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Tiaan S

1 reviews | Active since Apr 2017

07 Oct 2025, 11:52

Extremely unhappy customer

I bought a Defy DAW398 washing machine from Takealot on the 15th of August. Waited to open the machine and start using it yesterday when we moved into our new house. The machine does not want to spin. It can fill water and drain but the drum doesn’t spin. I’ve removed the lock bolts. Made sure there is no child lock on. Made sure the machine is on even ground. Made sure the load is balanced, you name it. The machine just doesn’t spin. I’ve tried to contact the service team on the contact centre number, email and online and no one has come back to me. It’s extremely disappointing. I bought 3 new Defy appliances, a double door fridge, dishwasher and the washing machine in question but after the terrible service experienced I will never buy Defy again. Can someone just phone me so I can the machine replaced. I didn’t spend this much money for something that doesn’t want to work. Extremely unhappy customer

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Defy Appliances
Defy Appliances's reply09 Oct 2025, 09:46
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Good day Tiaan, 
We apologise for the inconvenience. 
The service team will be in touch. 

Warm regards,
Defy Customer Care 

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Tiaan S's update09 Oct 2025, 16:09
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Good day. The technician has come to inspect the unit and found the drum of the machine to be faulty. He indicated that the unit needs to be replaced. I phoned the call centre now who advised me that it will take up to two weeks for a replacement unit. How on earth can this be possible? What am I supposed to do for the next 2 weeks without a working machine. We are a family of 4 who do not live close to relatives who can help. This is absolutely shocking. This is the last time I buy anything branded Defy. I cannot express my disappointment enough. A brand new machine which is not working and 2 weeks before I know whether my machine will be replaced. This is shocking
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Tiaan S's update10 Oct 2025, 09:28
Reviewer Update
Is there any feedback? I have not had any feedback or call regarding my issue