This is a horrendous company and I would NEVER RECOMMEND people use their services. I had an issue with my Samsung washer, which I purchased through Lowes. I contacted Lowes customer service (since it's under warranty) and scheduled an appointment with this vendor. Apparently Tanstel Electronics is one of the many vendors that is contracted with Lowes. Nevertheless, my appointment was for Saturday morning (May 7, 2016) and of course I had to wait within the 4 hour window. No one called, text, or even emailed me that the technician would not be coming. Tanstel Electronics decided to order the part first for my washer but hadn't even come to the house to do a diagnostic test. I contacted Lowes extremely frustrated because IqAr knew I would be forced to find time to get off work and meet the technician once the part came in.
The vendor was contacted by Lowes to confirm what was going on and why no one showed up to my house. To make matters worse I get a call the same day (Saturday) from the vendor asking me the serial number of my washer so they could order the part! What??!?!? That part should have already been ordered.
Nevertheless, I had to wait a few more days and the part came in on Tuesday (May 10). Well now it's been a week since I first scheduled an appointment. Kim, the customer service representative for Tanstel Electronics called me to see when I would be available for the technician to come to my house. My first question was what times does the technician have open? Kim couldn't tell me because the manager allows each technician to create their own schedule. I reluctantly scheduled the appointment for Friday (May 13) and SPECIFICALLY TOLD KIM to tell the technician to call me TWO DAYS before the appointment to confirm a time. I am a professional working woman and have things to do. Therefore, I like to know what time the technician would be arriving and make sure I am home.
Needless to say, the technician NEVER responded to my request. I was told that he calls customers the day before to schedule an exact time. Then why did I have to call the company the day before to find out what time this technician would be coming to my house??? Not only is this unacceptable but it is unprofessional!! To top it all off, the manager, John Tanon, is NEVER AVAILABLE!! If this is how Tanstel Electronics conducts business no one should be paying for service. I contacted Lowes to complain and switch companies. I need a realizable and more reputable company to fix my washer. This company deserves a negative 100 stars!
UPDATE: The technician named Eric contacted me at 6:51pm on Thursday May 12,2016. I informed him of my frustration and asked why he did not respond to the notes Kim left by my name. Eric said he never received any notes and Kim never contacted him. Eric also states that Kim, the administrative assistant for Tanstel was lying. At this point I am even more frustrated and asked Eric to look at the paper and tell me what the notes said. Eric tells me "I don't have to deal with this bullshit" and hung the phone up in my face. He did not confirm if I still wanted my appointment or if a better time would work. Completely unprofessional!!! read more