CLOSET SYSTEM FELL COMPLETELY OFF THE WALL!
We had Jansen install a custom, master, walk-in closet system just a little over 2 years ago for $2,300. Three days ago, one wall of the system just completely fell off the wall in a pile of shelving, poles, brackets, screws, and my good clothing. Had either I or my dog been in the closet when it came down, we could have been seriously injured. The system was being used exactly as intended, for hanging clothes, which I keep very organized and neat.
One of the other two remaining walls of the system also look to be weak, as the wall of double-hanging poles and shelving is bowed. Also, one of the 24" wide, floor-to-ceiling shoe shelving units wiggles back and forth as if it is not attached to anything. I'm afraid to walk into my own closet.
When I called Jansen on the day it happened, the woman who answered the phone said their guarantee is ONE YEAR, and there was nothing they could do. She gave me someone's voicemail at the company, and I left a message, but nobody called back on that day.
We have since called several other custom closet companies in the Sarasota area, and every one of them has a full LIFETIME WARRANTY on both the system and the installation.
Three days after my initial call to them, Jansen's rep did finally call back and asked if he could come by and take a look. While I'm glad they finally figured out they probably have some responsibility in this case, I think telling me I was out of luck when I first called and then taking three days to come to their senses was extremely poor judgment and extremely poor customer service. At first, I scheduled a time for their rep to come by, but after thinking it over, I called and cancelled. I don't want them to repair it because I don't trust their installation expertise and because the resulting fix would also have only that one year warranty.
My recommendation is NEVER use Jansen and Sons for custom closet installations. First, because their installation/engineering are faulty and dangerous, and second because their one-year warranty is ridiculous and not industry standard for custom closet companies. read more