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Lesego L

1 reviews | Active since Mar 2009

28 Jul 2025, 09:54

Stay away from Plumbers Market and Kwikot Solar geysers

I would like to warn people about this company Plumbers Market in roodepoort. Never ever buy your solar geyser with them. I bought mine in August 2021 and because it was during my mom's funeral I said I will go collect it as it was to be delivered in a day or 2 to their shop. Because of the situation I was in with a lot of people in the house. Went to go collect. They gave me the address of their supplier which is kwikot. I went there and arrived when they were about to knock off. So they showed me to park by their collection bay. I stayed in the car they loaded, no one told me what was in the box, the geyser and panels were loaded and everyone in a rush as they were about to knock off. I signed that I collected from them. Now 4years down the road there's a leak on the roof I call my plumber finds it's a pipe and also the geyser has cracked. He tells me that no the geyser has 5yrs warranty so since you are within your warranty call the place you bought it and they will replace it. I called Plumbers Market they gave me their WhatsApp number to send through the slip which I explained I can't find but will sent the statement from my bank. I requested statements from my bank and also realized I had actually spent over 20k in that month on the company and another 2k + the following month as bought toilet seats and basin cupboard and so on. They didn't come back to me until I called them again and I was told I should call their supplier as they would respond quicker to me. I did so they brought in someone and he said the valve installed is not theirs so they will not replace the geyser. Remember there was an old geyser before theirs, meaning the valves will not comply with their geyser. Also the package was not checked and shown to me that this is what was inside. Also Plumbers Market DID not tell me check if everything is inside that you have paid for. Now there's a problem with the geyser, not the valve. I'm being told about warranty measures, what was in my package which Plumbers Market has no surety too it was there and kwikot did not show me what was in the package, only what was visible to the eye, being solar panels and geyser. I took the initiative to call the valve supplier, which is what they said I quote" Good morning Lesego Hope you’re well Please note that our F400 (valve in picture) is compliant to SANS 198 and has been confirmed by SAPCS. Kwikot cannot say that the valve was the cause for the geyser to prematurely fail. Kwikot requires a SANS 198 compliant valve, which our valve is. Therefore they still have to honour their warranty.. When the technician from kwikot where here I called the sales person that was communicating with me, Jonathan, from Plumbers Market, and he asked the same question I asked. The problem is not with the valve its with the geyser and if the valve was an issue why has it been working for 4 yrs then as the geyser has cracked now it's the valves problem. The owner Annelda Pretorius clearly does not care about her clients that can bring her so much business. They are giving me the runaround now I must talk to THEIR supplier? I'm their client, I bought from them not their supplier. Offwhich none of these warranty measures were disclosed to me on purchase point or any checks done when I collected. Now I'm also given an invoice that is hidden on one side. Saying I bought on the 3rd and was delivered to their shop on the 5th. While on my bank statement shows I bought on the 5th August. Makro, builders on such purchases they have their own plumbers. As a company that deals with plumbing why are they not informing their clients all they want is to take your money and when you have a problem they throw it in your face. Kwikot also be aware of it, one lady also told me she had a problem with them when they had to replace. I regret the day I made this purchase with Plumbers Market, as my plumber highly recommended them, has been using them for years, taking his clients there. Now they want someone to blame so that they don't replace the geyser in its warranty. Please stay away from Kwikot and Plumbers Market

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Kwikot (Haier) SA (Pty) Ltd
Kwikot (Haier) SA (Pty) Ltd's reply28 Jul 2025, 10:08
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Good morning,

Thank you for your e-mail, we have no escalated this to the relevant departments to investigate.

Thank You
Kwikot (Haier) SA (Pty) Ltd
Kwikot (Haier) SA (Pty) Ltd's reply29 Jul 2025, 07:00
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Dear Lesego,
 
Thank you for raising your concerns, the content of your complaint have been noted and taken into consideration.  As per our telephonic discussion.
 
There is a legal requirement when installing domestic sola water heaters. This is the responsibility of the original installer to comply with the legislation.
 
Unfortunately, Kwikot (Haier) SA (Pty) Ltd, will not be able to assist you in the matter, as a reconditioned pressure control valve / relief expansion valve was installed for your domestic sola water heater system and due to the incorrect valve installation application, Kwikot (Haier) repudiated the warranty claim.
 
We kindly advise that you raise this matter directly with the merchant or your installer again for assistance.
 
Kwikot (Haier) SA (Pty) Ltd, Service Department, will always assure you of our best customer service.
 
Thank you for your ongoing support.
 
Should you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact me at your earliest convenience.
 
Kind regards, 

Johan Rance
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Lesego L's update05 Aug 2025, 16:31
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Good day Johan

As highlighted on the phone neither your company or the company you supply did not inform me on these regulations you are highlighting. Both companies were just happy to take my money. Neither companies checked and informed me of what is in the packaging as well as inform me about these regulations you are now mentioning. Now that a replacement has to be done. Instead both companies are pointing fingers at each other. I still remain that the service from both companies is appalling and don't Recommend anyone to purchase any solar geysers from these companies
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Lesego L's update11 Aug 2025, 05:54
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I see there's a lot of bad reviews than good on this company and clearly they are used to this their main mandate is to take people's money then come up with excuses. Plumbers Market sent through my plumber to come check the valve. The funny part is the same valve kwikot is saying it's not theirs has the same name on it as the geyser from them. I would like to find out which ambudsman does these companies report too? My plumber even told had an experience where they were giving another client problems to replace after only 2 months of buying their geyser. So this is what Kwikot is about. I still say stay away from their products
Kwikot (Haier) SA (Pty) Ltd
Kwikot (Haier) SA (Pty) Ltd's reply11 Aug 2025, 08:51
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Reference: Re-manufactured pressure control valve Date: 11 August 2025

Dear Sir / Madame’s,
All Kwikot (Haier) Pty. Ltd. Pressure control valves are tested to South African National Standards (SANS 198). The manufacturing process complies with the relevant standards and audited regularly. Kwikot (Haier) Pty. Ltd is also accredited with ISO 9001 certification, ensuring the highest quality of material and manufacturing processes. We do sympathize with you during this process however we are unable to assist and would advise you to consult with the original installer.

We have also e-mailed you the relevant certificate for your viewing.

Best Regards.
Japie Lotter
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Lesego L's update11 Aug 2025, 11:17
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I'm not looking for your valve installer or manufacturer. I'm saying the same valve and geyser have the same name and you claim it's not from your company.
Please note that our F400 (valve in picture) is compliant to SANS 198 and has been confirmed by SAPCS. Kwikot cannot say that the valve was the cause for the geyser to prematurely fail. Kwikot requires a SANS 198 compliant valve, which our valve is. Therefore they still have to honour their warranty..

That above is message from one of your valve suppliers meaning this is what your company gave me.

There is no sympathy here you are just patronizing my intelligence. As such a company you are not even bothered by so much bad reviews. I think everyone on here should just warn people on every social media platform about this company.
The problem is not even the valve it's your own geyser that has cracked while in warranty now you are all shifting blames cause all you care about is to make money from people.

Can I have your ambudsman that you report too. That's all I asked for




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Lesego L's update16 Aug 2025, 08:43
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Anyone on the public forum who knows which ambudsman this company falls under please send through the details. This needs to be stopped people use their hard earned money and to be reduciled like this