I am writing to bring attention to the extremely frustrating experience of my recent kitchen appliance upgrade. I went to Lowes in Castle Rock on March 17, 2024 with my husband to select Samsung kitchen appliances. The young sales person was not knowledge about any products, nor was he capable of explaining the spend $2,500 get $500 off for select appliances promotion. I ended up going home to place my order online because he was unbearable. My online order #100902076242643221 totaling $3,361.52.
I received the microwave and dishwasher on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 and the installer was kind, courteous and efficient. Very happy with the product. Unfortunately, my Lowes account advised that there was a delay on the fridge and range. I checked daily for updates and no change in a week. Annoyed, I called Castle Rock Lowes and I was advised that the fridge and stove were shipping from Aurora Lowes and that Castle Rock can't see my order status, but I was offered a phone number for the Aurora store and called.
I spoke with an employee at Aurora facility and he was confused why my order was delayed. He explained that because I did an online order, there was a "glitch" and that Lowes prefers customers in person at their store to avoid any issues. I had been there in person, and the sales person was so frustrating, inappropriate and unhelpful that I went online. Apparently, my online order experienced a "glitch" because two separate stores were fulfilling the order--I honestly could not imagine this was true. However, I still wanted the appliances and was just hopeful this man could provide answers. He then proceeded to cancel my order and re-order the fridge, range and accoutrements (Order# 496912238). This took fourteen (I am not exaggerating, I counted my call log) phone calls due to changing what I have been told, changing the delivery date from Wed. Mar 27, to Wed. April 3, letting me know that what I was previously told was incorrect and that my promotional discount was not applied, changes in the credit dollar amount. I was at work and juggling this re-order. Finally, delivery is set for April 3, over a week out, and we moved on with life.
This afternoon I spent two hours of my work day at my house receiving the fridge and stove with XDT delivery team. They removed and installed the stove no problem. However, the fridge did not fit and the water line adapter was incorrect. The installers had already removed my fridge and put in the back of the truck, however all my food was out on the countertops warming up after over an hour of being out. The installers asked where the water main line was, and I showed them. They did not run the sink to clear the remaining water in the line, so I had quite the pool of water to clean up. Next, the installer advised that the fridge adapter was incorrect and the hose was too short, so if I wanted this fridge, I don't have running water in my home until I go to Lowes to get it. I was not prepared to leave them in my home while I go to Lowes to get a part that I have no idea what it looks like or part number?! Noticing that the fridge did not fit correctly, I told them I wanted to reject the delivery and to please bring back my old fridge so I have running water in my home. He advised that upon removal, he had stripped the water hose and the old fridge rendered useless.
I didn't know what to do. I called Castle Rock Lowes to get clarification on my situation to see what options I had. The language barrier made it extremely complicated when it came to explaining--I have no running water and no water line adapter, so I can't use either fridge. I paid for installation and haul away service to avoid my exact situation I found myself in. My husband is a Veteran that travels for work, I was supposed to have returned to work and now I need to make a decision. The installer then explained he could "figure something out" to hook up the new fridge. I wanted this done properly and not return home after work to a flooded home. The entire situation was uneasy and I said, "I am rejecting the fridge delivery. Please return my old fridge to the kitchen and don't worry about the water line, just plug it in to house the food." I realize it would be more work for them, however they refused to return the old fridge. I was uncomfortable, but trying to stand up for myself, apologizing that it's more work, but trying to be stern. They refused. He said, "Give me 25 minutes." They both jumped in the truck and left. WHAT?! He apparently drove to Lowes and purchased a water line hookup. Returned to my home, installed it, then said, " Don't worry about paying me back." WHAT?! I don't want the fridge!
I am baffled by the entire experience. The fridge is now half installed, and I am being advised I have two days to return for credit and select a new fridge.
My husband is outraged hearing the back and forth with the installers. I was supposed to be excited about kitchen upgrades read more