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Althea M

1 reviews | Active since Aug 2019

27 Oct 2025, 21:03

Ongoing issue With the Microwave.

I’m writing to express my concern and disappointment regarding the microwave I purchased from Makro in January 2025. Unfortunately, this is now the 3rd time it has stopped working , which has been both frustrating and an inconvenience.

On the 14/01/2025 we bought a Defy Grill Microwave from Makro Riversands. The microwave stopped working on the 17/03/2025. We then took it back to the store on the 18th of March where were advised that they will book it in for repairs.

On the 01/04/2025 we got communication that it was ready for collection which we fetched from the store. The Microwave was cling wrapped and When we got home, we found the glass plate and the turntable ring missing. I went back to the store at 18: 05 and they had to take them from another microwave to replace mine.

On the 08/10/2025O it stopped working again and I took back to the store which they booked it in. I logged a complaint to Defy on the 13th of October to express my disappointment but the only response I got was “ We do apologies on the inconvenience caused by the microwave. The microwave needs to be return to the store for inspection.“ Very insincere but hey. We then fetched it on the 22/10/2025 from the store with a skew door and alot of scratches. 25/10/2025 it stopped working again. My husband took it to the Defy Centre in Midrand as we were advised by the returns consultant at store today of which they tried to do a quick fix on it but that didn’t work.

I’m beginning to feel discouraged that the same issue keeps occurring. I kindly ask that this matter be reviewed thoroughly, as I believe there may be a recurring fault with the Microwave.

I would greatly appreciate your guidance on what can be done to resolve this issue once and for all because this is an inconvenience for my family and I.

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Replies (8)
Defy Appliances
Defy Appliances's reply28 Oct 2025, 11:27
Official
Good day, AltheaWe apologise for the inconvenience caused. 
The Defy Midrand team will assist your husband upon arrival. 

Warm regards,
Defy Customer Care 
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Althea M's update28 Oct 2025, 21:57
Reviewer Update
This kind of service is shocking and Will be a reminder never to buy a Defy product ever again.
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Althea M's update28 Oct 2025, 21:59
Reviewer Update
The fact that you did not read the complaint properly is also shocking. I said my husband brought it back but was not assisted.
Defy Appliances
Defy Appliances's reply29 Oct 2025, 13:20
Official
Good day Althea, 
Please be assured that your review was read. The use of "they" can naturally be interpreted as the defy team or the returns consultant, creating ambiguity. 
We apologise for the honest misunderstanding. 

The service team will be in touch. 

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Althea M's update30 Oct 2025, 05:38
Reviewer Update
The service agent contacted me and told me that they can’t link my number to the repair job which is shocking. I then gave her my husband’s number as well which she said she cannot also pick it up. I asked the lady to call Makro since that’s their actual customer to get the information and she said. So I am not sure how else I could have assisted her but What I am sure about is the fact that I do not have a microwave and I would like it to be replaced by the same model that works properly.
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Althea M's update30 Oct 2025, 05:39
Reviewer Update
Addendum to the Previous reply ,She said No!
Defy Appliances
Defy Appliances's reply30 Oct 2025, 10:34
Official
Good day Althea, 
We are currently unable to locate any job cards linked to the numbers provided, so we will need to confirm a few details in order to assist further. 
We have attempted to contact you and your husband again, however we have unfortunately been unsuccessful. 

Please advise with alternative numbers 

Warm regards,
Defy Customer Care 

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Althea M's update06 Nov 2025, 13:28
Reviewer Update
What do I need to do to get My Microwave back? Fixed and working???