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Jolanda H

1 reviews | Active since Sept 2018

25 May 2020, 22:33

Duratherm geyser and Absa home owners Insurance

Hi, on 1May 2020 a Duratherm Geyser was installed @ my house, luckily on the outside wall. On 12 May @around 10h30, hot water was pouring out of the 1 outlet on the geyser. The power supply to the geyser was switched off, and later we closed the main water supply in order for the overflow to stop. I reported this to the plumbers who did the installation. They informed me that the geyser's warranty do not allow them to do anything to the geyser after installation. I phoned Absa, our insurer. They lodged a complaint with Fogi. Since then it happened twice. On 15 May, plumbers came and changed the thermostat which was appemarently bent. That afternoon @18hr the hot water was pouring out again. On Monday morning I phoned the bank again. The lady phoned Fogi who was supposed to phone me in 2hrs time. I'm still waiting for that call. Monday night the water was pouring out again.We do switch the geyser on from time to time. We need to take a bath and wash dishes. Since Mondaybwe kept the geyser off. I phoned the bank again on Tuesday, the agent gave me the email of Sihle Madlala who works on our case. I mailed him that same day, till tiday no reply from him. On Wednesday I send an email to hoc claims @ absa. They rep**** with a case nr. Since then, no other response. Yesterday I spoke to a lady @ Absa again and she asked me to send a mail to Duratherm, the numbers listed does not work. I would really like this to be resolved. I know we are in lockdown, but geysers are essential... It was repaired on 25 May 2020 and that same night the geyser did the exact same thing. I am not satisfied with this kind of service.

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Replies (4)
Absa
Absa's reply26 May 2020, 09:53
Official
Dear  Jolanda
 
Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. Kindly provide us with your ID / account number to log a formal complaint for investigation  . Also use the private reply for me to see the details. We will investigate the matter and furnish feedback shortly.
 Regards
   
 Lebogang Mashiane 
 Specialist Case Manager
 Customer Value Management 
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Jolanda H's update27 May 2020, 17:10
Reviewer Update
I phoned Lebogang Mashiane as he wanted the Id number/ claim number to log a formal claim. He then put me through to 2 different departments and still no service received... I pay insurance and Absa does nothing.. No feedback no communication. Is there no interest in the clients? Why is that Absa doesn't send someone out to see if the installation was done correctly... According to the plumbing company Marinelli's Plumbing Nigel that Absa used to install the Geyser it is for the clients account to pay for the insulation of the pipes... That is not a problem but the plumbing company never offered the option to have it insulated. We have small children and the pipes are exposed. When We contacted the plumbing service about the pipe that should be connected to the pressure relieve velve and they said that they did not receive instructions from the bank to do it. So if this pipe is not installed who do I hold accountable if someone is injured when the velve pops and releases boiling hot water?

Why do we have to make noise on Hello Peter before there is any action taken?
Absa
Absa's reply27 May 2020, 18:49
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Dear Jolanda

Thank you for your above response however I’m not sure who did you contact as i did not provide you with my direct land line . I also sent you a direct e-mail requesting for your personal information in order to log a complaint for investigation. Please note that I’m a lady and not a man as your referring me as  he.

Kindly provide us with your ID / account number to log a formal complaint for investigation  . Also use the private reply for me to see the details. We will investigate the matter and furnish feedback timeously.

Kind Regards

Lebogang Mashiane 
Specialist Case Manager
Customer Value Management 

Absa
Absa's reply01 Jun 2020, 15:14
Official
 Dear Jolanda  Thank you for bringing this unfortunate matter/incident to my attention and please accept my sincere apology . Please note that i have made contact with your mom .

Kind regards,Lebogang Masiane Group Customer Care