I really want to like this company. The service technicians are personable, helpful, capable and efficient. Unfortunately there is a caveat which seems to be a result of poor office and/or administrative follow-up, to wit:
I had a new Carrier/Bryant heat pump system installed Oct. 2014. Of note, the installation did not go smoothly and the technicians were obviously frustrated. The indoor unit was a tad too large for the existing space and the thermostat I had was not compatible, even though I was assured it would be. These problems were worked through and satisfactorily resolved on the same day, but it was not a good experience for any of us.
I was told the quote included a 10-year parts + labor warranty which, frankly, was the deciding factor in going with both the manufacturer and All Seasons. The gentleman who sold me the system was not there during installation until the very end of the day and when I inquired about the warranty I was told they would register the system and activate the warranty. I believe I was told confirmation would arrive via (snail) mail, but perhaps it was email. In any event, a couple of days went by and I inadvertently forgot about it (my bad) but never received the confirmation.
I have since had a couple of problems with the system. Both involved unidentified odd/loud noises. On the second issue, All Seasons couldn't identify the problem and never heard the sound. I had to research youtube and email the sound I was hearing to get to the bottom of the problem. Although they never acknowledged the email, service techs showed up (unannounced) to try again to identify and diagnose the problem. All Seasons ultimately decided to replace the motor on the inside unit. It was pretty much at that point that I realized I did not have confirmation of the warranty and requested one. The one provided via email was dated the day prior (2+ years after the date of purchase) and was for a 5-year standard parts-only warranty.
Further to the motor replacement, I was told the motor would arrive on Tuesday and be installed on Wednesday. No one bothered to call me on Tuesday or Wednesday and I finally had to call All Seasons to find out if I was somewhere on their schedule. The young lady had no idea what I was talking about and after several minutes on hold I was told the motor never arrived on Tuesday and wasn't there today (Wednesday) either. I was told they "could probably install it tomorrow IF the motor came in." Really. So I'm supposed to sit around for a couple of days and hope? The fact that no one bothered to call me to advise me of the status of service for TWO DAYS is totally unacceptable.
My concerns therefore revolve around very poor customer service. I have written numerous unanswered emails regarding both the problems I've experienced as well as the incorrect warranty. There has been a failure to contact me sufficiently in advance (or at all) to advise me of service dates and times. There has been a failure to register the purchased system for warranty purposes and a failure to provide the 10-year parts and labor warranty promised during the sales pitch.
Additionally and finally, I was billed for a service call ($80) relative to the second issue which was ultimately determined to be a defective part. This was NOT a service call but was, rather, a diagnostic call which was ultimately determined to be directly related to a manufacturing defect. Although I have emailed the company concerning this charge, which I do not believe I am obligated to pay, I have AGAIN not received any response regarding either the charge or the incorrect warranty (two weeks now).
Sadly I cannot and do not recommend this company due to poor customer service. read more