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Muaaz D

1 reviews | Active since Mar 2021

18 Mar 2021, 14:02

Poor Customer service by Game and Hisense

I purchased a fridge/freezer from Game Cresta in November 2019. In January 2021 the fridge/freezer was not cooling. I reported the matter to Game Cresta on the 26th of January 2021 as it is still under warranty. After numerous follow ups with Game Cresta, I was informed on the 9th of February 2021 that a technician from Hisense will contact me. I then received a message on the 11th February 2021 (Reference ***) that a technician will contact me. The technician arrived on the 13th of February 2021 and did a few checks and switched the fridge on and said everything should be fine. The job card was then closed. However, a week later the fridge/freezer was not cooling again. I then called Hisense again and was informed a different technician will be assigned (Reference ***) on the 25th February 2021. The technician arrived and indicated the fridge required gas which was then inserted accordingly. I found it quite strange that a new fridge will require gas. He then requested I contact him if the fridge does not cool or freeze within 3 days. On Monday, the 1st of March 2021 the fridge was not cooling and I called the technician directly to inform him of the fridge. He then indicated to me he will write a detailed report to Hisense. When I asked when feedback will be provided, he said he cannot provide a timeframe. On the 8th of March 2021 the matter was once again reported to Hisense (Reference ***). The technician that had come out the first time had been assigned again to the job. He removed all the gas and refilled gas to the fridge/freezer. He indicated that everything should be fine. On the 9th March 2021 the job was categorised as complete without following up if all is in order. I then contacted the technician and he said he will call me within 10 min and never did. On the 11th of March 2021 I contacted Hisense and was provided a reference number 817762 and told that the credit department will call me. To date there has been no progress and no feedback on the matter. This process is really frustrating and causing a huge inconvenience without an operational fridge/freezer for the last two months. The service I have received from both Game Cresta and Hisense has been unprofessional, the mere fact that I have to follow up every single time shows how much they value their customers. This is no way to conduct business and treat a paying customer. I am highly disappointed and hope to be assisted accordingly to resolve the matter.

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Hisense
Hisense's reply23 Mar 2021, 14:01
Official
Dear Muaaz, 

Thank you for making contact with us and bringing this to our attention. We would like to apologize for any inconvenience caused. 

A formal complaint has been logged on your behalf and the reference number is  851655.

One of our Customer Care Agents will be in contact with you shortly. 

Kind Regards 

Hisense Customer Care 

email: ***
MD
Muaaz D's update25 Mar 2021, 18:08
Reviewer Update
Issue not yet resolved.
I received an email from *** on the 23rd of March 2021, "Thank you for making contact with us.Kindly note we have received your request and your email ticket reference number is 851655.Due to the current pandemic, we are working with limited resources and your request will be attended to as soon as possible".

The same day another email was received that read as follows:"Firstly, I would like to apologize for the service you have received. I have followed up with the most recent Tech to call out to you. They have confirmed that Spares have been ordered. I made a few calls, the Parts will be collected tomorrow. We will push to complete the repair tomorrow as well, worst case, Thursday".

Since the 23rd of March 2021, there has been no feedback or updates provided regarding the commitment made that the repairs will be completed latest on Thursday the 25th of March 2021. I have not had an operational fridge/freezer for the last two months.
The service and communication is pathetic from Hisense. The response times are really disappointing and not keeping to the commitments. I request a refund so I can purchase a brand that values its customers.