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Google Nest Tech Support Feedback

CaptainJeff
Community Member

There seems to be no way to provide feedback following a "chat" tech support experience.  Has anyone else had that problem?  

Well, here's my story:

I have a problem happening right now.  Installed Nest Learning on 1 April.  Ran heat through May, then AC and Heat into June until we went to straight AC for summer.  Multizone heating system (forced hot water) with two Nest E's on other zones.  Testing heating system from Nest Learning on 6 Oct.  Taco box just kept clicking.  Thermostat showing N72 error (no power to Rh).  It's not true.  You will see other posts about this across the web.  Call heating company for PM b/c I assumed the problem was with boiler.  First thing tech said when he arrived was "you have a Nest thermostat, correct?".  He performed the same troubleshoot you did (W to Rh wire - triggered heat).  Notified Google and then sent me new baseplate (arrived last night and installed - no fix.  Same exact issues).  Contacted them again this morning and just went through 2 hours of painful chat troubleshooting with totally useless reps (Madison and then Enzo).  If you get them, stop the chat, pull the Nest out of your house and get another brand.  I'm done with having a teenager in their basement ask me if my house is powered and calling it support/troubleshooting.  

In a word - Tech support is AWFUL.  It's a very condescending experience that leaves the customer (me, you) feeling like a fool or that we did something wrong.  I'm sure the Google metrics for them is the number of people they "help" - defined as pass along the system without actually solving their problem.  They are trying to rush through the session so they can get back to their online gaming.  Where the hell did you find these losers, Google?  You should make all your employees (and contract Tech Support staff living in basements across the world) purchase all your your products and then make them experience the same level of humiliation that they dole out every day.   

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HotinSATX
Community Member

Similar experience with our Nest, but we actually had a tech come out to fix. He verified power from the HVAC unit, squeezed some wire with his needle nose pliers and he declared it fixed. It worked for a solid 6 hours and when my husband called the next morning, he was treated rudely and told it would be another week before they could come out to help. No ac in Texas is rough. I will be replacing this piece of junk and spreading my poor experience with this product and their recommended service/support. I agree, Google should be concerned about both this product and the so called support/customer service. 

EdwardT
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hi HotinSATX,

 

I'm sorry to hear about your experience. I'd love to know more about this. Could you share the case number of your interaction with our team so I could investigate further?

 

Thanks,

Edward

EdwardT
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hi HotinSATX,

 

It's me again. I wanted to check back in to see if you have other questions and concerns. Feel free to let me know if you do. 

 

Thanks,

Edward

EdwardT
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hi HotinSATX,

 

I'm just checking in to make sure that you've seen our response. Please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns as I will be locking this in 24 hours.

 

Thanks,

Edward