I always give a place ample time to make amends for a problem or error. But these guys deserve the one star for multiple reasons
1 - Selling a dishwasher under false service pretenses. I called asking about a specific brand of dishwasher, and they suggested a different brand based on their experience, since they also service it. It was less expensive and the warranty was 2 years to boot. In reality, the warranty covers only parts. (never disclosed). The manufacturer stated that they normally work with distributors that include the dishwasher as part of a contract to buy the chemicals. However this was never disclosed to me.
2 - They sell chemicals as reasonable prices, and would deliver more or less promptly. However, as I found out later - they didn't calibrate my machine properly, so it was dispensing much more chemicals than required. Scam or incompetence?
3 - They always dropped the chemicals off and never serviced or checked the dishwasher. The company I deal with now for chemicals periodically comes in to lubricate the pumps, and check calibrations. Never have to call or remind them.
4 - However the worst offense was to ignore me. The dishwasher started developing a problem. I called to ask for someone to take a look at it, and was told it would be a few days. A few days passed, and nothing - I called again and they said nobody would be up there until the next week. I asked if my dishwasher was dead in the water then what? I'd have to wait? The answer was basically yes (it's a 2 man operation). A whole week passed so I called again, asking what is going on. I was told "He's in the area today and should be stopping by". A few hours passed and nothing - so I called back again and he said "I can't get a hold of him - his cell phone is probably dead". I smelled an outright lie. I was told to call again in the morning - I did, and nobody picked up.
By this time I decided to order the part myself. I called them again on Monday - asking what happened. " I don't know I haven't seen him since Friday". No calls back, etc. My chemical supplier offered to install the board for me - at no charge. I could have saved nearly 2+ weeks of not having a fully working dishwasher.
I find Chef's Choice to be an unethical operation with poor customer service, that doesn't call back and misrepresents their products. Be warned! read more