ASS, Inc. came to my home to replace a dented over door from a new installation. Sam,the technician, was friendly and seemed knowledgeable. When we were talking about ovens, I mentioned that I'd put foil in my new oven to catch drips. He told me that I wasn't supposed to do that, and we noticed that, like he'd guessed, the foil had adhered to the center of my brand new oven. Imagine my shock and disappointment! But Sam reassured me that most of the foil would come off with the use of Easy-Off (safe for self-cleaning ovens) and a Scotch Brite scouring pad. Upon his departure I went straight to Safeway and bought the recommended items. I followed the instructions to a tee. However, when I began wiping up the Easy-Off, my daughter and I noticed that the black oven enamel was also bubbling and coming off!
Right away I called Sam and told him the problem. He told me that ASS, Inc. has recommended the same solution many times in his 7 years with the company and that his manager Carl does the same. He advised me to call Dacor or the makers of Easy-Off about this issue. Dacor told me that the oven manual specifically states NOT to use corrosive cleaners (such as Easy-Off) nor scouring pads as these can damage the oven. Why then, would a State Certified Technician from ASS, Inc. recommend that?! So, I took the issue back to ASS, Inc. and spoke with Carl (Operations Manager). Thus began the reason for my lack of stars and my recommendation to NEVER USE THIS COMPANY! EVER!
After weeks of going back and forth, including receiving a call from the incredibly rude ASS, Inc. employee "Debby" while Carl was out sick, they just decided to get back with me yesterday via email, informing me that the now RUINED $3000 oven was my problem and mine alone. They state the reason the enamel lining lifted off was 100% due to the foil (even though the foil never touched the corner areas where the enamel lifted) and that the Easy-Off and Scotch Brite scouring pads are perfectly safe when used according to the manufacturers directions. They, ASS, Inc. had been "absolved" by their Dacor rep "of any wrong doing in the damage to my appliance" Really? Why then does using these items nullify my warranty???
After hearing both sides of our stories, mine and that of ASS, Inc., Dacor offered me a new oven at a significantly reduced price, plus shipping and tax. A generous good-will offer. I asked ASS, Inc. to cover this oven replacement cost (which would be relatively minor to a company such as theirs), but they replied with, "Appliance Service Station accepts no responsibility for the condition of your oven as it was damaged prior to our arrival." Uh, excuse me, ASS, Inc. -- PRIOR to your arrival, I had a brand new oven that had some small bits of foil stuck to the bottom with an enamel lining perfectly intact! By following Sam's instruction, I now have a $3000 oven that is "ruined" (Dacor rep's words to me).
Now, after finding them on YELP, I'm seeing other negative reviews of this company -- reviews of their terrible customer service, exorbitant fees and rude office employees. Yes, all true and I couldn't agree more. Additionally, SHOULD THEY DAMAGE YOUR APPLIANCE OR MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS THAT NULLIFY YOUR APPLIANCE WARRANTY, DO NOT EXPECT THIS COMPANY TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY AND MAKE GOOD THEIR ERROR. AVOID THIS COMPANY AT ALL COSTS! read more