call that store." Lowe's, as the name, may have lower price but worst service/quality. You get what you pay for. Finally we returned everything from Lowe's and re-buy washer & dryer from Costco, hassle free. NEVER EVER GO LOWE'S.
Reviewed Sept. 16, 2015
Store #0448 Panama City, FL apparently does not want to sell me a sliding door! I did the order, had the measurement done, and have come to the store 2 times to pay and am unable to because for some reason they need a Notary and one is never there. This last time I was told to come back tomorrow morning at 7am or tonight at 9pm. Neither is doable for me. If a store is open to sell something then it should have whatever is needed to complete that sale available during the store hours! I have never had such a disappointing retail experience! And needless to say, they lost a sale!
Reviewed Sept. 16, 2015
We waited for a month to get the carpet we selected in stock. Once it was ready we scheduled them to come out to install the carpet. We moved everything and prepared for them the day before only for someone to call us and inform us that one of the contractor called in sick. Bizarre! This is Lowe's right? Do they only have one person to move furniture, install carpet, and replace baseboards? So we ended up waiting a few more days with all of our things in the living room even though we paid extra to have them move furniture, I wanted to make it as easy as possible for them. Call it a nice gesture.
They call the day of to set up a time which was between 11am and 3pm. Kind of a big range. Had to take the entire day off just to wait for them to show, hoping no one calls in sick. Two guys show up in some old beaten up van. Definitely not associated with Lowe's. I don't even think Lowe's interviews or sees who they contract work out to. They could careless after receiving your money. Never again when we shop of use Lowe's for anything. Huge disappointment since this was my favorite store and we've spent a lot of money here. I was a loyal customer until now.
Reviewed Sept. 16, 2015
Never go into a Lowe's to buy a door without going to their website first and then either bring a print or the written item number with you. Otherwise they will tell you the sample you like is out of production and up-sell you. If they tell you that you have the product number written down wrong, LEAVE. Go to the website, email Lowe's about it, then order the one you want online. The installation however was fast, they cleaned up after themselves, and it was well done.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2015
I have been shopping at Lowe's for about 15 years now. Same name, same phone number, always paid with my debit card. Went to Lowe's, cause I had a problem with a product that I bought a year and a half ago. After 90 days the returns department has no record. So they give me the 1-800 Lowe's number. I call it and according to them I don't exist. I lost my receipt, I have a 2-year warranty, and they can't find me. Repair company says, "Go to Lowe's and get a copy. This product still has warranty on it." And that's where it all went bad. Sold me the extended warranty but can't find me.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2015
We bought flooring 4 weeks ago. We haven't been informed of delivery date, installation date and every attempt to make contact with anyone by phone has yet to happen. I am sure if I were a big contractor I would have been taken care of at time of purchase. We didn't take the project to Home Depot due to terrible service with our last project. They are 10 time better than Lowe's...
Reviewed Sept. 14, 2015
Lowe's unbeknownst to me sold me a 3 year old Hot Water heater that was supposedly new. The manufacture date was 2012 and bought in May 2015. In three months the hot water heater started causing a mustard gas smell. They claim it's my well water even though I've lived here 18 years and never had these issues. I bought an extended warranty from Lowe's. They claim the mfg. warranty is still in play for the first year and Whirlpool doesn't want to fix or replace the unit. Buyer beware and go elsewhere and don't buy Whirlpool!
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2015
30 years. I have been a loyal Lowe's customer for three decades and after building countless structures, major improvements, and thousands of repairs with Lowe's products I believe I'm done with them.
I purchased 300 sf of swiftlock flooring from the Jonesborough, TN store. I selected this product because I have used it many times before. I know it's not top shelf, but installed correctly can give a nice look and and years of service. The morning after the install the sunlight thru the floor-to-ceiling windows revealed two different glosses on the floor. I contacted Lowe's right away and they scheduled an inspection. The inspector came and measured ant thing which may have contributed to this...nothing. Then I waited.
After I finally had to chase down the report I found this response from the manufacturer. (Synopsis) 1) I should have found this before install. 2) This issue is only a problem when viewed in specific conditions and so they did not consider it an issue. (i.e.-sunlight coming thru the windows of the sunroom!) 3) I should have mixed the boxes more. I guess working 4 boxes at a time was not enough to hide this obvious defect. I explained to the store manager Eric this was not an acceptable resolution. His response was to quote the manufacturer's policy and inferred that any relief lay in pursuing them.
I wrote to Lowe's customer service who sent a nice canned response and referred it back to the store manager Eric who then repeated the previous song and dance. He did offer to provide me with a couple of more boxes to replace the questionable pieces. Not knowing which gloss was faulty and that much more than 2 boxes worth were affected and knowing that trying to take the floor up to gain access would damage even MORE piece, I declined this foolish and insulting 'offer'. In as much as products do have defects and things "happen", I expect issues at time. What I can not accept is Lowes' 'We Don't Really Care' attitude towards a long term loyal customer. I now join the flood of people who will not be returning.
Reviewed Sept. 12, 2015
Purchased this Greenworks Pressure Washer from Lowe's 3 years ago. Used less than 6 times. Called Greenworks CS for list of repair dealers. Gave me 3. Called and 2 of 3 do not deal with the company's products. The 3rd was more than an hour away. Spoke with Lowe's CS for a list of repair dealers. They had none. They offered a $50 gift card if I happened to have the receipt. Unfortunately I do not. Made a point of asking Lowe's why they deal with vendors who offer no real CS or support. To me another reason not to buy equipment for Big Box as iffy on service.
Reviewed Sept. 11, 2015
In June 2012 we purchased 6 bedroom windows from Lowe's. The windows have been fine and the gentleman who installed the windows was friendly enough at the time. Last week I took down the shutters on either side of the windows to paint and discovered that the caulking around the windows was cracked and falling out. I contacted Lowe's since they must have used inferior materials since caulking should last much longer than three years. Lowe's only guarantees their work for one year. After that you are on you own. l will be replacing my downstairs windows over the next several years and they will not come from Lowe's due to their shoddy workmanship and poor customer service.
Reviewed Sept. 11, 2015
Purchased 120 treated deck boards and had installed September 2014. From start lumber had bad appearance. Lowe's lumber people assured us all ok. Said that is just the way new wood looks. Told to wait 60 to 90 day to treat with sealer. Got cold to had to wait till spring. Ready to treat and noticed chunks of wood coming apart on many boards. Also noted that water was soaking into deck boards even though guarantee was for treatment to repel water for 3 years. Spent 5 months going to store talking with three managers plus placed 5 calls to corporate customer service. No resolution. Have not been able to use deck for a year. All our deck equipment and flower planters etc are sitting in our drive way. Lowe's customer service is crappy. I just want deck replaced or refund so I can get a deck from a responsible company.
Reviewed Sept. 11, 2015
We went through Lowe's to finish our vinyl fence. The tech came out to put the posts in and left all the dirt lying on our grass. They came back a week later to finish it. They did not take the dirt with them. By this time the dirt has turned into mud and was all over our yard and our neighbors yard too from the tech tracking it everywhere. Talked to John the installation manager at the Riverton store and he did not apologize and pretty much called us liars, because his tech told him we said not to remove the dirt and to leave it there, now which our grass is ruined. So now we are stuck cleaning up the mess that we paid them to do. I will never use or recommend anyone to use Lowe's, because their customer service is very poor.
Reviewed Sept. 10, 2015
I own 15 rental properties. I have an account at this store. There are only a few people at this store that knows what they're doing. If they happen to take a day off, you're screwed. You can tell the majority of the people there just hates being there. They look at a customer as a nuisance. I have an LAR account that gives me 5% discount and I would rather go to the Home Depot where I don't get a discount.
Reviewed Sept. 10, 2015
I buy products from Lowe's all the time. Was told they have a great exchange policy. Wrong. I took back a space heater that I bought couple months ago and it stopped working. Lady told me 90 day return policy then Matt from the department told me 30 days. I just want a product that's works. I don't want credit or a gift card. "Sorry we can't help you." Ok. Well what about this ace I bought that is broken? Was told it had a year warranty. "I'm sorry not that brand the other brand has the warranty." What? 80 dollars in exchanges. You have lost a loyal customer. I was going to buy a couple things today after the exchange but I will never shop at Lowe's again.
Reviewed Sept. 10, 2015
Purchased a Frigidaire Gallery refrigerator 02/10/2014. Now fifteen (15) months later the refrigerator side stopped cooling. Purchased 5 year additional service/warranty with Lowe's since the manufacturer's warranty was only 1 year. Happened on Thursday and repairman contracted by Lowe's didn't come out until Wednesday the following week. "Yes", coolers/ice and lost food. The repairman comes, opens the doors and says "I think it should just defrost for 24 hours then turn it back on." The controls were at their default settings of -6 for freezer and 35 for the fridge. Actual temps were -27 freezer, 55 fridge. Then he says "if that doesn't work call us and will come back out and replace the control board/panel."
Now mind you the freezer side still has frozen food in it, not ruined yet! So I ask, "Call you after the 24 hrs if it doesn't work and when will you come back out?" He replies, "When you call it will have to be scheduled, probably a couple of days". So that would make it a weekend, they don't work. Plus more food ruined that came out of the freezer that was still keeping that food cold. Wow! Then for him to come back out and order a control panel/board and wait for that to come in and try that also I guess? With the 5 year service/warranty purchased from Lowe's they only pay for $250.00 of food replacement. After reading reviews on Frigidaire Refrigerators and Lowe's pathetic service/warranty plan guess who won't be getting more of our money? Oh, and by the way Lowe's, $4000.00 worth of appliances purchased from your stores if you would care to research that. All purchased in less than a year and a half.
Reviewed Sept. 9, 2015
We are replacing all our appliances. Spent thousands at Lowe's including installation cost. Lowe's hired an outside business to install dishwasher and over-the-range microwave. The gentleman they sent was over sixty, could not walk well, let alone bring in and install a dishwasher and overhead range. He was inexperienced and caught our stove (lucky which is still waiting to be replaced, three weeks and still waiting) on fire, burnt a blanket which made the house smell toxic for hours. He took over two hours at which point I had to dismiss the inept installer, call his boss and ask that the microwave be reinstalled safely.
This was the second time that Larry the sixty year old had been in. He installed the dishwasher weeks before, though he arrived three hours late, took three hours to install just the dishwasher. We were patient that day. The boos came to our house late last night to fix what needed reinstalled; he gave one excuse after another about not being able to hire good workers, having problems with people who could not pass drug tests, Lowe's over booking and loading work orders on top of scheduled appointments etc. Whatever the excuse I warn you about services that you may pay hundreds of dollars extra for and still get "burned".
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2015
I needed about $800 worth of tile for a bathroom renovation. The Bloomfield Hills, Mi store was short on the bull nose version of the tile. I asked the salesperson if he could check to see what they had at other stores. He said, "No I can't but you can drive around and see what you can find." He refused to look up the product for me to check inventory elsewhere. Never, never again.
Reviewed Sept. 5, 2015
Me, my husband and son was shopping at Lowe's. We were told to leave. They have a right to make us leave because they were privately own and they can refuse service to whomever they want. We were stunned that someone can just walk up to you and refuse to sell you something and you did nothing to them. I need and will receive justice. How could they do this to me and my family. Please someone tell me how.
Reviewed Sept. 3, 2015
A few days ago I wrote a review about my one year old LG top loading washing machine. I was disappointed because it always left a dirty residue on my clothing and had a bad odor. I contacted Lowe's. They had me call their service department who sent a serviceman the next day. The machine could not be repaired and Lowe's lost no time delivering a replacement to my home. All of the Lowe's employees that my husband and I dealt with were professional and helpful. We will definitely continue to be Lowe's customers.
Reviewed Sept. 3, 2015
Lowe's offers promotions when using their credit card. For example 6 months of 0% interest. I returned a $1299 log splitter that was defective, so the promotional balance should have been 0. A month later I got my statement and $580 was left on my promotional balance rather than 0. No help at all from their customer service department when I phoned in. I took the bill in and the representative called in and resolved the issue, I thought. This month that amount is zeroed out, however; $538 was tacked onto an already previously zeroed out promotional balance. Wow. Lowe's is so corrupt.
I just spent an hour and half getting nowhere with them and will now have to return to the store with all of my paperwork. I can't wait to get rid of this card and will never shop at Lowe's again. I will tell everyone I know how corrupt, unhelpful, and what scammers Lowe's credit services are. It has caused me tons of stress and wasted my time. I'm really upset about this.
Reviewed Sept. 3, 2015
Store located in Valencia, Calif refused military discount while some Lowe's stores give the military discount. So I will never go back in your stores and will pass this on to all my military brothers, and it is a lot of us. I will go to Home Depot from this day forward. And no need for apology, it won't help, and do not contact me.
Reviewed Sept. 2, 2015
I called Lowe's paint department to buy paint that matched a Arrow steel building I bought from that store. Arrow had sent me the exact paint mixture code and I gave that information to the paint person over the phone. Actually made her read them back to me to make sure it was correct. After priming and painting, it became apparent it was the wrong color. So after 2 coats I figured something was wrong, I looked at the tag on the paint container and compared it to the numbers I gave them. The first set of numbers, I guess the item number, had a l4 in it, l as in lender. The numbers on the paint container had a l1 in it. So I called the store to tell them and they told me to bring it back (the remaining paint) and they would correct it. Fine.
So after I cleaned out my paint sprayer, I drive the 15 miles and when I get there, no one was in the paint department. So after over a half hour of waiting, and 5 different store pages assistance in paint, someone finally showed up. Explained to that person the situation, as she was not the person who I had talked to on the phone to tell them the paint was wrong, or originally made that paint that was wrong. After looking over the situation, she determined the mixture I called in was for a one gallon mix...??? Ok, seems all paint mixes probably have a standard where it's always a one gallon mix. I had ordered 5 gallons of the mixture. So anyway, the new person was in the process of mixing me the correct color when the original person who made it the first time showed up. She apologized and so forth and then on.
So anyway I had only a few hours to get the correct paint on, as the first two coats were not totally dried yet, and the temperature was going to be dropping and the dew setting in. I assumed it would be a simple exchange and I would be on my way. Hail no, the new person had to go do this refund on my credit card and then recharge me for the correct paint, after I told her not to, as it takes a few days for any refunds from the card to show up in my account, and if I used the card right then, I would be overdrawn. Apparently it doesn't matter to Lowe's. After she did this I was told to "go borrow the money somewhere," and the correct paint would be here waiting when I got the money??? WTF??? So I left the store empty-handed, with the time to paint rapidly dwindling down, and after a few hours I managed to explain my situation to somebody, and borrow the money to go buy the correct paint I originally ordered.
So I go back to Lowe's and repurchase the correct paint, and by the time I get home, the temp had started dropping and the dew was starting to form. So I could not paint that day. The next day I go to paint and after one coat the new color was sliding down the sides like the skin off an old man's rear end. Looked like chicken skin. After 2 coats it became apparent that the new paint was not adhering to the original paint that Lowe's mixed wrong. The building I was painting looks like crap and the only way to fix it is to send it back to the metal, re-prime it, and then paint in the correct color, another 300 something dollars, and countless hours of work.
When I had returned to the store to get the right paint, I expressed my disappointment to the manager in charge. All he could say was if he had known at the time he could have done something about it, but now it was too late and all he could say was "I'm sorry"!!! Whoopie!! I told him I should get a discount for my trouble, and he agreed to 10 percent off, which would make it 20 percent off with my veteran's discount. That does not cover the cost of having to start this entire project again from the start because someone in paint doesn't know what they are doing. I am a very unhappy camper and I will never, ever buy any paint from Lowe's ever again.
Had they done a simple exchange, it might have adhered as the original wrong paint was not fully cured. But because of the ridiculous bullcrap with the credit card thing, the original wrong paint cured overnight and everything is ruined. I feel Lowe's owes me a new building, or have them out to sand off the chicken skin and repaint it for free. After spending over 10 thousand dollars over a period of a year, Home Depot or Menards will be my first choice when I need any building supplies. Thanks Lowe's!!
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2015
I picked out 3 pieces of 1"x3" untreated common pine and 4 pieces of 1"x2" of same type. Had to go through about 20 pieces of 1"x2" to find 3 that were fairly straight which isn't unusual at big box stores for common construction grade 1"x2" pine. At checkout I noticed the 1"x2" rang up as cedar for $3.09 a piece and the 1"x3" rang up as comm pine for $1.92 each. I had noticed the price of 1"x2" comm at a Lowe's across town the day before and it was selling for $1.22 each. The cashier said there was nothing she could do and called her supervisor. I told her the problem and showed her how all the wood I was buying looked exactly the same and just like their cheapest untreated pine. She agreed it was comm pine but she could not give me the pine price.
I asked if Lowe's accidentally put the wrong sticker on the end shouldn't they correct it. She said Lowe's doesn't put the stickers on wood, the company that sells to them does. I said "shouldn't you deal with getting that corrected with that company instead of taking advantage of customers by selling cheap wood as select choice." She said their policy is to sell as tagged on wood and there was nothing she could do about it. I left without the 1"x2" wood and thinking about never returning to a Lowe's again. The 3 ladies who explained everything to me, were nice and seemed honest, but doesn't make up for a policy that is taking advantage of the public.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2015
I ordered a BBQ online and both the website and the confirmation email indicated that I would receive a phone call within 24 hours to schedule delivery. In 3 days I had not heard anything so I called to follow up. The phone rep indicated that as this was a special order item they did not know when it would be delivered and could not provide any estimate of a timeline. The individual was condescending and unhelpful.
9 days later I received an email indicating that the item was ready for pick up. However, I had paid for delivery for the item. I contacted the online chat service. Again the individual was unhelpful and rude. I was given the phone number for the store that was dealing with the order and told to call and follow up myself. When I did call the store, I spoke to three different people, none of whom could keep track of the information I was providing.
Ultimately, the delivery had already been scheduled without any call to me and there was no indication that I would have received a call to ask for my preference in scheduling the delivery. On all fronts, the service was unprofessional and the communication systems were a disaster. Based on this alone, before even receiving the BBQ that I ordered, I know that I will not shop at Lowe's again, neither online nor in-store.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2015
Go to Lowe's to purchase a microwave. Not in stock. Second time in store to get this item. Ask about delivery of the item when it's available. Told it's free delivery but will take two weeks. OK I can deal with that. So August 28th get my phone call - my delivery will be here Saturday between 12-2. So 2:30 call the customer care number. Told delivery driver is really far behind. Ok. Two more hours go by, still nothing. Call customer care again to be told my microwave was never put on the truck; it was a Refrigerator and sent back to store with no phone call. Customer care says it can be sent out Sunday morning between 9-11. 11:30 call customer care yet again only to be told my order isn't even on the truck. Now I have to call the manager pissed. He does finally resolve it by sending the item that is in his store with the delivery driver. Oh and open it up and yes there is a dent on it - it has been dropped.
Reviewed Aug. 29, 2015
Purchased a whirlpool refrig at Lowe’s Iwilei. Salesman "Talmadge" was very courteous, knowledgeable, and helpful in purchase. That's where the good service ended. Delivery was scheduled on 8/21/15, and was told we would be called on 8/20/15 to confirm time. 8/20/15 call WAS received and scheduled after 1pm on 8/21, and that they would call 30-60 minutes prior to delivery. 4:30 pm 8/21 no call, so called their number 528-9370. Spoke to a woman and she said she would call me back within the hour. At approx 6 pm called back. Same woman (I think) answered and said our delivery would not be made because of some problem.
So I scheduled the next day in a.m., said someone should call me about 9 am. 10 am no call, so I called again. Said not scheduled till after 1pm! Told them this was NOT what was scheduled, and that I would not be home about that time. Person said would call me back. Of course, I called again about 30 minutes later. Person said that the delivery truck was in Hawaii Kai. I told her I lived in Hawaii Kai, so try to schedule next appointment. She finally did, and delivery truck did arrive before noon but found that the refrigerator was damaged!
Deliveryman called his manager (don't recall name - Chris?) and I also spoke to him. The delivery was re-scheduled again for the next morning. Next day no call by late morning, so I called again. Spoke to Aaron, mgr., and he said that it was scheduled for a week later! Told him I can't understand how this can be since I did speak to a manager to schedule for today. He apologized and rescheduled for Tuesday, 8/25.
During all of the above, there was only one phone number available, and I was disconnected numerous times, before and after I had followed the phone prompts to connect either to delivery, customer service or a manager. Had left many messages for manager "Chris" but never received a call back. The only reason I received my appliance was because I initiated the calls. If not, it may have been delivered when no one was home, if at all. Understand that the store manager is SLY **. Please take notice of the poor customer service your store personnel have provided. I will never purchase another product that needs delivery or possible servicing from Lowe’s again. Back to Home Depot and Sears for me!
Reviewed Aug. 28, 2015
Purchased my washer & dryer with extended warranty plan. After 1 year, the dryer died, they came out and fixed it. After the 2nd year, the washer & dryer break. Lowe's kept scheduling appointments for someone to fix the appliances but either a no show or person shows up for 5 mins with no solution to the problem. There are no follow-ups from either repair staff or Lowe's. By the way after 1.5 months, still trying to get my appliances fixed and no idea when or if they will get fixed. Whoever reads this, my advice: do not buy appliances for Lowe's definitely do not purchase any extended warranty plans. They are a waste of money.
Reviewed Aug. 28, 2015
I purchased a 5 year warranty for my dryer. They have sent a technician out already 3 times to fix a loud buzzing noise. Nothing has changed. It still loudly buzzes through the whole cycle. I called back last week, had an appointment set up for Aug 24. No one ever called or showed up. I called back, reschedule for today. Sitting here waiting. Just got a call saying their system is down and they aren't gonna make it today. I missed work 2 days now and nothing has been accomplished except pure frustration. I will never shop at Lowe's again.
Reviewed Aug. 27, 2015
It took the contractor Lowe's hired 2 months to complete our fence. They then refused to pick up the leftover fence parts and cement bags. We had to make numerous calls to Lowe's and the Contractor.
Reviewed Aug. 27, 2015
Purchased new Troy Bilt Pony Riding Mower in 04/2015 with 4-yr warranty. Part broke 3-4 weeks ago. Repair company cannot get part. I called the Troy Bilt company. They are supposedly backed up on being able to supply these parts. Appears to be a faulty part/indicated clean break on a new part. There seems to be a design part flaw. I think anyone having this type mower can expect a problem. So far no part and my repair company is 75+ miles away.
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2015
I purchased a Whirlpool bottom freezer refrigerator from Lowe's. The delivery team did not know to secure the wheels with the lever. The drawer pulled the whole refrigerator out and rolled toward me. When I showed this to the delivery guy he said "put more weight in the freezer." When I had to exchange the fridge due to noise, the sales person at Lowe's told me about the levers required to secure the fridge. This is a big safety liability.
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2015
Went to buy a dishwasher on Aug. 1st. They said it was out of stock but should be in stock 7 days and will call to schedule an appointment for installation. We waited for the 7 days to pass and called Lowe's to ask about it. They said it was in stock but needed to be inspected and when that was done they will call to schedule. We waited a couple of days and called back. Now they lost the dishwasher. Can't find it! But after a few days it was re-located (or reordered!) and appointment set. We paid for everything upfront. Dishwasher, parts and installation all paid in full. The plumbing company, Faucetman, wanted an additional $30 to haul it up the stairs!! Lowe's was aware of our stairs and didn't mention any additional charges. So we ignore it.
The installer comes with our new dishwasher in the back of his old Toyota 4Runner on its side. ON ITS SIDE. He tells us he can't do the job himself because he needs help getting it up the stairs and no one told him about the stairs and per his company's policy we can't help him bring it up the stairs. So he left it in the garage instead of hauling it back to Lowe's (because God forbid they lose it again). We reschedule for today, Aug. 26, 2015 between 9 am-12 noon. It's after 12 and no one showed up. I called Faucetman and the woman on the phone said an emergency popped up and someone was supposed to call me. Well nobody did. It's 12:30 now and I've pretty much wasted my entire morning. Never again will I buy from Lowe's!!! 25 days later and I'm still waiting! If they don't show up soon and install my dishwasher and haul away the old one as promised I'm going to demand a full refund. This has been such a waste of time!
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2015
I went to have Lowe's to have the dishwasher that I had bought from them installed. I came home from work and my wife told me that the water line was leaking heavily. I tried to tighten it up and the line came loose and sprayed water everywhere. I called Lowe's to see if they could have someone come out the same evening and they told me that it would be a week before someone could come out - that they didn't work that way. I had to call a private plumbing company to come out on an emergency call to handle the problem.
I called Lowe's back to cancel the service call and they told me it would be 15 days before they could credit the $149.00 back into my account. I am very disappointed and angry that Lowe's attitude was one of 'I don't care' when faced with an emergency situation. I will never go back to Lowe's again. I will start using The Home Depot for all my needs. I'd advise that anyone wanting to use Lowe's to be aware because they are only about money and not customer satisfaction.
Reviewed Aug. 25, 2015
We are both here today with your installer. This Schuler kitchen just brought me to tears. I think we just lost $30k because I am so unsatisfied with this kitchen, we likely will need to pay out of pocket to have this entire thing replaced. What was a $2000 solution for Lowe's is the biggest disappointment for us with our house to-date. The 3rd round of "replacement" pieces we are pulling out of these boxes today are all garbage. So much so we are reverting back to the original pieces and will need to get someone in here to paint our brand-new, expensive kitchen. As I said, biggest disappointment we have ever experienced. And not one person from Lowe's or Schuler here to experience this GARBAGE with us. I will continue to tell everyone I know to NEVER purchase a kitchen from Lowe's under any circumstances.
Reviewed Aug. 24, 2015
My prior complaint was with Whirlpool and they would not stand behind our washing machine. I am so pleased that Lowe's came to my rescue and traded out the machine for me. They were very kind and I can't say enough good about that manager Jennifer and the sales girl Sarah. They are very professional and I'm a very satisfied customer of Lowe's. I will never buy another Whirlpool product though.
Reviewed Aug. 24, 2015
I ordered custom window treatments, Allen and Roth (Lowe's brand), from the Lowe's in Wall NJ. To be fair the window treatments they offer look beautiful in the samples and they offer many options. The problem is getting them once ordered. I have been waiting over 6 weeks. Three install appointments were cancelled and they have absolutely no idea where these window treatments are or why they have not been shipped/delivered. Apparently they are made by a company called Vista Products, which does not have the greatest Better Business Bureau reports.
For the past two weeks Vista Products has refused to give tracking number to the store agents, and just says to call the next day as they are packed and ready to go, bizarrely they never ship. Corporate Lowe's had to get involved, as the store employees are nice but totally passive and blast about getting/demanding information. I will update this as to quality, if and when I do get these custom window treatments (roman shade and sliding panels measured and to be installed by Lowe's). These were not cheap. My advice, go to a private store, you pay for the service you get.
Reviewed Aug. 23, 2015
This is the second time I have order a Dewalt product from them only to have it cancelled. They said that they have the old model number in the system and cannot order the new model number. They then try to sell me an inferior product at a higher price. This is the second time. The first time was a DEWALT 2.5-in Band Saw Item #:577907 | Model #:DCS371M1. Now this time DEWALT 20-Volt Max 3/4-In Variable Speed Cordless Rotary Hammer Item #:588864 | Model #:DCH253B. Both showed available online.
I purchased other items in order to spend my full 300 dollars in gift cards which I did not need and in order to get coupons to work with minimum price requirements. Now I am stuck with stuff I do not need and money at a store which cannot fulfill what they offer to sell. They still have it up on their website. I have to wait for another 10 days to get a new gift card in the mail. In the meantime they get a free loan of my money. It has been more than three months since the initial purchase.
Reviewed Aug. 23, 2015
I recently bought a home, and I was pleased to receive a Lowe's coupon with my new change of address. I made a list and went to Lowe's within a week of moving in, and my experience there was very disappointing. Most of the workers were standing around chatting instead of helping. I had to make a remark to my father about nobody being around to help, only to hear a man behind me, not in uniform of any sort, say that he was the one who worked the paint department. He then continued to work with other customers for quite some time before I was able to ask a question.
This employee was not helpful. He tried talking me into buying the most expensive paints, excessive amounts, and primer when it wasn't needed. The prices were double what they were at Home Depot, where I went afterwards to receive much more helpful information. I learned that the man at Lowe's had completely ripped me off.
When checking out at Lowe's, the cashier took almost 15 minutes trying to figure out why something wasn't ringing out correctly. She almost double charged me for more than one item. I had to pay close attention to what was going on just to ensure I wasn't being overcharged. She, too, was unhelpful and had terrible customer service.
I have another coupon for Lowe's, and I will not be using it. As a new homeowner, it's very disappointing to learn that a business like Lowe's couldn't cater better to the needs of someone like me. Home Depot raised the bar and out-performed Lowe's in terms of customer service, prices, and items in stock. I feel like I just wasted a lot of money for no reason. If this experience can't be rendered, today would mark the last day we ever step into Lowe's.
Reviewed Aug. 23, 2015
I moved to London Ky in April at which time I purchased a washer and dryer. One month later was on the phone with Lowe's, the washer was leaking. Received a replacement and once again I was calling Lowe's because that washer was also leaking. Received a third washer and lo and behold that washer is leaking. Now given the fact that I have terminal cancer and was down in the floor wiping up water because the water was getting in the grout and a mop will not get the water out. Have been having a hassle with Lowe's and their lies about getting another washer and paying the difference. Obviously that wasn't good enough so they scheduled several appointments for someone to come and look at it.
Lowe's has my husband and myself constantly fighting and I'm through. I plan on seeing an attorney due to the fact they are selling junk and know it and customer service is anything but. Yes it's reached the point where a divorce is imminent because my husband believes every word they say. I will never buy or enter a Lowe's store ever again. I plan on buying what I need from Home Depot.
Reviewed Aug. 23, 2015
8/22/2014 went shopping myself and my wife load 10 sheets of drywall. After the 8th pc a employees offered help. Went shopping. Went to check out. At the contractor counter paid the sales lady. Paged for help loading it. Nobody showed up. Ok I'm 62, had open heart surgery, had a stroke 2 yrs ago, had 2 surgery on my neck. Guess I shouldn't need help. I'm really tired of the lazy help. So it's back to Home Depot 5 miles from my house. You're only 1 1/2 miles. Sad. Nice store and lazy help. Maybe they should look at the management. Oh this won't go anywhere. Tired of the same old crap. Guess you can't get any help if it's near lunch time. It's not just me complaining. My friends and daughter are now going to Home Depot.
Reviewed Aug. 22, 2015
My husband bought a chainsaw from Lowe's of Bristol Va. It did not last no time until he had problems. He returned it for another saw. Just like the first, the next saw lasted no time until it tore up. Lowe's sent it back to the manufacturer begrudgingly. The customer service lady was rude to my husband and acted like he tore up the saw. The manufacturer could not fix the saw so Lowe's gave him another saw just like the other 2 saws and when picking it up the next Lowe's employee admitted that there was a problem with this model saw. I called Lowe's the next day and asked for a refund and we would return the saw. All I got was a rude seasonal Manager. I'll do my shopping somewhere else.
Reviewed Aug. 20, 2015
I bought a Bosch dishwasher from Lowe's. They called a week before it was due and substituted one of a "similar" category. It has not worked since I have it. The door keeps opening and it stops. After taking time off work for a repairman to come, he advised me there was a recall on a door part for it. He said it had been recalled for two months. Lowe's knew this, I am sure, but sent the repairman anyway. I note there is a charge on the receipt left with me that they said Bosch has to pay.
Reviewed Aug. 19, 2015
All went well at the Lowe's store, but things went down when we installed our new microwave. Background: We are much like Lillian of Tennessee. Remodeled kitchen about three years ago. New over the range Whirlpool microwave installed. Recently the door cracked at the center bottom. Being concerned of bad waves (?) leaking, we investigated and not good results. Warning from all directions that leaking microwaves are harmful to one's health. To check the problem the Mr. Fixit suggested we put our phone inside and call it. If we hear the phone ring we have a prob.
So, we have a problem because we hear the phone clearly. So what do we do now. We go to Lowe's and buy another Whirlpool microwave of the same model as we previously had. Now we go home and install (not a big job) but when done we give the new unit the phone test. Bad news the bell rings loud and clear. So do we have a problem or not and did we salvage a working unit with a crack in the bottom of the door.
Reviewed Aug. 19, 2015
The ice maker in the Samsung refrigerator has proven to be nothing but source of dissatisfaction and stress. We have had repaired twice and have been awaiting for the third repair June. We have been in contact with Lowe's and Samsung without satisfaction. We continue to receive broken promises from both Lowe's and the warranty company. We are at our wit's end considering we purchased the refrigerator in Aug. 2013.
Reviewed Aug. 19, 2015
I purchased a refrigerator (to be referred to as "item" here-forth) from the Bolingbrook store in IL and have encountered so many issues that I am surprised Lowe's is still in business! The following are all of the problems I had to endure: 1. I purchased the item on Aug 1st and was told by the salesperson that it would be delivered within 7-10 days and I didn't have it in my possession until this morning, Aug 17th, 17 days later.
2. I had been very specific, since I was told by Lowe's that my item would be delivered on Aug 16th (day prior to actual delivery), that I would not be available on the morning of the 16th but rather in the evening and they stated that they would communicate that to the delivery company. Despite that fact, the delivery company attempted to deliver in the morning. I had to call Steve the store manager multiple times to sort this out on the 16th however he was unable to persuade the delivery company to deliver on the promised date. I was however, credited $50 and promised the first delivery the next day (Aug 17th) for the inconvenience, which I do appreciate.
3. The following day the item arrived first thing in the morning as promised and the delivery guys were very polite. However once they left I had noticed that one of the fridge doors were installed in a manner where one of the doors was taller than the other. I called the Lowe's Store once again and spoke to a store manager, Samanthia, to see if she could have somebody come take a look at fixing the doors. When I asked for the GM's number she told me that I should wait until she tries to solve the issue before escalating, which I was naive enough to accept. I should have known better.
Well the manager never called me back and now I found out that the ice maker was leaking. So I called the next day, Aug 18th, and got a hold of another store manager named John. It was very apparent that none of the managers talk to each other, keep logs of daily store event, or do any type of shift hand off. John had to call me back so he can figure out what was going on, since he was so confused and uninformed. He finally called me back and stated that he would have a brand new fridge delivered the next day and take another $50 off. At this point, I had to take Monday off and now I'd have to take Wednesday off and spending all this time off was costing me a lot of money. I was furious at this point and told John that he would have to do better. So he finally agreed to credit another $198 (odd number) and I agreed.
At the end of the day, they are fixing the issue but this is definitely the worst service I have ever received! I have purchased refrigerators before and it was not anywhere near as difficult as my experience with Lowe's. I wasted my work Paid Time Off and hours of my life on the phone between Lowe's and XPO delivery; hours I can't get back and shouldn't have spent. On top of that I even contacted Corporate and they never bother to contact me back regarding this...
John, the last manager, is the only one who did his job and he's the assistant manager on top of that. This probably means that he should be promoted and replace one of the other managers that attempted to assist me. I am military veteran of eight faithful years of service to my country and do not appreciate being treated this way.
Updated review: Oct. 1, 2015
I wrote a letter of complaint 8/18/15 and now I would like to give credit where due. I received my new door finally in Sept. The manager delivered it personally, installed it and removed all packing and old door. I really appreciated his concern. Sorry, I do not know his name but he is to be commended. Thank you!
Original Review: Aug. 18, 2015
Went to Lowe's White Marsh in June to buy replacement patio screen door. After long wait was told had to be ordered, would call me when in. Paid in full. Weeks go by no call. I call them. It is here. Went to pick up: wrong size. Reorder. Will call. No call. Go to store. Forgot to order. Re-reorder. Got call pick-up. Wrong size. Incompetent is too mild a word for the employees of this store. They are a joke but not funny.
Reviewed Aug. 17, 2015
Lowe's has by far the worst customer service. I've been dealing with their Service Advantage call center regarding a GE non-working washer that is still under manufacturer warranty and my issue has not been resolved. Every time I call, which I called more than 5 or 6 times, and I talk to a different service representative for more than 30 minutes each time, a different "possible" solution is offered/mentioned and nothing has come out of it. And the following time I call there's no record of what the last customer service rep told me.
Meanwhile almost 3 weeks have passed and I am still stuck with an appliance that doesn't work. Last week I was at my breaking point and asked to the manufacturer's number so I could call myself (I'm doing their job!). GE followed up less than 24 hours later and told me they had no record of Lowe's contacting them to fix my washer so I missed the chance to have it replaced because technically the claim was filed only one day before they called me, when in reality I've been dealing with Lowe's for 3 weeks. You apathy towards solving the customer's issues is disgusting.
Reviewed Aug. 17, 2015
I went to this awful store to return a paint sprayer I bought for my business about two months ago. I DID not have the receipt, nor the original business card I purchased it with, as my business has changed a little and I no longer have that account. Thus making me show ID to return the product for in store credit, which I was fine with. I had other purchases I needed to make since I was in the store already but DID not make them.
I ran to my car to get my ID and come to find out they do not accept passports for ID!! It is a federally issued form of identification and should be sufficient for any return in the U.S.A.!!! Is Lowe's owned by a foreign country now??? Worst experience ever in this store. Believe me when I say I will tell all of my customers about my experience with you guys. Since my company works on home remodels I will reach quite a few people!! Asinine!!!
Reviewed Aug. 17, 2015
I ordered a fridge yesterday. They guaranteed a delivery today. The driver called me several times to confirm a delivery and that he would be at our house in 30-45 minutes. Well the dude never showed up after calling 3 times. Once 8 p.m. came around he called and said he couldn't make the delivery and then I called the company to tell them what happened. They said they would do me as a add on. Why should they do me as a add on when my delivery was before everyone. Now they are saying it would be tomorrow before I received my product but they don't know what time it will be delivered. I will be calling corporate first thing in the morning.
Reviewed Aug. 16, 2015
I was in the Pickering, Ontario store (paint department) and explained to the personnel that I wanted a slight tint added to the primer I was about to purchase so that when I painted my garage walls with white exterior paint, I would not be "white blinded." The lady seemed to understand my request. She read the instructions on the pail and told one of her associates to add 5 ounces of black tint. Once added, she showed me the colour and though I was horrified that the tint was not "slight" as requested (it was dark battleship grey) I brought it home to show my husband. My husband refused to use it as he said it would require 2 coats of white exterior paint which is very pricey to cover.
I then called the store manager, Paul, to explained the problem. He said that it is considered a customized colour and since I paid for it and left the store that it was too late. I explained that I felt bad for the lady who had sincerely attempted to help (assuming that she was experienced in paints and tints) and wanted to show my husband for a second opinion. I have never had a paint rep make such a large blunder before. Clearly, one ounce for 5 gallons of primer would have been more than enough tint. The error was not on my part as I had fully explained my intention. I would have expected that a paint store rep would know how much tint to use. We are not happy customers and would suggest that Lowe's paint reps are insufficiently trained. Save your money and go to a paint store. It will cost less in the long run. Lowe's paint clerks are not sufficiently trained.
Reviewed Aug. 15, 2015
Lowe's use to refund all plants, now it's most difficult even to return original cost of plants. After 18 yrs of purchasing plants I was offended by when they will not refund the cost of my original plant.
Reviewed Aug. 14, 2015
We bought a Troy-Bilt Mower, but one day it wouldn't start after only about a year of use. We'd paid extra for the warranty so we took it back. First they couldn't tell us how long the repairs would take - even an estimate. When we called back, they said it would be a few days, but then when we called a few days later they indicated they hadn't even sent it in yet. It took 3 weeks to get back and surprise, the warranty didn't cover the work so we paid $150 for the problem that they indicated was a need to flush the fuel lines.
Then it wouldn't start again after only working once, in spite of double checking to make sure we were using the right gas as they'd indicated. We found a local repair shop and they fixed it in 3 days for less than $50. They also told us Lowe's 3rd party repair service had apparently tried to wash the dry filter with dishwasher soap of some kind instead of just knocking the dirt off and didn't even bother replacing the spark plug that had carbon residue on it as a result.
We also learned mowers require some special care in South Florida because of the heat/humidity and Lowe's never bothered mentioning that either when we bought it or when we got it fixed. Not only will we never use their customer service again, we won't ever buy another serviceable machine there either. So disappointing.
Reviewed Aug. 13, 2015
I went to the Lowe's Home Improvement in Santa Fe to purchase cut-to-fit Levolor blinds. I first went there on Tuesday night. I confirmed they had the ones I wanted then went to the service desk to ask for someone to cut the blinds. After waiting 20 minutes I finally just left. I returned on Wednesday at about noon. Right away they got someone to cut them for me. I gave him the lengths and he wrote the lengths on the boxes. He cut them one half inch shorter than the lengths I gave him. He did not tell me he was going to do this! I get them home and they are too short. I call and am told they will exchange them. After all the back of their receipt says "Customer satisfaction is our goal." I get to the store and they tell me I cannot exchange or return them. If he had told me he was cutting them shorter I would have said NO. Anyway now I have about $330 worth of useless blinds. They constantly fall short of their goal at this location.
Reviewed Aug. 12, 2015
Sales rep stated I would get a rebate of 500 dollars from TVA after completion of work. Only to find out Lowe's was not approved for this program with TVA. After months of the rep putting me off with different excuses and promises to find he is no longer with Lowe's. Numerous calls to the Corinth, Ms. store to get a manager to address my problem, only got me the run around. Beware of this store and this promise. Van ** was my sales rep and the Corinth, Ms. store is where he worked from. I can't recommend doing business with these people.
Reviewed Aug. 9, 2015
We scheduled a salesperson to come to our home in March to go over options and measure our opening for a fiberglass door. He seemed to be well informed and answered all our questions. We made the purchase and we were told the custom door would take 4 or 5 weeks to arrive at the store. So far, so good as the door was delivered to the store in 5 weeks. The store called and said their installer would contact us in a day or so to schedule the installation. 3 or 4 days passed and we still had not heard from the installer. I had to make 2 calls to the store before the installer called a week after the door arrived at the store. When the door arrived at our home the installer measured it while it was still on the truck. The door was not sized to fit our opening! It turned out that the salesman did not measure our opening correctly.
2 days later the store called and said the Jen Weld fiberglass door cannot be sized to our opening. Why didn't Lowe's salesman know this when he sold us the door?? We went to the store so we could choose a metal door that Jen Weld could size to fit our opening. The order was placed and we were told it would take another month for it to arrive in the store. When the door showed up I asked the person who contacted me if the door had been inspected. He confirmed that it was. That turned out to be a lie. When our next install day arrived the installer and I got up in the truck to look the door over. To my dismay I noticed the manufacturer's packaging was still in place. When we removed the packaging we found scratches, paint imperfections, dings in the metal, and a chunk of material missing near the lockset holes!
I refused the door and immediately called the store manager. I let him know how upset I was especially about being lied to. At this point I had no faith in the store management so I contacted the market director. Scot ** told me he would set up the replacement door order and see to it that it was expedited. Scot also assured me the door would be inspected when it arrived at the store. The door arrived in 2 weeks and was "allegedly" inspected. When this 3rd door arrived at my house for install I found a number of dents, paint problems, and no hole drilled for the extra deadbolt I paid for! I refused the door and sent an email to Scot ** and Steve, the store manager, asking how this could happen again.
Steve called me back to explain that the door manufacturer, Jen Weld, claimed the door met the industry's quality standards. I shot back that they have no quality control and asked, "If you bought a new car would you accept it with dings and other imperfections??" I've had it with Lowe's and their sorry door vendor, Jen Weld. Don't make the same mistake I did. Go with a reputable door company. 5 months after I purchased the door I'm still looking at my old one.
Reviewed Aug. 9, 2015
We purchased new Frigidaire Gallery SS dishwasher from Lowe's, Dublin, CA with extended warranty. We have had to have had approximately 8 service calls in 2.5 yrs - 4 in past few months -- all for virtually same issue of dishwasher not draining. The pump has been replaced, then told it was motherboard (twice), cable/ribbon which communicates to board, heater. Blamed it on our plumbing (although it worked without issue for about the first year). Service repair done yesterday after again waiting week for new part. Not draining today.
Purchased new Frigidaire Gallery SS free-standing range and refrigerator in June as we are selling our home of 32 years. New range had to be replaced first week because temperature was 30-50 degrees off (too cold). The temperature in replacement range is still too cold (8x8 pan of brownies should not take an hr @ 400 degrees). Lowe's never addressed issue. Notified Lowe's refrigerator had ice build-up in freezer compartment and door plus lower compartment top shelf freezes items (pickles, mayo, soda cans explode) at recommended factory setting. If the temp indicator is turned up to next setting, foods like milk, eggs, juice, etc. are not even cold.
Was told there was crack in seal on freezer door top. Waited week. Repair stated he replaced it, should not open doors so much, shouldn't keep much food in freezer (had carton of ice cream, frozen veggies, bag of 4 chicken breasts), should not keep food in shelves on freezer doors, should not put food on top middle shelf of main compartment, do not open door of main compartment frequently, make sure main compartment door isn't popping open freezer door. Never address or troubleshoot temperature issue of main compartment.
Complained again to Lowe's about SAME ISSUES (ice build-up, temperature too cold or not cold enough) in main compartment, and that issue was not taken care of during service visit, and wanted refrigerator replaced before family got food poisoning. Was told it was now 30 days past purchase and had to complain to Frigidaire, although they sent service repair guy who stated the problem was crack in seal of freezer door, which was either a fabricated lie OR the last service repair guy (same company) did not replace the seal during his visit or replaced with subpar material that it would crack IN THE SAME SPOT. Technician again did not address issue with temperature in main compartment. Instead we have again waited over a week for a seal to be received and awaiting it to be installed.
We are asking Lowe's to replace refrigerator and extend the warranty on the dishwasher. I have family in the construction field. We have made all these issues known to them so they do not utilize either Lowe's or Frigidaire products. In addition our daughter had to purchase new kitchen appliances as well as a brother and niece. We made sure they were warned away from Lowe's and Frigidaire. I would submit both our order #s as well as receipts but our home is in escrow and we are almost fully packed for our move out of state. We would be happy to provide this info once we are moved into our new home (which WILL NOT have Frigidaire appliances, even if they convey with purchase of home)!
Reviewed Aug. 8, 2015
08/07/2015 It's a warm day in Kansas City MO. First I would like to say I am an HVAC Service Tech and part of my job is to acquire materials to complete my mission Which brings me to the local Lowe's, or Home Depot numerous times a week Sometimes multiple trips daily. Today I was driving down North Oak Trfy and my car began to overheat and boil over. I looked over and saw the Lowe's garden center on North Oak & Vivion Rd in Kansas City Missouri. So, I shop at Lowe's enough to know they have garden hoses hanging outside the garden center. I turned in and parked my car. As I said before I am an HVAC mechanic, so I have a 4 way water key that will fit the hydrant your hose is hooked to. I didn't want to just help MYSELF. I wanted to be courteous. So I went into the store and asked if it was OK for me to use the hose to get a few gallons of water.
I also explained to the Service Manager (dark haired male, overweight wearing a blue smock that said SERVICE MANAGER) that I had what I needed and could turn water on, then back off. He didn't even think about it and said simply “NO, we are not allowed to do that.” I was completely taken off guard. I said “WHAT? You’re kidding.” I soon understood he was not, and was not, and was not about to give me any water. Mother from inside, and not from outside. I am simply amazed that such a small issue, granted it was not an in store problem. But so easy of a task he could have earn a loyalty from a guy in a situation to sometimes spend $1,000 + in your stores weekly. I just finished a job for Lake Viking Marina, they had a Lowe's card so ALL materials were purchased at your store. I am still at this moment sitting in your parking lot. Just think the failure to help a man with 2-3 gallons of water has just cost your company my patronage.
I am 52 years old. I will tell my story to EVERY mechanic, EVERY recognition, Every carpenter, and every male I get an opportunity to. I have been in customer service for 30+ years and never have I seen such an easy task, or what should have been such an easy task to help a customer handled do poorly. I will now REFUSE TO MAKE ANY SIZE PURCHASE from your store for the rest of my life. I know your profit margin will not show it, but just remember. It's easy to help a fellow man. I spent 2 years in Baghdad, Iraq and then 18 months in Afghanistan serving the troops Not as military But as a simple HVAC mechanic providing cooling in 125 degrees heat not an easy task. But I did it. I deserve no awards for it. And you deserve no awards for your customer service today. Thank you for your time. Be Safe & Be Well.
Reviewed Aug. 7, 2015
I went into Lowe's on Poinsett Hwy in Greenville, SC on 7-30-15 and found the ceramic tile and the pattern I wanted for my kitchen floor. The associate printed out the paperwork for the installer to call me and schedule an appointment to come out and do measurements, etc. After a week I had not received a call from the installer so in the 8th day I went into Lowe's to complain and customer service placed 2 calls and then told me that she was going to have to refer back to the flooring department because they didn't have any contact info for me even though she had the paper in front of her with all my info on it that Lowe's had given me on 7-30-15. I took my paper thanked her for her help or lack of and told her I would go to Home Depot for my flooring.
Reviewed Aug. 6, 2015
I went to the Lowe's on Chemical Rd in PA. I wanted to buy 3 weed whackers with the extra battery (black and decker) but they weren't in stock. I found the person who worked that section. He said they would be in on Wednesday (that was fine with me). I went back Wednesday and it took me 15min to get someone back in that section and another 10 min to get him to stop talking to his girlfriend to find out they still weren't there. I got pissed. Told him to stick them up his ass. To top it off I had to go to home no stock or help depo and just buy 1 of a model (black and decker) without the extra battery just to get the job done on time. It will be a cold day in hell when I go back to that store and that's not the 1st time with **.
Reviewed Aug. 6, 2015
In November 2014 my grandparents Oris and Eva ** had a roof installed. However they never completed the job. My grandparents are 89 years old and the installer told them they were completed so they signed and he went on his way! The sales rep Erica ** never followed up or gave them a call to see if they was satisfied. We have been arguing back and forth for the past 3 months regarding this issue! I was told several lies regarding the incomplete work! The work they didn't complete was replacing all the rotten Fascia board and it's clearly stated in the contract!
However they are constantly lying and ducking me! They left the house looking worse than before they changed the roof! They charged them over a $11,000 for the services! I have a email with the scanned contract and itemized statement! I will not stop until they come out and complete the job! They not only need to replace the face board but they need to wrap it and install the soffit!
Reviewed Aug. 6, 2015
I had a balance on my account then I made a special promotion purchase, no interest if paid within 6 months. The credit card reps told me every time I make a payment I have to go to live chat or telephone credit services to tell them which balance I want the payment to apply to, the regular balance or special promotion balance. After purchases the special promotion item I made a payment went immediately to live chat and told the rep that I wanted the payment applied to the special promotion balance, but instead she applied it to my regular balance. I made another payment and went immediately to live chat and told the rep I want the payment to be applied to my regular balance, but instead the rep posted it to the special promotion balance.
Now my account is messed up, I have went to live chat and chatted for 30 min and another time an hour and still nothing was accomplished. I have called twice, but nothing was changed. This isn't customer service. This is hell. Why not have the option on the website so the customer can decide what balance they want the payment to go to. These reps have no idea of what they're doing. i just my account to be fixed, and when account is paid in full the credit card goes in the garbage.
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2015
Lowe's Service Advantage Program promised to replace our dishwasher if there were 4 repair attempts within the last 12 months for the same issue, and they are not fulfilling their promise or abiding by the lemon law. We purchased a Lowe's Service Advantage Plan for our Samsung dishwasher model# DMT400RHS. We have called for service at least 5 to 6 different times in the last 12 months for the same issue. It is having an obvious mechanical malfunction because it isn't cleaning the dishes well, isn't draining well, is making a loud noise when draining, etc. The dishwasher Is a lemon.
The lemon law says "a lemon is best defined as a product that has defects or nonconformities and which cannot be repaired within a reasonable amount of time or a reasonable number of repair attempts. Generally speaking, a person with a car, truck, SUV, computer or appliance with a warranty may seek lemon law relief after seeking multiple repairs or noticing problems with the product. It is safe to say that if you are visiting this page and are dealing with the stress and hassle of a defective product that you may have a lemon on your hands."
All we want is to have the dishwasher replaced, so we can stop calling for service, stop taking days off of work, and have a dishwasher that works correctly. We don't feel that is too much to ask for.
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2015
I own a Bosch dishwasher. It does a great job but it is constructed poorly. The plastic, (cheap plastic top that fits over the control panel due to the steam, cracks). This is the second time in two years. I called for service and scheduled an appointment. The service rep told me a company would come out the following week. I received a call saying that it was out of that service company's area and they would schedule another company. The second company came out even after I described and told him what the issue was. He said he had to order the part from Bosch. 4 weeks later, going on 5, I have no part.
Lowe's use to be a great company. They excelled in service but it appears that they sell you the product and when it comes time to the warranty work, it can take weeks to fix your appliances. Calling their corporate office gets you the run around. The investors that are savvy should look into the issues that Lowe's is having before they invest their money. This is not positive for a company when you have other companies that are competing for business and succeeding.
Reviewed Aug. 3, 2015
I highly recommend Lowe's in Elkridge, Maryland for a new kitchen project. We worked with Cynthia ** and Ayana ** from the very beginning of our kitchen renovation until the end. We replaced our cabinets, countertops, backsplash, lighting and flooring. The contractor Lowe's recommended was Old Time Contractors out of Sykesville, Maryland. We highly recommend them for your kitchen remodel, too. Leif and Josh from OTC were outstanding and extremely professional. Whenever we had a concern, Cynthia from Lowe's or Leif from OTC was right there to remedy the question. We had a smaller kitchen remodel; however, we felt we were always important and treated fairly. Once again, we highly recommend Lowe's for your next kitchen remodel!
Reviewed Aug. 3, 2015
John & Brian were both at the return center, but would not wait on any of the 3 customers waiting. Dan would not call the manager for me. Instead, he stopped Diane from getting the manager for me. When the manager finally showed up, he didn't care at all. John then told me he was not taking any returns. When I said, "Very Funny," he argued that I was smiling. Does anyone just do their job at Lowe's in an efficient and friendly manner?
Reviewed Aug. 3, 2015
I purchased a new Model LGT2654 Husqvarna riding mower from Lowe's in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, in 2014. It had a bad vibration when you start to take off under the front from day one, but it cut grass ok. After a few months of dealing with the vibration, I took it back to Lowe's. They took notes, and sent it for repair, saying it should be a week to 10 days.. After several weeks, they lost it. I had to get the number from the repair center they sent it to, and track it down myself. A couple of weeks later, it came back.
They had replaced the blades, that I did not ask for, and it still had the rattle and vibration. They wanted to charge me for the blades but I refused and a manager wrote it off. Now, the deck belt will not stay on. I have purchased two belts (very expensive) and it still comes off. I would like to have a new mower that does not rattle, and the belt stays on. And Lowe's in DeFuniak Springs could care less???
Reviewed Aug. 3, 2015
My husband and I contracted Lowe's to build us a deck on July 7, 2014. To date, August 3, 2015, the deck is still not done. We were required, as per Lowe's policy, to pay the entire cost up front. We assumed that since it was a big company like Lowe's that it was okay to do that, even though we were leery. Big mistake! They got our money and we ceased to matter or exist. The first builder they hired had never built a deck using Trex and made many mistakes. The building inspector flagged a lot of it and the second builder had to rip things down and start over. He only showed up 2 days a week, at most, worked 4 hours and left. A deck that was supposed to take 2 weeks was only about half done by mid December. They left materials sitting in my driveway for 3 months, even though we asked them to move them to the yard. They never cleaned up the yard at all, so my half my yard became a landfill.
After contacting the store several times and being ignored, I finally contacted Lowe's corporate. They got us a new builder but because it was now too cold we had to wait for March for the deck to be completed. Since then, it's one thing after another. Parts are lost or damaged. The wrong parts are ordered. It's a nightmare and a disaster! We've had to contact Lowe's corporate again and even with them working with us, it's a train wreck. The store manager and our supposed project manager are MIA. The store manager has never been here at all and we haven't seen or heard from our project manager in months.
Our liaison from corporate is nice but so far doesn't seem to be able to do much more than apologize. We tell her what's going on, she calls the store, they lie to cover their butts and that's that. Please learn from our huge mistake and avoid Lowe's at all costs! Hire a private builder who comes recommended and check their credentials or go to Home Depot. They have qualified builders and much better customer appreciation and service.
Reviewed Aug. 3, 2015
I shop at Lowe's on a weekly basis, and recently spent several thousand dollars on a bathroom remodel project where all materials came from Lowe's. I needed a window air conditioner to keep our garage cooler as we use it as a utility room for laundry, etc. I priced 10,000 BTU window units and found the Frigidaire to be best for our needs. Lowe's had one for $299.00. I priced checked and found Walmart had the same identical unit for $269.00. I went to Lowe's customer service desk with the air conditioner in my cart, and kindly asked to speak to a manager about a price match.
Apparently on a Sunday afternoon managers are unavailable. So after 2 clerks at the service desk and a 'sales associate' from the BBQ grill department looked at the ad from Walmart, they claimed the units were not 'apples for apples' since Lowe's uses a different model number on their appliances specific to Lowe's stores only. I stated "the units were identical and its $30.00 difference and I would rather continue dealing with Lowe's." Nope, wrong. So after I never got to speak to a manager or any price adjustment the 3 cronies asked me if I wanted to go ahead and check out??? I said "no way, I will go to the other place and save myself $30.00!" I took the unit back to its shelf and left the store. What a joke. So much for customer service or appreciation for dropping a ton of cash in that place. I will burn the fuel and go to Menards next time. Thanks Lowe's for your stupid loopholes in your personal model numbers.
Reviewed Aug. 1, 2015
I went to Lowe's in Waipahu, Hawaii on 7/14/15 to start a water heater installation process. I paid $40 to have the installer to come out and do an assessment. The installer came out on 7/18/15 did the assessment. He said told us which water heater to get and the store will contact us with the information. I waited until 7/21/15 and no one contacted me, so I went down to the store wanting to pay for the water heater follow up with them. The associate told that she can't process the transaction until she confirm the information with the installer. She said she'll call me as soon as she gets the info. I waited and waited until 7/27/15 (Monday) and didn't hear from Lowe's. So, I called the store up and spoke to the store manager, he helped me with the processes and said that my water heater will get install on (Tuesday or Wednesday). So I took off from work waited for them, and I got nothing but disappointment.
Of course, no one shows up. I received a phone call on 7/31/15 from the installer asked to set an appointment for 8/4/15. I told her I'd waited for her and it's had been two days late. She said she didn't get the order in until yesterday 7/30/15. As the result of this I spoke to Lowe's customer service and with frustration I told her that I want my money back and she offered to do the refund over the phone so I don't have to come down. (I guess Lowe's first need/want my business). The customer service person didn't refund me everything I'd paid. She didn't give me back the $40 I paid on 7/14/15. As the result of this, I'm still without a working water heater, wasted 17 precious days, and lost $40 of my hard earning money.
Reviewed Aug. 1, 2015
Purchased tile through Lowe's. The people that they contracted out called, came out and measured. No issues and very friendly. Set up installation appointment for a Friday and Sunday. I worked that weekend and took off Friday and Sunday. Friday rolls around and the crew shows up 2 hours late. Then something as simply as unhooking a washing machine, the guy could not do, and I ended up doing it myself. They then ran into problems with laminate flooring underneath a portion of carpet and the kitchen tile.
It was clearly understood they could not remove the laminate flooring, I understood that. I pulled it up what was underneath the carpet. I asked them to go ahead and break up the tile in kitchen and I would pull up the laminate underneath. They refused to do this, even though the tile was coming up separate from the laminate underneath. They packed up their truck to leave without even looking at the other flooring areas and refused to give me their supervisor's number to call. Extremely rude crew. They ended up leaving after being at my residence for 2 hours.
They then drove through my yard and my neighbors yard when they left because of other vehicles in the driveway. Ended up having to rent a tool to break up and remove the tile myself. I expected the set dates of Friday and Sunday, which is when I had taken off work, only to be told later by the supervisor that those dates were for a different crew that did not work Saturday. They just did not bother to tell me the dates were changing. Stated, "well it was all a weekend, you should be off either way." Nope, sorry. Some people do work shift work.
So, now I'm waiting for a refund on the labor charges they refused to do and had to have a relative go to my house on Saturday since I did not take off for work.I'm extremely dissatisfied with Lowe's and who they choose as contractors. I've always been a Lowe's customer and probably spend thousands a year there. I'll never go back, and I'll be sure to let everyone know how they conduct business.
Reviewed Aug. 1, 2015
We had an installer come out to measure our front door for a security screen door, and he didn't even know that Lowe's has the tall 96" doors in stock. He insisted that we needed to special order a door, and that would've cost an extra 200.00. What really bugs me is the guy at the store didn't mention that the installer would charge extra for installing a taller door. Needless to say, we are buying the door at the store, and installing it ourselves. We are out the 40 bucks they charge to just come out and measure, but we learned a lesson from this experience anyway. Do it yourself!
Reviewed July 31, 2015
On July 23, 2015, we hired someone from your team - North Raleigh store - to install a fence. We agreed to get it down in about 10 days. We paid the full amount upfront (not a smart thing to have done) but wanted it done ASAP. After several phone calls to Lowes, asking to speak to the person in charge of the project, we have to receive a phone call from anyone at Lowes. When I called customer service, the rep told me the fence would be installed in September! The check has already been cashed and we have yet to hear from anyone. I am livid and so very disappointed in Lowes. We just want to cancel. If we knew Lowes would treat us like this, we have never agreed. Needless to say, we are very unsatisfied customers.
Reviewed July 30, 2015
We bought a washer dryer from Lowe's. They said they would have an installer call us, and have yet to get a call 1 week late from the installer who seems to be a FLAKE. Who chooses the installers at Lowe's?? They need much more reliable professional installers to keep the Lowe name good. WITH this, when buying, DO NOT BUY FROM Lowe's. If you can't GET your item delivered and installed, there is NO NEED to buy from Lowe's.
Reviewed July 30, 2015
We recently moved. We ordered home appliances. Paid in full before delivery; ensured delivery within a window. Hours late! The delivery person left before appliances worked. Assured us all was ok. When contacting the installer org and Lowe's each blames the other and no one was interested in solving our problem or returning soon enough to rectify. Worst consumer experience EVER!
Reviewed July 29, 2015
3 weeks ago we had Lowe's at our house to estimate a fence installation. We liked what we heard and went with them. Today I received the bill for the fence and was utterly confused because our rep stated to us that nothing would be charged until the installation was completed. After several phone calls to the store as customer care, I was rudely treated and told that that was the policy. The installation department laughed at me and the store manager argued with me about what was said in my house. I informed the store manager and customer service that this was my first and last experience with Lowe's and I will not be purchasing from them again.
After reading reviews, I cancelled the installation. Clearly Lowe's installation is a complete scam. I have never heard of paying everything up front (materials I can understand being paid up front, but materials and labor? Uh no). What also didn't help is that they had not set a date for install so I would have been paying for services that had yet to be completed and no eta for completion. Needless to say, I will never be dealing with Lowe's again.
Reviewed July 29, 2015
We bought flooring for two bathrooms and carpet for two bedrooms and the living room. The flooring was installed no problems. The day the carpets were to be installed I got a call asking if we could reschedule the installation for three days later due to one of the installers called in sick. I said, "NO, I hired help to move all furniture and my house is torn apart. That won't do." I finally called two hours later. I got the run around. Finally they said, "We'll take care of this and send two sets of installers..."
Five hours later they show up. On the master bedroom the carpet had an issue of color not matching up. They said sorry. They couldn't get ahold of anybody. The next day I finally 44 a call saying they'll send someone the next day to take pictures to send to the vendor. We have been sleeping on air mattresses for three nights so far. We have a sleep# bed so we can't set it back up until the problem is solved. They have no answers for how long this is going to take! I will never buy another thing from them!
Updated review: Sept. 24, 2015
I wrote a letter to Consumer Affairs back in July regarding a completely messed up roof and no siding installation. I have to say it has been a very long and painful process but in the end Lowe's found a new company that completely redid our roof and it is beautiful.
Unfortunately, they did not have a crew to do our vinyl siding which was extremely disappointing. We will have to look elsewhere for siding installation. Master roof out of Milford mass was the company that redid the roof and they were amazing! Thank you, Wilson and crew. If a big company like this is going to offer installation, they should have their own Lowe's exclusive installers.
I hope that this was a learning experience for all of Lowe's customer service sales and installation crews.
Original Review: July 27, 2015
Roofing and siding installation. We signed a contract in April 2015. We were told they were 2-3 weeks out... Here we are at the end of July and the roof was done poorly and they continuously pulled no shows through the roof job and never came for the siding job. Just kept giving us excuses. I've been picking up hundreds of nails and razors from my lawn and gardens and we even gave them big magnets to use. Needless to say we told them to pack up their equipment and come get the material and leave. This is a quick and short version of the whole story but my advice is don't use Lowe's for installation. They don't have enough or qualified or caring installers. I'm very very disappointed.
Reviewed July 27, 2015
We purchased a dryer that was scheduled for delivery on Friday 7-24-2015. The delivery window was for 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. At 3:30 it was changed to 4:00 to 6:00 and then at 5:30 it was changed to 6:00 to 8:00 pm. At 9:39 pm Friday night I was informed no one would be coming and I should call and reschedule the delivery. At 7:30 am Saturday I rescheduled for Sunday between 8:00 am and 10:00 am. I received a call from a driver an hour later saying my dryer was on his truck and they could deliver today (Saturday) if I was available. I was, so they gave me a window of 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. No one came until 5:00 pm and I wasn't informed via telephone at all. Not only did I lose 1/2 day's pay Friday but our dinner with company was interrupted on Saturday. Worst service ever. Next time maybe I'll try Home Depot.
Reviewed July 24, 2015
I have an AquaSource Faucet which is a Lowe's name brand. I contacted multiple distributors which advised me to contact Lowe's customer service. Be advised I need a simple part for the faucet which is included in the pictures I submitted. All I needed was a cartridge for my faucet but I need the exact one, seems simple enough. It was a long drawn out process in which I contacted Lowe's customer service. They recommended that a "plumbing specialist" from their store would call me. When they called me, the "plumbing specialist" did not know what I needed and did not know what the parts of a faucet were. I was discouraged that I knew more than the "plumbing specialist." The "plumbing specialist" advised me that AquaSource is a Lowe's name brand and is there for an inferior product and she recommends that I come to the store and purchase a Delta or a Moen.
When I let customer care know of this, they had a plumbing "manager" call me and they gave me a fax number to call back and never tried to reach me again. I let Lowe's customer care know about this as well and they advised me that I was lying and did not know what I was talking about. It was at that point that I let them know that there are plenty of other hardware and home stores like Menards, Home Depot, Ace Hardware, True Value and many local stores that could provide me with a Delta faucet or a Moen faucet. In short, I will not be buying from this company ever again and encourage caution when shopping at Lowe's or buying Lowe's products. Please do go shop somewhere else like Home Depot, Menards, Ace Hardware, Harbor Freight Tools, Hubbards Home Center, etc. etc. but DO Not Shop Lowe's!!!
Reviewed July 23, 2015
Salesman sold a refrigerator, knowing that it was broke. Lost 250 Dollars worth of food. Your sales representatives don't know how to do their job. And warranty was not offered at checkout. i.e. reimbursement, for loss not possible. Will not be doing future biz with these stores again.
Reviewed July 23, 2015
I brought Troy Bilt lawnmower on April 1, 2015. Use it twice on the third time it would not start. I took it back to Lowe's. They give me another one same model. I use it three times it won't start. I called Lowe's corporate to complain that I want my money back. They summon the manager at the store at brought from will call in 24 hr. 28 hr later no call. I call back to Lowe's corporate. They call the store, manager only now get on the phone just to tell me bring it in, to repair it, since it is over 30 days. My issue is why not give back my money because they know this is a faulty product.
Reviewed July 23, 2015
3 service calls inside of 1 year. Lowe's said it was company call to replace. Company says Lowe's call. As the consumer - stuck in the middle and out 600 dollars for a non-functional freezer. The warranty company contracted.
Reviewed July 23, 2015
I am surprised Lowe's stays in business. Their staff is perpetually confused and can't seem to execute on the most basic tasks. I will definitely be working with a Home Depot moving forward... I don't have the time to make multiple calls and explain simple concepts to staff at Lowe's. It's really sad.
Reviewed July 22, 2015
I am beyond frustrated with Lowe's in Fresno California!! Ordered and paid for custom shutters in March and it's almost August and I have yet to receive a completed job! Store manager could care less. Installers don't know how to measure correctly so I have foil covering on my window that face my neighbors! Unreal how no one cares to call back when promised. Emailed customer service and still waiting for a call back. Everyone just passes me to the next person. They didn't hesitate charging me at the time I ordered so I guess they figure they got their money so the hell with me! I'm contacting the local news station "on your side." Let's see if this gets the ball rolling!!!??? Do not shop at Lowe's in Fresno!! Worst customer service I have ever experienced.
Reviewed July 21, 2015
A month ago our garden tractor broke down. We bought a warranty so we called the store where we bought the tractor for info on how and where to go for repairs. They gave a co. and #. We took it there where it sat for three half wks. The day before it was as to be done we called to get a pick up time. No it wasn't done. They just looked at it and had to order the part. That's another 7-10 days before it comes. My husband told them what the bad part was when we dropped it off. I called Lowe's only to be told this shop wasn't in their plan. "Get it back. We won't pay if you go there." Friday I called to set up a pick up by their co that they use. 30 minutes of asking crap that I already had given them. Their end comments were, "We'll call Monday when we get a repair co close by."
Today, the scheduling co, who isn't with Lowe's or repair shop, calls with the date. The real co will get the tractor. Is it the company we took it to first? Yes we're right back at a month ago. Same repair shop. We were told that didn't belong in Lowe's warranty program. After an hour of calming down I called Lowe's. I had to explain to them my long story. "Sorry but that's all we can do." The repair may or may not be covered. We will probably be out of our tractor for another 5 wks. We've paid over $400 to cut our 9 acres so far. We've spent about $1,600.00 on tractor and warranty. The tractor won't be a year old until 8/10. No one takes the slightest regard for this mess and what it will cost in the end. "Sorry" is all they've got. Please don't buy a thing from this store. Not only do they steal your money but your sanity as well. Horrible place.
Reviewed July 20, 2015
I bought a riding mower from Lowe's in 2014 along with an extended warranty. In July of 2015, the blade on the mower stopped engaging. I called Lowe's who put me in touch with their warranty people BTTW. BTTW called someone to pick it up and take it to the local service dealer Pentex. Two weeks later the mower was returned and the blade still did not engage. I looked at the blade and noticed the belt was loose. I tried to put it on myself but it remained loose and then for some reason broke. I have now reported the problem back to Lowe's who is now telling me that I am responsible for the belt since it is normal maintenance and they are unwilling to fix it. I am SOOO tired of this run around. NEVER buy an extended warranty from Lowe's. I have been a loyal Lowe's customer for years but will go to Home Depot next time for sure! Please join me!
Reviewed July 20, 2015
After over 1 year of dealing with Haier re a fridge which could not repaired, they agreed to replace it and Lori at Lowe's seems to have resolved the problem in a matter of a couple of hours. She is an angel!!!
Reviewed July 18, 2015
I purchased this mower on Sept. 12 2014. Used 2 times. Put it away for the winter. Took out this year. Used twice on a lawn, was rattling so I stopped and restarted then ran good. Next week we used again. Did the same. I took off grass bagger and emptied it and would not pull any more, locked up. Returned to Lowe's with receipt and extended warranty, sent for repaired. I was called and they said I hit something and bent the shaft, not under warranty if you damaged it. But I hit nothing. Not even extended warranty will cover so they just told me to come pick it up was returning to the store. I think all the rattling did it, but they have the last word.
Reviewed July 18, 2015
I purchased a washer from my office for a home on 5/24/2015. This washer was received on 6/15/2015 and it was making a terrible noise when running. I called in for service and was told by the only repair person authorized for Lowe's in this area that it would be 9 WEEKS to have someone out and that repair person was DRUNK! So Lowe's service repair said I could call a Maytag authorized repair person and they could come out which they did the next day and they have reported it as a bad transmission and a bad drum in that washer and that I should call Lowe's and have them exchange it for me. (This Maytag repair is the old store manager for LOWE'S by the way) and in calling Lowe's they are now saying they cannot take his word for this and they have to send their drunk person out and I have to wait until 7/29 for them to come.... that is nearly 2 weeks on a NEW WASHER. This is not satisfactory and all I am getting is a run around.
Reviewed July 17, 2015
My husband and I have been saving for a kitchen remodel for 3 years. We did all of our research, chose our materials and companies carefully and began the remodel. We used the Gaithersburg, MD store and ordered counter tops with installation, a faucet, an oven, and a fridge. The only item purchased that was a success was the faucet because I picked it up and paid for it in store. Two other items were special order. The customer service rep for counter-tops was inefficient, rude, and impossible to get in touch with throughout the process. We attempted to make an order and it was delayed due to his inattentiveness. We should have gone with our gut and stopped at that time, but we gave him the benefit of the doubt. When we finally made contact he made excuses and blamed others for his responsibilities.
We special ordered the counter top and it took over 6 weeks for it to arrive. NO ONE TOLD US WHEN IT WOULD ARRIVE, and when it did, WE had to call and check. I was not at the store for the ordering, I only knew the laminate color. What was finally installed was NOT what we ordered. When we approached the store about this error, they again blamed someone else while having no solution. After discussing the problem with the associate, he said he would immediately talk to the manager. Over a week later with no response, I called the manager who was completely unaware of the situation. After two weeks of us calling them, we finally received minor monetary compensation in the form of a gift card for their mistake.
During the Memorial Day weekend sale we also ordered a stove and fridge. We were told both items were in stock and could be delivered the very next day. Due to upcoming construction in our kitchen, we chose to delay the delivery for a couple of weeks. We got a call the night before with our delivery window expecting both appliances to arrive. We took off work, the delivery was late, and they were missing our fridge. No one knew where our fridge was. After MANY calls to multiple departments and the manager, we determined the fridge was backordered. They told us the fridge would arrive in a few weeks. Again, no one called for weeks. Finally we received a phone call telling us when our fridge was going to be delivered. This was about one week in the future.
We took off work again and called to confirm. We were then told we would not receive the fridge until at least August, but more likely September. At this point we have already been waiting 2 whole months for a fridge that was "in stock." Not one person ever bothered to call us and tell us it was backordered when this discovery was made. Upon further research, we were told by a member of the Lowe's staff we would realistically not see the fridge until December. At this point we demanded our fridge in a reasonable time frame, to which they could not commit. My husband and I chose to have a full refund and purchase THE EXACT FRIDGE LOWE'S COULD NOT DELIVER UNTIL DECEMBER from Best Buy at full price. Our new fridge will arrive on Monday July 20. Lowe's is dead to me for life.
Reviewed July 16, 2015
On a recent visit, 7/12/2015 we encountered several dogs in your store. I do not dislike dogs but I also do not want to have them shoved in my face and standing in front of me when I am trying to shop. The Great Dane was too much. So why you are allowing this is beyond me but you have lost me as a customer.
Reviewed July 16, 2015
Over this past weekend, I shopped at Lowe's for a new refrigerator. I was actually planning to make a purchase during that visit. As I walked the aisles looking at multiple refrigerators (probably for 30 minutes or more), I know I indicated I was a serious shopper. Who shops for that long if they aren't serious? Anyway, the entire time I'm looking, there are three Lowe's guys standing at the counter chatting. By the time I decide which refrigerators I want to look at, there is no one in sight. I pressed the service button, and three Lowe's reps come from three different directions, but none can see the other. As they see me, they all turn and leave. I'm a middle class **, dressed nicely (especially for a Saturday). Finally, another guy wanders over.
Can you believe when I ask if he has a tape measure (their sales tags do not list measurements) he tells me he doesn't. He is gone for 15 minutes before he can even find one - I guess he had to go to the tape measure department to borrow one off the shelf. Finally, he measures and we discuss my choices and he has absolutely no clue about any of the refrigerators in the entire department. I thanked him for the measurements and left the store to shop elsewhere. My purchase was made elsewhere and they price-matched Lowe's AND gave me the 10% discount I would have received from using the Lowe's coupon. Sad, sad service.
Reviewed July 16, 2015
I have two appliances that I bought a service plan for through Lowe's. Relations started off well but quickly declined. Boston Joe's came out initially to look at the dishwasher and refrigerator, the refrigerator was leaking water out of the freezer and making loud noises and the dishwashers dish drying indication light was burned out. They were able to fix the leaking of the refrigerator but needed to order a new control panel for the dishwasher.
After they left, over the next couple of days we noticed the refrigerator was still making the noise and on top of that the ice maker stopped working. We called Lowe's and had another appointment scheduled for the new ice maker issue and unresolved noises on the refrigerator. The day of the appointment Boston Joe's called and canceled, citing the excuse that they wanted to make one service call for the dishwasher and refrigerator when the parts came in for the dishwasher. This is a problem because the control panel for the dishwasher was on backorder. We asked them to come out and diagnose the refrigerator and they refused. We then called Lowe's to see if anything could be done and they decided to allow Boston Joe's to do one service call.
Over a week and a half later my wife had to call to see what the status is on our parts. One came in a week ago and the other came in the day prior. We were met with an attitude when we asked why they didn't call us but decided to schedule the appointment anyway as we still needed our appliances fixed. In the process of wrapping up the conversation you could hear the person at Boston Joe's complaining about us and then hung up prior to confirming the appointment. My wife called back to confirm the appointment and ask for a manager to discuss the unprofessionalism heard on the phone and being hung up on. She was left on hold.
The next day they failed to show up again. I called and was told that they had nothing scheduled for us and that we should call Lowe's. I called Lowe's and found out that they canceled our appointment and refused to come out to our home claiming we had been rude on the phone when we only asked to speak to manager. We had to reschedule with another company. The worst customer service I have ever experienced.
Reviewed July 15, 2015
I bought a dishwasher November 2014. I started the service process in early February 2015. I was back and forth with Lowe's and Whirlpool innumerable times. I spent hours upon hours on the phone with them. Had 3 service calls, 2 rescheduled appointments (someone called in sick) and 1 no show appointment. Finally on JULY 15, 2015 the machine was removed and Whirlpool gave me a check. Later that night we ran the garbage disposal, the kitchen began to flood with water and food scraps. The technician not only did not plug the hole he left in the disposal when he removed the hose but he left the electrical cords raw. Did not tape them or put a nut on them. Great combination water and exposed electrical lines!
I called the store, they called CPO which is the corporate department which in theory takes care of things like this. No callback. Called 0:30 am, store recalled CPO. No call back. Called store again 2:30 they called CPO again. CPO called, first time in 5 months they have called me. He couldn't pull the issues up in his system. Called the company who took out the machine. Had to leave a message. Here I sit 5+ months later and I am still not being made whole.
The store is not the problem. Lowe's management team chooses to run on a shoe string with personnel, training, tools like computer systems and phone systems. They could avoid all of this by empowering local stores to take care of their own problems. Corporate is unnecessarily adding too many layers to service. If I had to work I would have never been able to resolve this issue. If Lowe's really cared about customer service they would prove it. Actions definitely speak louder than words.
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