I used Worldwide Windows for four years, twice per year. Of those 8 cleanings, only three resulted in no complaints. The first tech refused to climb a ladder even though the company had visited my home to give an estimate and it was clear that a ladder would need to be used; another cleaner was very angry and complained about the company the entire time he was at my house, and the rest of the complaints concerned missed windows or streaky windows. I documented complaints each time with the company and they worked hard to resolve them. The last cleaning, I got tired of always having to complain and so I cleaned the missed windows myself, all of which were at ground level, and I recleaned myself multiple windows that they left streaky.
I finally decided enough was enough and told the company I no longer needed their services. Next thing I know, I received a nasty letter and a copy of the contract I signed, which showed in extremely small print that they charged a $500 cancellation fee or two more visits, which would've meant I would've had to deal with them for another year.
The owner, Robert, then proceeded to make fun of the fact that I liked the one technician who cleaned three times, whom he said was the worst he had had in 38 years. He also questioned my latest complaint, noting that I signed the letter that they had resolved everything after the last cleaning. As mentioned, I got tired of complaining and just did it myself.
Robert then proceeded to offer that I could buy out the contract for a mere $389, or I could pay a $608 cancellation fee. At no time did anyone who worked for the company ever mention the contract cancellation fee or point that out before I signed. I also never received any explanation as to how they calculated any of these cancellation fees, since the contract stated the cancellation fee was $500 or two additional visits, which never added up to $608. I'm sure Robert will claim that they had an increase in prices, but yet again, none of that was ever offered or advised in advance. I was given one business day to have a check in their hands, impossible to accomplish since they only have a PO Box.
I asked Robert to please reconsider since I have no idea when or if I'll ever be able to go back to work (overseas) because of COVID. Robert responded with a notice of breach of contract and threatened to take me to court.
I failed to read the small print when I originally hired the company, but I have had many maintenance contracts in other states I've lived in, and never have any of those companies charged any cancellation fee, ever.
I finally paid the amount the company offered to buy out the contract, hoping that I will never have to deal with this unpleasant, aggressive, bullying individual ever again. Other people in the company are very nice, but the owner ruins it for everyone. In addition, I've hired a different company to clean my windows and they've never looked so good.
Beware of signing a contract with World Wide Windows, you will never be able to cancel the contract without paying an exorbitant amount. They also do not allow you to cancel the contract even if you move residences. read more