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SearsHomeServices Sears Home Services: Unprofessional, Uncaring, and a Complete Waste of Time and Money

I had a really bad experience with Sears Home Services. I needed my refrigerator fixed and the initial guy came on December 4, 2021. He said the fan wasn't working and ordered the part. I paid for everything in advance that day. I received the part 10 days later and informed Sears Home Repair that I had received the part. They scheduled an appointment for January 3, 2022 to install it. I took the day off work and waited and waited, but they never showed up. I called and asked why and was told the part was on back order. I told them no, the part was in my hands right now. They scheduled another appointment for January 10, 2022. I took the day off and waited and waited, but they never showed up again. I called and asked why and was told the part was on back order. I got angry and said NO ITS HERE what is wrong with you? They made another appointment for January 26, 2022. I took off work and waited and waited, but they never showed up again. I called and asked why and this time they claimed the repair man was sick. In the entire Albany New York Capitol Region they only have one repair man? I made another appointment for February 4, 2022. It's February 3rd today and at least they called and said their repair man isn't going to show up tomorrow because he's sick. It has been 2 months and I'm still waiting for the repair guy to show up. This is ludicrous. So unprofessional and uncaring.

Finally, a guy showed up in March and said he couldn't fix my refrigerator because it requires 2 fan motors not one and I only had one. The other was on back order since December of last year. He left and literally ten seconds after he walked out the door I got a text saying I've been scheduled for a new appointment the very next week. Why would they do that if the part is on back order with no ship date? I called Sears and said forget the whole thing, I want my money back, tell me where to send back the part I did receive. I was told the parts department would contact me, but they never called. Two weeks later I called again and asked to cancel the whole thing and arrange to return the part. "Oh, we will escalate this to priority. The parts department will call you very soon."

I was so frustrated that I decided to call a local repair guy. I gave him my refrigerator model and told him what happened. He came out that day and not only quickly determined that my refrigerator does not need 2 fan motors but also determined that there was nothing at all wrong with my refrigerator. Instead of walking into my house and just writing down the model number and leaving like the Sears guy did, this repair person actually pulled it away from the wall, took the back panel off, tested the temperature and several other things. What happened was I had packed the refrigerator with too much food and blocked the fan vent. So no air was getting from the freezer to the refrigerator. I just believed the Sears guy when he said the motor was bad.

So I wrote a letter to the President of Sears Home Service and sent it certified return receipt. He never responded. The parts department never called back. It's May now and I doubt I'll ever see my money back. NEVER EVER do business with these thieves!

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SearsHomeServices Terrible Experience with SearsHomeServices: A Warning to Others

SearsHomeServices is a company that I would not recommend to anyone. My experience with them was a complete disaster. I had an issue with my oven, and a Sears repair technician ordered a part that was shipped to my house. The technician installed the part, but the Sears computer system did not register that the part had been delivered.

This caused a lot of problems for me. I had scheduled several repair-technician appointments, but they were all canceled on the morning they were supposed to occur. I had called the Sears foreign call center to confirm that I had received the part, but the Sears computer system did not read the notes that the call center personnel had added to my account.

I was frustrated with the situation, and I tried to escalate the issue, but there was no effective escalation path. The foreign call center supervisor followed the same script as the first line foreign call center script reader, and I was unable to contact anyone in the USA who could actually resolve the problem.

I was only able to have repair tech visits #2 and #3 occur due to accidents. The USA-located dispatcher contacted me directly and asked if I would be okay with moving the visit to the following day. I was able to appeal to her that my #2 visit not be allowed to be auto-canceled by the computer. By some miracle, this USA-located person was able to overcome the computer's attempted auto-cancellation, and the repair part was installed by the Sears tech.

To allow Sears repair tech visit #3 to occur, I had to appeal multiple times to my Home Warranty company. This resulted in the Home Warranty foreign call center person contacting the Sears foreign call center person, which was a true Tower of Babel situation. It took multiple retries over the course of a week to achieve its intended goal of allowing technician visit #3 to occur.

Overall, my experience with SearsHomeServices has soured me on the company. I would never choose to do business with them again. It seems that Sears is a dead company, and its once good name has been bought at bankruptcy auction by private equity vultures operating entities such as SearsHomeServices, whose primary purpose is to squeeze the last pennies of value out of the name.

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SearsHomeServices Terrible Experience with SearsHomeServices: Unprofessional Repairman & False Advertising

I recently had a terrible experience with SearsHomeServices and I would give them zero stars if I could. Let me tell you about it. I had a pricey LG dishwasher that was less than a year and a half old and it wasn't working again. I called Sears for a repair appointment and a repairman named Errol came to check it out. He fiddled with the bottom and said there was power to it, but he needed to check it further. He told us it was $99 just to come and find the issue. However, when he arrived, he said it would be an additional $50 to look at other areas of it to find the problem. So in total, it was $149 just to find out what the problem was, even though this was not what was communicated to us when we booked the appointment.

Errol was unable to get the dishwasher out of its spot until I helped him with a screw myself. He then told us that it was one of two parts that needed replacing, both of which were extremely expensive. After he started taking apart the dishwasher, he then informed us that he did not have the parts and that he would not be able to fix it that day. When I questioned why he didn't tell us this earlier, he became very defensive and huffy. At this point, he became unprofessional and even started singing ‘We All Live in a Yellow Submarine' while lying on my kitchen floor! He left the dishwasher in pieces, did not reattach the kickplate properly and left without filing anything with Sears. It was clear that he was not planning on doing any repairs that day, even though we paid for a service visit.

After this terrible experience, we decided to order a new dishwasher online. We could not believe the bill would have been well over $500 just for the repairman's visit and the cost of the parts. We realized that it was lucky we didn't pay him a dime, and that our bill for a brand new dishwasher was even less than his service call fee.

No one should ever have to go through what we went through. The repairman, Errol, was creepy and unprofessional, and SearsHomeServices is simply not up to par. They are the worst retailer ever, and I wouldn't recommend them to anyone. I would suggest finding a repair service elsewhere if you are looking for appliance repairs. In conclusion, our experience with SearsHomeServices was unbearable and we will never buy an appliance from them again.

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SearsHomeServices Poor Service from Sears Home Services: A Frustrating Experience with Long Wait Times and Delays

I recently had a not-so-great experience with Sears Home Services, and I wanted to share my story. I placed a service order ([protected]) on June 4th, 2021, and after a two-week wait, the serviceman finally showed up. He collected his check, wrote down some numbers, and ordered parts. However, on June 11th, I received only one of the two parts I needed, and the serviceman said he couldn't fix the issue without the other part, so he went to another job. The next scheduled appointment was for June 18th, but there were NO parts, NO show, NO call, NO text, NOTHING! I called them, and after a 55-minute hold, the representative informed me that his system was down, and I should call again tomorrow. When I called again, I was told that the parts were ordered on June 11th and would be delivered on June 25th. I was instructed to call them again when I received the parts, so they could schedule the next appointment.

As if all of that wasn't enough, when I called the customer service number, I got a recorded message from a woman who wanted to sell me a LIFELINE device. There was no way to bypass this message and speak to someone directly, which was frustrating.

Fast forward to June 21st, and I finally received the second part of the needed parts. I called Sears again, but the estimated wait time was 97 minutes! I decided to call back later, but when I did so at around 3:30 pm, the wait time was even longer - 118 minutes, or roughly 2 hours. I eventually gave up and called Total Protect, the company that handles my home warranty. I explained my situation to a representative named Jen, and to my surprise, she was able to get me an appointment for June 23rd - two days from then! I was impressed that she was able to do this without a long wait time or a lot of hassle.

While Total Protect isn't perfect, I'm seriously considering switching to them from Sears. It's time to find a new service provider that can offer better service and customer support.

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SearsHomeServices Terrible Customer Service Experience with SearsHomeServices: Avoid at All Costs

I had an incredibly frustrating experience with SearsHomeServices and their customer service. After having a technician come to look at my dryer and order parts, I was left waiting for over a week with only one of the parts having been delivered. When I called their customer service line to inquire about the status of the missing part, I was given the runaround and told conflicting information. I spent hours on hold and was transferred between different departments repeatedly. The representatives were unhelpful and even rude, and I was unable to speak with a manager or escalate the issue. I tried reaching out on Twitter and via email with no success either. In the end, I canceled my appointment with SearsHomeServices and decided to purchase a new dryer from Lowe's instead. Although it was more expensive, it was worth it to not have to deal with the awful customer service at SearsHomeServices. Based on my experience and the many negative reviews I have seen, I would never recommend this company to anyone.

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SearsHomeServices The Nightmare of SearsHomeServices: Incompetence, Costly Repairs, and a Fried Fridge - A Warning to All Customers

Recently, I had a terrible experience with SearsHomeServices regarding the repair of our 2017 Kenmore Elite refrigerator. On 11/17/2021, a technician named Richard diagnosed our compressor as being bad, and although it was covered under warranty, we had to pay $500+ for labor. After waiting for two weeks and paying for the repair, Richard returned to replace the faulty compressor, and instructed us to wait for 24 hours before putting food in the refrigerator. However, when we checked the next day, the fridge was not working at all. This was a frustrating situation and we had to call Sears "home service" again. Two weeks later, a technician named Manny came to inspect the fridge and informed us that the motherboard was the problem now. We had to shell out another $300+ for a new motherboard and wait for two weeks for Manny to come back and replace it. However, he didn't plug in the fridge after replacing the motherboard, and we found out that the fridge had no power when we checked it later.

Frustrated and distressed, we called the customer service and were told that someone would come out to inspect our fridge. After two months of suffering, Manny came back and told us that the first technician had installed a bad compressor, which led to the motherboard failure. Unfortunately, the new motherboard installed by Manny and Richard completely fried the fridge, and we were forced to buy a new one for our family of five, which cost us $3,600. Now, we are out $7,000+ in total, including the service and repair cost, and the cost of the new fridge.

Manny seemed professional and was kind, but it was clear that he and Richard were not qualified; this is clearly the fault of SearsHomeServices. Manny told us he had put in for the refund department to contact my husband and canceled our service so that we weren't charged a service fee, but we never received a response from them. On my fourth call to the customer service number, I could only speak to someone not in the US who was reading a script, and I was unable to be transferred to a manager or anyone stateside.

Currently, I am looking into possible legal actions, including filing for a refund, or even a class action lawsuit against the company. This experience has been horrible and completely fraudulent, especially during a time when we can't risk getting sick due to my high-risk pregnancy and my husband's ongoing chemotherapy and radiation. I am appalled by the total lack of professionalism and empathy of SearsHomeServices.

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SearsHomeServices Disappointing Experience with SearsHomeServices: Unreliable and Inconsistent Service

I recently had an experience with SearsHomeServices that left me feeling extremely frustrated and disappointed. Our fridge had stopped working multiple times since May of this year, despite it being purchased in 2018. Every repair appointment had an 8AM-5PM window, which made planning around it a hassle. Even after requesting advanced notice and a phone call before the technician arrived, they failed to fulfill these requests repeatedly. Parts would often take up to a week to arrive, thus delaying the process even more.

We had the compressor replaced three times since May and it wasn't until the third time that it was functioning properly. However, the fridge rattled incessantly, making an unbearable noise that was hard to ignore, but we were grateful that it was finally working as it should have.

Sadly, the joy of having a properly working fridge was short-lived and it ceased to function again, leaving us once more at the mercy of SearsHomeServices. A technician came and informed us that we needed a new control panel, which they promptly ordered. But when the parts arrived, a different technician claimed we needed a new compressor instead. This was extremely frustrating as we had to wait for more parts to come in.

The parts finally arrived and the technician arrived to make the repairs. However, our fridge still failed to function properly which led us to yet another repair appointment. Despite several phone calls to customer service explaining our aggravation, we were told we couldn't receive a replacement yet, and that one more repair visit was necessary for us to qualify.

The customer service representatives I spoke with repeatedly repeated the same bland apologetic phrases, making it clear that they had no solution or remedy to the issues at hand. To top it off, a technician recently arrived at our house without warning, despite our request for advanced notice. They marked us down as not at home, even though we were there and waiting for their arrival.

Overall, my experience with SearsHomeServices has been unsatisfactory, and I would not recommend them to anyone. The quality of their service and the lack of communication and consistency amongst technicians and customer service make them completely unreliable.

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SearsHomeServices Buyer Beware: A Review of Sears Home Warranty and Their Subpar Service

As someone who has had a negative experience with Sears Home Warranty, I feel compelled to share my experience and urge anyone considering this service to reconsider. Despite the seemingly comprehensive coverage of their warranty program, I quickly learned that not all appliances are covered and repairs can come with unexpected costs. What's worse, Sears outsources repairs to third-party contractors, meaning you could end up dealing with subpar service.

In my case, my first warranty repair claim for my hot water heater was a nightmare. Not only did I have to pay a $100 deductible (which was a surprise to me since I didn't receive a contract), but the subcontractor they sent, Unimaster, insisted on charging additional "Modification Surcharges" that were not covered by the warranty, bringing the estimate to $1,245 – more than it would have cost me to replace the water heater altogether.

By December, I had initiated two additional claims for my furnace and wine cooler, hoping to get my money's worth before canceling my contract in January. Unfortunately, Sears outsources their warranty service to Cinch Home Services, which turned out to be equally disappointing. They closed out both of my claims without repairing anything and refused to refund my $100 deductibles – telling me that the contract only covered a primary refrigerator in the kitchen, and that wine coolers were not covered at all.

All in all, I wasted nearly $1,000 on this service and got nothing repaired except for my expensive hot water heater replacement. The only positive note was that I did receive a response to my complaint from Sears and a phone call from a representative, but the language barrier made it difficult to communicate.

In conclusion, I strongly advise against contracting with Sears Home Warranty and instead recommend doing your due diligence and finding local, reputable repair services to handle any appliance issues. The frustrations and anger that come with dealing with Sears and their subcontractors are simply not worth the expense.

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SearsHomeServices Unreliable and untrustworthy: My disappointing experience with Sears Home Services

In my personal experience, I found SearsHomeServices to be unreliable and not trustworthy. After spending over $300 on an initial diagnosis and repair, we found that the problem with our washing machine was not fixed. When we called to complain and request a refund, we were met with delay tactics and excuses from their customer service representatives. They even tried to sell us an appliance protection plan instead of addressing our concerns. We were so disappointed with the service that we decided to replace the part ourselves, only to find that it did not solve the problem. We were forced to go through our credit card company to dispute the charges, and even that process was met with resistance from SearsHomeServices. Overall, we felt that our experience was not an honest exchange and that we were fleeced out of our money. It is a shame that a reliable company like Sears has let their home services division become so unsatisfactory. We hope that our review will serve as a warning to others not to waste their time and money with SearsHomeServices.

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SearsHomeServices Review of Sears Home Services for Washing Machine Repair

Recently, my family and I reached out to Sears Home Services for a washing machine repair at the recommendation of one of the Sears employees in San Antonio, Texas. Our initial encounter with a technician named Robert was disappointing as he did not show up on the scheduled visit and also did not respond to our calls and texts. The customer service representatives at the 1-800-4-My-Home number were unempathetic and dismissive. However, our next technician, William C, was professional and efficient, but he found that the previous technician had ordered the wrong part which further delayed the repair.

During the process, my husband repeatedly requested a refund due to the inconvenience we faced, but the customer service personnel did not prioritize the issue. We also encountered an unhelpful representative called "Shaun" who willingly lied and did not make any attempt to look into resolving the issue.

After struggling with the 1-800-4-My-Home number and getting no help, I finally reached out to the Sears Home Service Chat online and had a conversation with Robert Jone. I explained the situation and pleaded for his assistance for the sake of my children's need for clean clothes. Robert Jone understood the urgency and scheduled a next-day appointment with William C.

Overall, our experience with Sears Home Services was frustrating and unacceptable due to the dishonesty of the initial technician, incompetence of the customer service representatives, and the lies we faced. We hope that Sears Home Services takes this situation seriously and improves their customer service to provide better experiences for their clients in the future.

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SearsHomeServices Disappointing Experiences with Sears Home Services: Unreliable and Rude Technicians, Unsatisfactory Service!

Sears Home Services has unfortunately fallen from grace in the opinion of one once loyal customer. This reviewer has had two recent experiences with the company, and neither went well. The first incident involved an upright freezer that stopped working. The Sears website directed the customer to a local store where they had a similar freezer at an affordable price, and they were assured of its delivery. However, when the customer arrived at the store, they found only one freezer available for purchase that was much smaller and had no light or frost-free function. The rest of the available freezers were ordered for delivery in the future, which presented a problem since the customer's food was thawing, and they needed a freezer right away. The only other freezer available at another store was almost $2,000!

The second experience involved an LG all-in-one washer-dryer that broke down. The customer called Sears for a diagnosis but was charged an $89 "call fee." The technician who arrived to examine the machine was incredibly rude to the elderly customer, looking down on them, talking down to them, talking over them, and pretty much dismissing them from his presence. After examining the machine, he insisted that the problem was that the intake hoses needed cleaning, which the customer knew was not in the maintenance manual. The rude technician left the machine out of place and never returned the drying rack to its original location. To make matters worse, the clothes were still coming out of the washer-dryer wet, which is why they had called in the first place.

The customer called back and filed a complaint against the technician, and Sears promised to send them a new "master technician" who would diagnose the issue for free. The new technician attempted to charge the customer another diagnostic fee and then proceeded to ask what kind of machine it was. After taking a picture of the plate with the model and serial numbers, the technician left the house to conduct research and promised to call back to set up a follow-up appointment. The customer received an 8 pm voicemail from Sears scheduling a technician to arrive between 10 am and 1 pm the next day, which they missed since they work from home and value their client's confidentiality. They called to reschedule and were given the run-around until they finally demanded a refund of their service fee, which Sears refused to refund since it is non-refundable.

This reviewer has deemed Sears Home Services to be a "money-grubbing, dishonest, and lazy repair service company that takes your money and gives you nothing but frustration and aggravation in return." They vow never to call Sears again and claim that the company has become useless. It's always disappointing to hear of such negative customer experiences, but it's also important to acknowledge them to help companies improve their service in the future.

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SearsHomeServices Terrible Experience with Sears Home Services: A Warning for Future Customers

I recently had a disappointing experience with Sears Home Services that left me feeling frustrated and exhausted. When I purchased a Kenmore side-by-side fridge in April of 2017, I also invested in a 3 year Master Protection Agreement for an additional cost of around $350. However, in April of 2019, just over two years later, my fridge stopped cooling. When I called Sears, they scheduled a diagnosis appointment two weeks out, but only after making me try a "cycle" to see if it would correct the issue. When the diagnosis appointment finally arrived, the technicians informed me that the fridge needed a new motherboard and ordered the part, which would cost around $600. The repair was scheduled for two weeks later, but the same issue persisted soon after. This led to another diagnostic appointment, which was scheduled incorrectly and caused a great deal of frustration.

I had to contact Sears multiple times, and during one call, I was on hold for an hour before speaking with someone. Eventually, a technician came to my home to install the new part, but it didn't fix the issue either. Over the past few months, I've had to take apart the freezer with a hair dryer or heat gun to defrost it multiple times in order to keep my fridge working while waiting for service. Needless to say, this was a huge inconvenience.

When I finally spoke to someone about the situation, they informed me that the original technician never ordered the motherboard and only replaced the wiring assembly, but I received an order email that showed my protection agreement was charged for a motherboard. The representative I spoke with recommended that I contact the protection agreement department and request a replacement for the fridge, but that department said it was only eligible for replacement after four repairs.

Overall, my experience with Sears Home Services was terrible, with numerous scheduling issues, unhelpful representatives, and a lack of communication between departments. Dealing with a claim took up a lot of my time, and I don't intend to purchase the protection agreement or any Sears warranty in the future. Instead, I plan to warn others not to purchase them either and will no longer shop at Sears.

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SearsHomeServices Frustrating Experience with SearsHomeServices: Multiple Failed Repairs and Poor Customer Service

I had a really frustrating experience with SearsHomeServices. My dryer broke down and I had to call them out four times to fix it. The first three times, they didn't order any parts and just tinkered with it. It worked for a little while after each visit, but then broke down again. The fourth time, the technician was really thorough and ordered two parts. One arrived quickly, but the other took months and they even cancelled my repair order because it took so long. I had to reactivate it when the part finally arrived.

The fifth appointment was a nightmare. I was given a window of 8 am to 5 pm, but the technician didn't show up until 7 pm. I had to cancel because I had somewhere to be. When I called back the next day, I couldn't get through to anyone and the chat line was useless. I asked for a four-hour block or a first or second appointment, but the scheduler claimed he had no direct phone numbers for the repair shop. I threatened to hire someone else and bill Sears for wasting my time, but the scheduler disconnected the chat line!

I'm so frustrated with Sears that I'm going to cancel my extended warranty and find a better company. They used to be a top-notch company, but now they're losing customers and shutting down locations. I think they need a new CEO like Elon Musk to get rid of the dead weight and turn things around. It's really sad to see how far they've fallen. I wouldn't even give them one star for this experience.

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SearsHomeServices Poor Service from Sears Home Services: A Frustrating Experience with Long Wait Times and Delays

I recently had a not-so-great experience with Sears Home Services, and I wanted to share my story. I placed a service order ([protected]) on June 4th, 2021, and after a two-week wait, the serviceman finally showed up. He collected his check, wrote down some numbers, and ordered parts. However, on June 11th, I received only one of the two parts I needed, and the serviceman said he couldn't fix the issue without the other part, so he went to another job. The next scheduled appointment was for June 18th, but there were NO parts, NO show, NO call, NO text, NOTHING! I called them, and after a 55-minute hold, the representative informed me that his system was down, and I should call again tomorrow. When I called again, I was told that the parts were ordered on June 11th and would be delivered on June 25th. I was instructed to call them again when I received the parts, so they could schedule the next appointment.

As if all of that wasn't enough, when I called the customer service number, I got a recorded message from a woman who wanted to sell me a LIFELINE device. There was no way to bypass this message and speak to someone directly, which was frustrating.

Fast forward to June 21st, and I finally received the second part of the needed parts. I called Sears again, but the estimated wait time was 97 minutes! I decided to call back later, but when I did so at around 3:30 pm, the wait time was even longer - 118 minutes, or roughly 2 hours. I eventually gave up and called Total Protect, the company that handles my home warranty. I explained my situation to a representative named Jen, and to my surprise, she was able to get me an appointment for June 23rd - two days from then! I was impressed that she was able to do this without a long wait time or a lot of hassle.

While Total Protect isn't perfect, I'm seriously considering switching to them from Sears. It's time to find a new service provider that can offer better service and customer support.

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SearsHomeServices Terrible Customer Service Experience with SearsHomeServices: Avoid at All Costs

I had an incredibly frustrating experience with SearsHomeServices and their customer service. After having a technician come to look at my dryer and order parts, I was left waiting for over a week with only one of the parts having been delivered. When I called their customer service line to inquire about the status of the missing part, I was given the runaround and told conflicting information. I spent hours on hold and was transferred between different departments repeatedly. The representatives were unhelpful and even rude, and I was unable to speak with a manager or escalate the issue. I tried reaching out on Twitter and via email with no success either. In the end, I canceled my appointment with SearsHomeServices and decided to purchase a new dryer from Lowe's instead. Although it was more expensive, it was worth it to not have to deal with the awful customer service at SearsHomeServices. Based on my experience and the many negative reviews I have seen, I would never recommend this company to anyone.

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Is SearsHomeServices Legit?

SearsHomeServices earns a trustworthiness rating of 91%

Highly recommended, but caution will not hurt.

Our conclusion: After a detailed review, ComplaintsBoard finds SearsHomeServices to be a trustworthy company. Although there's a 0% resolution rate for customer complaints, which deserves attention, SearsHomeServices is known for their high standards and safety. If you're thinking about dealing with SearsHomeServices, it's wise to check how they handle complaints.

SearsHomeServices has claimed the domain name for searshomeservices.com for a long time, which suggests that the website is established and has a history of being in operation. This is a positive sign, as it indicates that the website has been around for a while and may have a reputation to maintain.

Searshomeservices.com has a valid SSL certificate, which indicates that the website is secure and trustworthy. Look for the padlock icon in the browser and the "https" prefix in the URL to confirm that the website is using SSL.

SearsHomeServices as a website that uses an external review system. While this can provide valuable feedback and insights, it's important to carefully evaluate the source of the reviews and take them with a grain of salt.

Several positive reviews for SearsHomeServices have been found on various review sites. While this may be a good sign, it is important to approach these reviews with caution and consider the possibility of fake or biased reviews.

We looked up SearsHomeServices and found that the website is receiving a high amount of traffic. This could be a sign of a popular and trustworthy website, but it is still important to exercise caution and verify the legitimacy of the site before sharing any personal or financial information

This website offers payment methods that provide the option for customers to get their money back, which could be a positive indicator of the company's commitment to customer satisfaction.

However ComplaintsBoard has detected that:

  • While SearsHomeServices has a high level of trust, our investigation has revealed that the company's complaint resolution process is inadequate and ineffective. As a result, only 0% of 13 complaints are resolved. The support team may have poor customer service skills, lack of training, or not be well-equipped to handle customer complaints.
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SearsHomeServices Disappointing Service from Sears Home Services: A Warning to Homeowners

As a homeowner, I was disappointed with the service I received from Sears Home Services. When my washing machine broke down, I filed a claim with my home warranty provider, Choice Home Warranty. Sears Home Services was the company assigned to conduct the repairs. Whilst I was pleased that a repairman arrived promptly, my experience quickly soured.

The repairman diagnosed the issue and ordered minimal parts, but when it came to scheduling the repair, it seemed that Sears Home Services was not able to hold up their end of the bargain. My initial appointment was scheduled for December 20th, which was already quite a long wait in my opinion. On the day of the appointment, I was disappointed to receive an email notifying me that the repair could not be completed that day and was rescheduled for December 22nd instead. But then, on that day, I received another email stating that the repair would be pushed back once again, this time for December 30th!

When I called to express my frustration with the cancelled appointments, I was told that there was nothing they could do to send someone sooner. Even on the day of the scheduled repair, I was expected to sit at home and wait for the repairman to call, which was not feasible for me as I have a job to attend to. So, when I received a text message stating that the repairman had left as no one was at home, I was furious. I immediately called Sears Home Services for an explanation, but there was no response.

After recounting my troubles in great detail to a supervisor, I was disappointed yet again to hear that the earliest booking available was January 7th. I suggested that Sears cancel someone else's appointment to fit me in sooner as I had already been waiting for twenty-four days, but the supervisor did not offer to follow through with my request.

In addition to the poor service, I noticed that every representative I spoke with had a foreign accent and that I was likely not talking to someone based in the USA. Overall, my experience with Sears Home Services and Choice Home Warranty left me feeling frustrated and disappointed. I would not recommend either of these companies to others. Homeowners should take caution when choosing repair services and warranty providers.

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SearsHomeServices Review: SearsHomeServices' Double Wall Oven Repair Process - A Nightmare of Delays and Broken Promises

I recently purchased a double wall oven from SearsHomeServices, and was disappointed to find that it did not work properly upon installation. I immediately scheduled a service technician to come out and look at it, and was disheartened to hear him refer to it as a 'lemon'.

Unfortunately, my troubles did not end there. After ordering the necessary parts and scheduling a return visit for the repair, I was informed that the parts were back-ordered, and my appointment had to be rescheduled. When the parts did finally arrive, I was dismayed to find that they had been sent in a padded envelope and arrived broken.

I contacted customer support (which I quickly learned could take anywhere from 60-90 minutes of hold time), who assured me that they would send out a replacement part and provide shipping confirmation within 1-2 days. However, when I waited past the expected date and followed up, I was transferred between multiple representatives, and found out that the part had never actually been ordered.

After multiple rounds of delays and unfulfilled promises, I finally received the correct part - or so I thought. Unfortunately, upon opening the package, I discovered that the part was broken yet again, and I was forced to repeat the entire process.

When the service appointment day finally arrived, I was told that the technician would call when he was on his way, but this never happened. When I followed up with customer support, they claimed that the technician had already come and gone, even though no one had contacted me.

After a great deal of back-and-forth, I was eventually able to get the technician to return - only to have him canceled again at the last minute. This pattern continued for days, with missed appointments and no-shows, until I was several weeks into the repair process.

Overall, my experience with SearsHomeServices was incredibly frustrating, and left me with serious doubts about their commitment to customer service. While I appreciate that they eventually provided the necessary repairs, the constant delays and broken promises made the process far more difficult than it needed to be.

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SearsHomeServices My Disappointing Experience with SearsHomeServices: Unreliable Appointments, Poor Repair, and Frustrating Customer Service

The SearsHomeServices website is highly popular and frequently receives high praise from customers. However, my personal experience was far from positive. I chose Sears due to their well-known reputation for reliability, but my experience was anything but reliable.

After scheduling a home repair for my treadmill on October 13th, I quickly realized that their appointment window was even worse than that of the cable company. The scheduled window was between 8am and 5pm- a whole day wasted waiting for someone to show up! After a rescheduled appointment, it turned out that the repairman needed to order a part, so another appointment was set up for October 22nd- which resulted in a no-show. After another missed appointment, it was rescheduled (at 4:36 pm) for October 27th. Unfortunately, I received yet another no-show and when I managed to get in touch with customer service, I was told I was the last stop and that they had run out of time. They then rescheduled for October 30th.

I requested an AM appointment since I was tired of waiting at home all day, but it was not guaranteed. Finally, on October 30th, they arrived and completed the repair at the cost of $432.61. My elation did not last long as my treadmill broke again the first time I used it after the repair. Another appointment was scheduled for November 6th and after coming out, the same repairman said he needed to reorder the same part- with the next appointment not scheduled until November 17th.

This time, I was not informed of a no-show or a reschedule. I called customer service in India and was informed they had cancelled because they could not repair and had sent an email (which I did not receive). They stated they would set up a refund and someone would get in touch with me, but this did not happen.

After weeks of waiting, I called customer service again on December 21st and was told there was no record of my request. This resulted in my having to go through the entire process yet again. Finally, on January 4th, 2021, I received a payoff worth $333.61, and I feel frustrated and disappointed as I was not refunded $99 for the multitude of no-show appointments, the poor repair, and the numerous calls to customer service.

In conclusion, if you are looking for a reliable service to repair your home appliances, SearsHomeServices should not be your first choice. Despite their reputation, my experiences revealed incompetence, unreliability, and poor customer service. Save your time, money, and energy by looking for a more competent service elsewhere.

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SearsHomeServices SearsHomeServices: An Unprofessional and Frustrating Experience with 21 Representatives and Three Weeks of Waiting

I recently had a truly frustrating experience with SearsHomeServices (searshomeservices.com) and feel compelled to share my experience with others. Despite being with a home warranty company, I was shuffled around to 21 different representatives who didn't seem to have the knowledge or willingness to help me in my situation. I requested Sears to come and fix my washing machine and after investigating the issue, Michael ordered parts and left, seemingly with the intention of hanging around in my house on his phone for an hour. I was appalled - he could have saved both our time and left within 15 minutes! The parts arrived, Michael came back, and to my dismay, they were the wrong parts. He had to order other parts, but when I tried to follow up on his return, he never showed up.

I contacted my home warranty company and asked them to find another service provider, which they eventually did. This new company quickly identified the issue and ordered the correct parts, returning within four days to fix my washer. Michael, on the other hand, stretched out the fixing of my washer for three weeks, causing me an enormous amount of hassle and inconvenience. To make matters worse, I received a bill from Sears for Michael's work. When I spoke to a Sears representative, they were unhelpful, and when I received a letter threatening to send my bill to collections, I knew I had to take matters into my own hands.

After making multiple calls to Sears, I was finally able to contact headquarters and speak to a gentleman who listened to my story and took action. He assured me that the issue would be resolved, and I was grateful for his help. However, I later received a claims letter that indicated that nothing had been done to help me, and I was ultimately forced to pay to avoid ruining my credit. This company did not provide the service I needed, and I am beyond upset with the level of service I received.

I believe that SearsHomeServices needs a complete overhaul, as they are clearly lacking in their service representatives' ability to handle customer requests. While Sears may have had a good name in the past, I now cringe when I hear someone mention their name. I'm hoping that by sharing my experience, I can help others to avoid the same frustrating situation.

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SearsHomeServices Sears Appliance Repair: A High-Pressure Sales Scam for Expensive Home Warranties

SearsHomeServices was recently reviewed and the reviewer had a terrible experience. According to the review, the reviewer contacted Sears Appliance Repair because one of their fridge/freezer drawers wasn't closing properly and was allowing frost to build up, which blocked it from closing altogether. Upon speaking with someone who had difficulty communicating in English, a technician named Jorge arrived the following day to take a look. He removed the drawers and melted away the frost, but said that the lower drawer needed a new gasket due to its weak magnet not correctly sealing. He explained that Sears could order a new gasket and install it on 9/6/19 for a whopping cost of $455.55 after a $144 service call fee was deducted. Jorge then tried to sell the reviewer on purchasing a service contract on all of their kitchen appliances, promising savings of 50%. He also mentioned the horror stories of how much it would cost if the compressor or control board broke on their 3 1/2 year old LG fridge, and suggested paying an extra $20 a month for a whole home warranty policy. This led the reviewer to believe that Sears Appliance Service is nothing more than a high-pressure sales scam for their expensive home warranties.

The reviewer, who is 75 years old, felt like they were looked at as "easy prey" and quoted a ridiculous price for a simple repair job. They crunched the numbers and realized that the cost of purchasing a service contract at $49 a month for a year would total almost $600. Instead of falling for the sales pitch, the reviewer took matters into their own hands and found an online appliance parts vendor that sold the gasket needed for only $48 + $10 for shipping. They ordered it and installed it themselves using a putty knife to remove the old gasket and snap the new one in place, which took less than 10 minutes. This led the reviewer to cancel the gasket order and all further service calls to their home. The reviewer believes that Sears Appliance Repair is a complete rip-off operation that preys on the elderly and their fraudulent business practices should warrant a criminal investigation.

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SearsHomeServices Avoid SearsHomeServices for Incompetent Repairs and Poor Customer Service

I recently had a frustrating experience with SearsHomeServices that left me questioning their competency and customer service. I had a home warranty that contracted Sears to fix my washing machine, which needed a repair. The Sears Repairman who came out to assess the issue spent an hour at my house and ordered the wrong parts, leaving me waiting for days. When the correct parts finally arrived and he returned, he failed to fix the machine and never returned as promised. I complained to my warranty company and they sent a different company, who quickly identified the problem and fixed my machine within four days. Despite all of this, Sears still billed me and refused to acknowledge their mistakes. I spoke to countless employees who shuffled me around, giving me no answers or resolution. Finally, after contacting headquarters and speaking to a knowledgeable employee, I thought the issue was resolved. However, I later received a claims letter and was forced to pay to avoid damaging my credit. Though I received an email saying my bill was waived, after sending pictures proving my payment, I received no further response.

Overall, my experience with SearsHomeServices was extremely frustrating and disappointing. I received subpar service and was mistreated as a customer. While I hope that others may have a better experience, I cannot recommend this company and would caution anyone considering their services.

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SearsHomeServices SearsHomeServices: A 1-Star Rating for Poor Customer Care and Lack of Service

SearsHomeServices, also known as searshomeservices.com, has been a disappointment for one unhappy customer who has given them a 1-star rating. The customer is extremely dissatisfied with the lack of service and poor customer care they experienced. Their experience began when they scheduled an appointment on April 23rd for service on May 12th. They received multiple reminders leading up to the appointment date, indicating that the technician would arrive between 1 pm and 5 pm. However, on the day of the appointment, the customer received additional reminders with different time windows, including one from 12:38 pm to 2:08 pm, but the technician called at 12 pm while the customer couldn't pick up their phone. After calling back and leaving a message, the customer checked the reminders link and saw that the estimated time had moved to 3:31 pm. But after 3:30, the link indicated that the technician would arrive at 5:21 pm, which is unacceptable since it was beyond the 1-5 pm window initially agreed upon.

Making matters worse, SearsHomeServices failed to communicate with the customer, who was left in the dark about the technician's whereabouts. Despite several attempts to contact the technician and SearsHomeServices' customer service, the customer was unable to get any useful information. In a disappointing turn of events, the customer discovered that they had been rescheduled for service 2.5 weeks later, at a time they could not be present, with no notifications from SearsHomeServices. The customer reached out to SearsHomeServices’ customer service again, but the agent could not provide any satisfactory answer to explain why the technician did not show up or why no one had informed the customer about the rescheduled appointment. Even more frustrating, the agent refused to connect the customer to a supervisor, citing various unconvincing reasons such as being located in India or dealing with COVID-19.

The customer expressed their dissatisfaction with the company's customer service and questioned why any consumer would ever choose it when they don't show up, don't communicate, or provide useful assistance. However, they felt stuck with SearsHomeServices because of the service they needed. The customer concluded by stating they would update on the service provision on the rescheduled date, the 28th, where they will be unavailable due to SearsHomeServices’ inability to reschedule the appointment. Overall, it appears that SearsHomeServices has failed to deliver adequate service and quality customer care to keep their customers satisfied.

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SearsHomeServices Disappointing Experience with Sears Home Services: Hidden Charges & Refusal to Cover Repairs

My experience with Sears Home Services was extremely disappointing. Their service fees and hidden charges are outrageous. I initially signed up for their service plan, which came with a monthly charge of $49.99. However, when I needed a repair, they charged an extra $75.00 just for the technician to come out, which was non-refundable regardless of whether or not a repair was made.

When the technician came out to repair my oven door, he simply looked at the door hinge and said someone would be in contact with me. Two days later, I received an email from Sears stating that their policy doesn't cover damages due to abuse, misuse, or neglect. They cited rust on the hinges as their reason for declining my claim. Despite my assurances that the hinges were not physically damaged, Sears still refused to cover the repair.

Furthermore, when I contacted the Sears Service Department to discuss the issue, they simply referred me to Appliance Pro and offered to let me pay for the repair out of pocket. When I inquired about the possibility of the $75.00 fee being refunded if I went this route, they informed me that it was not an option.

Overall, my experience with Sears was incredibly frustrating and a complete waste of my time and money. I would not recommend their services to anyone, as it seems like nothing more than a racket to extract as much money as possible from unsuspecting customers.

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SearsHomeServices Terrible Customer Service - A Review of SearsHomeServices Home Warranty Program

SearsHomeServices (searshomeservices.com) is a home warranty company with a not so stellar reputation, according to a recent review. The reviewer reported that they had called the service department on November 4th, 2018 to fix their washing machine, and were talked into purchasing their warranty for $200 down and $70 a month for a year. Unfortunately, the reviewer's washing machine started leaking water a few days later after being serviced, and when they called SearsHomeServices back, they were charged another $100 service fee despite being within the 30-day window of guaranteed service. This time they were told that the appliance needed to be replaced, but it took a month and a half to replace the $1,000 washer with a $200 model that the reviewer felt was not comparable to their original machine.

Fast forward to Tuesday Oct 29th, when the reviewer's hot water heater leaked all over the floor. Despite calling Sears, and the company they directed the reviewer to, it took until Saturday for the reviewer to even receive confirmation of an appointment scheduled for Monday, leaving them without hot water for several days. The reviewer expressed frustration with the poor customer service they received from SearsHomeServices, explaining how the customer representative offered little help, suggesting the reviewer cancel the appointment instead of addressing the immediate problem at hand. The reviewer found the customer service was inadequate and the company did not deliver the service they promise.

Overall, the reviewer would not recommend SearsHomeServices to anyone based on their experience, stating that their customer service was terrible and did not justify the cost of their warranty program. They expressed frustration and disappointment with the quality of service they received and ended their review by warning potential customers to stay away from this service at all costs.

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SearsHomeServices Unsatisfactory Sears Home Services Repair Experience: A Cautionary Tale on Refurbished Parts and Poor Customer Service

Sears Home Services, unfortunately, failed to meet our expectations and provide us with a satisfactory home repair service. Our experience with the company began when we purchased a Kenmore refrigerator and opted for their monthly service, costing $49. For this fee, they offer to send a repair person if there is ever a problem with the appliance, with an additional $75 service fee for each visit, unless the issue cannot be resolved with one visit. The promise that if they cannot fix the issue, they will replace the refrigerator with a new one was ultimately the factor that made us choose this service.

Over the last 6 months, we have faced countless issues with our fridge that have kept us in a state of consistent stress and frustration. It has been working intermittently, and every time it breaks down again, it takes 3-4 visits to "solve" the problem. We are currently on our third round of visits. As we wait for our fridge to be repaired, we have had to keep restocking ice in the fridge to keep a few items cold, which has added up with the added cost of eating out at least one meal every day.

The biggest issue we faced was the communication with customer service and their lack of knowledge regarding our repair status. Whenever they needed to contact us, a robotic call is sent instead of a personal touch. It was a total waste of our time. Customer service reps were unable to provide us with any tracking information, which prevented us from knowing the estimated arrival of our replacement parts. Whenever we reschedule an appointment, we received numerous robotic calls from the company, as they forget to input our new appointment into the computer system.

Although the service technicians were pleasant to work with, the overall service was not up to par. It was revealed to us that the replacement parts are not new, but rather refurbished parts, which reduce the chances of the fridge being repaired effectively. Multiple parts on our fridge have been replaced with refurbished ones, and they inevitably stop working after a month.

Our experience with Sears Home Repair Service has been nothing but an inconvenience and unnecessary stress at every turn. The fact that we were not able to cook our own meals or use our fridge for such an extended period is beyond frustrating. Additionally, the leaks from the cooler partially ruined our kitchen floor. We highly caution anyone against using this service, mainly due to their unsatisfactory customer service experience, delays in replacement parts, and lack of efficiency when repairing issues. Their service was a complete letdown, and we strongly advise against using them.

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Sears Home Services is a reliable and trusted home services provider headquartered in Florida, United States. It has been in operation for over 100 years and has since become a leading household name in home repairs, installation, and maintenance services.

Their experienced and skilled professionals are well-versed in the field of home appliances, HVAC, electrical systems, plumbing, and many others. They provide top-notch services such as repairs, installation, and maintenance for different brands and models of appliances, ranging from refrigerators and dishwashers to heating and cooling systems.

One of the reasons why Sears Home Services has gained an excellent reputation is its commitment to providing customers with unmatched services, including same-day and emergency repair services. Customers can also enjoy the convenience of booking services online, and the company's customer support team is readily available to assist with any inquiries or concerns.

Furthermore, Sears Home Services provides affordable and transparent pricing for all services, making it easy for homeowners to budget and plan for their home repair and maintenance needs. Their team of professionals are friendly, courteous, and respectful to customers and their properties, ensuring that customers receive excellent customer service and value for every service received.

Overall, Sears Home Services is an excellent choice for homeowners and property managers in need of reliable, efficient, and affordable home repair, installation, or maintenance services. With their extensive experience, top-notch services, and exceptional customer support, customers can be assured of a hassle-free experience, making Sears Home Services a top provider of home services.

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SearsHomeServices reviews first appeared on Complaints Board on Apr 7, 2023. The latest review Sears Home Services: Unprofessional, Uncaring, and a Complete Waste of Time and Money was posted on Jun 12, 2023. SearsHomeServices has an average consumer rating of 1 stars from 25 reviews. SearsHomeServices has resolved 0 complaints.
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