As a former long term customer, I was disappointed that my latest hot tub repair, a simple heating…read moreelement replacement was done incompetently (pressure switch was left improperly tightened allowing water into the control box and it was noticably loose) but Crystalview does not stand behind their work. Complete email exchange below:
Sean,
I asked for either repair (which looks minimal) or reimbursement. It's very poor backing of your techs based on one month past warranty for improper workmanship. I also noticed they tried to pry the temp control knob off and cracked the rim of the knob which is actually held on by a friction screw, but I didn't raise that as an issue. It is further evidence of their level of competence though.
Now that I know how you treat your customers, I will be posting this entire string on Yelp.
Steve Ono
On Apr 30, 2020, at 12:27 PM, Sean Batt wrote:
Hi,
As can be seen in your photos. Etching of plastic and metal can happen from improper chemistry fairly quickly. I can see the residue of rust from your old heating element. Your pressure switch could have been water tight at time of repair and since then developed a leak.
In over 22 years I have never heard of the scenario you described. I do stand by my service techs ability. We are also highly costumer focused in our day to day operations. It's why we offer a 6 month warranty of our work. Unfortunately, because we replaced a heating element 7 months ago we can't warranty a leaking pressure switch now. Especially when so many factors including water chemistry can cause the problem. A leaking heating element can also be caused by water chemistry (usually low pH).
Unfortunately we don't have history in our system of water tests or chemical purchases so I can't speak tomyiir chemistry
The service call was for a heating element and one of the options you wanted from us was to reimburse you for that entire bill including the heating element because of an unrelated part.
Sean Batt
Crystalview Pool, Spa & Patio
104 Philip Ave, North Vancouver, BC
604-985-0057
www.crystalview.ca
IG: @crystalviewpoolspapatio
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From: Steve
Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 9:25 p.m.
To: Sean Batt
Subject: Re: Contact Form
Hi Sean
I've been a customer of yours for about 20 years and I'd like to continue doing business with you, but I am disappointed by your response.
These photos clearly show the residue from the trace of water that leaked from the pressure switch improperly tightened by your technician and which gradually pooled in the base of the control box. It's apparent that the pooled water caused condensation buildup around the high voltage wires and wiring block immediately above the pooling water, and eventually caused a short circuit. The last photo in the set below shows the melted wiring block and two melted wires at the far left.
Since it's an analogue system, the damage and repair is not expensive, but I would hope you would stand behind the work of your staff.
On Apr 20, 2020, at 8:00 AM, Sean Batt wrote:
Hello
I'm sorry to hear you are having troubles with your equipment. Unfortunately the date of the repair is beyond our six month warranty.
Generally if a pressure switch was not tightened properly it would cause issues fairly quickly not 8 months later.
Sean Batt
Crystalview Pool, Spa & Patio
104 Philip Ave, North Vancouver, BC
604-985-0057
www.crystalview.ca
IG: @crystalviewpoolspapatio
** My working hours may not be your working hours. Please do not feel obligated to reply outside of your normal work schedule **
From: Steve Ono
Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2020 9:35 p.m.
To: Sean Batt
Subject: Contact Form
CONTACT FORM - SUBMISSION #1030
Name: Steve Ono
Email: stono@shaw.ca
Phone Number: 604-986-8164
Message: Hi, in August, you replaced my heating element and it worked fine until about 2 weeks ago. I just took the powerpack out and found that water had gotten into the control unit because your technician had not tightened the pressure switch. Would you please either repair the unit (melted 220V wire & wiring block) or reimburse my $209.44 for the original work you did so I can have someone else repair the damage?