SG
Suezie G

1 reviews | Active since Mar 2009

05 Jul 2024, 11:19

****PY AFTER SALES SERVICE

We bought a genesis PowerMax High power Turbofan 18L and 1800W from Kloppers in Port Elizabeth It was a 'demo' model so we purchased it after all the hype about it. We have wooden floors in our house so would be perfect. However, it started to heat up and then cut out. I cleaned filters, checked from top to bottom. We then took it back. They tested it blah blah etc etc and nothing wrong with it. They "suggested" that I run it until it cut out and record it. WOW I wanted to use it today, cleaned out bag, checked filter on the top, all clear and empty. When I switched on it immediately shows "full" and wont work. OVER IT I tried to upload the video but as MP4 I cant

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Verimark
Verimark's reply05 Jul 2024, 11:35
Official
 
Good day, Sue Crear Please accept our sincere apologies for the disappointment and inconvenience caused. 

Good quality and value are of great importance to us and we need to know when a product has fallen short of our customers’ expectations. 
We can assure you that our products are manufactured under strict quality control procedures to satisfy our consumers  At Verimark, we follow the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) regulations to protect our customers. According to the CPA, a supplier must guarantee that a product is free from manufacturing or material defects for six months. If a defect appears within the first six months, the supplier must offer a repair, refund, or exchange
Please see below the guidelines that fall within our policies and the CPA.  15 Day money back guarantee Proof of purchase is required. This is a satisfactory guarantee we offer our customers.  When a customer has the opportunity to inspect goods before finalizing the transaction, he has no automatic right or “cool off” period to a return or refund if he is not satisfied with the product or its performance, as he had the opportunity to inspect the goods before purchasing it.  We thus offer 15 Day money back guarantee which is not even prescribed in the CPA.  If the deadline is missed by a day or two, we will still assist.  Items over the value of R399.00 are required to be assessed before offering a refund.  (This may be done in-store)  Repairs 
  • Within 6 months from the purchase date
  • Receipt is required for proof of guarantee
  • Technical assessment to be done.
  • be Customer has the option of Repair, Exchange, or Refund.
  • In the event whereby customer abuse is detected, no refund or exchange to offered as this only applies to defects on the product.
  • If the customer opts for a repair, the repair will be guaranteed for three months, which will run concurrently with the original guarantee. (Will not add three months to the original guarantee)
  • In the case where the repair fails and the unit is returned within three months from the original repair, the customer then has the right to a Refund, Exchange, or Repair.

  • Outside the first 6 months from the purchase date but within the guarantee period
  • Receipt is required for proof of guarantee
  • Technical assessment to be done.
  • The customer only has the option of Repair.
  • The repair will be guaranteed for three months, which will run concurrently with the original guarantee. (Will not add three months to the original guarantee)
  • In the case where the must be repaired again with another three-month guarantee, also to run concurrently.
 

Should you require any further assistance, please feel free to contact us directly on ***and one of our friendly consultants will be able to assist. 

 Kind regards, 

Verimark Team 
SG
Suezie G's update05 Jul 2024, 11:47
Reviewer Update
Kloppers did send away.
Came back as all is okay, we cant find anything wrong blah blah yada yada.
I was told to "run it until it cuts out" and video it. Suffice to say I dont have the time to leave my vacuum cleaner running using electricity. However, I did video it showing being "full" and it is in fact empty.
I think time to go to the Consumer Council
Your "guarantees" ring hollow. Some people save to get what they are told is excellent only to find out it is a dud.
Verimark
Verimark's reply05 Jul 2024, 12:01
Official
Dear Sue, 
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.
To speed up the process, please let us know which Verimark Direct store is closest to you. You can find the nearest store using this store locator.www.verimark.co.za Once we know the nearest store, please take the units there so we can send them to our Head Office for a technical assessment to determine the problems. Once received   we will  revert to  you 
Additionally, could you please let us know if you still have the proof of purchase to validate your guarantee?

Thank you.
SG
Suezie G's update05 Jul 2024, 12:09
Reviewer Update
It was bought at Kloppers in Port Elizabeth. I am not sure where the closest Verimark store is as I dont normally buy from Verimark.

I am really upset as I have a visitor arriving from overseas tomorrow and now cannot clean. I have a house with 11 rooms and that is why I bought this large one. Also, when it says full and I open up there is about 1cm of dirt lying in the bottom.
Verimark
Verimark's reply05 Jul 2024, 12:40
Official
Hi Sue  
Since   you  didn't mention when the  vacuum cleaner  was  purchased, we  advise  that at least  once   every 5 to 6  Months  you need  to change the   dust  cover bags  to increase the  longevity of  your  vacuum cleaner 
Replacement Dust  bags  are available to  our  stores nationwide or  you can contact our  *** and  one of our sales agents will assist  you accordingly 
Regards
The Verimark team      
SG
Suezie G's update05 Jul 2024, 13:18
Reviewer Update
If you had read my initial complaint you would have seen that I DID mention where I bought it. I assume the response is a knee jerk one and no one actually read it.
I have not had it that long. It overheated and cut off after having it about 2 months.
So the bag is 'brand new' and I cleaned it after every use. I am not really that *********** when it comes to vacuum cleaner having used them for more years than I care to remember. Even my Electrolux lasted 20 years and yes, I would clean out the filters etc. So this is not an excuse.
Verimark
Verimark's reply16 Jul 2024, 08:48
Official
Hi Sue  
Please note that your matter has been escalated to our support team, who will handle and sort it out for you.
Thank you