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Sears Optical offers eyewear retail and optometric services within Sears department stores. The company provides prescription glasses, contact lenses and eye exams. Combining convenience with a broad range of products, Sears Optical meets various vision care needs while leveraging its established retail presence to serve customers.
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Reviewed May 7, 2019
I ordered fitness equipment from Sears online. Turns out that it was from a third party called Bestone. A month after ordering I had no product and no tracking number. I contacted Sears chat who said they would issue refund. Instead, the product shows up on my porch 2 weeks later. Decided to make the best of it and put it together. I couldn't complete assembly because it's missing parts. Even if I could assemble, this fitness equipment would only be suitable for a very small person or child. I called Sears to seek a return.
After over 30 minutes on hold, I was told they couldn't accept it... that I would have to deal with the third party. Bestone pretty much told me that there was nothing wrong with it and to enjoy it and share it with my family. Really? Who does that? After calling Sears again, and waiting another 30 minutes on hold, and just being looped back to the 3rd party, they said they would issue a $50 refund... I paid $127.
However, I have not received the refund and can't get anyone at Bestone, Sears, or the Sears credit card to care whatsoever that I've paid $127 for an incomplete piece of junk that I can't do anything with. You can't get in touch with a real person who speaks English, their emails are "no reply", and Bestone is simply a scam. Sears sucks and I will not do business there again. They deserve the bankruptcy they're facing.
Reviewed May 6, 2019
I attempted to order a Kenmore washing machine from Sears online. My bank called me to confirm my order. The order went through. I then received an e-mail from Sears saying someone may be contacting me in reference to my order. The money has been taken and returned to my account minimum of 10 times. I called to see what the issue was and was on hold for 45 minutes.
Once I finally got to speak to someone at the not help desk, I was told their security/fraud department needed to confirm the order but I couldn't be transferred due to them having a technical problem. They stated they would call the number I put on the order. That is my home line as I don't want to be bombarded with sales calls on my cell phone. I was told I couldn't change the phone number. I then told them I wanted to cancel my order and was told it would be three to five days before I was issued a refund on money that technically shouldn't have come out of my account because they flagged my order as fraud. I now know why Sears is going bankrupt. They have horrible customer service. If I wanted to talk to people and be interactive I would have gone into the store. That's why I buy online, I don't need to speak to horrible representatives.
Reviewed May 3, 2019
I have a 2 1/2 year old Kenmore refrigerator that stopped working. I called and a technician was able to come out that day. After calling in to the company and doing a diagnostic on it, it was determined to be the electric board which would cost $715 to repair. The first thing that the tech then did was to try to sell me a home warranty to cover all of my appliances. This would cut the cost of the repair in half. I naively signed up for it. After reading horrible reviews, I immediately cancelled the warranty the next morning.
One week later, the part arrived and a different tech arrived to repair fridge. Before starting the repair, he told me to cross my fingers and hope it wasn't the compressor. "What? A diagnostic was done! It needs a new electric board." He completed the repair and I asked that he do another diagnostic to make sure it wasn't the compressor. He refused saying it needed to be plugged in for 24 hours. He also told me it was unfortunate that I didn't purchase the home warranty. Hmmm!! Within 10 minutes of tech leaving my house, I realized that the fridge was not working. In fact it was 2 degrees warmer. I immediately called and said the tech needed to return. I was told that wasn't an option and I would need to schedule a new tech/new diagnostic... next available date-6 days! I would incur another charge for service along with another repair bill. Not acceptable!
Other service people will not touch the fridge as they won't repair compressor, as they don't believe they will be paid by Sears. I am disputing the charge as the part that was repaired didn't fix it. Therefore, I can not pay for something that probably wasn't needed in the first place. I believe that this is a total Scam. Sadly, we will be junking our 2 1/2 year old Kenmore and replacing it with a new fridge that will not be Kenmore or LG. I do not trust Sears or their repair service. Buyer Beware!!
Reviewed May 3, 2019
We purchased our Kenmore Stackable Washer/Dryer from Sears 13-14 years ago and the dryer stopped drying. We only needed a belt plus the inside looked pretty dusty so we authorized a cleaning of it as well. The first service man broke the 2 plastic hooks to open the panel that holds the knobs and switches in between the washer and dryer. He left the front sticking out slightly so I had to call the Service repair again. I stipulated that we had a doctor's appointment to go to but the person who took the call did not make a note of that and hence the repair man didn't know that we were antsy to leave for our doctor's appt. Fortunately the 2nd repair man knew what to do and is replacing the broken part for free as their repair man broke it.
I now only hope that we will get the 2nd repair man back as he is definitely better than the 1st one but it is not a guarantee. It seems that the people on the phone don't really listen to their customers. They also all are foreigners (not English speaking) and I think that they read their answers off pat so that they can say things they can pronounce.
Reviewed May 2, 2019
Today is the third time speaking with the maintenance department about a repair for the Kenmore washer we purchased from Sears. On two occasions the repair person said they came to our home, but didn’t. This last mix up was with the day the technician was supposed to arrive - on a Wednesday and they claim they came on the Monday before. The customer service workers and supervisors on the appointment repair line are difficult for me to understand and that’s frustrating. We’ve paid for maintenance agreements and feel like that’s been money thrown away because we can’t get the maintenance people to show up to maintain our Sears purchased product.
Reviewed May 2, 2019
To anyone thinking of using Sears for TV repairs, which was my case or any of their services... I would really reconsider NOT TOO. I originally looked into someone reputable (or so I thought) and checked out Sears. I thought why not. I REGRET IT!! I hire them on to do TV repair back in February and had them come out a second time in March to order a part for special order. I had to cancel due them taking about a month to get the part for my TV. First let me tell you they don't hardly ever email you and follow up on orders with you-communication is KEY. Anyways, I request for a refund of $205.40 for my part later in March. They told me it would take 21 business days (which by the way I think is LONG!).
My problem lies w/ the HORRIBLE customer service! I don't mind foreign people, but it makes it hard when you don't have American people taking care of American problems... Spoke w/ countless (literally) Sears customer service representatives from the Philippines. They were nice (some), but they ALWAYS gave me the runaround when trying to get my refund and keep telling me it will be another 2-3 more days to look at my refund, it was just a huge mess! I have emailed, chatted, spoke to many Sears reps from here in America, but sadly they kept transferring me around and said they would try to get my refund escalated...STILL NOTHING.
Every time I try to talk to someone they don't have apparently all the notes/documents on my conversations and how to go about this. I don't understand... They can take my money quickly, but they can't do a simple refund fairly quickly back-the logic, smh. It's been 3 months and ongoing still... It is May the 2nd, 2019 and STILL emailing, calling, and do whatever I need to do JUST to get my REFUND of $205.40. STAY AWAY, SERIOUSLY!!! Joaquin **.
Reviewed May 2, 2019
After two weeks of purchasing central air have not had one return phone call about scheduling project. Supposed to start in 7 to 10 days. Everywhere I call I get the runaround. And so disappointed and no longer have trust in Sears.
Reviewed May 1, 2019
So you pull out of work and set aside four hours to wait for the technician and he/she doesn't appear. You call Sears and they say, "Sorry, would you like to reschedule?" You say, "But what's to say I won't wait another four hours, lose another four hours of pay, and no technician again." "Because we will put you at the top of the line," she says repeatedly. "We will prioritize you." But this turns out to be wrong. Still waiting another four hours. It all seems as certain as buying a lottery ticket.
Reviewed May 1, 2019
I purchased 2 not 1 appliance over a one year period and had delayed delivery because my new home was not ready in time. The first item went on sale and I was told that I would receive a $60 credit after the delivery. The second item was delivered without hooking up the ice maker (which was supposed to be included) and I had to call a plumber. Sears said they would reimburse the $90 plumber charge. I only got the runaround when I asked where the credits were. They couldn't find the order for the 1st item, REALLY!!!!
How is it they could deliver it, but they could not find the order?! Anyhow it's been 3 months and I have not received any credit, they just keep telling me to call some other department (not theirs) but no one is taking responsibility. No wonder they are going out of business, and like another reviewer noted on this site, I will not purchase another appliance from Sears. Pity, because they used to be such a well reputed company.

Reviewed April 30, 2019
I bought a Kenmore refrigerator. I purchased a protection agreement. I had numerous problems with the ice maker. The last time, however, was absurd. I called because it would not dispense ice. I had to wait 2.5 weeks for a technician. Of course they can only give you a time between 8am and 5pm. The technician comes and says we need parts. He orders parts and we have to wait 3 weeks for him to return. The day before he is due to arrive, we get a message from a Sears that tech is sick and we have to reschedule. Another 2 week wait. A different tech comes and said the first guy did not order all the parts needed. Another 2 week wait. All customer service is outsourced overseas and if you can get them to understand you, they say they cannot help. I will never buy another Sears product.
Reviewed April 29, 2019
My longstanding GE Profile oven had a mechanical issue over the weekend, my first call was to Sears appliance repair. I was scheduled for a visit on Monday afternoon bet 1-5, and the customer service rep sold me a home warranty to cover all kitchen appliances. Why? It made sense. The policy was for $49 with a $99 deductible and could be cancelled at anytime (I repeated this question, he confirmed, anytime), and the stove repairs would be included.
I waited home, and the tech didn't show, he called near the end of the day to say he "might be able to come" tomorrow - I could not take a day off to sit and wait for another maybe. He advised me to call dispatch and request an alternate, but dispatch said that since this tech was assigned, I was out of luck. I realized that I'd need to have a more reliable service come out, and requested to cancel the home warranty - not much use to a warranty which can't be used.
Two calls and a lot of wait time later, I'm told it can't be cancelled - FRAUD ALERT - I have to pay the first 30 days, and then remember to call back in a month to try and cancel it then. So I was sold a warranty for a repair service who can't come out, for a warranty that could be cancelled "at any time" that can't actually be cancelled, and I still need to find a new repair service - $49 poorer and a lot wiser. Never again, Sears, Never again.
Reviewed April 29, 2019
Had work done under their 180-day workmanship warranty. Received a bill 2 months later for $75 deductible. Impossible to correct. No one to answer the phone, phone processing loops, no email, no web access to address. To make things difficult require it be sent in "writing". Also made appointment on their website for a follow-up repair to the one originally in their warranty. Got lost. Smug, difficult, strongly regret having signed up with them.
Reviewed April 27, 2019
I have been a master protection agreement customer for years and I recommend you do not buy such coverage. My Kenmore refrigerator that is only 4 years old has been broken since October. First the ice maker and then the freezer and refrigerator stopped working. They have been to my home 12 times, but since it is all on one ticket and they group the parts order they say I just had one service with parts ordered twice. They will not replace my refrigerator which is still broken and when I called to complain they said my protection agreement had expired and I had to renew it to get it repaired or replaced. I will be taking action against Sears. Unethical business practice, incompetent service and extremely poor service. They have not come to scheduled appointments, they have cancelled with not notice, parts takes weeks to come, and many of the service people are incompetent. Do not use Sears Service.
Reviewed April 26, 2019
A tech by the name of Ricky ** (Tech Id **) came to my home and tried to get me to pay $152.00 to him to fix my torn gaskets. He also forged my signatures on the receipt. To me this is illegal and not the way to be professional.
Reviewed April 25, 2019
I made the appointment three weeks ago to get my tractor serviced. They gave me a window for today of 8:00-5:00. I had to take the day off of work. They called at 2:30 and said the technician had to leave for a family emergency. I'm sorry for him, and hope all is okay. I am not okay with just canceling, they should have other plans in place for people who have taken time off of work. They can't come for another two weeks and I have to take another day off work. Needless to say, I'll never buy another tractor from them, nor will I recommend them.
Reviewed April 25, 2019
This service is touted as one of the best you can have. Well, here where I live in Columbia South Carolina I would rate it the absolute worst. I've used the service twice in the two + years I've had it at $69 monthly. Oh, by the way, I have to pay a $100 deductible when I use it. The first time I called to place a claim for my garage door, it took over 4 weeks to get fixed.
I called repeatedly to check the status and find out why no one has come and was promised several times, that my case would be elevated. The company assigned to fix it would call me, say they were coming and never call back, wasting several of my days sitting waiting for them. They finally showed up to diagnose the issue and collected my fee ($100) after a couple of weeks. The technician even called to told me he was on the way twice and I didn't see him at all or get a callback. I contacted customer service to complain and they promised several times to correct the issue and to call me back, but nothing was done and no one ever called me back. I finally got another company to come fix the garage after 4 WEEKS.
The second time which is ongoing is getting my microwave oven fixed. The technician showed up in two days, to diagnose the issue and collected my hundred bucks. He said they had to order a part. This has been going on for 6 WEEKS now. I've called Sears numerous time to get some action, however, all the promises to call me back with a resolution or to get the company to do something or contact me were all lies.
I talked to someone yesterday and she promised to call me back and that the company would call me within 20 minutes, but I didn't hear anything back from either. The company called today to tell me that they would be at my house no later than lunchtime and it's now 3 pm. If you think Sears cares or will do anything to correct this, don't be fooled. They seem to foster this type of poor service. They only care about the money. I will be canceling this as soon as my oven is repaired. Never again!
Reviewed April 25, 2019
I bought a 3 year Sears Protection Plan on a gas weed trimmer. The Protection Plan had not expired & after hours on the phone being transferred, disconnected & placed on hold for a week, I was told they wouldn’t honor the Protection Plan because when the first defective weed trimmer I returned the store, the Sears employee had failed to transfer the Protection Agreement to the replacement weed trimmer. I have all the original & replacement sales receipts buy but they have used every excuse possible to avoid honoring the Protection Plan. So the employees' lack of training (or is that done on purpose??) results in a consumer paying for a Protection Plan that is NOT honor. However, Sears is more than willing to try to get you to extend this useless Protection Plan. My advice - buy from a company that stands behind their products & will be around for the long haul.
Reviewed April 24, 2019
I purchased a Kenmore washer/dryer stackable combo on March 2018 for more than $16,000 and paid it off before the interest promotion expired. The washer broke down late November of the same year. I called and they sent out a "technician" in December and he claimed that it needed a part. To make a long story short, they sent out a technician 12 times (On two occasions two technicians came to work on it together) and they never repaired the machine. What Sears kept doing was to prolong the services in order for the 1 year warranty to expire. They lied and said the machine was fixed, and it never was. I complained numerous times and they declined to give me a replacement. I will never buy anything from Sears again. Sears, a billion dollar company treats loyal customers like **. I don't understand how they can sleep at night and wake up knowing that they cheat the customers that are paying their salary.
Reviewed April 23, 2019
There’s a reason a strong respectable name in business is going out of one. They lie about everything. From the original salesman giving offers and promises to the delivery time of things that are connected to Sears points which you can expect 3 hrs after the Latest promised time. Also the salesman will say the difference between them and Costco is that Costco subcontracts their HVAC business which is blatant false advertising because Sears does as well when they go out of their way to say they don’t. They lie about about everything. I’ve never written one of these before but felt like it’s my personal duty because Sears was so dishonest and unprofessional in every sense of the matter. Hope this helps someone else.
Reviewed April 22, 2019
My ice maker had stopped working on our Samsung twin door refrigerator (a notorious problem with this brand). I had purchased the ice making unit from Amazon, but couldn’t initially remove the inside panel (had to use a flathead screwdriver more aggressively), so fearing I might break the panel, I decided to have a Sears home services tech come. While trying to set up the appointment, I was convinced (tricked) into buying their yearly warranty for $49 per month; It was on a Sunday.
Later in the day I was able to install the ice maker successfully. I tried to cancel the appointment I had made for the coming Wednesday, but they couldn’t find a record of having made one. I then said I wanted to cancel my service warranty. I was transferred to another number which said their office was closed and to call back during business hours (where to sell me the warranty I was transferred to a call center in the Philippines, but not to cancel, for that I would be bottlenecked into their standard US based center).
I called the number. The computer recognized my phone number and asked if this was related to my upcoming appointment (it had apparently propagated through their system by then), so I did cancel it. I then asked the computer to cancel my service contract. For that, I was transferred to a call center. I was on hold for 70 minutes when I was disconnected by their system. Called back again, and now I am an hour into my hold for my second call (so I am using this time to write this review). This seems quite deliberate. The system knows I want to cancel, and thus is putting up maximum red tape. So far it’s over 2 hours and I haven’t gotten through yet. I absolutely advise people not to do business with this company. They deserve to go bankrupt. Stay away from these thieves!
Reviewed April 20, 2019
They sell poor quality products and have extremely poor and unreliable support services. Most of their employees are incompetent and have no idea about the goal of their company and why they are doing what they do. Them going out of business is well deserved.
Reviewed April 19, 2019
Technician did diagnosed the problem on the 17th, and said that defrost heater part needs to be ordered and it will take up to 10 days. I wanted to expedite the process (family is flying in for Easter weekend). Good thing that I called, because Sears is claiming that they did not receive anything from the technician and they cannot get in touch with the technician???? Sears cannot get in touch with their employee??? I have been calling for 3 days and keep getting the runaround and transferred to different departments and companies from phone operators in US to India to Pakistan to Philippines and back again and then I get disconnected. Can someone advise what to do? Time logged-in minutes: 367.
Reviewed April 19, 2019
I am an 84 year old man, with 45 years experience servicing appliances. 29 years with Sears service. I am now physically unable to do anything. I kept a Sears Master Protection plan on all my appliances for many years. I called to renew my contract and was advised that plan was no longer available in my state, and was sold a contract with Sears home services.
After four month my refrigerator quit cooling. I called Sears Home Services and was advised it would be 10 days before I could get service. The Technician came, opened the door, Recorded the model number, did not move the refrigerator to check anything and said "It has a bad condenser fan motor. I don't have one and will have to order one". Both the fans were blowing air. I questioned her diagnosis, and she became very arrogant and talked to me and my wife like we were idiots. I advised her of my experience. She said "The fan motor will be back in approx. 10 days". I received the motor, opened the box and found an evaporator fan motor.
Reviewed April 18, 2019
I logged a service request for my washer and dryer in the MIL unit on my property. By definition an MIL (DADU) is part of the primary residence so it should be covered. I spoke to Sherri from the case management department who cites examples of plumbing exterior to the building when I asked about the coverage of items in my DADU. She told me that because it is specified in the plumbing section of the contract that this needs to apply to all sections of the legal contract document. This is INCORRECT. Legal contracts are written in such a way that they are VERY SPECIFIC about what is and is not covered. I have had nothing but bad experiences with Sears, I expect to hear back from Sears ASAP on what their suggestions are on how to resolve this issue.
Reviewed April 17, 2019
I used some Shop Your Way points to order 2 pairs of boots in March from Sears. When boots arrived they were too tight so I put them back in the box and a couple days later reached out to Sears to get a return label. They sent me an email that had a print label link but it wouldn’t work. To make a long story short I have been to UPS on 4 occasions and yet my boots are still in my car in a box. They seem to not care that I have wasted so much valuable time with false emails and non-working tracking numbers. I have reached out to the News Channels for help. I’ve contacted the Attorney General and the BBB. In a few days I have had them for 30 days so now that’s probably the excuse they will use to not give me my 37,000 points back. Thank God I did not spend actual cash.
Reviewed April 16, 2019
Updated on 04/23/2019: HOW is it okay to steal from your customers? Someone tell me!! 4 months of chasing a refund for parts and service. They couldn't fix the machine. So why the HELL should I be paying? Had to get a new one. 4 months!! Calling. Faxing. Mailing. How is this okay?
Original Review: The worst experience in my lifetime. I've bought many appliances from Sears. I will NOT even buy a pencil from them ever again. They came to repair my 2 year old washing machine. The repair guy told us that he didn't know what he was doing. They ordered parts on my credit card. Came back. Still couldn't get it up and running. There was oil everywhere. Transmission they said was blown. Junk it. So I bought a new one. The service order says repair not completed. I have been trying to get my money back for over 3 months!!!! I'm an only parent. It's my money. They don't speak English. I mailed a receipt of my bank account etc. Nothing. They even are sending me bills and asking me for money all the time. For what?? I never met such morons in my life. Now they are asking me to fax the paperwork. I've emailed it. Regular mailed it. Nothing. I will not give up!!!! Do NOT shop here. I'm begging you.
Reviewed April 15, 2019
I have bought a Kenmore refrigerator at my local Sears store. The delivery was scheduled for Saturday, April 13, 2019, between 12:15 ad 2:15 pm. At 2 pm with no delivery and no calls, I called Sears phone number and was told that my delivery is next in line. At the same time a text message came that my delivery will be in 40 minutes, despite the fact that I explicitly said at the time of order NOT to use my cell number and NO text messages, please. At 4 pm with still no delivery I called Sears again and was told that my delivery is next, that 'they are at delivery #5, and yours is #6'. At 6 pm with still no delivery I call Sears again and ask to talk to a supervisor. Supervisor comes and informs me about my call being recorded. I inform the supervisor that I also record the call for my own file.
Supervisor informs me that I am 'not allowed to it'. I tell her that it is perfectly legal for me to record this phone call. We go back and forth like this for a while, then the supervisor hangs up on me. I call Sears again and ask for a supervisor. I am placed on hold and I am waiting for 20 minutes, and hang up. At 7 pm I call Sears again and at this time I am screaming for supervisor to be talk to me immediately. Supervisor come, another one, not the one I have already talked to, and says that the phone connection is very poor (true, I was struggling through all the previous conversations), and she will call me from another, better line. OK, she calls within a couple of minutes.
At this time I am informed that my fridge has been delivered. WHAT? It was not delivered. I am really tired of dealing with Sears and I ask to cancel my order and to issued full refund, no restoring fees, etc. I am told that the order is cancelled and my money will be refunded within 7 to 10 business days. On Monday, April 15, 2019, Sears customer service leaves me 2 (two) voice mail messages that I need to call customer service and reschedule delivery. I call Sears customer service later in the day, and I am told that my order was cancelled, and the money will be refunded within 7 to 10 business days. Really? Anybody thinks I still trust what I am told by Sears employees? Now I have to wait 7 to 10 business days to find out if my money were refunded, and if refunded, in full. As of today it seems to me I may have a serious battle ahead of me.
Reviewed April 15, 2019
Sears repair came home to fix a pulley from the dryer that was making a squeaking sound. Sears window time for repair was 8am-5pm (so a full workday lost)! During the labor, the repairman dropped a drill and damaged the wall, a dime-sized hole. Called Sears and made a claim (which is handled by a third-party company). During the claim procedure I am told that they cannot follow up with the claim because I am not the owner of the house. The claim has to be done by the landlord, and that the landlord needs to provide 2 quotes for repair. I tell them that I am willing to repair and would like a refund/credit. I am told that if so I need to provide a receipt of the expense to the landlord (that means I need to pay out-of-pocket first for a damage Sears caused). This is horrible service! I am the one having to lose days off work again to wait for quotes and wall repair, having to make the repair/claim requests, and they cannot work directly with me!
Reviewed April 14, 2019
I scheduled my washer repair appointment 10 days in advance and took the afternoon off work. Loss of $300.00 for me! Window for tech to arrive was 1-5 pm. Tech never showed, left a message at 5:35 pm that they would reschedule. Upon calling Sears, I'm told I've been rescheduled for 8 days from now, meaning over 3 weeks with no washer. No thanks! Will call a more reliable company. It's no wonder Sears is in such dire straits! Terrible service, would rate a 0 if that were an option.
Reviewed April 13, 2019
So, since they did not do a completed wheel alignment you would think they would refund my money...they said no, not THEIR fault. I called customer service???? 2 weeks ago, was told they will get back to me within 72 hours, still waiting. I am just getting started with my "campaign" to get satisfaction!
Reviewed April 12, 2019
Delivery was scheduled for today between 8:15 and 10:15 am. Waiting until 11:05 am and call their customer service to just find out that mattresses don't fit on truck. No one bother to call. They don't care, they got our money already. They don't care that you stay home lost a day of work and keep waiting. I am not surprised they are having issues. With this type of customer service they shouldn't be in business. Stay away from Sears their delivery and customer service.
Reviewed April 12, 2019
Bought fridge in January 2019. Fridge is broken as of April 2019. Told could not be replaced or serviced until 4/24/19. This is unacceptable service and evidently poor quality equipment. Very unaccommodating and rigid business practices. Will not shop or recommend Sears to family or friends. I’m very I displeased with the service repair policies and lack of commitment to the products they produce. Sears has lost a customer in me.
Reviewed April 12, 2019
I purchased a Kenmore gas range last year to replace a perfectly fine oven just so all my appliances could be Kenmore, and started having issues with it almost immediately. I bake as a second means of income and my cupcakes weren't rising evenly. They sent out a new rack and this didn't take care of the issue. Unfortunately life got in the way and I wasn't able to continue the fight about the uneven rising. So fast forward to about 4 months ago my light bulbs start burning out every 3 weeks. So I call to complain about the light bulbs and bring up the issue with the uneven baking again.
I've had 5 scheduled visits. The first visit the technician stated he would replace the socket for the light bulb because it seemed a little loose but he really wasn't sure that that was the issue but didn't test anything else. Then he tried to tell me that maybe my baking game was off and that my baking pans were the issue and that I needed to make sure to preheat the oven. I don't use cheap baking pans. They are commercial grade and I've been baking for 20 years so I know to preheat an oven. So he stated that on the next visit when they came to install the new socket they would run a temperature test to make sure things were heating up properly.
Come the second visit the technician says that he came to the door and nobody answered when my brother had been sitting here since 9 in the morning. Come the third visit he changes the socket as he was supposed to but didn't check the temperature and unfortunately he left before I could advise my husband do not let him leave before doing what he was supposed to have done. The fourth visit he was supposed to have done the temperature testing and all he did was check the socket which he had just replaced the week before.
Now today's appointment which I had to leave work early unexcused and probably get a verbal warning for and they'll be using 4 hours of my vacation time that I was trying to save so that I can come and be at the house for the appointment. I get a call at 12:45 from the technician telling me he's on the way but that there was going to be a service charge plus parts because I'm no longer under warranty. I tell him okay and to give me a couple of minutes so that I can get this situated with Sears because I'm not supposed to be charged. I hang up with him, call Sears, speak to an agent and she assured me that she sent him a message telling him that today's visit was not to be charged. So I hang up with her and I sit here waiting for an hour and no one shows up.
I call Sears and the agent advises me that the appointment was canceled! I asked to speak to a manager. Immediately get placed on hold for about 2 minutes and then I got hung up on. I call back.H ave to explain the whole ordeal again to another agent before she would transfer me to a manager. I speak to a manager who advises me that this technician supposedly got to my house at around 1:40 and that I canceled the appointment. Her only resolution was to schedule me again for tomorrow. I have absolutely no way of being at my house and have nobody to be at the house for me. This is the worst customer service I have ever experienced and we'll never purchase anything else from Sears again. I'm still in the process of trying to fight this and I'm trying to work directly with Kenmore and will take it further if I need to.
Reviewed April 11, 2019
I bought a washer and dryer from Sears online. It was delivered today. The dryer makes a vibrating noise from the instrument panel when plugged in. It is not on. Just plugged in. Unplug it and it stops, plug it back in and it vibrates, unplug and it stops. I tried online chat and got nowhere. He told me to look in the book to see if it would be covered under the warranty. This dryer was just delivered and never used. I called customer service. I was on the phone for over an hour (one hour 8 minutes). I was transferred, put on hold, transferred, put on hold, transferred, disconnected. Called back and a repeat of the of the last sentence. Called back. No one will come to check out this dryer for 10 days. This whole purchase has been a nightmare from beginning to end. I have always swore by Kenmore. Will never make another purchase from Sears.
Reviewed April 11, 2019
Sears came to fix my refrigerator. I had to wait ONE WEEK for the part to arrive. The technician only fixes refrigerators but I guess they don't keep parts on the truck anymore. Technician left and the next day the refrigerator was not working. I called for another service and it was ONE WEEK before they could come back. I waited the week and the technician was to arrive between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. When the technician had not arrived by 2:00, I called Sears and asked that when they place their automatic calls to notify the tech is on his way, to please call on my cell phone. She stated they would. They did not. They called my home phone. Then when the technician arrived at 2:17 (not within Sears' 10 to 2 block), he also called my home phone. So I missed him by ten minutes.
I called Sears and was told he would come back. He did not. After much aggravation with the scheduling department, all I could do was reschedule for another ONE WEEK out. So now that makes THREE WEEKS without a refrigerator due to their incompetence in the first place. And, if I need another part, which they should have known in the first place, that will make FOUR WEEKS. Talked to the scheduling supervisor Gina, and got no place. I have had many policies and this is the worst. They are more expensive than others. I am so sorry I chose them. In a years or so, they will probably go the way of their stores; and they should. BUYER BEWARE!
Reviewed April 11, 2019
We called Services for a squeaky dryer, which was caused by the pulley. The repairman came out, replaced a different part, didn’t fix the squeak. Then opened up the dryer again to fix the squeak, and charged us $298.50. It was supposed to be covered under clean and maintenance for $158. He said there was no such service. I will never use Sears again. I could have put the $300 toward a new dryer. I’ve spent 45 minutes on the phone holding and was disconnected after explaining my problem to a Sears customer service supervisor. The worst customer service ever!!!!
Reviewed April 11, 2019
Please be advised that Sears have no technicians to repair appliances in MI. They still tell you they will honor the whole home warranty but all they do is take your money with no staff to repair your appliances. Shame on Sears. There are also no managers or supervisors to speak with they keep transferring you and then they make an appointment and send you an email to cancel it. They should give me my money back and I will just go find my own repair person. It is too bad there is no trust left in the Sears name.
Reviewed April 11, 2019
Recently bought a treadmill from Sears.com online and product for delivered as broken piece. They asking me to pay 300 for shipping so they can refund my money for product. Already paid 300 for shipping to receive the product and I offered to drop it off to the store and they refuse to accept it as it was ordered online. Some stupid crazy **. Now I paid 600 for a broken piece of ** and no one care about it. No wonder why Sears is going into ** hole. Never again.
Reviewed April 11, 2019
We have a service warranty for our dishwasher and the repairman came and instead of changing the part, he sold us some tablets which did nothing to solve the problem. Made another appointment which was to be from 1-5 pm and that they would call either of the two phone numbers we gave them. At 7:30 pm when we called to ask where the repairman was, we were told that he had come to our house but there was nobody there. Not only were we at home, but nobody called us on either phone as they said they would. We were then scheduled for another date a week later. We will not be renewing our expensive service warranty again with Sears. In addition, having to speak to someone at a call center in Bangalore who did not speak coherent English, was the final straw.
Reviewed April 10, 2019
My Kenmore Washing machine stop working. It's about three years old so I call Sears repair service. I figure it was a Kenmore machine so call Sears repair. They asked me to pay for the repair then. They would order two parts and said both parts would be in within the next two weeks. The one part came in a few days. It's about three weeks later now and they have no idea about the second part. They are still trying to locate it. I call Sears everyday day now. Three weeks in the house with my family with a washing machine and no ETA on the part. If I would have known this in the beginning I would have gone somewhere else or purchase a new machine.
Reviewed April 10, 2019
I purchased a new garage door opener last Monday 4/1. It is a Craftsman model. The actual company that installs the garage doors called me on Tuesday 4/2 indicating that installation would be on Monday 4/8 but they did not provide a time. So come Monday 4/8 (yesterday) I called to find out what time the tech would arrive. I was told by both the Sears Installation department and the actual company that dispatches the installation technicians that I was not even scheduled for installation yesterday and that the soonest would be Wed. 4/10. I took an entire day off from work (unpaid) to wait for the tech on 4/8 because that is what I was promised.
I asked for my $119.99 installation fee to be refunded, and no lie, I was bounced around from department to department and from representative to representative for 2.5 hours today, and about 2 hours yesterday. Amy from the Installation department advised me yesterday that she was going to escalate my issue and get me a refund, only to find out no case was even opened yesterday. So today, I go around and around in circles. Supposedly a employee named Rem will be issuing an adjustment (case # **) but I am skeptical. In addition the installation tech was actually able to come out this morning to install it. It worked fine while he was here and 2 more times after that, but come evening, one of the huge torsion springs that is attached to the garage door and actually works to raise the garage door snapped completely in 1/2.
Are you aware that this could have killed someone if they were near it, because of the great force they have? These springs are fairly new, as they were installed brand new when I had a new garage door installed. This can't be coincidental. Something was not installed properly with the garage door and too much pressure was put on those springs, causing it to snap. So once again, I called Sears back and had to be transferred several more times. Another case # ** has been issued to get an installer back out, but she advised that can take several days. And to top it off, Sears had the nerve to ask if I wanted a free consult for home improvements. Are they serious?
This whole event has been a nightmare. And to think I was in the market for a new dishwasher right now, because mine died last week. Unless they offer me a HUGE discount on a new dishwasher, to reimburse me for my time and lack of pay from my job by sitting at home waiting for an installer. I will never do business w/ Sears again, and I will make sure that my friends and family steer clear of them too.
Reviewed April 7, 2019
I bought a Kenmore Elite refrigerator 4 years ago for $3,170 plus tax and a warranty for 2 years for $500. Within 3 months, the refrigerator made a loud noise because of a fan hitting some ice so repairs had to made. 4 years later, it doesn't work at all (not cooling or freezing). Of course, the warranty expired and I don't remember getting a renewal notice. I called Sears to come and repair it for a $99 service fee but the earliest appointment was in 20 days. With no other option, I had to call a local company to come and look at it. $1,000 later for a computer unit, the refrigerator still does not properly work. So I still have to deal with Sears because Kenmore is owned by Sears. They will come in 20 days with a service fee so they can see if the repairs are covered by the manufacturer's warranty (sealed components or compressor).
By the way, this Kenmore refrigerator replaced an LG refrigerator that I also purchased at Sears and that also lasted less than 5 years. It is a crime that companies are making products of such poor quality while consumers are paying a lot for them. There needs to be regulations to protect the public and the environment because the more we throw away, the worse it is for our planet.
Reviewed April 7, 2019
6 weeks to get lawn tractor tire repaired. I placed an order for a lawn tractor tire which was under warranty mid-February 2019. Waited two weeks and no tire so contacted Customer Service. Service rep advised tire on back order so give it one more week and call back. Called back next week and was told there was no order listed anywhere for the tire. Started over with new Customer Service rep and place order for tire. Was very careful to give model number and tire location. A week later received the wrong tire. Started process over again after speaking to supervisor!!! Next tire received would not seal to wheel and technician who came said it wouldn't work because tires are shipped almost folded. Technician finally placed ANOTHER ORDER for complete tire assembly. Tire finally installed on 4/4/19! Technician was great but Sears ordering department was a NIGHTMARE.
Reviewed April 4, 2019
This is the worse experience with Sears. My dryer has been messing up since we've purchased it. It has ruined my warm sweaters, leaving them crusty and rough. Its messed up my daughters clothes. I paid for insurance and this thing keeps messing up. Customer service have been super horrible. I don't know what kind of people work for Sears, but so far everyone has been imbeciles. They have gotten my whole address wrong. I've called to fix it so many times and every time the technician is set to come, I noticed the address is completely wrong, so I call to let them know, and instead of fixing it, they don't, or else they cancel my damn appointment.
I haven't had a dryer for a month and a half. Technician came and said I needed a part which he so call put in the order for it a month and a half ago. I call customer service to find out why it's taking so long for the part to arrive and they have no clue what I'm talking about. They said there isn't an order for a part, which pissed me off even more, like what is going on? Last time, they made me miss a day out of work, and they never showed up. This is the absolute worse. Why pay for insurance if they will not change the damn machine? And hire people that are smart and not so stupid. DO NOT PURCHASE ANYTHING FROM SEARS!!!
Reviewed April 3, 2019
Sear deserves zero stars! On Nov 2018 my wife and I purchased a stove and a refrigerator, and the delivery date was scheduled for the end of Jan 28, 2019. No contact was made until I called asking what time of delivery. Spoke to a delivery rep and they had no idea I had purchased a stove. The refrigerator came in damaged. The delivery guy pushed for me to take it and I refused. The fridge was sent back.
I spoke with their customer service rep, "Marcus," I told him about the refrigerator being damaged and asked why wasn't the stove delivered. "Marcus" informed me that the refrigerator and stove would not be delivered until sometime in April. I told him to cancel the order, or if he could do something about the issue, I would hold off on canceling. He gave me a $320 credit, and the stove would arrive on Feb. 4th, but the fridge would arrive in April. I agreed. He said the credit would be entered on my account within ten business days. Two weeks later nothing, I gave them more time than I should have. I called again on Mar. 1st, this time there was a lot of back and forth. One rep told me that there were no notations about the credit. Then another rep, "Bobby," found the notations and said again within ten business days the credit would reflect on my account.
My wife called on Mar. 19th and after a few transfers she spoke with "Sandra." "Sandra" informed my wife that the credit would be issued after the fridge was delivered. My wife told her that I was never told that. I told my wife to cancel the order and get the stove. "Sandra" canceled the order for the fridge and informed my wife that the stove was too late to cancel because it was over the return policy. My wife told her that it was at no fault on us because of their lack of customer service and not informing us about the credit being issued after the full delivery. "Sandra" wasn't able to help and hung up on my wife.
I followed up the next day with another representative. Spoke with a manager and he would review my case and get back to me. Nothing was resolved. We finally received the credit from the refrigerator; something did not look right on the remaining balance and the total balance of the stove. I check my receipts, and it turns out I was never given the sale price (which included a 10% discount) on the stove and only given the sale price for the refrigerator. I ended up paying full price for the stove.
I went directly to the store where I made a purchase talk to a sales rep and manager, both of them said they were not able to give me the sale price of the stove because the promotion was over, that I needed to call customer service. I'm over SEARS and their lack of care for their customers. Their outsourced customer service is the worst- nothing but liars and cheaters. I have told friends, family and whoever will listen to me to not purchase anything from Sears.
Reviewed April 2, 2019
I paid for a refrigerator on 3/19/19. Was supposed to be delivered on 3/24/19, Sunday. Never came. I called Sears. They said it will be delivered the NEXT Sunday. I called delivery and they said they had never picked it up from store. "Do I have the "pro" number? No, I didn't. Since it was later in the week, I just waited them out. No delivery the next Sunday. I called the store today. No answer. No answer? No wonder they are going under. Let's merge Sears (a crappy company) with Kmart (another crappy company) and THEN we'll have a great company! I tried to upload the receipt, but this site says it has to be jpg, etc. It's a pdf, so I guess I can't upload it.
Reviewed April 1, 2019
If I could rate this a "0" I would. This has been the most horrendous experience I have ever had with any service! I placed a call a little over a month ago for my fridge. Had an issue w/ the ice maker due to condensation building because the doors don't always close properly. 1st Saturday visit - the technician said he had to order parts, which he did right there and then. He scheduled an appointment for 2 weeks later (Saturday appt.) to give enough time for the parts to come in. I received a package (which btw I didn't realize was being shipped directly to me). I called Sears the Monday before the scheduled Saturday appointment to confirm, to then find out that my appt. was changed to Friday.
I was never notified of this change. Fine - I had to take a vacation day. 2nd visit - the technician arrived two hours after the service window (9am to 2pm) - he showed up at 4pm. Only to discover that not all the parts were sent. The technician could not do a thing. So I wasted a vacation day. The missing part came a couple of days later. Scheduled yet another appointment for this past Saturday. Guess what folks? The technician never showed up. This was after receiving 3 emails and a text confirming the appointment and a phone call that I made to confirm as well.
At this point I was about to have a brain aneurysm. And the icing on the cake - at the time of our first visit, we signed up for the home warranty in order to take advantage of a promotion where if we signed up we would get 50% off the repair. Who wouldn't want 50% off right? Biggest mistake we made! Now we're stuck with this warranty for a year. I tried to cancel and will be responsible for a $150 cancellation fee. After calling and being transferred 3 times to only have to go through the whole horrendous experience, I have no choice to have accepted yet another appointment. They have us over a barrel. At this point I have zero confidence or trust that this whole issue will be resolved. Will have to see if they show up Saturday, but not holding my breath. Terrible, terrible customer service.
Reviewed March 31, 2019
3/30/2019: My 7 year old Kenmore water softener has a leak in the brine tank. After reading the warranty which states after the first year I am required to pay a trip charge, (but doesn't say anything about labor) I assumed the trip charge is all I would have to pay. On 3/20/2019 a Sears tech was out & said I "would" have to pay for labor too. I asked him to show me where it says that in the warranty, but he could not. He was only going by what his tablet was telling him. I said fine, just ship me the replacement tank & I will install it myself.
I was a service technician for Hobart & a restaurant chain for 34 years so I could do this with no problem. He said he ordered the new brine tank & I should be receiving it in 5 business days. I never received the tank so I spent a lot of time on the phone with numerous people today. They said the tech didn't order a new tank & that I could not install it myself. I had to pay Sears to install it... Is it any wonder why Sears (who at one time was the world's largest retailer) is going under? This is horrible customer service. I took the word of the tech that I would be getting the tank, but Sears will not honor the warranty as written. 3/31/2019: This morning I received an e-mail from Sears. They will be happy to sell me the tank, (which is supposed to be under warranty) for $167.55 plus tax & shipping.
Reviewed March 29, 2019
I have a 1 year old Samsung fridge... Ice unit keeps freezing over, under warranty with Sears (paid for extra warranty). It has been repaired (same part) 4+ times. Had someone from Samsung come see if they could help, They told us the cooling unit was damaged during the prior repairs but Sears has to handle due to warranty. Scheduled an appointment and when they came said an "expert" would have to come look at it.
Same original tech was sent & he said he wasn't an expert so had to schedule another appt. Scheduled another appt., took another afternoon off work...only to have the time moved to evening & that it was the same tech. Called to ask why... Apologies galore, no answer. Talked to Supervisor who hung up on me. Called back, escalated to Supervisor who promised someone would come tonight... Would try to find someone different.
Email 2 hours later appt. moved to Monday. Called back, asked for supervisor... Was told I refused that tech...and apologies but no one else available. Stressed I did not refuse that tech, asked for anyone to come... Told, "Too bad, sorry you are frustrated... Good news, appt. Mon." It went on from here. Ultimately my only option was to schedule a Sat. appt next weekend. I was refused any other options and told there was no one else I could speak with. With the amount of time off we have taken we could have bought a new fridge. Lost a loyal customer over this!!
Reviewed March 28, 2019
1 month ago, I called Sears about our range to/stove smelling as though plastic was burning, the next day, the oven stopped heating. After a half of an hour of the call person taking me through various steps to diagnose the problem, they decided to send a technician. 1 week later, the repairman diagnosed the oven, and he found 1. The bottom plate that covered the element in the oven was bowed, 2. the element itself was bowed, 3. several electrical wires/connections were burned up on the back of the control panel. He told the lady at Sears that he had to order parts from, that he saw no reason why this should have happened. He seemed to think we would get a replacement oven, however, the service center decided to repair.
The oven is 7 years old, and this is the second repair. I was not told how many parts should arrive before repairs could happen, nor was I told that I was to call them when the last part arrived. Service was scheduled for a week later. When I called that morning, the call person told me I had not notified them if all the parts were in, therefore she removed us from the technician's list for that day. I told get 5 boxes were sitting in my small kitchen, were those all of the parts, she said no, I had taken off from work. Service was scheduled for Saturday. Friday one more huge box arrived, and this was apparently the last of the parts. Who knows? Because that arrived Friday evening, someone took it upon themselves, and we never called so we don't know who, but we received an email that our appointment was changed again, to, the following Tuesday, April 26.
Another day off from work, the repairman never showed, but he called at 5 pm to say he had two others in front of us and could not make it this day. My husband answered the phone and told him that was unacceptable. He also spoke with a supervisor. We were told he would show today, April 28, and we received email confirmation of that. When I called at 1030, I received a recording saying the store was closed, to call back later, and the email that normally allows you to chat or check on "real time" of the service visit, said I had been disconnected from the agent.
I just called the 866 number, again, and got sometimes this time, but she said that once again, or records show that we had not yet received the parts for repair. She said she understood I was upset but all she's could do was reschedule for tomorrow. Meanwhile we have a family, two children, a birthday that had come and gone where we had to bake the cake at our church, and 6 huge boxes with the parts during in our tiny kitchen. And I have missed 4 days off work for this. This is maddening, and our oven is still not fixed... And when it's fixed with so many parts replaced, will it be a good hazard/circuits burn up again??? My husband is trying to contact management, now, but so far, we've had no satisfaction.
Reviewed March 27, 2019
We purchased a Kenmore refrigerator last summer when our 30+-year-old one gave out. First, we had to do our own delivery or wait 3 or more days! Worked fine until 6 weeks ago. It is still under warranty but after several repairs and defective replacement parts and lousy customer service on their "Sears CareS" line, I have been trying to contact their CEO of Sears Home Services. Won't return my calls. Have left 5 messages as of this writing. Several times was connected yet again with the Sears Cares (HUH?) line to people no one can hear or understand and when you can, they are reading from a script because they can'T understand or speak English. I'm sick of it and am again going to fill up their Home Services line. Not happy and now rate Sears lower than NO stars! Had to check one star just because it is required.
Reviewed March 27, 2019
On February 14, 2019, I had scheduled an appointment to repair my fridge. The technician went to check and order parts, that I paid with my card. After 2 weeks the parts never came, I called customer service and nobody knew about my order. After a month on March 11, 2019, I ask for a refund and as of March 26, 2019, they can't give me an answer regarding my refund.
Reviewed March 26, 2019
On Jan 17, 2019 my Elba washer stopped working. Have Sears Home Warranty. Call for service. 10 days later tech comes and orders parts. 20 days later parts arrive and took 7 more days for tech to come install. The machine worked for 2 loads of wash and quit again. 7 more days for tech to come. He ordered parts and found out manufacturer doesn’t make that part anymore. It was handed over to research. After 22 days they decided to replace my washer with new one. I’ve been waiting 12 days for voucher to get one, meanwhile I spent over $200 at laundromat. So for 68 I haven’t had washer and no end in sight.
Reviewed March 26, 2019
In September of 2018 I needed to have an ice maker repaired. I telephoned Sears repair to see if this was something they could do. I proceeded to have an online chat at this time. (Of which I have a printed copy). I was informed that if I took out a Sears Home Warranty for $50 per month, they would repair my ice maker for the price of the service call AND in one month they would service my Viking oven as the door did not fully close. I was very specific in this conversation with regard to the brand of oven and the difficulty I was experiencing. The salesman assured me they would cover it in one month. My ice maker was promptly repaired.
At the end of one month I called about my oven door. I was specific about what the issue was. Sears scheduled a repair person. When he arrived, he told me that Sears does not service Viking, but that under my warranty, they would find a company who could fix it for me. It is a long saga, but Sears uses Cross Country to administer the warranty. In short, this was a nightmare experience which borders on fraud and is far from any standard of customer service. I was ultimately told to find my own repair person and to call an authorization phone number when the repair person had assessed my oven. We did this and after 20 minutes of hold time, we were placed back on hold. (Total hold time - 1 hour)
It is far from realistic to expect a repair person to stand by idly waiting for "authorization". I asked the repair person to proceed with the repair using new parts which he did for a total of $1199. I subsequently provided the invoice and proof of payment to an email address that I was given by Cross County. My claim was denied. I was also told that I cannot terminate the home warranty without paying a penalty AND having to pay for the original ice maker repair. I would not advise ANYONE to get a Sear's Home Warranty or to deal with Cross Country.
Reviewed March 26, 2019
We have a Sears washing machine that is still under warranty. It broke down and Sears did schedule a repair person (via Olson Heating) to come out, 5 days later. The Olson person was prompt and polite and told us we need a new washing machine as 10 different parts were broken, none due to misuse. Sears response was to order the parts and have them repair the machine. All the parts are on backorder and will not be in for 2 weeks. And then, once the parts arrive, they are telling us to schedule the repairs--again, having to wait however many days for the appointment to be scheduled to maybe fix the machine. No guarantee this will work. This whole thing will cost much more than the washing machine did. Talking with Sears has been unhelpful and their customer service is awful. No wonder they are going out of business. Never again! They have lost a life long customer.
Reviewed March 26, 2019
I called to have service done on my refrigerator on a Wednesday. They came on Friday. The repairman said our fridge was dirty and need vacuuming. That's why it wasn't working so he, (Felix the repairman) vacuumed and charged us an extra 40.00. He then says don't turn it on for a couple of hours because it had gotten too hot. We waited, turned it on and it never got cold. We called them back and they said, “No one is coming back. You have to wait until Monday because Sears do not work weekends.” We were pissed. On Monday I call early 8:30am to see what time they were coming. They said, “He's on his way. Give him 30 min.” We waited 2 hours. No serviceman.
I called and they said he had been there and we were not home. We were there and my door has a camera and it doesn't show anyone pulling in our driveway or at the door. He bold face lied and from there. We called multiple times to straighten things out and boy did we get the runaround. He's coming back, he's not coming back. He's on his way. He's not on his way. We don't see where you had an appointment. Your appointment is at 6:00 pm To your appointment was cancelled via us. "We will call you right back with progress of your ticket". No calls back. The warranty place lied and the service center lied. Every one of them lied. I think it's a scam. Please do not use these people.
Reviewed March 25, 2019
Dropped off lawn (Craftsman) mower on 02/02/19, asked if they could tell us what was wrong and how much to repair. Did not think it was under warranty anymore. Received a call on March 9th asking about the warranty. We told them again we did not think it was under warranty any longer and asked again what was wrong with it and how much it would cost. We were told they had not looked at it yet and could not tell us at that time what was wrong. We called mid March to find out what was wrong with it and if they had an estimate yet. At that time the employee who answered continuously talked over me and then told me I had to call back when the manager was there. Went in and spoke to the store manager and was told the automotive department was not under him and he was unable to do anything. Was given a number to customer service, they told me to talk to the manager at the automotive department.
3/25 At this time still no response and nothing even done to the mower. Called customer service. Was told this was a nonfixable item and that was what they were trying to tell us. My question is why this was not told to us when we dropped it off, why take it in the first place. If no one looked at it how do they know it is nonfixable. And why keep jerking us around. No assistance provided, no customer service, no backing of service department. Basically no warranty no help. Did ask for a manager when on the phone with customer service, never did get to speak to a manager or supervisor.
Reviewed March 25, 2019
Sears Elite washer. Worked for everyday wash but to do heavy duty again needed a new clutch. After Sears maintenance visits, the machine is now completely broken. Have scheduled 7 visits but they have canceled every one. It's simple - machine worked before you came and after you came it is completely broken. To me, this is not bad customer service. It borders on devious and intentional counting on customer to give up in frustration.
Reviewed March 25, 2019
Our microwave oven combo has been sitting in our kitchen floor 3 weeks. They have been here 3x so far to repair. First time the serviceman couldn’t remove alone (we told them what kind it was and would have removed ourselves if they had told us to). Second time it had to be the magnetron. Everything else tested ok. But they didn’t carry so had to wait till it came in. 3x he came to install part and that didn’t fix! So it has to be transformer.
Now we have been waiting on that part for a week and UPS tracking says it hasn’t even been picked up yet! I called and asked to speak with supervisor and she checked into it and could only say it would be here 7 days after order... That’s 2 days from now and it's not showing going out yet!!! I said it sounded like something wasn’t right and she wouldn’t add to this information but to say she was going around in circles with me and then she hung up on me!!! I have never had such an issues or lack of help from anyone EVER!!! Christine was her name.
Reviewed March 25, 2019
Our machine washer broke. We called and asked them to fix it. We had 4 problems already. 1 wrong parts, 2 reschedule because it wasnt updated. 3) broken parts. 4 reschedule I don’t understand. We have problems on problems. Our Machine washer will be fixed when I will be dead. Like are you serious? This is the worst company ever. I hope they close all of their stores down and I won’t even feel back it’s time for time to go bankrupt. Save your self money and the time Sears isn’t worth it. I am taking Sears will go to court for treating all your customers wrong and lying to them. I read so many reviews about your company Sears and they are the worst ever. I will never ever I repeat never ever shop their products again. They treat their customers like animals.
Reviewed March 24, 2019
I bought a full home warranty from Sears when I had a repairman come to fix my Kenmore Elite dishwasher. He was new to the company, so when he tried to order the parts needed, he spoke with five other employees from various departments to see whether I had to pay for the parts, or not. He got varying answers. I had three repair dates altogether, which included one guy saying this was a brand new account so he was going to charge me another diagnosis fee. I finally got the dishwasher fixed, with no additional charges.
Then my bathtub faucet began to leak. All in all, over an eighteen day period, I spoke with eight different representatives, was told three times I would get some help within 24 to 48 hours, was sent an email twice to call Data Plumbing (who I called and was told they were booked a month out), I finally had to quit the program out of sheer frustration and oh yes, the fact that my bathtub faucet was still leaking! Sears only has one plumber in our entire valley that they deal with. Not "easy, expert, nor reliable"! Sad.
Reviewed March 24, 2019
I am going on my 9th visit with Sears Home Warranty Services. Spent over 63 hours in five months waiting for technicians to fix our washer. In the last 8 visits, I had the first tech push this warranty and explain that we can cancel at any time. What he didn’t explain is that I CAN cancel at any time but Sears will charge me a full year of the warranty. So might as well keep it.
I am stuck in a contract that is on AUTO PAY each month from my account and held prisoner by this company. They are taking my money and won't fix my washer! One tech came to my home drunk after waiting all day and said told us he was “too tired to fix it” and we were, once again thrown to the back of the line. Another tech cancelled an hour after our window was up on a Friday night only to have to reschedule to be put in the back of the line again and wait another ten days!
I have heard “we are so sorry miss” and “we understand your frustration” more than I can stand to hear anymore. Had I known what this would cost me in time, money and emotional distress being dragged through the mud, I would never had agreed to this. I have been financially and emotionally ** by them for five months now! We are now seeking legal action for what they have put us through. I have never ‘sued’ anyone in my life. This is not only bad customer service, this is a disgusting excuse for a company that claims to care about the customers they service.
Reviewed March 23, 2019
I scheduled auto service appointment at 12 pm today. But when I went to drop off the car to service center in sears Marlborough, I have told by customer service person, the mechanic is not in and he will contact at 1.30 pm. After that it will take an hour. I agreed and waited over there till 4 pm and asked the status. They told they do not have the parts and will take another 2 hours. This is ridiculous. They told they cannot pay attention with everyone. They asked me to come back next day.
Reviewed March 23, 2019
The technician came out to see my water softener and told me the line for the drain probably could be replaced to fix the issue. He did not provide me with an estimate for a rebuild nor did he fix the machine and yet I paid $104. When I called Sears to get a copy of the estimate they said he didn’t finish one but I could pay them to come back out and a new “expert technician“ would give me an estimate for repair. I spoke to the lady on the phone and her supervisor for 31 minutes only to end up still not getting a repair estimate or a technician without me paying again.
I told her to say it out loud and it would seem pretty ridiculous to her too. That because he forgot to do the estimate I could split the cost of them coming back out and a new “expert technician” will do it this time. My simple question was “did you not send an expert the first time? Why would I pay half for them to come and finish the job.” She said that was their process but that she would give me an address I can mail a suggestion to and there was no need to connect me to her supervisor. I’m really disappointed in this process and that Sears has fallen this low.
Reviewed March 21, 2019
If I could give Sears zero stars for quality, service and warranty, I would. I purchased new 2 years ago a Kenmore side by side 5162 refrigerator and just 3 days ago the evaporator failed, losing all the Freon. Since this is out of their 1 year warranty, a new one is now being ordered from Costco. Also, 6 mos ago, the door hinge failed causing the door to sag. Sears home repair service is a joke, came out to diagnose for $100 only to tell me I was out of luck. So I fabricated a part to properly align the door and keep the condensation tight. Definitely a manufacturer’s defect. The new fridge just ordered from Costco carries a true 2 years parts and labor plus I purchased an extended 3 additional years for $99. I will never buy another Sears appliance again. So sad to see a US icon lose market share but when you quality control and customer service, who’s to blame!
Reviewed March 21, 2019
I bought a dishwasher online then I was sent an email 3 hrs later saying order was cancelled. I asked why? They claimed there was only 1 left and they can’t guarantee it would still be there 2 days when I could pick it up. So Sears policy is pay online and hope no one comes in and buys it... So why have online buying??? As of 8 hours later it is still available but they are claiming it may not be there Saturday even though I paid for it today. I will be filing with the BBB and the state Attorney General and possibly with the courts for FRAUD. I will NEVER use Sears again. I can fully understand why they are going down the toilet.
Reviewed March 20, 2019
We had a refrigerator issue on our French door / Sears refrigerator. It is 5 years old. The water and ice maker had stopped working. We initially called a ticket in thru Sears to repair. Tech came, recommended a repair (part that never arrived so 4 weeks later we had to call and find out WTF happened with the Part). Tech had pushed the home warranty and also recommended a part that would fix the refrigerator issue. Long story short - 2 months later, 5 techs and about $500 down the tube, our refrigerator still is not working. We have called the absolutely/worse customer service (Sears), technicians and warranty departments multiple times. The right foot doesn’t know what the left is doing.
BTW- The last tech who came out said our refrigerator had a known issue and he recommended replacement. Sears, of course, said not gonna do it. They instead said they would send out ANOTHER tech - which would make tech number 6. We said NO. They also said they would credit us $100 - after the first botched repair - and that never happened. Sears just needs to continue the bankruptcy they started. This is one useless company. I was a pretty dedicated Sears appliance purchaser - never again... And I will be sure to spread the word of the worst customer /repair services.
Reviewed March 19, 2019
I needed a ductless system installed and Sears was the first to respond to my request for a quote. Came out and gave me their sales pitch, discount for signing now, no-interest loan yada-yada. Wanted a $500 non-refundable deposit, which I paid after being told that they had a 100% price-match and assured that if I chose to cancel after the 3-day grace period, all I would be out was my $500. Second estimate came in at less than 50% of the original quote - and their best "match" was still 50% higher.
So I cancelled and requested a return of my deposit, since they were in breach of contract. Got the form letter today saying that they were returning everything except for my deposit plus more to cover their expenses. There were no materials bought. Fortunately my deposit in on a credit card so I can dispute that - not sure about the financing, which they have apparently already charged. I'll be going to court if they don't refund it all, since they breached the contract when they didn't honor the guaranteed price match.
Reviewed March 17, 2019
We are getting bids to upgrade countertops. I know better, but I signed a contract with Sears Home Improvement before I got my other bids. Avoid Sears. They pitch their granite as superior because it is the highest grade. After signing, my other bids came in much lower. I googled granite pricing & quality. Pricing is based on sourcing cost & color not quality of material. Lower priced/graded granite can be better quality & hardness than higher graded granite. I was duped - Sears granite is overpriced. Yesterday, 6 days after signing, I cancelled. Today I received a letter from Sears Home Improvement District Manager David ** telling me "at their sole discretion" they are charging me $500 + 30% of materials ordered. No way they ordered materials - hadn't even measured. It sucks to pay them for nothing, but I'm still better off with a trustworthy contractor. Avoid Sears Home Improvement. These guys are dishonest & greedy with tricky contracts.
Reviewed March 15, 2019
Worst customer service I have seen ever. Never ever order any item on Sears.com or Sears online, they completely cheat their customers. Most of their sellers are unknown third party sellers and they ship fake items or items which is not shown online. And Sears does not take responsibility of any wrong product sent to the customer. Instead customer needs to handle with the third party seller directly. I have lost my money and several calls with Sears and their customer service agent simply disconnect saying, "We are not responsible."
Reviewed March 14, 2019
WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE I HAVE EXPERIENCED YET!!! I am having the most horrible experience with SEARS Customer Service. The first initial appointment was great, tech was great. We ordered the part, paid, and confirmed appointment for the following week. The part came on a Tuesday, and waited all day Thursday for the tech. I called at 3 pm and the Customer Service Lady was not helpful at all. They had rescheduled my appointment for another week out. Said there was nothing they could do. I am so disappointed with this company and the way they treat their customers. We called and complained and the Supervisor was Rude, and refused to try and help defuse the situation, and make things right. How can they cancel my appointment for the day without telling me, and schedule another appointment a week later. NO ONE Offered a better solution, or one that would make the situation right.
Reviewed March 14, 2019
I've been trying to get our furnace working since October 2018. It is now March 2019, and despite numerous attempts to repair... Still not done. Even though we're in Arizona, it gets cold. I've called Sears several times to get resolved and to find out where the part is. They promise to get it taken care of. No luck. I plan to cancel as soon as it is repaired. I've purchased another plan. They are seriously not someone I would recommend. In the past it wasn't so bad... But now? Forget it!!!
Reviewed March 13, 2019
Updated on 03/15/2019: Once again after 2 weeks of trying to get someone to call back I finally got a customer service person. After 20 minutes of going thru him trying to sell me things I asked only for a quote on replacing garage door opener parts and installation. He continues to ask me to set up an appointment for warranty work on my broken Craftsman unit. Again after a few attempts to sell me another Craftsman unit which I declined due to poor quality I ask for installation quote. I stupidly waited over 20 minutes on hold for him to find a person to ask. Again he asks for me to have warranty work appointment good for 13 months after installation for which I tell him again I had unit for a few years. "No," he says "unfortunately we do not service your area." Wtf.
First he wanted me to set up a warranty appointment, next buy a unit for them to install or ship to my house... Then tell me we can service my area. So how do I get warranty work on a unit bought at Sears and installed by Sears and serviced by Sears in past?? This took weeks of me calling and leaving messages with very rude answering services and talking to people who you can’t understand and not knowing what department does what or know their job. Never never use Sears repair or service department and never buy a Sears product. Let the company fade off into bankruptcy and go quietly. Overall very bad from the start.
Original Review: I have been trying to get ahold of the department that replaces an existing Craftsman opener repeatedly for over a week. I call the 1-800 number and talk to very rude people that English is not their first language and cannot understand. I give them my address and they put me on hold for up to 30 minutes and then transfer me to an answering service across the state. When I finally get transferred back to my area department I get another answering service that I can’t understand and give the same information over and over again. I finally tell the last few answering service people that I have been trying to get a quote for over a week and get attitude and rudeness.
They say calls are recorded so maybe someone might want to review these calls because they are poor customer service. This is not our first go around with Sears and Sears Repair. I see now how bad Sears is to the customers and realize I should have never used the company from the start. No one should use Sears or Sears repair ever. Let the company fade off into bankruptcy as it should.
Reviewed March 13, 2019
I ordered a dryer 6 weeks ago now. Took off from work 2x to be told my dryer was coming. The morning of I get a phone call both times to be told, "Oh I'm sorry. Your dryer will not be delivered today." Still don't have a dryer. I spoke with five people to make sure when I took off the 2nd time that it would be coming. "Yes, yes, yes," they say. Did it come? NO. Do they care? NO. All they can say is, "Sorry. We will call you with new delivery date." WTF. I'm done with Sears.
Reviewed March 12, 2019
Sears took like 3 months to repair/replace my refrigerator, all my food went to waste, now that I'm trying to submit a food loss claim they are telling that is past my 30 days to submit a claim. First of all no one ever told after making so many phone calls to customer service that I had 30 days, they are telling me that is part of there agreement, an agreement that I don't have, but they do have for their own record, the people I spoke to over the phone are so rude that they hang up the phone on me multiple time. I re-comment not to buy Sears product, seen I warranty you will have the most horrible experience. I will make this article get to ask many people and social media as possible, I'm also going to file a small claims against Sears.
Reviewed March 12, 2019
Sears has been to my house 5 times to fix a refrigerator. Finally informed that the refrigerator is not repairable after 7 weeks. Was told that they were issuing a $1,000 replacement check. 3 weeks later no check. When I signed up for the warranty the service technician said if my commercial grade built cannot be fixed it would be replaced by Sears. Not true only $1,000 is the replacement amount. There was the first lie.
Next lie was I could cancel at any time without penalty. I paid this warranty up front in full for one year. Went to cancel and was informed that I am subject to cancellation fees and no money will be refunded. Do not trust the service technicians when they come to your house and try to sell you a home warranty. They do not know what they are talking about. They say completely something different than the customer service representatives. This company lies, cheats and are thieves. Do not fall for this scam. This is another reason Sears is on its last breath.
Reviewed March 11, 2019
I have had to have several services that took months to complete, I've been waiting for garage repair since Nov-Dec, I've lost time from work and did not get services because of cancellations by Sears or technician, I took off 3/11/19 for garage repair, got email at 6 am for me to call them, rep had no clue, appt 10-2:00, rep had no ETA.
Also had plumbing done. Cut hole in my wall. Sears says I have to fix, replaced parts with cheap brands, Sears guarantees like replacement parts, then there is no follow up. I have asked to speak to supervisor during inquiries, the rep says mine are available. Sears have me named of technicians for repairs, I had to call the techs to find they do not deal with Sears anymore. They are inconsistent, they text you when service person is on the way instead of call you, I told them my service provider for my plumbing. Fast Lane Plumbing was horrible, they wanted to send them out again for my free HVAC check up saying there were no other places that could do the service.
My whole service experience with Sears have been horrible, and what's sad is you can't find anyone is a number to let Sears know, because you can only talk to the reps. One my services are completed. I’m dropping Sears, I wish I could very my monthly payments back from day one of when I signed on, they continue to offer poor service and nothing is being done about it.
Reviewed March 9, 2019
The Sears technician repaired our washer door well, but Sears Home Services refused to honor their 20% off coupon even when I was assured that this would be provided to me and the coupon was legitimate. Their accounting department refused to make amends which was very unfortunate. They kept trying to push a long term service contract, but given their lack of help, I did not use them and signed up with another long term contract.
Reviewed March 8, 2019
I bought a mattress and box spring online and had ask them to update my phone number. They never called or showed today and told me they would be here next Friday. I am now aggravated because I've waited all day for this just to be told it'll be another week and this is not the first bad experience I've had with them. Plus a computer I also bought online at the same time came yesterday and makes a loud noise that sounds like a coffee pot. I will never shop at Sears ever again!!!
Reviewed March 8, 2019
I Called Sears customer service to extend my protection agreement on my washer and dryer. I was quoted $557.07 for a 3 year and $796.80 for a 4 year contract. I agreed to purchase the 4 year purchase agreement for $796.80. After giving my credit card numbers the salesman quoted the contract duration for only 3 years, not the 4 years I was purchasing. When I questioned him on the duration of the contract and the pricing he said, "Oh I can give you that exta year for an additional $360.00". I complained that the quoted price of $796.80 that I paid was for 4 not 3 years and he said the he must have made a mistake in what he quoted me.
I complained that this seemed like an illegal bait and switch. I requested to speak with his supervisor. I spoke with Lucke, the supervisor (ID# **) who apologized for the confusion, but said that the system can at times be confusing. I said that when I purchase an item for a set price I expect to pay that set price not be surprised at the register. She then quoted me a third price of $696.80 for the 3 year protection plan. This all seems very deceptive to me so I asked to cancel this protection agreement and was further inconvenienced by having to hold on again for the cancellation department to answer.
Heather was pleasant and apologetic. She cancelled the extended agreement for me, but Sears has my money for 3-4 business days!! Today is a Friday so that means they have my money till possibly next Thursday!! All for what seems like illegal, deceptive and fraudulent activity. No wonder Sears is in trouble if this is how they treat their repeat customers!!!
Reviewed March 8, 2019
Our dishwasher would not drain water. My first mistake was to call Sears for help before checking their reviews. The technician arrived and spent 45 minutes convincing me to get their insurance to save money and I fell for it. He ordered the part and then told me that it will take a week to get it. We couldn’t wait and called another appliance repair company. They arrived the next day and fixed it in 20 minutes. Cost-$354. They also told me that Sears ordered the wrong pump and not what was needed. The next three weeks I kept emails from Sears to notify them when it arrives. I wasted no time to cancel their warranty insurance after they took out 49.99 already. Then I had to pay an additional two months as a penalty for early cancellation. That cost me another $49.99 twice. Now they sent me a bill for $99 for the service call. They are a total fraud! They repaired nothing and want $250.00 for it. I’m outraged! Sincerely, Henry.
Reviewed March 8, 2019
I paid for a five year warranty on my Sears garage door opener. Second time I ever called and it took two hours and I spoke to at least 7 people, getting the runaround. Finally I got a hold of someone and they told me it would be several days before they could come. They were too busy. I guess I am supposed to leave my garage door open all those days until they had time. I still had a year on my warranty. I will never use them again!
Reviewed March 8, 2019
Heat pump quit so wife called Sears. Salesperson came to home, told us they could have us going next day or so. We asked what our monthly payment would be and he for some reason couldn't give us a exact figure. Told us it would be in the range of $200 to $300 a month which we were fine with so we ordered. We asked him about doors, windows and shutters so he showed us what was offered and we selected what we wanted. Once again we asked what the monthly told would be on the entire package. He told us everything would run in the range from about $425 to about $550. He kept saying he can't give us a payment figure.
We went ahead with order. They came out, installed heat pump but doors, windows and shutters would be a month or two away before being installed. We get our first bill which was for the heat pump and it was $295 which was in the range he quoted so we were fine with this. Finally they come out and install our doors, windows and shutters. We get our bill with everything combined. It says our first payment was $588 which was a little more than we expected but we were fine with it. Next bill statement the balance has gone up over $250 and it has continued to grow every bill statement we get.
I called last week and the actual monthly payment we were told was $729 a month. We blew and I called Sears Corporate about this matter and they said call the local office which I did. Talk to the guy running the office and they were supposed to have some call us about this and no call. If we had any idea was going to stick it to us and knew they had done this before we would have never purchased from them. Once they get your money or signature it's all about stealing and ripping off the customer. No one needs to buy a damn thing from Sears again. Their credibility and reputation is crap.
Reviewed March 6, 2019
Waited for two weeks for appointment scheduled between 12 and 5. At 5 called they said, "Be there in 15 minutes." At 5:45 they arrived. We had to leave. Contacted supervisor at service center. Scheduled next appointment in 2 weeks. Said we were first on list for cancellation. Next day sears called to schedule appointment. I called and said we had one. They reported no record of the supervisors making an appointment. I was also told that the report stated the repair man showed up but we wouldn’t let him in not that he was 45 minutes late! We were completely lied to. It took another 3 phone calls and over 1.5 hours to reschedule in 2 more weeks. I can’t wait until May to cancel our warranty contract. I will never use this company again. They are disrespectful thieves who take peoples money and then lie to them.
Reviewed March 6, 2019
This guy charged me $89 plus an extra $20 for ordering the wrong part. Then sends me three emails with different refund amounts. No wonder Sears went out of business. Is this how you are going to recoup your money? This guy didn't do anything but send emails to me and now I am stuck with finding another repairman. I will never recommend Sears for anything, but trying to get money for doing nothing!!! I want the $89 plus the extra $20 refunded back as well as the money I already paid. What a bunch of crooks!
Reviewed March 4, 2019
Extremely poor duct cleaning as well as dryer vent. Not done according to what they claim. Contacted customer service 4 time, no help. Plus, customer care did not cooperate at all to resolve the issue.
Reviewed March 2, 2019
I had a standing appointment since Tuesday, February 26th to repair my dryer on Saturday, March 2nd. The appointment was set between 8-12. At 12:05, I called to determine the whereabouts of the technician. However, it was stated that the technician would call me within a hour to give me an ETA. Shortly thereafter (within 20 minutes) I received a call from what I’m guessing is the dispatch center to say that there was a glitch in the scheduling system and I could be rescheduled and added on as the last stop for today? That is COMPLETELY unacceptable as I have wasted my day waiting on the technician for something beyond my control or better yet for something that was not as a result of being my fault.
When I called Warranty Department and requested compensation for my wasted time (because let’s face it, Sears didn’t hesitate taking the required funds out of my account) I was offered points. I don’t want points because I didn’t pay you in points. My time is valuable!! I feel that basically I was treated as that my time isn’t a priority and I can now see that Sears has no integrity on the service that they promise. I am disgusted by your believe of customer service as it is deplorable!! I will not refer your service to ANYONE as it’s garbage and a waste of my time, money, and energy!
Reviewed March 2, 2019
I am not the type of person to write reviews on services or products that I received. Sears has been sending me emails to please review their service that I have received from them. So here we go. It started in August 2018 and I was looking at doing some remodeling to the house, change from swamp cooler to central air, change the carpet in the house to hard wood floors or something similar, a new roof, and remodel of the 2 showers we have. I met with the salesman and got everything set up, I thought it was going to be a quick job as it was all being done by one company instead of many different contractors. That was the reason we went with Sears, BIG MISTAKE.
Talking with the salesman he told me it would take about 4 weeks to get all the products in and then 2-4 days for the flooring and 3 days for each bathroom and 2 days for the roof and the central air would be in that first week and would only take 1 day. Everything was to be done and complete by Thanksgiving according to the salesman and we would be getting close to $8000.00 in points to redeem. We wanted to get our kitchen appliances with before Christmas. Let’s see - the floors were started in October and they finished them in February 2019. The roof was put on in Dec right before Christmas but they didn’t have the gutters so those weren’t put on until February 2019. It is now March 1, 2019 and we are still waiting on the bathrooms to be complete. We are going on 7 months when all this should have been put in before the end of 2018.
Sad thing is nobody could get their stories the same. Every time I talked to someone their response is, "We are waiting on the products", everything should have been ordered and received before November, or everything is on hold because of the bankruptcy, well it is no wonder they went bankrupt. Nobody wants to pay when it takes 7 months to do something that should not take more than 2 months. The only thing they did quick was the central air that was put in the end of August. If I would have known how they would have been I would have gone with someone else as there are contractors out there that would have had all this done before Christmas. We went with the new vinyl flooring which are nice, but they are not scratch resistant like the salesman told me they were.
Reviewed March 1, 2019
It took 7 working days before someone came to service our Kenmore freezer. He never repaired the freezer, he simply unplug and reset the freezer. Before leaving he told us about Sears Protection Agreement and said it would cover our freezer. We agreed to the plan because we thought it may be helpful. This is a joke, the agreement only covered appliances not our freezer. He gave us incorrect information. We had to purchase another freezer after having the Sears Kenmore freezer for less than 2 years. You people are a JOKE. I WILL NEVER again do business with you.
Reviewed March 1, 2019
Reasons for Sears service call: (1) The detergent dispenser fills with water after the washing is complete; (2) the power button only works 1/4 of the time; it sticks in the off position and you cannot get power to the washer. Contacted Sears and a tech, John **, came out on January 22, 2019. He took off the part where the knob cycle selector button was and tweaked the "plastic" part (which he said controlled the power button) and put that section of the washer back on and said he fixed it. He said I needed parts for the dispenser problem (He tried to take the washer selection knob off the wrong way while working on that area). Don't think he knew what he was doing.
After asking him to please order the parts to fix my washer and paying him I waited and waited for parts, contacted Sears repeatedly on where my parts were. I finally receive one of the dispenser parts on January 26, 2019, and after continually contacting Sears on my other two parts I finally got them the week of February 24, 2019. John ** came back yesterday (February 28, 2019) and had problems with putting the parts on. He told me he could not put the value dispenser part on because he could not turn the water off to my washing machine and if he broke the faucets it was not his fault. He had to take the power button section off twice because the power button would still stick and not get power. This was after he replaced the washer electronic control board (basically a circuit board) which was to fix the power button problem.
NOW I have no idea what will happen to the dispenser (which filled with water after washing because I told him to take the value part back and credit me for that part. After the tech left, I immediately put a delicate load in the washer and found the knob (for selecting the cycle) does not turn properly. It worked perfectly before he came out and pulled that section of my washer off. I have contacted Sears again for another tech to come and fix the problem John ** caused with the knob.
In my opinion John **, tech, doesn't know much about fixing my washer and spends a good line of nothing - if you get my drift. Also he told me I should have asked where my washer was made when I purchased it. Heck I went to a Sears store and the washer had a Kenmore emblem on it - as well as my refrigerator and dryer. So I am now the proud owners (since 2011) of a LG washer, LG dryer and LG refrigerator. (If I had wanted LG I would have purchased LG).
I purchased Sears Kenmore based on their reliability from years past - but not now. What a deceptive practice Sears has been doing for so long. I think this is false advertising. So help me God I will never do business again with Sears. I will certainly try a Whirlpool which I believe makes Maytag and KitchenAid appliances. And believe me it is very hard to understand the people you talk to when trying to get a service call placed. Before purchasing always ask where your appliance is made, who it is made by, and where you can get servicing. In the end I have paid close to $500.00 and could have purchased another washer for that amount of money and with so much less pain from dealing with Sears.
Reviewed March 1, 2019
When the repair tech arrived I showed him the loose burner control knob. Immediately he claims it is a bad gas valve and needs to be replaced. I told him to look carefully at the area. I told him I think it is a loose mounting problem. Like some screw needs to be tightened to a support manifold or something. He said, "Unfortunately we can’t see that." I told him to remove the caps, burners, open the oven door, remove the control panel screws and then two more screws that hold down the stove top and look inside. He said he was afraid to remove the burners because the screws could snap and then you have to replace all the burners. I told him to be careful. He then very reluctantly removed the 5-caps and 2-burners. Then suddenly stopped and said, "This will cost you extra. This is not covered by the $119 trip charge."
I told him the $119 is for a tech to drive out, assess the problem and give an estimate. He said, "I have done that. You need a new gas valve." He then replaced the two burners and five caps on the burners. Then told me it would cost an additional $450 to replace the valve. I told him that was ridiculous. The gas valve works fine. It is a mounting issue. He took my $119 and left. I then disconnected the power cord and turned off the gas. I removed all five caps and burners, the control panel and popped open the stove top. I noticed two loose screws on the gas burner head next to the manifold spark trigger. I tightened those screws and completed the repair. It took me 35 minutes. Extremely disappointed.
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2019
I read a review that matched mine so I included it below. We needed a minor repair but somehow the cost for repair was equal to what we paid for the appliance a year earlier. I then decided to fix this issue myself and after way too much time talking and texting I went with Sears to get the part (the plastic piece you push to get ice and water to come out). Of course, despite my efforts an absolutely different part comes. Other review: What a roller coaster ride by Sears and Sears subcontractors! Wow these subcontractors for Sears appliance repair have got it made in the shade! These guys and gals come out to your house when they feel like it, and they don’t have supervisors to hold them accountable if they do a crappy job.
Reviewed Feb. 27, 2019
What a roller coaster ride by Sears and Sears subcontractors! Wow these subcontractors for Sears appliance repair have got it made in the shade! These guys and gals come out to your house when they feel like it, and they don’t have supervisors to hold them accountable if they do a crappy job. If they do have a supervisor, the supervisor’s location and phone number are Top Secret because you won’t be able to locate or talk to their supervisor. I tried several times. Good luck to anyone who needs assistance for a broken appliance (3 month old dryer for example), or if you need to file a complaint about how long it takes to have a service technician come out and "attempt" to repair an appliance.
All Sears phone numbers lead to an answering service in the Philippines. Here are the numbers I called: The Sears Customer Solutions/Corporate Escalation number 1800-665-2127-Philippines, the Sears Corporate HQs 1847-286-2500-Philippines, the Sears Home Service Dept 1800-469-4663-Philippines, and the Sears A&E Factory Service number 1800-905-9505-Philippines. Sears has outsourced their customer service to an an answering service overseas – what a surprise. The answering service takes your name and number and apologizes and then schedules an appointment a week or 2 out with an incompetent Sears subcontractor.
5 times, yes 5 times (Jan 9th, Jan 28th, Feb 11th, Feb 20th, and finally today Feb 28th 2019), a Sears subcontractor, Shane (Employee #**) and 1 other person from A&E Factory Service located out of Richmond, VA, came out to the house to "repair" our 3 month old dryer. Every time the Sears subcontractor Shane came out, he never had the correct part (thermostat, microchip board, etc) to fix the dryer when all along the dryer wasn’t working because parts in the dryer had melted. Why? Because the dryer was not installed properly by the first incompetent Sears installer technician. This was identified on the 3rd visit by a different Sears subcontractor repair person from A&E Factory Service located out of Richmond VA and later by an electrician we hired who stated we were lucky the house didn’t burn down.
On the 4th visit by the subcontractor, Shane, he forgot to install a part for the dryer. Why? Because he left the part on a shelf next to the dryer and simply forgot. I guess he just wanted to come back a 5th time to say hello or maybe he’s paid by the number of house calls he makes. The 5th visit was today, and I hope it's the last. When I asked Shane, the Sears subcontractor for his supervisor’s name and number and location, he paused and stumbled over his words and said, "It's Mr. Scott **”. Did he make that name up? Probably. And when I called the phone number he gave me, guess what? If you guessed the phone number is located in the Philippines, you are correct. And to think all this could have been avoided if the Sears delivery service had installed the dryer correctly.
If you are looking for a job that requires little or no training, great pay for shoddy work, zero accountability where you can be your own boss and not have to answer to anyone, then Sears Appliance Repair Person is the job for you! You never have to worry about accountability or dissatisfied customers. And to those who are reading this and wondering, we asked for a new dryer several times and compensation for doing laundry in a laundromat for 2 months. We were told by the Sears answering service for all the numbers I called (see above), “We don’t have that authority, but we’ll submit the request to management”. All the board members for the Sears Holding Corporation should be fired! No wonder Sears is going bankrupt. Good riddance!
Reviewed Feb. 27, 2019
Refrigerator delivery confirmation was 12-5 when I ordered and confirmed 12-2 the day of. I was called by delivery service at 10:50 telling me delivery in 20 minutes. I told them the earliest I could be there was 12 so they would not deliver. At this point I was irate after taking a half day off to be there when they said they would so I cancelled the whole order. A company word is everything and Sears does not keep their word.
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2019
After email confirmation with a four hour window; no one showed up today and did not even have the decency of giving us a call. I took a day off to have the machine fixed for which one of their technicians had ordered parts about 10 days back. The parts have been sitting here but no show from SEARS. Calling them was no help as I was given no explanation for the lack of communication; and got another appointment for Thursday. Let’s see fingers crossed. Disappointed and frustrated - lost a day of work - thanks to SEARS!!!
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2019
Started with a dishwasher issue. Within 5 minutes the tech diagnosed the problem being the computer and immediately sales pitched me on the home warranty to save 50% on the part and service call. It then took 3 more techs and 4 months to really find the problem, each time the tech calling the previous tech incorrect in their diagnosis. Next was the oven, diagnosed in 5 minutes as a bearing...write a check for $100 to cover everything. Part is ordered, install scheduled only to discover the part was broken, yaaa. Somehow this is my problem so an additional $89 is charged. I just cancelled the service and going to chalk this one up to experience. Fooled me once shame on Sears. Hope they go bankrupt under their crook of a CEO before others fall prey to their services.
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2019
Purchased a dishwasher that (short story) started to fall apart within 6 months. Had multiple repair attempts out, numerous part orders, etc. After a year and a half, inquired as to what are we going to do. NOTHING is fixing this. Was told I needed to pick a replacement. With no store to pick one out at, (ours has shut down), I was then told to look online. Spent some time, research, picked one out. Told it would be reviewed and processed. Never delivered, no phone call, nothing. Drop the ball. I call. Spend hours on the phone, get hung up on, transferred (left hand doesn't know what the right is doing), hung up on, (I have no life to Sears and nothing better to do than spend hours on the phone with no solution in sight).
I finally get an individual who transfers me to Resolution Center. Said they'd send papers for a buyout. Sign and return. Perfect. I call today as it's 2 months later, (papers were delivered a few weeks ago and check for replacement should have been here by now) and am informed it's been cancelled? Again, no phone call, nothing. These things are the EXACT reason why Sears is going out of business on a daily basis. Can't reach anyone in Winter Park, FL, can't give me an answer as to why it was cancelled... Nothing. Broken dishwasher and the worst customer service experience I have ever had.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2019
The repair guy that was sent out from a 3rd party contractor was like a psycho from horror movie. My washer was not spinning out. He took a chair out of his passenger car & sat for an hour to "diagnose problem". He then muttered it needed some parts I'd never heard of & shoved a service order at me that was misdated, had no follow up info & a tech name that was not his. I had to prod him to list parts & work order. 2 weeks later I got a call @ 8:00 pm from service provider to confirm appointment (that no one had contacted me about) for following day. I rearranged my schedule to be home.
Tech showed up with no visible parts- told me to leave him alone while he "fixed" machine. For over an hour I heard sawing, drilling, hammering. He then called me out to garage to tell me that previous service techs had made bad repairs and now he needed more strange parts. Up to this day I had been able to use washer -being very careful loading it and often having to drain & spin out numerous times. But it had been operable.
Now he showed me a pile of sawed up parts. His hands shook as he lifted the agitator and broken plastic pieces from the tub. He said he was ordering more parts and proceeded to leave-No invoice service order-nothing. I insisted on knowing what he was ordering & got the original "invoice" to list parts that he hesitated to name. It was surreal. He refused to give me his name & kept poking his finger at the Sears # when I asked him if Sears could get me a loaner machine or help resolve this issue. The machine was obviously destroyed, but I was careful not to make any accusations. The guy was obviously more unstable than my washing machine.
I waited for 2 weeks-calling the service co. almost daily to see if the part had arrived. Yesterday I called again to check on part delivery & was told that my warranty had been cancelled by Sears, that the tech had come out here 2 days ago (never happened- never contacted- 100% fabricated lie). He had cancelled order- putting in notes that I had abused machine. I went ballistic.
I spent the day being sent in endless circles of Sears reps. Transferred, hung up on and lied to. Every last one referenced the techs note that I had "abused machine". Ignoring the fact that his service call 2 days prior NEVER happened. No work order, invoice or documentation to show that he had been here. I have dealt with some really sleazy unethical situations-but never have I experienced such underhanded and dishonest tactics. I am in the midst of cancer treatments, a recent divorce and having to uproot my residence of 32 years- and find somewhere to live. These guys have been emotionally brutal during the hardest time in my life. Sears not only leaves you up a creek with broken appliances & replacement costs. The emotional psychology they use to deny you and break you down is nothing short of sadistic.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2019
After waiting years and saving up to order a new oven, and waiting all year for Black Friday to get the best price, I ordered an oven online using my Sears charge. We also ordered a new gas dryer as well as numerous other items from the store. I was having trouble logging in, so did it via a online chat, for which I had the transcript of the chat emailed to me. I clearly show the model # that I wanted and the Sears rep confirmed the model #, gave me the price and placed the order for me.
The oven was delivered and now, about six weeks following the delivery, my husband and I realized that it is not the model I ordered. I had requested a convection oven and this one is not. I know that I should have checked the model # on the order confirmation that Sears sent to me, but didn't think to do that, as I had the transcript of the chat confirming the model I wanted. Sears is now saying that it's beyond the 30 days return period so there is nothing they can do. I will NEVER buy another thing from this store.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2019
Sears was always my go to place for appliances...rarely needing repair! BUT after our most recent fiasco with a 4 year old water heater needing repair, double billing service charges, numerous phone calls and letters written to customer NO service, with Sears finally deciding in their favor (of course) they then threaten me with reporting the charges to credit companies... Had already learned my lesson with a 3 year old washing machine that broke. Weeding out any and all Sears products in our home...only have a stove left! Read through many of the customer reviews on this site. All only giving one star, and such horrible customer service. I am so sorry with what you have done to such a good American institution!
Reviewed Feb. 19, 2019
0 help at all, tried to get me to take 5 dollars so would go away. TOPS Chin Up Bar Adjustable Abs Workout Knee Crunch Triceps Station Power Tower - "The item you sent me was misrepresented as a $1271.00 item on sale for $58.00 and I did not open the box because I could tell that the item in the box was not what I believed I was going to receive so I did not open. We call that false advertisement. I want you to send me a return label for the cheap unit that you sent me so that I may return and refund my money. The product does have a quality problem. It is not the same quality that was in the ad. Send me a shipping label."
Reviewed Feb. 17, 2019
Our less than 2 year old fridge stopped cooling properly at the end of September 2018. Right out of the gate, it took Sears 3 weeks to send a tech out to look at it, and on appointment date they canceled and re-scheduled. After the second appointment (1.5 months after initial failure) the tech reported that there was nothing left to fix on the fridge and it still wasn't working, labeling it as a lemon. Sears refused to acknowledge the tech's comments and stated that they needed to come out 3 times to replace parts (not to confuse with replacing just 3 parts) with a 4th visit for confirmation, before they could replace the fridge. They started scheduling appointments to replace any parts imaginable, even if it wasn't part of the cooling system. During the last trip they replaced ALL OF THE PARTS they originally replaced again and still couldn't get it to work. Here is the total summary:
Total number of repair and diagnostic trips from Sears: 10+. Number of hours which we had to take off work or work from home: 80+. Amount of time to get the replacement fridge: 5 months (from original failure in October '18 to February '19). Sears spent over $4k on repairs on a fridge that was worth $2700 and ended up giving us a $3000 credit for a new fridge, effectively spending over $7K to fix a $2700 fridge, hence this is probably a micro-snapshot of the business decisions that are forcing them to bankruptcy. If this whole process would have taken a month or less I wouldn't be complaining. But leaving a family of 5 without a working fridge for 5 months, is ridiculous, unethical, irresponsible, immoral, and should be criminal. Aside from the fact that the credit given was only usable at Sears, I will never do business with them again.
Reviewed Feb. 17, 2019
Purchased a Samsung washing machine in August, 2015. In addition, an extended warranty was purchased as well... Glad I did. I since have experienced seven breakdowns. Of those, the repairmen have ordered incorrect parts or incomplete parts listings twice. Have contacted Sears multiple times over these issues with absolutely no help or interest. Also have contacted Samsung with same response. BUYER BEWARE... At the time of purchase, the Sears sales person stated that if defective or multiple breakdowns occur, item would be replaced... NOT TRUE.
When called, was told by Sears representative that it has to be four significant failures or that the repairman can't fix. It has been the transmission which cost around $240 just in parts, not including labor. I told them that, since Sears doesn't have an "in house repair group"... It is now contracted out... The repair group is making money regardless. Very Dissatisfied with Sears as a retailer and as a company... Will not be shopping at Sears any longer.
Reviewed Feb. 16, 2019
I place an order online for Sears to clean my carpet. Online I was giving a price of $153.70 for 3 areas and Hall for $99.00 and additional $36.00 for a bedroom. Once I received my confirmation e-mail from Sears I called and spoke with a representative. I explain to them my living room is one room and I have a hallway and 2 stairs and 1 room. The representative stated the $99.00 package I covered with the additional room was correct. However, when they arrive to my home my total went from $153.70 to $233.20.
Due to Sears was a charging me $36.00 for stairs, but on my order form, they had me listed for 2 stairs with zero dollars. I called the Sears carpet customer service department and spoke with the most rude and ignorant customer service representative. The rep was like, "Oh you want us to clean the stairs for free." I told, "No that's not what I agreed to and my order confirmation does not state additional stairs at $36.00." However, the Sears representative told me to tell is guys to leave and that's what my husband told them to do is leave. I'm not going to argue with someone when I'm spending my money. I will never use Sears carpet cleaning company again.
Reviewed Feb. 16, 2019
Sears Appliance Technician came to replace the oven igniter part in my mother's stove. The service was done prior for 130.00 2 years ago and it took the technician less than 20 minutes to complete. Now, Sears technician wants to charge $400 to do the same service job. WHAT??? OVERPRICED SERVICE FOR A less than 20 MINUTE OVEN PART REPLACEMENT. Sears needs to be more TRANSPARENT with their pricing. They can find a way to do so. In addition, instead of charging $99 for their diagnostic fee. It should be Free Diagnostic Estimates given to customers to offset the OVERLY PRICED service repair they are currently charging this year in 2019.

Reviewed Feb. 15, 2019
I have the master protection agreement for 14 years, and every year I get the maintenance and usually a part or 2 get replaced at a good time. But this year my dishwasher broke and is now a month and they don't replace it or fix it. Is very frustrated to be treated like that. I hope for any Sears representative to call me and give me a solution.
Reviewed Feb. 15, 2019
Purchased a Kenmore Elite microwave oven on January 3, 2019. The new one burns food when you follow instructions. It also has intermittent failures where the buttons are unresponsive and it has to be unplugged and re-started, sometimes multiple times, before it starts working again. It is now February 15, and Sears says that is too late for a refund or a replacement. They say my only option is to have a service person come out and repair A BRAND NEW, $700, TOP OF THE LINE APPLIANCE. This is why Sears is going out of business. We have been buying Sears products for decades. But we are through with them now.
Reviewed Feb. 15, 2019
Our washer had a slow drain, we called Sears Home Warranty to come out and fix the problem. Technician showed, no helper for stackable washer after it was explained to the scheduling department. Technician arrived, guessed on what part was needed, Had a appointment scheduled for 3 weeks later. Sears didn't order the part till the day before, technician canceled and has still yet to take the machine apart to see what, if any parts, are required. 4 weeks later still not repaired. Will be canceling my warranty. WARNING - STAY AWAY FROM SEARS WARRANTY.
Reviewed Feb. 13, 2019
I went online & spoke with a sales rep about buying a dishwasher. I had received 3 emails. The 1st one was my order. The last one was date & time it would be delivered. When they delivered it, they said they could not install it without charging me more money. When I called the online delivery dept., they asked for my order number. So now they told me that they cannot install a dishwasher, it had to be "professionally" installed. Well the information I received on my last email said it would be connected to the existing home utilities. What bunch of crap. I removed my old one & installed my new one. I'm not a "professional". Will not buy SEARS ever again. No wonder they are closing stores.
Reviewed Feb. 13, 2019
I was sold a warranty back in Jan. 2019 and the lady I spoke with in no way mentioned that the warranty was $49.99 per month. She tricked me and now they want me to repay the money for all 4 parts, 3 of which were not even necessary for the fix. DO NOT USE THESE PEOPLE. RUN!
Reviewed Feb. 12, 2019
First call for service was scheduled two weeks out. That was cancelled (day of) and rescheduled another two weeks out. That was also cancelled (day of) and rescheduled another two weeks out. 6 weeks in winter without a snowblower and who knows if the next appointment will be cancelled. Customer service is unwilling to go outside the box after two cancellations; I asked to be able to contact a local repair shop and be reimbursed but they say that is "impossible". I'd say I will never buy anything from Sears again, but oh wait, the store I bought it from has already closed. Wonder why.
Reviewed Feb. 11, 2019
My microwave caught fire and I had nothing in it to cause a fire. The service technician came out and he claimed something that was in it caused the fire. I told him exactly what happened. First, he cleaned it out, order the parts that were damaged, told me to call when those parts were received and he would come back and install the parts.
On the first visit, he never checked to see if the microwave would come on. He said it was not necessary. Upon his second visit, he put the new parts in and then he turned the microwave on. The microwave DID NOT COME ON. Then he stated that the fire caused a FUSE to blow. That's what he reported back to SEARS' Service Department. Based on the second service visit Sears DENIED MY CLAIM. I know certain parts are not covered. The class turntable, the plastic cover top, the plastic piece that goes under the class and a side vent were all replaced with no problem. If I needed a fuse, the Service Department never notified me. They just left me high and dry. After, no one in SEARS would help me. After reading some of the reviews on SEARS' microwaves, my Sears Kenmore Microwave is one of those customers had issues with. My Model# is: 79050323310.
Reviewed Feb. 9, 2019
We signed up for Sears Home Warranty about a year ago, in November we had a cooktop break. Within 30 days they came out. Ordered parts. Parts that never came. They cancel that call. We called back. They sent another service tech out. He said, "All the parts were canceled. I’ll go ahead and re-order them," but never heard anything. Called back. They canceled that order. I’ve been going around and around now for four months. They have not replaced the cooktop even though they claim they cannot get parts for it. They have lied to us, they have hung up the phone on us, they make you go around and around and around in circles which is endless and they never replace the item. Bad company. Do not use Sears Home Warranty. It is worth nothing. It’s also the highest priced on $100 for each covered repair. They are a fraud and need to be reported as such.
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2019
I purchased an extended warranty for my Sears Snow Blower for $337. I subsequently called to make an appointment for an in-home service repair on January 28th because my auger stopped working in the middle of a snowstorm. The agent advised that the soonest they could get the repair service out to my home would be February 8th - 11 days. UNACCEPTABLE. However, not having any options, I provided a detailed description of the issue and I pointedly asked if they would have the necessary parts on the truck knowing that it was in all likelihood just a belt.
Two repairmen arrived on the 8th and in 10-minutes concluded that it was a belt. Good news right? Wrong! They don't stock parts on the truck (not even when I told them it was the auger!?). I ask how long that will take and they advised that I should have it by the 20th (another 12 days). THEN, when I receive, I should call and make another appointment. So... in case you're counting 11 + 12 + 11 = 34 days and two trips to replace a $20.17 part.
I then called the MY HOME number to advise that this was not acceptable, I spoke with a very nice gentleman who explained that he was in the field for 30 years before coming in the office and I got a history lesson explaining that Sears has been doing it the same way for 30 years. I then escalate to Sears Customer Solutions (oxymoron) and quickly discover that they are reading from a script and add no value whatsoever. Eddie Lambert should have called me before he placed a $5.2B bet on this organization. People are actually friendly enough but the business model is still stuck in the 1970's and if they think that they can actually compete with Amazon and Walmart there is no way. The good news is that Sears will not have to read about my reviews any longer as I have purchased my last piece of equipment and appliance from them. EVER.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2019
I had my Samsung dryer serviced in May 2018 and was charged for multiple appliance service, which the tech never looked at another appliance while there. Tech completed repairs on my dryer, tried to send my check via Teladoc, which failed but took check and never applied to service amount due. Tried to contact Sears to find out why my check had not cleared and received a letter stating I owed $250.00 for repair service. Tried to call the Billing department, where no one answered and I was hung up on many times. I was finally able to pay after I had to have the same dryer fixed again 3 months later for a different issue, but in the same area as May repair.
Now I receive a letter stating I owe for this multiple appliance check. The tech only looked at my dryer, repaired it and left after being paid. I sent a dispute letter to address on the document and nothing. Then I receive another letter for the same thing and finally was able to reach Customer Solutions, which was not and they gave me another address to send the dispute letter to. I have received nothing from Sears regarding this issue and they threaten to send to collection if not paid. How can a company do this, file bankruptcy and expect people to use them for services not performed, but charged for unknowingly? Crooks. Just to be clear - this is the first time I have ever had this issue with Sears Repair service ever and I have used them before many times.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2019
I purchased a 3 yr master protection plan on my Whirlpool Cabrio through Sears (check those reviews by the way, that machine is junk!). The machine was faulty and was replaced a month later with another of the same. I canceled the protection plan on the first one, and bought one on the replacement machine. So, the date of the 3yr agreement should expire on the day I received the replacement machine. Well... it's supposed to, BUT it wasn't ever corrected in their system even though at the time I was told it would reflect the changes, but the employee responsible dropped the ball.
So I spent 2 days on the phone trying to get that corrected, to no avail. I was given many different stories and excuses from each department, telling me they don't handle it shifting me back and forth to 8 different departments with no-one to help. Each department did this over and over. They ask me for a reference number, I wasn't ever given reference numbers, so I ask for a reference number with the next department I'm sent to, only to be told we don't have reference numbers. I spoke to one man that told me my expiration date should have been changed upon the cancellation of the first machine and the transfer of it to my replacement machine and he had fixed it for me, and I'd receive email confirmation and a snail mailed copy.
No email received, and upon calling back, no record of the change or correction. No wonder this company is going out of business! I hope they completely shut down. Fraudulent dishonest dealings. Check your warranty dates get all documentation. Get confirmations, because the employee responsible for changing my expiration date to reflect the changed purchase plan dropped the ball. Terrible experience with customer service and all departments you get when contacting Sears. Thankfully they are soon to be history!
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2019
My refrigerator was not working properly. I knew from the past with it that it needed Freon. I called Sears service to send someone. They sent a rep who told me they can't just add Freon and left. No service and charged me a month later. They didn't even walk in the house or even look at the refrigerator. I called and spoke to a rep and they advised me not to worry about the bill. Months later I get a collection notice. I disputed with them. The contacted Sears and stated my case. Well they didn't care what was said. They wanted money for showing up not looking at the fridge and telling me they can't fix it. DO NOT USE THEM. SECOND TIME THEY SCREWED ME. NO WONDER THEY ARE GOING OUT OF BUSINESS.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2019
I bought a mini-split wall unit brand Mitsubishi ($4500.00) to cool and warm one room. The unit was defective and never worked right. Sears came out 7 times and was not able to make the unit work properly. Instead of changing it out per their contract they kept sending technicians that are not familiar with the unit. Very aggravating experience.
Reviewed Feb. 3, 2019
Before Christmas I contacted the warranty service regarding my washing machine leaking oil or grease. The repairman ordered parts and said they would be out to replace the parts. After several attempts, they finally came out on January 7, 2019. When I returned home from work and attempted to wash a load of clothes, the washing machine made a terrible noise and would not complete all the cycles. The earliest appointment I could get was January 28, 2019. I stayed out of work to ensure appropriate action. The repairman came and said the parts that were ordered were defective. Ordered more parts and asked that I call to make another appointment after the parts arrived.
I requested that the machine be replaced but was denied. Today is February 3, 2019 and I have yet to receive the parts. Given the total picture, I will be without a washing machine for a period of more than six weeks. I find this unacceptable. The cost of the repairman and the parts will outweigh the cost of a new washing machine. I would warn future customers to get the full details regarding a warranty from Sears. Save your money and buy a new one when the original fails.
Reviewed Feb. 2, 2019
On 1-31- 2019 I contacted Sears Services to schedule an appointment for repair of my garage door opener! I was given an appointment of 2-1-19 between 0800 and 1700 hrs. At 1500 hrs. I called back to customer services and requested an update, and spoke to someone in the Philippines who indicated, while I was on the line that he was texting the Service Technician to contact me with an update. This was a complete and utter failure, as I received no callback. I called back just before 1700 hrs. and requested another update with someone in the Philippines who again stated that he had only one option, that was to text the Technician to contact me, as he could not call the technician direct. He did so, then transferred me to the 866 884 2236.
I spoke to someone at that number who indicated they had no information on where the technician was or who the technician was that was assigned. All they could tell me was that I had an appointment between 0800 and 1700 hrs. At 1745 hrs. I called back and they indicated that they were unable to give me any more information as the office was closed.
On Saturday morning, I called the 866-884 2236 and was told by the gentleman that my number was called by his supervisor and he left a message on my phone that they would be unable to fulfill the appointment on Friday, for me to call back to reschedule! I was in direct contact with my phones all day, and If I had a message left on either I would have been notified. I check them timely during the day and there were no messages left! It sounds like a C.Y.A. response, as they were caught in a complete and utter failure. Further, if the cancelation was, in fact documented, then someone should have been able to access this before Saturday morning!
Reviewed Feb. 2, 2019
We have always bought our appliances from Sears. Needless to say, we also get the warranties that comes with the appliances. When our dryer broke on 1/13/19, I called up the Repair service department and I was told that the warranty of the dryer has expired but I can purchase a home warranty for $50/month and this will cover ALL appliances. They also scheduled a technician for 1/15/19 to "fix" our dryer.
Tech showed up on 1/15/19 without the necessary control board to fix the dryer. He placed an order for the control board and assured us that this will arrive by Saturday. Saturday came but there was nothing delivered from Sears. I called up their customer services, who are all overseas, and I was told that the required part is still on order and it will take 7 to 10 days for delivery, excluding weekends. According to the supervisor, "there is nothing documented aside from the part is still on order".
On 1/24, 7 days since the initial order was placed, I called up the customer service number again and I was told that the "part is still on order". I asked to speak with a Supervisor and I was told by the rep that "it will not help you to speak with a Supervisor because they cannot do anything for you anyway". I insisted to speak to one and I was hesitantly transferred to a Supervisor who told me that nothing is being communicated with them by the parts department and they do not know why there is a delay in the order. He was very rude and not helpful at all. I made a suggestion that they communicate with the parts department such as a phone call or email to find out details of the delay and I was told that "they are not allowed to communicate with each other. We are only told to wait".
On 1/29, exactly 10 days since the part was ordered, we still have not received the part required to fix the dryer. I called up the parts department, and again, they are located overseas. They informed me that the "part is still on order and we do not know when this will arrive". I asked to be transferred to the home warranty department and I cancelled the home warranty that I purchased. I contacted a local appliance repair company (NOT SEARS) and I got scheduled for service on Friday 2/1. The gentleman was able to fix our dryer in a matter of 30 minutes on his same day of diagnostic service to our house. A repair job that only took this man 30 minutes, has taken us 2.5 weeks of waiting for Sears to deliver a control board to repair our dryer.
Reviewed Feb. 1, 2019
Our dishwasher stopped working 11/28/2018. It is under a protection plan with Sears. After having a guy come three times with no fix they decided to order 3 parts for it. Of course the parts came from China and took 40 days to arrive. The repair appt was scheduled BUT Sears didn't assign a technician to the appt...hummmm. So it is now February 1, 2019 and this family of 6 still doesn't have a dishwasher. What a waste of time and money this protection agreement is! No wonder they are failing as a business. I will never ever buy anything through Sears again.
Reviewed Jan. 29, 2019
David ** was Sears salesman. We bought 16 windows only because he said if we buy them all, he could give us a $4000.00 discount. He is no longer there. Sears added the discount to bill. Just stole $4000 from a family near retirement.
Reviewed Jan. 29, 2019
I have been trying to schedule a service repair for a refrigerator for 6 weeks. Sears has rescheduled 7 times now. I had someone waiting at my house for me since they give you an 8 hour time frame and after 5 hours and a phone call from me they cancelled the service call again. They are rude and a total waste of time. The fridge is still not fixed.
Reviewed Jan. 29, 2019
If it weren't so sad, it would be funny. I ordered 2 pair of boots and a dress. The boots arrived, of which 1 pair consisted of 2 left feet. The second pair in no way resembled the pair I ordered. I order plain gray, no frills. I received BLACK with alligator heels and back. It appears I am among a very few individuals that does not own a printer. Therefore, am unable to print a required label to return merchandise...which by the way must be returned to K-Mart, not Sears. Now for the dress dilemma. Customer service informed me it would be shipped on the 5th of Feb. Great. I replied, "I'll cancel it. Since it's only Jan. 28." I don't know he replied, I'll email the vendor (Yet another outside source)???
Lo and behold, I received an email within 10 minutes informing me that the dress was shipped. Bull dung!! So now I have to wait for it, call C/S to find out who the vendor is, since he was not able to give me those details at this time. Go to the library to print receipts and pay a neighbor or cab to take me to three different locations to return the merchandise. All other companies I deal with, send or include a return label on the UPS package. Famous last words "Never Again."
Reviewed Jan. 28, 2019
When I signed up for this I was told that I could cancel at any time. I WAS NOT TOLD that if I canceled before 12 months was up that I would have to pay for the repairs in full! I had to pay a $75 deductible and that IS NOT deducted from the cost of the repair. It would have been cheaper to pay for the repair outright! If I had paid Sears direct the repair would have cost $242.75. Now with the monthly fees and deductible the cost is $415.75! I have sold my house and I am not taking the appliances with me so why would I continue to pay for this?
Reviewed Jan. 27, 2019
Very long waits to get service. Customer support can do little. Difficult to cancel contract. The $75.00 service fee is in addition to the $49.99 monthly charge. Might be worth it if SEARs was responsive, but they are not. A shame.
Reviewed Jan. 27, 2019
My washer was broken before Christmas and I called Sears and schedule a home repair. The Sears tech showed up on 1/4/19 and he didn't seem to know how to fix the problem. He spend the whole time on the phone calling a remote support who helped him diagnose the problem and it is found to be a computer part on the washer that need to be ordered. The tech told me that the part will be available on 3 days and he will come and install it. After 4 days I called the tech to inquire about why he didn't show up but he never answered the phone. I call Sears 800 number and asked about the status. They told me that the part is on a back order and they schedule the repair on 1/15. I got a call on 1/14 confirming that the tech is coming on the next day to repair my washer but again, no one showed up.
I called Sears again and they transferred me to 5 departments and no one seems to know what to do and how to solve the problem. I was offered $50 to help doing the laundry till they follow up and find out what is going on. I called again two days later and wasted 2 hours on the phone talking to so many people and finally they told me that the part is coming on 1/21 and the washer will be fixed. The same thing happened and no one showed on 1/21 and I called again and spend many hours talking to managers who did nothing but escalating and promising that I will get a call in a couple of days.
It has been 4 days now and no calls. I am waiting for Monday to call Sears executive and file a formal complaints against Sears Protection Department, scheduling, Customer Service and a couple of other department who are useless and gave me the run around. My name is Maher ** and my phone is ** just in case someone from Sears may see this and need to verify things.
Reviewed Jan. 27, 2019
Waited 7 days for Sears tech to come out and diagnose the problem with the JennAir refrigerator not cooling. The house is a high end rental, and the tech said he’d be back in 3 weeks to install the part. He installed the part, but the refrigerator stopped cooling again. Because it’s a rental, I can’t have the tenants without a refrigerator for weeks while Sears tries to figure out what’s wrong. So, I decided to let go of the JennAir although it was a beautiful refrigerator, and I ordered a new Kenmore Elite counter depth that was delivered the next day.
For some reason the tech didn’t run my credit card through, so I started getting bills for the $789 repair. By then, I figured, I’m not paying for a repair that didn’t fix the refrigerator. I’ve sent 2 letters to the Sears Billing Dispute address and another 1 by FAX. Called their number and you can only leave a message. Left 3 messages, no one ever replies. Now, I’m being threatened with collections and credit reporting. I do not know what else to do.
Reviewed Jan. 25, 2019
No wonder this place is going out of business! My 2016 water heater broke, which has a 6 year warranty. A technician came and said the combustion chamber is not working. The part was on back order. I have been without hot water for 6 days with a 10 month year old son in the dead of winter. The customer service representatives (I spoke with about 15 people) are all incompetent, useless individuals, that could not provide any type of update. I demanded a new water heater and they said there is no way we can provide this. Again, this is under warranty, again I have a 10 month year old, and they continued to ignore any type of urgent protocol!!! This most pathetic customer service and most pathetic company I have ever dealt with in my life. Them going bankrupt makes complete sense. For Sears to call them a company is the biggest sham!!! They are crooks!!!
Reviewed Jan. 24, 2019
I've been paying for extended warranty on my Jenn-Air stove since 1999. It's a dual fuel downdraft stainless steel pro style model. It's been giving me problems for years but I would get it fixed just before the holidays and a couple of months later either the temperature or stove door would have problems again. I finally got them to agree to replace it and for the last 3 weeks have been playing phone tag and the shuffle "it's not our department" game. I'm now stuck at having taken a day off for no stove to be delivered, a tech saying it'll probably be a lot of extra money out of my pocket to cut another hole in my house to install the stove (and we won't be responsible for the original whole) and it probably won't work right then anyway and that will be my problem also!
They lie about their warranty covering installation and like replacement when they stop carrying the brand name you 1st bought. Don't get a warranty from them, They'll try to find a way to get out of it... Better yet-don't buy there even if it's seems a good deal; somehow later you'll find out it was falsely advertised but then it will be too late.
Reviewed Jan. 23, 2019
I contacted Sears because my Kenmore Refrigerator that was leaking water. I called Sears and Customer Service said that warranty was not valid but they could send a technician for $79 (service call) and if I agreed to service quote the $79 would be deducted from it. Technician could be there only 3 days after, I scheduled the service anyways and left the apartment. A couple hours later my friend called that the Sears technician was there, he checked the refrigerator and told me over the phone that he needed to replace the compressor.
The compressor was under warranty but the labor was $400 dollars and that he would give 50% discount ($200) if get the Sears Home warranty plan for $49/month for one year. He said that he stopped the leak and the week after he would come back to change the part. I agreed with his terms, paid first month $49 for the home warranty and $59 for his service to wait for the part and then pay the remaining balance of the $200. The refrigerator continue to leak water so I decided to call somebody else to check the refrigerator.
A real appliance technician from another company came and fixed the problem in 5 minutes, the hose for the water dispenser was loose and he charged me $50 dollars to fix it. He also said that the compressor is in perfect conditions. SEARS IS A SCAM, DON'T CALL THEM... I already spent hours on the phone on hold and being transferred from customer service to customer service. They hear my story and say they're going to transfer me to the cancellation department but put me hold forever. Going to cancel my credit card.
Reviewed Jan. 23, 2019
As the other reviews stated this company is awful. My refrigerator broke down Christmas Day. They sent a tech the day after and he ordered 4 parts and stated the turn time was 3 weeks! That should have been my first indication to run for the hills. Fast forward they send 3 parts to my house but I am missing a 4th. I contact Sears and they assure me that the 4th part will arrive and any changes they will contact me. The night before still no part. I am again told to keep the appointment and they will arrive and complete the work. These 2 phone calls alone lasted hours. Sit at home on repair day - no service tech, no phone call, no updated website. I call and after 3 people and 2 hours what do you know? They need that pesky 4th part! I ask when the part will arrive. They have no ETA. It's on back order and the tech knew when he placed the order!
After 2 more people and 4 hours I convince them to outsource the part. The last part arrives 4 days later. I contact Sears to set up my repair and I'm told it's all set. Repair day - no show. I call and now a system glitch cancelled the order and no one knows why, another 2 people and an hour and a half wasted. They refuse to send a tech and told me in order to have it replaced I need a new appointment. So I decide to call the parent company who hold my contract. Two people and another hour later I'm told take $257.72 and buy a new refrigerator or make a new appointment. There is nothing they can or will do. I paid so much more than that in premiums. They are a ripoff and only want to steal your money. I have 7 people in my house and no refrigerator for 30 days!
Reviewed Jan. 22, 2019
Unbelievable horrible customer service. Literally it's like they actually want every single customer to leave. I called customer service and they could not help me, escalated to corporate support but no help there either. Finally I called Illinois and was snapped at that no one would talk to me and to write a letter instead. I will definitely be having my attorney do that.
Reviewed Jan. 21, 2019
WARNING - IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING SEARS: DO NOT BUY APPLIANCES FROM ANY SEARS! WE DON’T WANT THIS TO HAPPEN TO YOU! In September we purchased what we thought was a brand new refrigerator from Sears. Immediately we began to have problems. Sears would not send a service person out. However, Whirlpool did. Thank you Whirlpool. We were informed by the repairman that our “brand new” refrigerator was 5 1/2 years old. Our local Sears said, “Sorry, we are going out of business.“ So we tried Sears Corporation... After many hours and multiple representatives we’ve been told, “Sorry we can’t help you. There is a one year warranty on the appliance. That should suffice.” In other words, “We lied, we sold you a defective appliance and we don't care. And we won't make it right."
Reviewed Jan. 21, 2019
I ordered a Sears trash compactor. Sears schedule the delivery. They gave me a date and time window but never showed. I called back and the Sears representative said they couldn’t tell me why they didn’t show and there wasn’t a reason why they didn’t show but I could reschedule. I rescheduled for two days later, stayed home waiting and again Sears did not show! I am now on my third attempt at waiting on Sears delivery for an item I have already paid for. I’ll let you know what happens.
Reviewed Jan. 19, 2019
I ordered a washer and dryer. They were delivered and installed incorrectly. Not balanced, and water reversed hot and cold and drain tube too short so it is stretched beyond belief and crimped. I phoned them several times and spoke to no less than 13 people in no less than 32 30 m calls. I responded to the survey outlining the issue. They called with new installer's appointment. The installer called during the window to tell me they were not coming because they didn’t know how to help me, and didn’t have the right part on the truck. Someone else called to say they would have me call customer service to reschedule. I said I could not bear to make more calls and couldn’t they help me? They said, "Yes. Hold on." And proceeded to disconnect me. Meanwhile a week later no more response from Sears.
Reviewed Jan. 19, 2019
The Sears repair tech came out to my house three hours late to repair my ice maker. Without even looking at it he diagnosed that it needed a whole new unit. Since the cost of the unit was low I decided to have it replaced but opted to install it myself. A week later the unit arrived. I unscrewed the two screws, disconnected the wiring harness, removed the old unit and installed the new one. The whole job took about 90 seconds. A job they wanted $150 to do. I soon learned however, that the unit was broken. It would make ice, dump the ice into the receptacle then jam and make a terrible popping noise as it tried to right itself.
I called Sears to get a replacement and was told that I could buy a new unit but that I had voided the warranty by performing the install myself, something I was not informed of prior to making my decision. It's 2019, I could have just ordered the unit on Amazon, installed it myself and if it didn't work they would have taken it back. This is why Sears is going out of business. I will be doing the above option.
Reviewed Jan. 17, 2019
Service person evaluated problem with washing machine but couldn't repair it without necessary parts. He told us it would be a 30-minute job once the parts were in. We waited several weeks for a second appointment, which was scheduled between 1 and 5 pm. Service person showed up at 4:55, and took two hours to complete the repair. Four loads of wash later, the washer is malfunctioning in exactly the same way. I tried today to get a third appointment and was told I needed to call back next week because none that works for me was available in the next two weeks. No wonder these guys are in bankruptcy.
Reviewed Jan. 17, 2019
I have a Master Protection Agreement with Sears, for the last 12 years. On 01/05/19 my refrigerator quit cooling. We lost all food. Technician came today. He found the model/serial number unreadable, so, they said NOTHING they can do. They service this unit several times before BUT NOW that they have to pay for lost of food and maybe a new unit they have a good excuse. They have in the records, the model/serial numbers, they ordered parts before BUT now they think it is another refrigerator...
Reviewed Jan. 16, 2019
I had a repairman to my home to fix my dishwasher on August 15th 2018. I paid 135.20 with my credit card. 2 months later I received a bill in the mail saying I still owed 135.20. I immediately contacted my credit card holder. Received confirmation that Sears was paid. Given payment address, phone number and confirmation number of where money was sent to. I began the battle of contacting Sears. I wrote a dispute letter. Called a phone number given on the bill and was told a claim was opened. 2 months later I received another bill saying if I didn’t pay 135.20 I was being sent to a collection agency. I called back and was told the same thing. That I had to write a letter. I explained to them I already went through this with writing a letter and calling. Can’t they just take care of it? Nope, apparently they cannot and in the meantime the account goes showing I haven’t paid. This is horrible. They can double bill you and then basically not help you.
Reviewed Jan. 16, 2019
Spent over 40 hours on the phone with them. Same thing over and over. No communication with their different departments. Contractor they sent out had over $5,000 in extras. Ended up paying for the job myself for less than $5,000. Hopefully Sears will reimburse me for the HVAC unit. The contractor also got the unit running then told us to go out and buy carbon monoxide detectors in case the unit malfunctioned. I also had three other contractors look at the job and they would not get the unit running because it was too dangerous.
Reviewed Jan. 15, 2019
I purchased a Kenmore side-by-side refrigerator on October 7, 2018. From the very beginning the ice maker did not work. I called service and they came out, worked on it, it did not work. The service was out again in December. This has been ongoing and were supposed to be here today 1/15/2019 to repair the ice maker. After calling the service department they said they were not that all parts had not come in. No one called to notify me. They now say it will be 2/4/2019 before a serviceman will be here to repair my refrigerator. I am ready to have Sears pick up the refrigerator, refund my money and go elsewhere to get a refrigerator. This has been going on 4 months and I am tired of the hassle.
Reviewed Jan. 15, 2019
LG range ignitor went out after 2 years. Tech charged me 70 for part & over 250 for service call. That is why they are going out of business scam artist now. What happened to Sears? They don't care about customers or how they are viewed.
Reviewed Jan. 12, 2019
Had my dishwasher repaired in July, cost $400 for a control board (parts and labor). 6 months later, the same thing happened. Called Sears, they would not honor their repair. Said it was over the 90 days. Wanted us to pay again for technician to come out and I contacted headquarters, they would not authorize someone to come out free of charge. Said I had to call and pay again. Will NEVER buy a Sears product again. No wonder company is going out of business. Good riddance.
Reviewed Jan. 11, 2019
This warranty is terrible. I have been without a dishwasher for 3 months. We are on our 4th repair technician. I've called them 6 times and been hung up on 3 times. Customer service has stated that their own repair guys are "worthless". At $1000 a year and $100 per service call you are better off burning your money and slapping yourself in the face, then going and buying a replacement appliance. This company is incompetent at best and predatory at worst.
Reviewed Jan. 10, 2019
Bought the warranty. Decided to buy a new appliance. The next day called to cancel, turns out it's the only department that doesn't answer the phone. 2 days calling. First day on hold for 2 hours, day 2 on hold for 45 minutes and counting. This is not Sears. It's a shame they sold their business to fraudulent owners again. A great company gone down the drain.
Reviewed Jan. 10, 2019
I bought this plan for 69.99 a month for 1 Year "WHOLE HOUSE PLAN". It covers NOTHING. I have had it for 9 months they came out to do: Furnace maintenance: Took the front panel off put it back on and left. NOTHING else!!! NO filter, No cleaning, No setting the humidifier to winter, He was here 9 minutes. Plumbing: Charged me an 100.00 for someone to come and look (this is what they charge you every time for someone to come LOOK NOT REPAIR to tell me I needed a new faucet and I would have to pay for the faucet and install. Appliance: Dishwasher another 100.00 for the guy to tell me I needed a part that Sears did not cover and 350.00 to put it in!! Are you kidding me? I can buy a new Dishwasher. DO NOT GET SCAMMED AND BUYING THIS!!! If I could I would give it a minus 5.
Reviewed Jan. 10, 2019
My experiences with Sears Home Services have been abysmal over the past several months. I have called, emailed and messaged through social media to no avail. Since October 6, 2018 I have been without a functional laundry. First my Whirlpool dryer failed and several visits to repair it were unsuccessful until November 23rd.
For some strange reason my Whirlpool washer failed within 3 days. Because of the holiday we notified Sears Home Services on 11/29. Now, 4 visits and 6 weeks have passed and the washer is still not functional. After 2 more technicians failed yesterday, we requested a replacement washer. This is not allowed “because it was all on 1 ticket and it would have to be on 3 separate tickets. Suffice it to say that our many communications have met with disinterest, feigned concern (immediate responses on Facebook asking me repeatedly to send a private message with my contact information which I then provided more than once without any response) and sometimes extraordinarily rude behavior.
Reviewed Jan. 10, 2019
This one star is for the technician that came to diagnose a problem with my range. Otherwise, I would've given Sears a zero if I could. I ordered Sears services for my range. The Tech diagnosed a problem and said that he needs to order a part and will come in 3 weeks to install it. After paying in full for the repair and waiting 3 weeks for the part that technician diagnosed as faulty, they did not show up on the appointment day. I called the customer service to learn that the part is on backorder. Nobody even contacted me! They could not explain how long it'll take to get the part. Customer service manager was extremely rude and hung up on me. I ended up cancelling the order, but now I can't get my money back! All their customer service centers are offshore and each representative is telling me something different. The service after that is HORRIBLE. Please keep yourself out of trouble and do NOT order repair services from Sears.
Reviewed Jan. 9, 2019
My water dispenser on my refrigerator was not working so I called Sears since I purchased a repair contract through them for $50 a month. They had done a good job with my stove replacing a heating coil. So I was not expecting any problems. The repair man tried real hard but could not repair it. He actually said sorry. He still charged us the $150.00 service fee. I thought the contract said they guaranteed to fix any problem but then a few months later we found out my refrigerator had been leaking water and was buckling the floor.
I called Sears and complained and they said I could enter a dispute claim. But I had heard since that they just string you along until you get tired of it. So I asked to cancel my contract and after trying super salesmen techniques to get me to stay but I said no thanks. He said that he will cancel my contract but I would be charged $200 for the stove repair because of some clause in the contract. Never mind their guarantee. He said that was besides the fact. I say good riddance. I use to love this service 10 years ago. They actually came out and did preventative maintenance on your appliances. Their service has gone way downhill!!!
Reviewed Jan. 9, 2019
Obviously, Sears was trying to frustrate me into paying their fraudulent invoice by making it so extremely difficult to get the fraudulent invoice reversed – i.e. no customer service org which will even speak to me about the correction, just your insistence that I need to submit a “letter of dispute” to get the invalid invoice corrected. What happened: It took you 3 tries to get the icemaker on my freezer fixed. 10/25/18 – service technicians attempted repair unsuccessfully – the icemaker never worked after this call. At this time I paid a whopping $461.07. I was told I had a 90-day warranty on the repair which would cover parts and labor. Replaced the entire icemaker but not sure if that was even the problem, they claimed it was.
11/3/18 – service technician came out again but didn’t have the part – ok, understandable. 11/13/18 – finally got the repair done successfully. Possibly this time they finally diagnosed the problem correctly. The receipt stated “The repair is valued at 367.27. This service performed at no charge”. 36 days later on 12/19/2018, Sears cut me an invoice (not received until early in January), which claimed I owed another 337.27 for the third service call which was supposed to be covered under my warranty, with 35 day terms of payment, even though this invoice was sent 36 days after that service call. It claimed that any amount left unpaid after 95 days will be referred to collections.
What’s almost worse is the experience of trying to get the fraudulent invoice canceled. On 1/7/2018, I called the number on the invoice of the billing department, and after trying for an hour to explain the situation to their offshore service, they referred me to another phone number. The other phone number tried to sell me a home monitoring health service, and when I declined that, tried to sell me a cruise which they claimed would only cost me $65, then hung up on me. Called the billing number back and after another hour of trying to explain the issue to their inept offshore guy, he finally explained to me that I had to submit this “letter of dispute” to get the billing issue resolved even though he obviously had all the information needed to resolve the issue.
Next I chatted with someone on the home services website. They sent me an email which gave me another number which stated in their greeting that billing disputes could only be resolved via a letter of dispute. The other number it provided for additional assistance was not available in my area, it simply didn’t even work. I felt it was only reasonable that I should not need to submit a letter, so I again chatted with a representative who gave me another number, this time it seemed to be US-based and I was hopeful that somebody would have common sense and since they had all of the needed information, would simply cancel the invoice, but no, again was told I needed the letter of dispute. Truly horrible service, and obviously aimed at making the consumer give up and pay the invoice rather than face collections and credit problems.
Reviewed Jan. 8, 2019
Sears came out to see what was wrong with my dryer, they said it was the heating element, they told me how much it would cost and that the part would need to be ordered. Based on the amount to repair, I asked if I could think about it because I could possibly buy a new dryer for the amount to repair. The repairman told me I have 30 days and I could call back for the repair if I changed my mind. So I declined the estimate. I have since decided to have it repaired so I called them today, and they have to send another person out to diagnose the problem (already done in the first appt), charge me another diagnostic fee ($99) which they offered to give me 50% off, but they could not guarantee the repairman would have the part.
That seems asinine to me when they came out before said, "What part needed to be replaced." Why can't they ensure the part is ordered and the repairman can come and just fix it. So long story I am pissed off that if I decide to go with them that they can't guarantee the truck will have the part I need and they will have to come back. So I am looking at least another week waiting for the part. What a way to gouge customers for the additional diagnostic fee and make them wait even longer. Unsatisfied.
Reviewed Jan. 7, 2019
In September 2018, my refrigerator was not working, so contacted Sears Home Warranty. They sent out a repairman 6 different times, and never fixed it. The last time they said I needed a compressor. Well they installed a compressor and refrigerator would still not work, and they determined the compressor was defective and would have to order another one. While trying to fix the refrigerator, they leaned against back wall and damaged a wall to wall mirror, along with leaving the refrigerator hose leaking which caused the hardwood floor in adjoining room to buckle. Well this was the last straw, and after two months of coming out and me being without a refrigerator, I told them I had to buy a new refrigerator and send them the bill for the cost to replace it, fix my mirror, and floor. To this date, January 7, 2019, they have not settled my claim.
Reviewed Jan. 7, 2019
I have had many experiences with service technicians and in general, I try to get 2 estimates and talk to my husband before making any decision about repairs. This usually isn't a problem since usually the technician doesn't have the required part anyway and needs to order it and return for the repair even if I made a decision immediately. Sears has a policy where if customers don't make a decision immediately, they have to pay for a second diagnostic fee. Not only was this not made clear to me when I met with my technician (I specifically asked), Sears would not budge on accommodating when I told them I was told by my technician that I could decide later. If you need time to think before agreeing to spend hundreds of dollars on a repair, don't bother with Sears Appliance Repair.
Reviewed Jan. 4, 2019
I purchased a Kenmore Elite refrigerator with a five year extended warranty approximately a year ago. It stopped working 12/21/2018. I immediately scheduled a repair with Sears for 12/25/2018. When no repairman showed up, I called the repair company who said they didn't work Christmas but would come the next day. They didn't show up on 12/26/2018 and rescheduled for 12/27/2018. No show. Rescheduled to 12/28/2018. No show. I called Sears to complain and request a different service provider. They gave me an appointment date of 1/3/2019. When no one showed up I discovered they had rescheduled with the same company. I called the repair company and they said that they were in the neighborhood and would I mind if they came later that evening. No show.
Today Sears tells me that the appointment was rescheduled for today. No one informed me even though they have my email and phone number. I am hiring another company and moving on. Apparently I cannot sue because Sears is in bankruptcy and all claims will be put on hold. WORST APPLIANCE EXPERIENCE EVER. Multiple phone calls to Sears, transferred around, disconnected, called back and I cannot be connected to anyone with any authority to authorize another repair shop or refund me my warranty money.
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2019
I have a Sears Home Warranty Policy in good standing. My dishwasher went out Sept 30, 2018. Called Sears. Service provider came the next week, determined the problem, sent to Sears, Sears sent service provider, came back the next week - with the wrong part to a different brand of Dishwasher, Provider sent part back-- they acknowledged that they received part.
Over the time period from Mid Oct to today Dec. 3, 2019 I have been told-- the part is on the way, they don't make the part any longer but trying to find it, my warranty has been canceled, my warranty has not been cancelled, they can't find the part, someone will install a new dishwasher-- and today they have found the part and it is on the way to the service provider-- who has not answered his phone in 3 weeks-- and no matter who you talk to they have to send info to someone else. That is the policy.
Asked to speak to supervisor-- who would contact me in the order received. Supervisor called at 10:00pm the next night after someone else told me the provider would install a new dishwasher between the 3rd and 5th of Dec. The supervisor assumed the matter had been settled so did I until I contacted Sears to tell them I could not get a hold of the service provider. When I was informed that if that service provider was not available we would have to start all over with a new one. Hate to even tell my husband this.
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2019
My wife and I purchased the Sears Home Warranty. This fiasco started in early November 2018. The dispenser on our washer wasn't working properly, specifically the fabric softener. We called the Sears Home Warranty. A Sears technician came out the first time, troubleshoot and said the dispenser pull out drawer needed to be replaced. He ordered the part. The part was supposed to be replaced 1 week later. We discovered that washer machine after his visit would not work at all. We called to inform Sears Home Warranty about this. A week later, I took the morning off of work so that I could meet the technician to let him in to replace the part.
At around 11:00 AM my wife called Sears Home Warranty wanting to know what happened to the technician. We were informed that he didn't come because he was sick. We asked why didn't we get a phone call to tell us. If we hadn't called, I would have waited well past the deadline when he was supposed to show up. We rescheduled but I was reluctant to take more of my personal time off of work so we requested they come out after we got home from work or on the weekend. After some debate and discussion, a contractor on behalf of Sears Home Warranty was assigned to come out. He came out on a Saturday. He said the part that the Sears tech ordered would not have fixed the problem and he diagnosed that a water valve was needed. He said he would order the part and come out the next Saturday. Good thing I didn't take off of work this time because he didn't show up or cared to call to say he wasn't coming.
We called Cross Country Home Services. This is the insurance company that pays for the home warranty. We complained that 2 techs had come out on 2 separate occasions but no part had been replaced. On 2 occasions when the tech was to replace the part neither showed up or cared to call to say they weren't coming. We spent the next month calling and talking to several case managers, complaining about what had happened. Another contractor worker was assigned from another contract company. He came out and diagnosed that a board needed to be ordered. He said the procedure was he had to call the warranty company to get approval for the part to be ordered. The warranty company said it would have to be reviewed.
After a week went by we called to find out the status. We were informed that part was ordered and shipped and the contractor should have received the part on December 27. We called the contractor on December 27. He said he was out on the road and he would check to see if the part came in after he got home. He never called back. Once again we called the home warranty people on December 31 to see what the status was on when we can expect to get our washer machine repaired. They said the part was shipped to contractor and he would contact us to schedule to come out and put he part in. I told the case manager that we had called the contractor and he didn't call us back. They said they would call the contractor. The contractor called around 3:00 PM on December 31 and said that he would come out on January 2 between 4:00 and 8:00 PM. He never showed up or called.
Today is December 3. We have had with to total failure to get our washer machine repaired after 2 months and a week now. We are starting here to get the word out. DO NOT purchase the Sears Home Warranty plan. It is not worth the paper it is written on. Our next step is to call the corporate office of Cross Country Home Services. We also will contact Sears corporate to see if we can get any help there. We are also considering contacting one of the investigative reporting of one or more of the local TV stations in the Dallas Fort Worth areas to see if they can help us in any way.
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2019
On December 8th I purchased a pressure washer on Sears Online Shopping, sold by SugarHouse Marketplace for a Christmas present for my husband. It was to be delivered on December 21st. It is January 2, 2019 and it never arrived. On December 20th it arrived at FEDEX Smartpost in New Berlin WI and sat there for 6 days. I reached out to Sears customer service on 12/26/18 concerned that it had been stolen (more than likely by a postal worker) as the shipment tracking appeared suspicious. Sears customer service rep said that they would look into it and follow up with me. Thereafter the tracking information showed movement of the package I was expecting. However my intuition was telling me that the tracking information was a facade due to the package was moving further north of the country and I live South. Texas to be specific.
Today I received an email that my package was delivered. Location, Skandia, MI. I have reached out to Sears customer service again and spoke with a supervisor by the name of Kent who assures me that he will contact the vendor. This is no use to me as I am out of money, which 60.00 of it was for the delivery fee and the gift that my husband wanted has never been received. I have requested my money back and will be purchasing the pressure washer from another retailer. Kent states that it will take 5-7 business days to return the funds back to my checking account. There was no apology given. My Christmas gift will be given in mid January. Please learn from my experience. Do business with a retailer that is not going out of business, and offers stellar customer service.
Reviewed Jan. 2, 2019
Sears came out. Worked on appliance. Done. I paid in full the bill by CC to repair man. 6 months later company wants $80.00 more. No proof I own on their part. No signature by me. Nothing. Cannot get them to understand I paid what was owed even though they see I did. Very unreasonable. Been fighting this for 4 months. They are so unreasonable. I will never own or use an item or service from them again... BEWARE.
Reviewed Jan. 2, 2019
The Sears Home Warranty is a total SCAM. I purchased a whole house warranty and have contacted them 4 times about my dryer. 3 of the 4 times they sent a contractor, SilverTech, to fix it. The 1st time they came out they wrapped aluminum foil around a part and said it was fixed (it was not), then they sent one of their people to fix it and it was good for a while. The 3rd time they sent SilverTech and they changed a part and it was fixed for about a month.
Today the same SilverTech contractor came to my home and was very rude. He went to the dryer, turned it on a d then walked out of my home telling me he had to call to see how the company wanted to handle the situation and then drove off. I called the contractor twice and was sent to voicemail. I got a hold of Sears and they told me the contractor said the problem was due to overstuffing the dryer and it was nothing they could do. I am livid. This is a complete lie so they could collect money and shift responsibility. I will be contacting the BBB and Consumer Affairs on both companies.
Reviewed Jan. 1, 2019
When I requested an estimate for my kitchen remodel I was advised it is a 90 minute process. The Project Consultant arrived on time and with proper identification. However, there was no measuring of my floor, countertops or cabinets. The quote I was given were approximates. For example the cost to replace my floor is $6,000 - $8,000. Sears is the 3rd business I've requested estimates from and the previous companies measured and also provided suggestions. The Consultant arrive @5 pm and left @5:23 (so much for that 90 minute process). The Consultant offered no suggestions and didn't want to take a seat so my husband and I could discuss this further with him. Needless to say, if they are not interest, neither are we.
Reviewed Dec. 31, 2018
After 7 weeks of waiting for parts I finally get an appointment to get my dishwasher fixed, after taking the day off work I get a phone call at 4pm saying my appointment is going to have to be reschedule. Once I call to reschedule I'm told the next available appointment is 8 days out- mind you I just went through the holidays with no dishwasher and spending close to $300 on paper products. I go through the procedure, schedule the appointment 8 days out. Day of the appointment comes and I get a phone call at 4 pm saying I need to reschedule- get the same BS on the phone about being 7 days out. Unbelievably frustrated, someone has got to have an answer out there.
Reviewed Dec. 31, 2018
Talked into an Extra warranty for my Toshiba TV. The picture went out and I called in September to use my warranty and they sent a service man out October 3. He said it was unfixable and they would have to get me a new T.V. Back and forth from October 3 until now and still I have to call them. It has been about 20 phone calls and no action. I am now at the point I need to see if AARP can help me. Very disappointed because in my life Sears was the most dependable company around. Now it's terrible. I feel like I was taken advantage because of my age. Sincerely, disappointed and frustrated customer.
Reviewed Dec. 31, 2018
My parents were big fans of Sears and I have continued to use but after my last two experiencing I can see why I've heard they are going out of business. Last year and this year I brought their mower repair service out to give annual service (oil change, blades and such). Each service was over $400 and each one had them ordering me parts that never arrived. I called their customer service assistance and the heavily accented agents were no help and impossible to understand. Don't waste your time with their services. The convenience of home visit is far out weighed by the poor service and extreme expense...
Reviewed Dec. 31, 2018
Absolute crooks with worst customer service in the world! I have tried to cancel service with them twice now... we'll see. Beware! In the fine print they will charge you for cancelling a service within 48 hours (which I never did), BUT they canceled on me 3 times with less than 12 hours notice! 3 times I took a day off work to be there in the 4 hour window they require you to be home and they canceled with so little notice I could not go into work. That cost me $$$ and they refused to work around my schedule to complete the work. Took over 6 weeks for a repair that took the guy 20 minutes.
Beware: I canceled my service in April after terrible experience. It is now December and they have continued to charge my credit card every month... I have documentation that I discontinued service and their customer service is SO bad I can't get them to stop taking my ** money. I'm in dispute now and I'm going to win but wow are they bad. Save your time and money and just hire a person or replace whatever is broken. You'll be way better off than working with this company.
Reviewed Dec. 30, 2018
I cannot rate a product that I have not received. Therefore, my rating is for Sears located in Chicago Ridge Mall. I placed an order on December 14, 2018, and the expected arrival date was December 24, 2018. Well I have not received the item or confirmation for pickup. I spoke with Marisol, a manager @ 11:12 am (12/30/18) and she returned my call at 11:26 am. Marisol claims my order does not exist, but when I called the 800 number for Sears orders they stated the item was in the store. I told her that Sears.com said my item was there and she said “I don’t know where they got that information from, but there is no order.” Nevertheless as a manager she didn’t bother to any other research in regards to my order.
What’ is really going on at Sears? I’ve ordered a few things for pickup before and didn’t have an issue. I don’t understand why the store cannot find my order just like Sears.com did. ??? I’m left to believe the store is really not looking for my order. I left a message for customer pickup and waiting on a return call. Sears.com stated they will contact the store regarding my order. This is poor quality customer service on the store's behalf. I gave one star rating due the review not allowing me to proceed without choosing a star. Zero stars is my rating.
Reviewed Dec. 30, 2018
I am not surprised they are going out of business. When your business philosophy is to cheat and take advantage of your customers you are doomed to fail. Few years ago, I bought a camera at Sears Store: it was a bad experience, very bad. I bought an oven from them: bad experience, the delivery people messed up my door,..the customer service: bad bad bad. But this is all ok.
The worst experience. Few years ago, I was in need of a new AC Unit. One of the companies I called for a quote was Sears. They sent me a guy with all kind of schmancy fancy literature-brochures about AC, who give me a long discourse about how AC works, and what I need... After all the **, the guy tried to sell me a $10000 AC unit (for a townhouse). What he did not know is: I already did my homework and I know few things about AC, and most of the things he said were just Crap. The price he give me was the highest compared to at least 8 other companies; including Home Depot and Lowe's.
I ended up getting the best unit in the market for $3700, from a local AC companies. It has been 8 years since I got it Installed. Never yet had any issue with it. Sears wanted to charge me 10000 dollars, plus a monthly charges for maintenance service...I never went back to sears after this. What kind of company lies to its customers? I wrote this review after I read on the news that they are closing hundred of store. It is Karma I guess. I hope they will close forever.
Reviewed Dec. 29, 2018
I purchased a new Kenmore Refrigerator that has not cooled lower then 50 degrees. I removed all the food, unplugged the refrigerator for 3 hours plugged and allowed to cool before putting items back. I have it set at the lowest setting and it still maintains 50-56 degrees, causing food to spoil. My daughter ate food and had poisoning due to eating something spoiled before we purchased a thermometer. I now check the thermometer and it remains the same. I have called Sears on 2 different occasions and have been told I need for a technician to look at ii. the soonest January 15th, 2019. Meanwhile no food can be placed in the refrigerator or the freezer. This is extremely poor service and it's a shame that there is a response stating, "this is all we can offer" ..supervisor Frances ID#** you are injustice to Sears and to the customer.
Reviewed Dec. 28, 2018
Sears online is like talking to my dog... Well maybe my dog is smarter... I ordered a treadmill from Sears on 11/15/2018 is was supposed to be delivered on 12/04/18, I called and asked for a refund on 12/06/18. Sears said it would be about 3 to 5 business days to get my money back... To make a long story short I called them every day for a week straight after the 5 days was up. No one spoke good English and didn't understand the phrase "I want my money back". I dont want the product. 12/21/18 the treadmill was on my doorstep. No communication about the item being sent. Already lied about getting a refund. I will never in my life deal with Sears again.
Reviewed Dec. 28, 2018
I was assured the home remodel division was NOT included in the Sears bankruptcy issues. I should have known better. I overpaid for a tub to shower remodel because I wanted a pro and a lifetime warranty. After install, I had several issues. I never received callbacks from my project manager and contacted corporate. I asked for another project manager and told them the installer would NOT be allowed back in my home because he did a terrible job. Corporate sent my complaint to the original project manager who scheduled an inspection by the original installer. They argued, by law! I had to allow this man in my house. I asked to see the law. They sent another installer.
He agreed with the issues and said they could only offer to tear out and start over. He was supposed to get back to me. I then received a letter from the bankruptcy court. Since I haven’t heard anything else, I’m stuck paying for a something that has devalued my home. I understand this may not help anyone. I don’t know if the home services division is shut down. If it’s not shut down, DO NOT USE THEM! If you have any type of warranty with SEARS, I wish you luck. It may not be worth the paper it’s printed on.
Reviewed Dec. 26, 2018
They won't take back anything without a receipt, not refund and no exchange. This is the dumbest thing. No wonder Sears has gone to crap and are closing many stores. I sure hope everyone else received gift receipts for their Christmas gifts.
Reviewed Dec. 25, 2018
I ordered online to pick up in store because it said the store had plenty, only to find out later the order was cancelled because supposedly the store doesn't have them. Then to get a refund is like pulling teeth. This happened 4 times. Can't trust them at all.
Reviewed Dec. 23, 2018
I ordered a pair of Harley Davidson women leather boots from Sears. I had some reward cash to use from when I purchased a lawnmower. The boots was a CHRISTMAS present for my girlfriend. She was so excited when they arrived until she opened them anyway. They looked like something someone would throw away. The boots had big scuff marks all over one side. The loop on the tongue that holds the lace was torn half off. The heels on both was scuffed up and one had a hole chipped out of it. They were bubbled up all over the heels. They were obviously something that someone else had used and returned. Now CHRISTMAS ruined for her.
Now trying to get them returned is a nightmare. When you call you can never speak to anyone that speaks English to where you can understand them and do not understand English well enough to understand half of what you are trying to explain to them. But was told a return label would be mailed out in 3 to 5 business days. I can't believe they actually sent something that looked like the junk these boots did out to someone especially at CHRISTMAS time.
I did try to return at one of their stores in the next town but was told by a very rude manager, "I can't help you because our store is closing down in January and we are not a store ANYMORE, just an outlet store." WHAT! $10 in gas wasted. All I know is I will never ever shop from Sears ever again and neither will any of my FAMILY. Customer service and junk products is EXACTLY why this company has lost customers and is going out of business. When they do get the boots back my money better be put back on my credit card.
Reviewed Dec. 23, 2018
I purchased a Kenmore Elite coffee maker/grinder nine months ago and yesterday morning it quit working. The owner's manual states that there is a five year warranty and all you need to do is take it to your nearest Sears store and have it replaced. First of all my nearest Sears store is now about 80 miles away as these stores are closing so fast It’s hard to know where a Sears store might still be open.
I called Sears customer service and they transferred me over to Sears warranty, and then they transferred me over to Sears home repair. Of course all of these people that I’m speaking to here in the Philippines then finally the last and fifth person that I spoke to said there is only a 30 day return policy at the Sears stores. I told her the owner's manual says five years and she repeated “no it’s only 30 days“. I asked her if the manual was lying or she lying. Then she stated that I need to call “Kenmore“, the manufacturer.
So I called Kenmore and where did they send me, back to Sears. I think these people know that ship is sinking and they’re trying to take as much as they can before the ship goes down. I think for the betterment of us all this ship can’t sync fast enough. So I just ordered a new coffee maker from Cuisinart online. I will never purchase from Sears or Kmart or any of their product lines knowingly.
Reviewed Dec. 23, 2018
Ordered a fridge online. Sears overcharged my Visa $110. It took 6 minutes to tell them to cancel the order. 9 days later the order is still "pending" and my Visa has not been refunded. Filed a complaint with Visa for an unauthorized charge.
Reviewed Dec. 21, 2018
If there is a way to give negative reviews!!! They are idiots!!! Sears was supposed to repair my washer that broke in less than a year and had the repairman come out to North Carolina... I live in California... I informed them that was the wrong address and corrected the address when I made the appointment and then again the day prior... I got a call at 5 am from a guy in North Carolina in order to repair my washer, again I live in California... The guy said he would get it fixed... Nope he didn’t... I took the day off of work to be able to be here for when the repairman would come and oh the appointment is now next week!!! Are you serious?!?
Reviewed Dec. 21, 2018
I ordered a refrigerator on Monday 12-17, it was to be delivered 12-19 between 5-7 pm, driver was to call 1/2 hour prior to delivery to let us know it was on the way as I was having this delivered to my business. 7 pm I did not have a delivery or a phone call from the driver so I called into Sears. The agent told me the driver was finishing up his last delivery before mine and I was the next stop and they should be to me by 7:20 pm. 7:45 pm they were not here and I had no phone call from the driver so I called Sears again. They stated the driver is on the way and would be to me by 8:15 pm. 8:30 pm no driver/no call. I gave up and went home after waiting for 3 1/2 hours.
I called in the next morning (Thursday) to find out when I would get my item delivered. Agent tried to stall me and say they would have someone check on it and get back to me in 24-48 hours. I stated that is not acceptable as I sat at my office for 3 1/2 hours waiting for the delivery and the driver didn't even have the decency to call and say they would not make the delivery that evening etc... I asked to speak to a supervisor.
When I spoke with her she said the best she could do is put in for a re delivery 2 days later than promised (Friday). I asked for her to get it delivered Thursday as I had already had a horrible experience and needed this item Wednesday as it was promised. She would not make it happen. She told me she would get an early delivery time for Friday. She did not even offer me a discount for my trouble.
1:30 pm Friday (not early in the day as promised) the delivery drivers show up with a beat up, dented and scratched fridge that looked like it belongs in a scratch and dent sale. It was not in brand new condition that I paid for. All the driver could say is, "Call Sears". I asked the driver what happened and why my item was not delivered Wednesday as promised and he just shrugged his shoulder and said “you aren’t the only customer" then walked away. WOW! I must say this is the worst experience I've ever had buying an item and having it delivered. From the horrible customer service, the 3rd party delivery service they use to the bad condition the fridge was in once it finally arrived 2 days later than promised. Absolutely would never purchase anything from Sears ever again.
Reviewed Dec. 20, 2018
I bought a new riding lawn mower from Sears off the showroom floor. As soon as I got home it wouldn't start. I read the instructions - it said if the mower had been sitting in the store awhile you need to charge the battery, well I charged the battery for 2 hours. It started right up, I'm cooking now, finished mowing, put the mower up. Everything good, until the next time I used it. It wouldn't start again, took the battery off, took it to O'Reilly's to have it checked, battery read bad battery. Took it back to Sears. They wouldn't warrant the battery because I didn't call and tell them the same day I bought it! Now I'm out $50.00 on a new battery, that any other company would have replaced.
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2018
I placed an order for a KitchenAid on the 9th of December, got a confirmation and thought it was all taking care of since they are a huge retailer in the US. Took until the 16th of December to get a text stating the item was shipped and will be delivered on the 18th. Well, we are the 18th of December 2018 and nothing was delivered to me. I called their India based customer service and was bounced from one team to another to finally end up on a lady that was rude and literally reading some pre-written baloney. I told her I wanted to know where my order was and she told me it was "somewhere in a UPS warehouse". Since I used to work in online retail and UPS was our main carrier, I know for sure they ALWAYS give a tracking number so I asked for it. She was unable to give me the tracking number and started to give me some out of this world excuses. When I asked to speak to a supervisor she hung up at me.
I called again only to be greeted with the same inappropriate language and behavior from their customer representatives. Long story short, no tracking number and got hung up at again. I then contacted them on Facebook and they seemed more inclined to help me out and I was promised with a callback tomorrow but still, they were unable to provide me with a tracking number.
It's 2018, everyone who sells online can provide a tracking number for the items they sell. Amazon can do it, Walmart can do it, Target can do it, eBay can do it even myself as a human being selling on eBay, Etsy or else I can provide a tracking number to my customer on the dot. So how come Sears CANNOT? How come they are UNAWARE of the whereabouts of the goods they send and have a customer service that does nothing but plainly lie to you and have no clue where your shipment is! This is the definition of PATHETIC! If this is not sorted by tomorrow I will get my credit card company involved for fraudulent sales to get my money back. Will never do business again but lucky you, you're already going out of it, Sears!
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2018
If there was a rating lower than 1 Star Sears surely earned it. Brought a Kenmore Elite Washer with a warranty from Sears that broke down twice in 1 years. After nearly 1 month of constantly calling the repair department. A repair person showed up but could not do anything as he did not have the parts in hand. 2 months later Sears send out a generic UPS tracking number with no delivery date. An additional month gas now past and the parts is still in "transmit." Words can describe my frustration with this company. It's now 3 months since the "repair person" first showed up and 100s of follow up calls to their repairs department with the same ** response.
Reviewed Dec. 17, 2018
I purchased the Protection Agreement and have had the technician here 4 times to repair and all attempts failed. They are either supposed to replace the refrigerator within 3 days or offer me a buyout. It is now 6 days later and no news. They keep postponing the offer. I have gone through 4 months of this with black mold in my refrigerator.
Reviewed Dec. 17, 2018
Ordered a treadmill on the 27th of November. The item was never shipped. I wasn't notified. I had to ask for status 5 days as after delivery date. I was told it lost in transit. Which was not true, FedEx tracking only showed shipping label made. After 5 more days I asked for tracking status and was told "The goods were in trouble during transportation. Could not arrive at our warehouse on time. Estimated arrival time, need to wait for three weeks. Are you willing to wait? If you don't want we can refund you. Waiting your reply." Really...this is very unprofessional. You want me to wait another three weeks after already being two weeks late and was originally offered a $6.00 credit for the inconvenience. Almost month late no treadmill, had to request full refund or wait 3 more weeks for a possible delivery. So unprofessional. Sears should do better.
Reviewed Dec. 16, 2018
I bought a Kenmore washer #22352 on March 21, 2018. By late October it was leaking gear lube all over the floor. A technician arrived on October 30, said he needed to order parts and would be back in two weeks. On November 15 he arrived, worked on the washer for six hours, then left, telling me he needed other parts and would be back DECEMBER 17. We have been without a clothes washer now for seven weeks. I'm so sorry I bought from Sears.
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2018
Getting my bathroom remodeled and repaired through Sears has been a complete nightmare. They were supposed to have done work back in August. It is now December. I had my estimates done between May and June of this year and been paying 2-3 times the minimum amount since May. After they failed to deliver in August it got pushed back to October, then the week after Thanksgiving. This really made me upset since the Monday before Thanksgiving I was promised work to begin a week later and promised to be notified if no one could arrive.
I called back the day before Thanksgiving and then got a sob story about them not being able to find a crew, and promised the week before Christmas. I call numerous times this week with no answer, got fed up and called higher up managers who ensured me that Friday/yesterday that they would contact me. I have heard nothing from them via phone or email, except for a ton of spam begging to buy stuff and the nerve to ask for additional home improvement jobs. Monday I am calling again first thing or driving up to physical location and if I get one more sorry excuse for no shows I am demanding a full refund. I will NEVER buy or trust anything from Sears again. Worst company ever.
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2018
I bought a three way hitch for my truck. I received a charm for a woman's bracelet. NOT EVEN CLOSE. They said I needed to contact the seller myself. I talked to Sears three different times and they refused to help. They only gave me the seller's information and told me to deal with them. They were not responsible. It was their website. The seller emailed me and explained the problem was Sears' mistake. SEARS I CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR YOU ARE GOING OUT OF BUSINESS. Sooner the better. You only got one star because that's the lowest it would go. EVANSVILLE INDIANA THEY CLOSED FOR GOOD. BYE BYE!!!
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2018
On 12/4/2018 I purchased a Sharp microwave - a Christmas gift for my mother. On 12/14/2018 I received an email from Sears stating my item has been cancel and refund has been processed which I never authorized. I contacted customer service and was informed this is done by a third party which means nothing to me because I placed my ordered through Sears.com.
The representative from Sears by the name of Kurt who stated he was the floor manager told me the purchased was canceled because they were out of stock and I immediately informed him that was not true because I was able to log into Sears website and purchase the same microwave. He then proceeded to say the price has change and Sears was not able to match the price so a refund has been given. They completely ignored the fact this was a Christmas gift for my mother which we are days away from Christmas and by refunding my money the situation should be ok. I have never been treated in this manner and their dismissal was completely unacceptable. The seller was eBUZZ - TOTALLY UNPROFESSIONAL. Please shop somewhere else if you want to be treated with respect and care.
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2018
I purchased the Essential Home Belmont 2.0 6-drawer chest along with 3 other pieces of furniture on 12/5/18. I received a notification the next day stating that my item would be delivered on 12/7/18. Well, 12/7/18 comes and I receive another email from UPS stating that my package was damaged and that they contacted Sears and the item would be rescheduled for delivery. It's now 12/14/18 and I have no package. I called Sears customer service and spoke to the first representative who said that he could provide a refund. I stated that I did not want a refund, I wanted my item and for them to ship out another one.
He said that he would have to file a report for the damaged item and that it would take 3 days for them to come to a decision on whether they would provide a refund or ship out another item. Meaning, I wouldn't hear back until maybe 12/17/18 but at the latest 12/19/18 if you count business days only. Which means my item will probably not be here for Christmas. I asked to be transferred to a supervisor because I think that's ridiculous. If an item is damaged during transit and you have proof that it was never delivered to my home, then why not just send out a replacement??? The supposed "supervisor" was no more help than the last and just repeated everything that I said to her. This has been the absolute worst experience I've had with any business by far and I will never purchase another item from Sears or Kmart. I'll definitely be letting everyone I know through social media that Sears is one big scam and their customer service is horrible as well.
Reviewed Dec. 13, 2018
Charged me $89 and did nothing! I had a Sears Home Service technician to come diagnose the problem with my dryer. He stated that it was the heating element and that he would order the part to be delivered to my home. When the part did not arrive as scheduled, I called the Sears Home Service number to check on my order. They reviewed my records and said there was nothing ordered for me. She said that she would send another technician out to the house to determine what needed to be ordered. I asked why she could not just contact the original technician and she said that even though they knew who the technician was they could not do that. My only option was to start all over. I am not going to do that. I've already wasted a week on Sears. I won't make this same mistake again.
Reviewed Dec. 13, 2018
I brought the Sears warranty along with the repair of a broken fridge. They looked at the broken fridge and ordered the parts to my house. Then a guy showed up and said he could not fix the fridge because he was not allowed and took the parts. It took at least 1 hour plus on the phone to reschedule the appointment. There were a few no shows of the repair person, and this required another 1 to 2 hour phone call each time. Appointments took at least 14 days of wait time. When someone finally showed up, they had to order the parts again.
About 6 months later someone tried to fix the fridge I PAID for and they failed as it was still broken. They kept collecting their home warranty payments each month. They refunded part of the money after 3 hours of phone calls and I cut their service off. Then they tried charging me $280 fee for ending the contract early, but when I brought the warranty they said there was no contract. I am out hundreds of dollars with a broken fridge still. No matter how cheap or a good deal a Sears or craftsman product is, I will never buy it. I hope they go out a business soon.
Reviewed Dec. 13, 2018
I contacted Sears for window installation, needed to replace the old one due to noise and cold issue. The salespeople came and convinced me I was getting the top product, custom sized windows. They came with a special capture to take measurements. On installation day they arrived crappy plastic windows that were 1/5" smaller on each side then the frame. There are 1/5" gaps between the wall and the window frame. I have photos of it. The windows would not reach the wall and they could not screw them from the marked holes so they had to secure them from the corners and the nails hardly reached the walls. Window nailed with 4 screw...hardly. I protested but no avail. Trying to cancel the remaining two windows.
I am in disbelief that company this big would do a misrepresentation on such a scale. The quality as ** as Home Depot if not worst. Installation - far from custom sizing. Price - twice as much as Home Depot. I see a lot of complaints and I was wondering if people are trying to amalgamate and do something beyond this site. How these complaints help and what ConsumerAffairs do to fix the reoccurring misconduct?
Reviewed Dec. 13, 2018
My microwave just lost power and stopped working. Seeing as I have already had many issues with this GE product, we purchased the repair warranty through Sears. The technician came on November 16th, said he had just used the last of the parts he needed, but had ordered them and they would arrive in 7-10 days and he would be back to make the repair. Today is December 13th, no parts have come, nor have I received any phone call. So I called the service department, the parts are NOW on backorder. Ridiculous and beyond frustrating. And then they try to sell me more warranties? NO THANK YOU! It's no wonder they are going bankrupt, their customer service is AWFUL!
Reviewed Dec. 13, 2018
Bought a tool chest Dec 2. Text status stated delivery today Dec 12. Waited all day with status adding 30 minute increments all day. Called several times, spoke to several people departments overseas to find out the local store should be delivering my item. Guess what? That store permanently closed two weeks ago. So you sold me a item you don’t have. I called back to cancel and get refund told 7-10 days. Asked for confirmation. Told will get an email in 3 days. From reading all other comments I am probably out my $400. The overseas reps don’t really care, they are getting screamed at by many of us. Just telling you anything so you will go away for a few days. Buyer beware, Ho, Ho, Ho I need a bottle rum after this b.s.
Reviewed Dec. 12, 2018
It's no wonder this place is closing up shops around the country... They lost the ability to function as a retailer. Ordered a mattress online in November, was told to expect delivery on Dec 7. An automated call on the 6th came in to remind us of the delivery, and gave us a 2-hour time window. The order was never delivered; wasted an entire day waiting for it. I called several hours after it was supposed to have been delivered, and was told that the delivery was canceled, and that I should've received a notice. I did not receive any notice via email or phone. I was told I would be contacted by the "warehouse" - never was contacted.
Now, it's the 12th, still no notice. I called again. Same story. They say they will contact me within 24 to 48 hours of delivery - but given NO idea as to when that might be. This week, next week never? Their call center is foreign, can barely understand what the reps are trying to tell me. I told them that I will be away, and that I need to know about when to expect delivery; they kept repeating the same "will get a call within 24 to 48 hours of delivery" - just like the da*n automated phone system they have in place. Sears is the worst. If they think they're going to be able to compete with big online retailers, they're in for a surprise. I'll never order from them online again.
Reviewed Dec. 11, 2018
We've been loyal customers of Sears for over 15 years. We purchased all of our appliances there and have the extended warranty as well. Called 2 days before Thanksgiving for our fridge and they came out the following week to see what was wrong. Parts were ordered and shipped. They gave us an appointment date of December 12 first then called back and said it'd be the 17th so I called back and they said nope we need to move it to the 18th. I'm livid! In what world do other people go a month without a fridge? We will never purchase anything from Sears again and will never recommend anyone there. If it wasn't for the extended warranty I'd of went somewhere else a long time ago! Horrible customer service! When they tried to comfort me they explained they're really busy and appointments are being booked far out. Never again Sears!
Reviewed Dec. 10, 2018
NEVER buy online - I placed an order online on November 16th, for a delivery on December 5th. Never was delivered. Called Sears - said would call back in 24 hours. No callback, called again, said they would find out what was wrong and would call back in an hour... Waiting over two. Still NO callback. Now I am just trying to cancel the order and get my money back. I did online to save time - now I have over two hours in phone calls!
Reviewed Dec. 9, 2018
We had bought a Kenmore refrigerator and in less than 3 years the compressor stopped working. When we had called they had told us we were past our warranty. We hired someone to come out, paid them $100 for them to be there less than 10 min, told us that Sears should of informed us parts are under its own warranty. When we called they agreed part is covered. We just need to pay another $100 to diagnose something we just paid $100 to diagnose before they can work on it when the previous technician confirmed before transferring us that we only need to pay for labor. So we get to pay them another $100 to tell us what we already know before someone will be sent out 4 weeks later. Merry Christmas Sears!
Reviewed Dec. 9, 2018
Never order online. If the item you want is not in store then forget it, because when you order online they'll send you whatever they want (as in wrong item or sizes) then it's hell for you to return it??? And they also charges your card like 3-4 times also!
Reviewed Dec. 8, 2018
Kenmore Elite refrigerator- top of the line not cooling or freezing. It's been two weeks and still no service tech to fix. Have called three times to get emergency service with no results. Still have to wait five more days. So sad. I've had two previous warranty services on this fridge.
Reviewed Dec. 8, 2018
Horrible. It is under warranty and has been broken for 3 of the last 4 months. Repair people kept ordering the wrong parts or Sears was sending the wrong ones. It was out of use from September 1- November 1. Then it stopped working on November 23. It is December 8th and they came to fix it this morning and it broke again several hours after they left. When I call the Sears repair number, I am connected to the Philippines where they have no record of past work or phone calls. We paid $2,500 for it less than 2 years ago. HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE and TERRIBLE PRODUCT. It is no wonder the stores have closed. They do not care about their customers. We quit - will never buy from a big box store again. Heading to the local family owned store tomorrow. Out $2,500!!! Heading!!!
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