On 8/3/23, I brought in my DeWalt Lawn Mower Model DCMWSP244U2 to your service center as it was starting but not staying on. A technician quickly examined the mower and informed me that the blade was bent, possibly due to hitting something, which in turn had caused the motor to burn out. The technician further advised that replacing the blade alone would not resolve the issue and that a costly repair, estimate amounting of $360, was required.
I was puzzled by this diagnosis as the motor appeared to be running fine initially, and I had purchased the unit just over a year ago. According to the technician, the warranty had already expired on 1/1/2017, which did not seem accurate to me. Considering the repair cost was higher than the price of a new unit (excluding the battery), I decided not to proceed with the repair.
However, on my way home, I decided to test the mower without the blade, and to my surprise, it ran perfectly fine. This raised my suspicion that the technician may have been aware of the bent blade being the root cause of the issue but did not disclose this information. After replacing the blade, myself, the problem was indeed resolved.
I must express my disappointment in this experience, as it leaves me feeling misled and concerned about the integrity of your service. As a loyal DeWalt customer, I believe in the quality and reliability of your products, but this incident has shaken my confidence in the brand and the service.
I understand that occasional issues can arise with any product, and I am willing to accept that my blade may have been damaged inadvertently. However, I request that you look into this matter further and ensure that such incidents are handled transparently and with complete honesty, for the benefit of all your customers.
I also hope that you will review your repair policies and consider providing more reasonable and competitive rates, especially for products that are not significantly past their warranty period.
In conclusion, I would like to suggest that you communicate this experience with your technicians to prevent similar situations from happening in the future.
I also want to raise awareness among other DeWalt customers who may encounter a similar issue. Check your blade , run it without the blade before bring it to get repair. I intend to share my story and advice on various online platforms and forums to help fellow users avoid becoming victims of unnecessary and costly repairs.
I genuinely hope that DeWalt and the service center will take these concerns into account and work towards maintaining the trust and satisfaction of your valued customers.
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