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Ona S

1 reviews | Active since Oct 2025

28 Oct 2025, 08:50

Defy not a trusted brand

Bought a Defy washing machine from Makro last year. Decided on the brand as it is supposed to be a trusted brand that works, will have good service ethic and parts will be readily available. That was not my experience when my machine on a day showed a error code E1. My machine was still under warranty. I phoned Makro, they logged a call with Defy. Took them two weeks to send a repairer to me. I stay in Johannesburg!!! The guy arrived 3 hours late after I had to threaten him to still come through on a Friday afternoon, he had a horrible attitude. Was guessing what was wrong, did not really want to even take out his tools from his vehicle, blamed water pressure!!! I have been using my machine on a water pump for almost a year, no pressure issues, nothing changed. Then he all of a sudden has to order a part. They had my serial number, they took two weeks to send this *********** fellow to me, without parts! Wsit it gets better. Another two weeks later (I have a family if 6 and are paying through my teeth to have washing done) I have to follow up, after loosing my cool all of a sudden the part arrived! He comes to install, apparently tested the machine, and low and behold, it gives a new error E6! I phone Makro, they just refer me to Defy(no assistance from them!) Defy logs a new call, I insist on same day service, is transferref to a manager who promises that I will get a call and they will ensure a repairer (not the same guy) would be in touch and come out yesterday. Needless to say I did not receive any call, no repairer! Phoned again, insisted on escalation, was transferred to the same manager who “sincerely” apologised and made the same promises he made yesterday. I have to again drive into town to get my washing done!!!! Makro, I am highly disappointed that you are not ensuring resolution of repairs logged with you. Defy, I think your service or total lack thereof is truly damaging your so called trusted brand and I insist on my machine being replaced after you had an *********** repairer work on my new machine. I have no trust that this will be resolved!

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Replies (3)
Defy Appliances
Defy Appliances's reply28 Oct 2025, 11:19
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Good day Ona,
We apologise for the inconvenience. 
The service team will be in touch. 

Warm regards,
Defy Customer Care 
 
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Ona S's update29 Oct 2025, 14:23
Reviewer Update
I have not received any response from Defy - they have not been in touch!! After numerous calls to Defy and Makro, my issue has not been resolved in fact they did not even escalate the matter as promised. I have logged a complaint with the Consumer Goods Ombudsman.
Defy Appliances
Defy Appliances's reply30 Oct 2025, 11:20
Official
Good day Ona, Our management team has been reviewing your case to ensure we provide accurate feedback. They have requested that you please send us a short video showing the issue/error so that we can advise on the next steps. 

We have shared the WhatsApp number with you via private message. 

Warm regards,
 Defy Customer Care