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Kursheed Y

1 reviews | Active since Mar 2026

13 Mar 2026, 09:23

Defective Goldair fridge

I had purchased a Goldair fridge in July 2025. In January 2026 i reported a fault with Builders as it was not cooling effectively. The technicians from Mastercare was sent out on behalf of Powercare 3 times in total and the last time they came out they re-gassed the fridge. I notified Builders/Powercare/Mastercare that the fridge is still not cooling and water droplets are forming in the fridge as well as me still having to throw out food that is going bad after a day. The service received has been poor throughout this process, along with the incorrect messages that were relayed by the technicians to the office. When at my house the technician stated that it was a factory defect, yet during the conversations with the consultants I was made to be a **** and they refused to acknowledge the technician said this. Furthermore proper job cards were not issued and the technicians always arrived with pre-populated job cards stating drain pipe as the problem. Since my last feedback and request for a full refund I have not received a response from either of the 3 companies involved. This is totally unacceptable. I have spent 11k on a fridge that is still within its guarantee period and the poor service i have received is quite frankly disappointing to say the least.

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Replies (29)
Builders Warehouse
Builders Warehouse's reply13 Mar 2026, 10:04
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Hi Karabo,

I'm sorry for the service you've received.

Our goal is to provide an effortless and satisfactory shopping experience for all of our customers, and we regret that we did not meet this standard in your instance.

Please could you send me your order number and the job number they gave you? JF 
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Kursheed Y's update14 Mar 2026, 12:33
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Firstly, my name is Kursheed not Karabo
Order number is 642674 and the job number is S481815.
Please note the technicians have come out thrice to no avail. The food is still rotting overnight. I do not want this defective unit. Please arrange for a full refund and collection of this defective product.

Builders Warehouse
Builders Warehouse's reply16 Mar 2026, 09:23
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Hi Kursheed, 

My apologies for the incorrect name. I will be looking into this and will get back to you with any information I may receive. JF 
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Kursheed Y's update16 Mar 2026, 11:44
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Please confirm as to when I can expect a response as I have been going back and forth since January. I need my refund urgently.
Builders Warehouse
Builders Warehouse's reply16 Mar 2026, 12:46
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I don't have an ETA on that, but as soon as I have any, I will be in touch. JF 
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Kursheed Y's update16 Mar 2026, 13:13
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What do I do with my food that is continuously going off since I have just this fridge
Builders Warehouse
Builders Warehouse's reply16 Mar 2026, 13:36
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I understand your frustration. We are trying to have this resolved as soon as possible. JF 
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Kursheed Y's update17 Mar 2026, 12:46
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Hi JF

Any feedback for me
Builders Warehouse
Builders Warehouse's reply17 Mar 2026, 13:46
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Hi Kusheed, 

I have escalated this matter as far as I can. 

I am waiting for feedback on whether there will be a refund or an exchange. 

Kindly note that should they refund you the funds, which will reflect in your account within 7 to 14 working days. JF  
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Kursheed Y's update17 Mar 2026, 13:54
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Thank you, I await your confirmation

Builders Warehouse
Builders Warehouse's reply17 Mar 2026, 14:42
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You are most welcome. JF 
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Kursheed Y's update18 Mar 2026, 09:31
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Hi, good morning JF
Any feedback for me because everyday is coming me more money and a bigger loss

KY
Kursheed Y's update18 Mar 2026, 09:32
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Sorry I mean costing me more money
Builders Warehouse
Builders Warehouse's reply18 Mar 2026, 10:44
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Hi Kursheed,

I am so sorry for all this, but I still have not gotten any feedback. 

I am working on it as we speak. I will be in touch as soon as I can. JF 
Builders Warehouse
Builders Warehouse's reply18 Mar 2026, 13:14
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Hi Kursheed, 

Please could you send me the model number of the fridge? JF 
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Kursheed Y's update18 Mar 2026, 19:18
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GOLDAIR FRIDGE SBS GFR-500S 500LT SILV
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Kursheed Y's update18 Mar 2026, 19:23
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Hi JF
This is taking too long. Please expedite this
To reiterate I am on the losing side here not build it not Gold air. I am considering taking this matter to TCF , because really no one seems to be understanding my plight and urgency here .
Builders Warehouse
Builders Warehouse's reply19 Mar 2026, 08:14
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Hi Kursheed, 

Thank you for the above. 

We will keep in touch. 

Regards
KD 
Builders Warehouse
Builders Warehouse's reply19 Mar 2026, 11:58
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Hi Kursheed, 

I am getting close to having this matter resolved. 

Please could you email me a copy/image of your slip to the email address *** to send off to our supplier. JF 
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Kursheed Y's update19 Mar 2026, 23:54
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Good evening JF
Has been email to you
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Kursheed Y's update23 Mar 2026, 10:14
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Good morning
Please can I have a decision regarding this issue as too much time has lapsed and I am tired of having to throw out and replace rotten food. This is dragging on for months now. I cannot fathom how you expect someone to continue using a defective product and run at a loss whilst you are all living blissful and stress free lives .
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Kursheed Y's update23 Mar 2026, 10:20
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Please, consumers if anyone is following and reading my posts dont ever purchase this brand. The after sales service leaves less to be desired and the financial implications are astronomical and heavy on us the consumers alone
Builders Warehouse
Builders Warehouse's reply23 Mar 2026, 10:34
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Hi Kursheed,

I'm sorry for the service you've received.

Our goal is to provide an effortless and satisfactory shopping experience for all of our customers, and we regret that we did not meet this standard in your instance.
I'll follow up on this and we'll be in touch.

Kind regards,
AO
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Kursheed Y's update24 Mar 2026, 14:16
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Good Afternoon
Please can someone give me positive feedback
Builders Warehouse
Builders Warehouse's reply24 Mar 2026, 15:25
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Hi Kursheed,

We're liaising with our supplier and as soon as I receive an update, I'll revert.

Kind regards,
AO
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Kursheed Y's update24 Mar 2026, 18:54
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Whilst you speaking to ur supplier please also make mention that due to them taking so long and me having to incur more costs. I will also need to be compensated for my losses
Builders Warehouse
Builders Warehouse's reply25 Mar 2026, 09:08
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Hi Kursheed, 

I will pass this feedback on. 

Regards
KD 
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Kursheed Y's update25 Mar 2026, 16:32
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Hi KD
Please note that the Fridge was collected from my home as per my earlier teleconference with Builders Hillcest. Please note that the appliance has left my home in perfect condition, should there be any dents or damages upon reaching your warehouse then that is not my responsibility.
Kindly process my refund immediately as the appliance is no longer in my possession.
Builders Warehouse
Builders Warehouse's reply25 Mar 2026, 16:36
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Hi Kursheed,

Thank you for letting us know.

I'll notify the relevant team and we'll be in touch.

Kind regards,
AO