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Sachin S

1 reviews | Active since Jul 2023

05 Jul 2023, 09:53

SAMSUNG Washing Machine: 15Kg Top Loader

My previous Samsung front loader lasted me around 8 years, which is what prompted me to purchase another Samsung Washing Machine (from Hirsch's Waterfall) - only this time I opted for a top loader, and my God, was it the biggest mistake I could ever make. The unit was purchased on 30 Nov 2022, and I only started making use of it in Jan of this year (2023) and I started to notice that my white clothes were being stained, I ended up logging a ticket with Samsung, for them to investigate, it took a while but eventually a team came out to investigate, they took pictures, and from then, absolutely nothing happened. It was transferred from one person managing the incident, to another, and not a SINGLE call was received back from Samsung. I was told, to go and use Vinegar and Bicarb to clean the drum, to which I asked - why am I cleaning the drum of a new machine, this doesn't make sense, and I was told there's nothing else that can be done. Can you believe that? In any case, I did was was recommended, and to date, now in July, I have the same machine, same problem, no assistance from Samsung, or the store I purchased it from (The salesman just stopped taking my calls now) and my clothes continue to be stained, together with bedding, etc. This is the last time I would purchase a samsung unit, the after sales service is just **********. In addition, I purchased an extended warranty, but for what really, when my issues cannot be fixed within the normal warranty period. I don't have the money to go purchase another unit, I'm stuck with what I have, and it's sad that Samsung refuse to assist me.

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Samsung South Africa
Samsung South Africa's reply05 Jul 2023, 09:56
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Good day Sachin
 
Thank you for bringing your query to our attention, we apologize for any inconvenience that this may have caused. 
 
We have noted your concerns and we are currently investigating the matter further. 
 
Your complaint has been assigned to our escalations department and we will be in contact with you. 
 
Kind Regards, 
Samsung ZA
^:NM 
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Sachin S's update12 Jul 2023, 17:22
Reviewer Update
Update: The issue is still ongoing, Samsung has come out to view the machine (11 July 2023) , no testing was done, the technician didn't view the damaged clothing / bedding, the technician didn't do any test washes to understand the problem, I was told that the machine needed to go in to Samsung for testing to be completed, only to find a quotation being sent to me later in the day for R1500 for a drum clean. I asked Samsung why the drum needed cleaning as this was an issue from the time I purchased the unit, and they couldn't give me a response, apart from they will investigate further.