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Updated by user Dec 23, 2014

Letter to Mr. Lampert:

FROM:

RE: Case #: 157****, Dispute Claim #: 196****, New Case #: 307****

TO:

Dear Mr.

Lampert,

( shc@***.sears.com ) I have been told to contact you by your Customer Solutions Center as they have informed me, there is nothing else they can do. This is in regards to a situation that is completely document at this web address: http://sears.pissedconsumer.com/kenmore-refrigerator-big-piece-of-junk-201307****0133.html . It has been completely document from the beginning to the present. (Note that the original issue,(multiple broken refrigerator parts) handled by a rep name Brian and a decision from the Executive team HAS BEEN RESOLVED.) This issue is in regards to a promise made by one of your reps to send me another part (a glass shelf)- $48, free of charge as a courtesy due to all the problems that I have been having with my Kenmore refrigerator.

In summary, your company has now sent collections after me 1 year later, for an issue I thought was resolved. This has now become an issue of โ€œhe said / she saidโ€ at this point. However, there are a few areas where Sears cannot verify or justify which only incriminates them. 1) If I was to pay for the part originally as noted in the reps notes, why didnโ€™t they ask for my credit card number at the time of the order?

2) If the part was $48 โ€“ why are they charging a $79 service charge for installation, when no one ever came out to install anything? 3) Why canโ€™t they locate the service order or acknowledge where the additional $79 came from? 4) When I opened the billing dispute, why didnโ€™t I hear anything for over 1 year? This and more are all listed in the notes at the web address listed above.

I have also contact RMS and provided them with the appropriate information. The only acceptable resolution is to honor your original request and close this claim of $128.51. There is a clear and blatant attempt to cover up something here and put the responsibility back on the customer.

Please let me know if you have any further questions. Regards, xxx xxxx

Updated by user Dec 23, 2014

HELLO RMS DISPUTE REPS - please review this entire thread from the bottom up. Note that the original problem that was the start of this thread, was taken care of by Sears.

The issue you are investigating is in regards to the glass that broke afterwards and the promise made by the Sears Rep that it was to be sent to me at no charge and the fact that they are charging me for the part and a service that never happened. This has become an issue of "he said / she said".

Today 12/23 I spoke with Brandy Swope at RMS - explained the situation. Gave her the pissed consumer URL she will forward over to the RMS dispute department. Explained to Brandy that there are some major issues and missteps here at Sears which only incriminates Sears and justifies my claim.

(1) IF they claim that I was to pay for this $48 part, why DIDN'T they ask for my credit card # on the original call? Why? Because I was told by Renee, due to the problems you have been experiencing, we are sorry for the inconvenience we will take care of this for you and not charge you for the part. (2) Where did the $79 additional amount come from?

A service install fee? Which was not rendered, not one ever came to home to install a piece of glass. (3) They cannot locate the service order that they want to charge me $79 for.

(4) Why did I not heard anything after the dispute case was opened at Sears? (5) Why did it take them over a year to send this to collections?

Thanks for your time

Updated by user Dec 23, 2014

Customer Solutions, Melissa, said there is nothing they can do other than me writing a letter to the Head Office and contacting Mr. Eddie Lambert - position - CEO - main complaints go to him.

Address

3333 Beverly Road

Hoffman Estates Illinois 61079

This has become a he said / she said issue from the case managers.

Note the following - they are charging me for a service charge that never happened.

The part was $48.95 where does the extra $79.56 come from?

New case# 307**** - she cannot tell me where the $79.56 came from and realizes that is not correct. 42 minuets later - now calling the collection agency.

Updated by user Dec 23, 2014

OMG would you believe it?! - I just received yesterday, 12/22, a collection letter from RMS - Receivable Management Services.

This is 1 year later after I spoke with someone that claimed they would take care of the issue. Called and spoke with Mellisa. She just told me her notes stated that I was made aware that I would be responsible for some of the costs and that the original rep Renee - stated I was aware of this. This is obviously a blatant attempt to cover something up, as that WAS NOT stated to me at all.

I was told - due to the problems I was experiencing that the glass would be sent to me at NO CHARGE, NOT COST, not %50 of costs - NO CHARGE.

And if all of this was correct, why would it take them over 1 year to send a collection letter. On the phone now with Melissa - trying to resolve this.

Updated by user Aug 21, 2014

Might as well update this since I am here - I have never heard anything back from the last update. They must have realized they screwed up and just closed it.

Updated by user Dec 06, 2013

Well, surprise, surprise - I knew it was too good to be true. 2 months later I receive an invoice for $128.

The part $40 and the service $78 - to install the part. Mind you - I received the part in the mail as the rep "Renee" stated I would, but no one from Sears ever installed it, as expected. Seriously? - $78 to place a piece of glass in a shelf?

- After calling 5 phone #'s 2 disconnections and 5 service reps I finally get in touch with "Shannon" who needs to open a Billing Dispute case with ANOTHER department to try and remedy this issue. I will never ever buy anything from Sears again.

Updated by user Sep 28, 2013

Though my problem has been resolved, a friend of mine just purchased a Kenmore refrigerator from Sears ... and ...

the deli draw compartment broke the next day after it was delivered. They returned it and bought a GE. Stay away from Kenmore.

Even though their customer service will do right by you, do you really want the headache of busted equipment? Sears / Kenmore / LG whomever makes these things needs to step up their game and use strong materials.

Updated by user Aug 29, 2013

So - instead of calling "Brian" back who would no longer return my calls and who had closed the case and washed his hands of it (so it appeared) - I called the main number - and navigated the phone system until I got an operator. Pressing 0 the first time did not work, it did not bring you to an operator.

I kept calling and dialing different two digit extensions until I got someone live. So happens "Renee" (very nice lady) - had to reopen my case and understood my situation. I was willing to work with them on the best option for me. She found the part for me and is shipping it to me at no charge.

That is customer service.

So 0 the refrigerator will finally be fixes as it once was. However I do not appreciate the original rep ignoring my calls.

Updated by user Aug 22, 2013

As I changed the bottom tray part, the glass shattered. I am not sure why that happened, I did not put any unusual or strong pressure on it.

I just started to disconnected the metal bracket from underneath and then BOOM! glass everywhere. I contacted the corp executive team multiple times to see if they can work with me to replace it, maybe give me a discount on a new one. NOW 3 attempts and I get no response.

It feels like, "OK we solved your initial problem, now you are on your own". I wouldn't of had this problem in the first place if it wasn't for this piece of *** refrigerator breaking to begin with.

Updated by user Aug 17, 2013

All I can say is THANK YOU Sears! Problem solved.

However, first I must acknowledge pissedconsumer.com, if it wasn't for this site, Sears would have not responded as such. Remember I did register a complaint over a year ago through a normal email and phone call, as per the original post, and they told me their was nothing they can do for me. I believe it was the fear that others reading this post would help deter future purchase decisions which made them react. So that being said, thanks to Sear's social media team - they saw this complaint and were able to RESOLVE my problem to my satisfaction.

Brian from Sears Executive offices consumer support was in contact with me on a regular basis and was able to get me all the parts I needed at NO COST to me. The amount was over $300 in parts and $200 in labor. I performed the install of all the pieces so they did not have to incur the $200 additional cost.

This kind of customer service is what will make a return customer out of me, they stood behind their product and made us happy! Thank you Sears and pissedconsumer.com.

Updated by user Aug 07, 2013

Sears scheduled a technician to come out free of charge - got an estimate of what was needed - a total $507 was diagnosed for the parts and repair. - $305 parts and $200 labor (to put the draws in the refrigerator, can you believe it?) - waiting on the rep to get back to me with a reasonable decision.

Updated by user Jul 23, 2013

Here is the email I sent to Liz in response to her comments on this complaint:

Hello - To whom this may concern,

Liz R., Social Media Moderator from Sears Social Media Support contacted me (via the comments section on Pissed Customer) in regards to: http://www.pissedconsumer.com/reviews-by-company/sears/kenmore-refrigerator-big-piece-of-junk-201307****0133.html - the screen name is cssmgt.

You can contact me at xxx-xxx-xxxx - this is the number we used when we purchased the refrigerator.

Please note that a previous case #606**** was assigned back when I complained about this a few years ago, but nothing was done.

I appreciate your assistance, however if you truly want to help me, as stated in the comments, I feel that the only acceptable resolution is to send me all the replacement parts for all the things that have busted.

Just like Craftsman, Stanley, Mophie, Otterbox, Moen, Foodsaver and other reputable brands, they stand behind their products and when something does not stand up to normal wear and tear they replace it for free.

Thank You and Regards

Updated by user Jul 23, 2013

So far - I received 2 phone calls from their Executive office. This is a very good sign.

(1) To acknowledge that they saw my posting on this site, apologize for not being able to do anything the first time as well as to open a case to log the complaint. (2) They are scheduling a service technician to evaluate the damaged pieces to get an overall cost estimate. Although it appears promising I am still unsure where this will lead to. I'll update here as the situation progresses.

Please note as I have seen with other complaints against Sears/Kenmore on this site, nobody can locate any of the service records that I logged in the beginning when the door first broke during the first year. Odd

Original review posted by user Jul 17, 2013

Below is a letter and response from Sears / Kenmore in regards to one of their products. Kenmore Refrigerator Elite.

Bottom line, never buy Kenmore - they are poorly made products.

To whom this may concern. Please understand that I am not sending this info to you to rant, I am sending it to you with hopes you will improve your quality of product and that you will accommodate my problem to some degree.

Can you please forward this to the appropriate individual who can handle such requests as this? It would be greatly appreciated.

I am sorry to say, however every time I go into the kitchen, I am reminded of the mistake I made purchasing this product from Sears. I am completely dissatisfied with my Kenmore Elite refrigerator - Model 795.755**** serial - 507kr00562 - we had it for over 6 years so far and within the first month something went wrong with it - the door latches busted - we had it fixed under sears warranty at the time - TWICE. Since then this thing has been nothing but a piece of junk when

it comes to the finish on the outside and inside parts, except for the compressor - thank goodness). The crisper bins busted, the crisper bin draw sliders busted, the buttons to unlock the bins busted, the front crisper storage covers busted, the center tray cover and draw busted - the freezer rack falls off all the time - the bottom draw never closes correctly - and if it is left open accidentally (which is not always easy to tell) the reminder alarm does not always beep - the water spot gets gummed up often with black stuff (either charcoal or mold), the fake stainless steel finish dents very easily. The main reason we bought the unit was because of the finish that the sales rep sold us

on. That was a huge mistake. I have a real stainless GE Dish Washer and Microwave and Stove and that thing takes a significant amount of pressure to leave a mark.

As it stands I will never buy another Kenmore appliance due to this experience.

I feel a fair resolution to this issue is to send me replacement parts for the crisper bins, covers and draws. Under normal circumstances I would have purchased over time, but due to the age of the equipment and the consistency at which it breaks - I refuse to sink any more money into this poorly produced product.

Here is there response:

Thank you for contacting Sears/Kmart. We appreciate hearing from you.

We understand your concern regarding your case#606****. Upon

reviewing your case, your refrigerator does not qualify for a replacement outside your warranty. We understand you were having an issue with your refrigerator from the beginning, however I was not able to pull any service order for your refrigerator. It is understandable you do not wish to pay extra cost to have the unit repair. The only thing we can

offer is to offer you a 10% discount toward a new purchase for your refrigerator.

If you wish to accept this offer, please respond to this e-mail.

Once again, we apologize for the inconvenience. We value your

relationship with Sears/Kmart and hope that you will continue to make Sears/Kmart your choice for quality and value. We appreciate your business and look forward to assisting you in the future.

Monetary Loss: $500.

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Sabin Xox

All of my "old" Kenmore appliances work like a charm. I am not one to go out and buy new stuff, if I can get a side by side, ice through the door, used, turned in Kenmore for a couple of hundred bucks.

This thing was white, with big, black double rubber handles on the front, and was clean, and no broken shelves, etc. It looked new, from the onset. Only problem, is the ice maker, only makes crushed ice, and I don't care about cubed anyways. And, the little plastic door, that discharges the ice, needs a finger shoved up their to close it, all the way..

But, I paid two hundred! And, it runs fine, and is old, and runs!

I don't plan on ever getting rid of it. I cleaned the dust that builds up under the unit off, and on, and make sure the little fan runs as well, to cool under there.

Easy to pull out, and tip back to get to, as well, with an empty fridge. So, a lot of the older Kenmore units were good units, and got traded in, only when the owner did not like the style, or color of the unit. This unit was before the stainless steel days.

Had a textured white finish, with chrome handles, and rubber inserts. I have had this unit in two different homes now, and finally in a house, I own outright, no mortgage...

Mike T Lhz
reply icon Replying to comment of Sabin Xox

It just proves the old adage - "They don't make things like they used to" - is very true. Thanks for your comment.

Guest

Dont forget, Sears "Kenmore" brand is just an in-store name for other companies wares. the fridge in this complaint is a model 795.xxx ..

so, it's an LG. Google Sears manufacturing codes to see who makes what models. Ive always purchased Sears Whirlpool appliances ( code 110.xxx) and have been totally satisfied with them.

So, really.. this isnt "stay away from Kenmore"..

it should be "stay away from LG", as far as product quality is concerned.

Customer support is another matter (now its in Sears' court).

Guest

I bought all Stainless steel Dishwasher, Frig ,microwave hood combination all JUNK none of it working used 4 years all broke down within 2 months of each other Dishwasher 1st year then year and 2 months later now all three in the junked out. all I have left is oven and stove top.

All used only 4 years all JUNK!!! Do not buy Kenmore wast of your money

David Rde
Sears Response

Cssmgt,

We apologize for failing to meet your expectations with your refrigerator. We truly understand the inconvenience this situation has caused you with your time and money. My name is Liz and I am a member of the Sears Social Media Support team. I saw your post and wanted to offer our assistance. If you would allow us the opportunity, we would very much like to connect you with a dedicated case manager to further discuss options and see what can be done to make things right. At your convenience please contact our office via email at smadvisor@searshc.com so you donโ€™t have to be upset by this any longer. In the email please provide the best contact phone number or the number to which the refrigerator was purchased under (if different than the contact phone number) and we will call you directly. In addition, please include your screen name (cssmgt) in the email for reference to your issue. Again, weโ€™re sorry for any trouble we have caused and we hope to talk to you soon.

Thank you,

Liz R.

Social Media Moderator

Sears Social Media Support

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