Strongly recommend not purchasing a Sears Master Protection Agreement. Do not buy Samsung. Below is my experience with the Sears / Samsung combination.
Samsung Front Load Washer
Model Number : WV60M9900AV/A5
Serial Number: 058U5NAJ201127X
Purchased Washer and Dryer on May 2017 and purchased a Master Protection Policy.
Washer and Dryer were already previously repaired by Moore Appliance
Washer diaphragm (door gasket - Part Number DC64-02792C) leaks water out the door.
Repair was reported to the Sears store in Aberdeen, NC where we purchased the unit by my wife o/a 17 July '18.
The below information has been reported to me by Sears call service personnel.
1. Sears technician ordered the repair part on 18 July
2. On 20 July the part was canceled
3. On 28 JUL, I spoke with Rose ID # 659417 (Call center Bogota, Columbia) Rose told me she would reorder the part and monitor the processing of the order. She said I would get a phone call between 5-7 days to set up a repair.
4. On 28 July, Called Sears Parts Direct and individual told me the part number DC64-02792C was available. I did not order it.
5. On 28 July, I called back again and asked if rental or reimbursement for sending clothes to laundry mat was available. Sears sent me a check Case number 5883726 for $50.00
6. On 3 August, I spoke with Tina, ID # 1055240. Tina informed me she would escalate this for a nationwide search of the part and the search would take 7 - 10 days. She said someone would call me after the nationwide search (3-5 business days) located the part. Case Number 5896970.
7. On 4 August, I called just to confirm work order had not been cancelled. Spoke with Kimberly who told me it was still active.
8. On 7 August, I called and was told part was being researched for a nationwide part search (again). If part could not be found unit would be replaced. I was told I would receive phone call in 3-5 business days. I never received a phone call back.
9. 7 - 17 AUG - I was working out of town and didn't have the time or phone connectivity to call Sears.
10. 17 August, Spoke with Rena ID # 8012477. Eventually, Rena informed me she spoke with her manager who approved a replacement and ensured me I was to receive an email and phone call 3-5 business days. I never received an email or a phone call.
11. On 20 Aug, I called to check status and was informed the case was pending, no additional details provided.
12. 22 August, I was informed by ID # 1003314 that on 17 August this case was approved to go to the review board and the review board denied the repair/replacement on 20 August at 1:20 p.m. I was also informed that the case was back in escalation on 21 August at 4:10 p.m. and was told to allow 2-3 business days for a phone call. I never received a phone call. I was also told I would be sent a check for $25.00 to send my clothes to the laundry mat. Have not received check yet.
13. 24 August, Steffe ID # 135327 (Philippines) She confirmed replacement was denied, was escalated on 20 August. On 21 August still waiting for an update on locating the part and that there is no alternative part from Samsung. Case pending on decision to repair or replace.
14. 24 August, Gina ID # 648246, tried to confirm information from previous conversation. She told me she was trying to connect me with the Protection Agreement Department, this never happened after several attempts and the call was eventually dropped in a transfer.
15. 24 August, I called Sears Parts Direct who told me the part was on-hand so I ordered Part Number DC64-02792C and my credit card was charged $79.22. I've not received a part yet.
16. 24 August, re-contacted Bancia ID # 3129 in the scheduling department. She attempted to connect me to the Benefit Administration Department, never connected.
17. 24 August, Rena ID # 8012477. I informed her of our conversation on 17 August. I asked her to recontact her manager and she told me she did on 17 August. She said her manager was at lunch. I asked her to ask for a different manager. She contacted the Technical Specialist who said the part was not available. I informed her if the part is not available then the washer needed to be repaired. She said that a technician needed to come out and reinspect the washer and then call "STAC" for decision on replacement.
18. 29 August, called and spoke with Nichole ID # 12449 who informed me technician will be here this morning and to remind technician to call "STAC". She also told me the $25 to do laundry promised on 22 August was "still in process"
19. 29 August, Called Sears Parts Direct, I was told the part is on-hand. I asked about the order I placed on 24 August, I was informed that the order I placed and was changed $79.22 was canceled.
20. 29 August, Sears Parts Direct, ID # 210648, informed me that the part was on hand with a delivery date of 6 September. I used my credit card and paid for the part again. Fingers cross but I already know the outcome. read more