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Melanie van den Bergh

1 reviews | Active since Mar 2012

14 Jan 2023, 18:12

SunSynk worst/non existent after sales support, product working only 3 weeks

We first installed a solar system system 7-8 years ago. We upgraded to a SunSynk inverter and 3x Greenrich lithium ion batteries which were installed on the 16th of November 2022. The inverter stopped working on the 6th of December 2022, showing error codes 18 and 34. (These error codes are related to overloading but we have no aircons, no stove/oven/appliances using elements or geyser connected to the system) The installer came out and confirmed the unit needs to be taken in for repairs. We did not take the unit back to the shop we purchased it at, we took it directly to SunSynk JHB thinking it will save time. It was booked in on the 7th of December 2022 and the job card (nr 2795, record nr 102704) was sent to us on the 8th of December 2022. The lead time for repairs were indicated as approximately 3 weeks. We expected to receive the unit back very early in January 2023. After numerous phone calls, emails and text messages, we finally got an update on the 10th of January 2023 informing us that the unit will take another 2-3 weeks to be repaired. From forums on the internet I've now learnt that a number of other customers faced the exact same problem with SunSynk. One person also mentioned that he saw "tons of Sunsynk inverters" at their JHB repair centre when he took his unit in for repairs. Another person stated that he had the same error codes that we had within the first week after installation. SunSynk also refused to replace his unit. We were surprized that they would not just replace our unit since it stopped working in less than a month after installation, what is the use of a warranty? With our first solar installation 7-8 years ago, we experienced a problem with the Mecer inverters shortly after installation. They replaced both inverters within 2 days of reporting the problem. I am extremely angry for not going with the known and trusted Mecer brand, I only received exceptional service from them. Unfortunately I can't say the same about SunSynk. They have zero after sales support for their overpriced product. I've been dealing with *** and also have communications with *** I will never recommend SunSynk to anybody, worst service ever (posting this on behalf of my parents)

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Melanie van den Bergh's update18 Jan 2023, 09:02
Reviewer Update
Since posting this review a few days ago, SunSynk has not initiated any correspondence. My dad contacted them yesterday after which they only said "we will try to escalate the repairs"
This is not acceptable - this inverter was not cheap and after investing in it, you'd expect it to work for longer than 3 weeks (which it didn't). Or at least if it has to go in for repairs, to have an acceptable turn-around time, proper correspondence and confirmed commitment from the supplier. Today is exactly 6 weeks since the unit was booked in at SunSynk for repairs. No confirmed date for repairs yet...
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Melanie van den Bergh's update23 Jan 2023, 09:26
Reviewer Update
In 2 days time, it is 7 weeks since the inverter was booked in at SunSynk for repairs. Still no responses to messages
Sunsynk
Sunsynk's reply16 Feb 2023, 08:43
Official
Dear Melanie,

Firstly, please allow me to sincerely apologise for the delay in replying to your review, we have only recently joined HelloPeter - this was an oversight on our part, I am sorry.

Please can you advise if you have received feedback / the inverter back so that I can escalate if necessary.

Sunsynk strives to deliver good service to our customers and we are very sorry that you have not had a pleasant experience.  Please feel free to contact me at admin at sunsynk. com so that we can further engage to resolve this for you.

Kindest regards,
Nicole 
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Melanie van den Bergh's update04 Apr 2023, 15:11
Reviewer Update
Thank you Nicole, apologies I missed the notification in my inbox that you responded. The problem is not resolved yet, I will send an email to your address provided in the message above