What a strange service call :( We received a note in the mail that it was time to service our water system. Since they helped us get the system up and running after purchasing the home, we decided to let them come change the filters.
We set an appointment (the old between 9:00 am and 11:00 am) and John arrived early. That's always a bonus. I was in the computer room, and I heard 'that's not good' I walked into the kitchen and the technician was filling out forms and the faucet was leaking. I looked at him and asked what was going on. He looked up and said in an aggressive tone 'what do you mean' I pointed at the faucet and said, well the faucet is leaking, and I would like to know what is going on. And the more aggressive tone the guy said 'I changed the filters in the garage, I changed the filters under the sink, I'm filling out the paperwork and I'll look at that when I'm done.' I was abit shocked at the aggressive response and said: Hey, you are a professional, you should be able to explain a simple problem when a customer sees something wrong.' So he said in a slow, stiff tone: 'I Changed The Filters, The faucet Started Leaking. I'll Check It when I'm Done Sir.
That was just a strange response. So, he messed around and fiddle around and then said they were two types of systems, and the way mine was hooked up to sometimes it leaks while it's filling as he had flushed the tank. He said either that or I knock something loose because I know it was working when I got here. He offered just to replace the faucet, said since it was probably his fault, that there was no charge. I let him replace the faucet.
After he was done, I asked if he was having a hard day. He said no, it's another beautiful day in paradise. I told him I was just wondering why his response was so aggressive, he said 'I apologize for that' and then headed me a $366 service bill...
So I called the office, first talk to the office manager. She said I should talk to Chris who is one of the owners. Chris was the person who came out last time and I gave such a stellar review because he was amazing. He said he would talk to John and review the bill and get back to me the next day.
Chris called me the next morning and basically didn't have much to add. He said the $366 to change four filters ($99 just to show up and then 30 minutes labor to change the filters) was within the correct range. Also he put it out that I was not charged labor or parts for John to change out the Fossett. But there was nothing wrong with the Fossett when John arrived.
One nice thing Chris did offer: he offered to reduce the price if I felt it was not fair. But I told him, if it was the correct price, there was no need to adjust the $366. I just wanted to make sure.
As for the technician being aggressive, Chris had nothing to add. He said for five years that was never a complaint. I let chris know that I did have video surveillance and he could review it. But he didn't see the need just apologized and thanked me for being a good customer.
Just chalk it up to a fluke? No idea why, but we can all have a bad day. It won't prevent me from using them regularly and I look forward to continuing a good relationship with them. read more