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HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE

TiffJo
Community Member

I have the Nest thermostat and after receiving an error message, I called in and began the process for a replacement device since I was still under warranty. The replacement device was never delivered to me although FedEx claims it was delivered. I called in to explain the situation. That was at the end of October. It is now the first week of December and I am still without a working thermostat in the middle of winter on the  northeast. After speaking to countless customer reps who are not in a position to approve another replacement device, not a single manager or supervisor has been available to speak to me on this matter or help to advance it from it's "in progress"  state. I have wasted hours of time at this point sitting on the phone to get another replacement for a product I purchased that is still under warranty. And to make matters worse, they have CHARGED ME for the replacement item although I NEVER RECEIVED IT.  I will be traveling next week and with no new device, I am worried that the temps will drop while I am away and burst pipes since I have no way of monitoring the temps inside my apartment remotely. I am literally 48 mins into a call with what has got to be my twelfth customer rep---going through the EXACT spiel I've had to go through with the 11 before.  This is how you not only lose customers, but aggravate them so egregiously that I am now looking into what kind of formal complaint I can make . To say I am livid is a complete understatement. I am so resigned, that I may have to just go and purchase another thermostat although I really don't have the money to spend. Google's customer service is a complete joke and waste of time.

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Jhonleanmel
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hi TiffJo,

 

Thanks for posting and sorry for the inconvenience this has caused. We deeply appreciate you sharing your thoughts and experiences, and we'll take it as feedback. We hope we can change your mind in the future.

 

Could you provide the case number from when you reached out to our phone support so I could check your previous interactions with us?

 

Best,

Mel

Hey there TiffJo,
 
Checking back in should you still have some questions here. Let us know by replying to this thread. 

Best, 
Mel

EmersonB
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hi folks,

 

@TiffJo just one quick final check in here since activity has slowed down. We'll be locking the thread in the next 24 hours, but if you still need help, I would be happy to keep it open. If there's more we can do, just let me know.

 

Thanks for lending a hand, Mel.

 

Regards,
Emerson

TiffJo
Community Member

My case number is 2-2295000033342. As I’ve said previously, I’ve been told repeatedly that my case is still in progress and I’m still without the replacement head. To be clear, I am entitled a replacement under the warranty and it’s been months. I still have a defective device and you all have charged me for a replacement I never received. 

AbigailF
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hello TiffJo,


Our apologies regarding your issue. This is not the experience we want you to have and we'd like to turn this around. I've sent a follow-up to the support team handling your case ID number. Keep your lines open as they will be sending you an email shortly. Let us know if you have any other questions or clarifications for now.

Cheers,
Abi

Jhonleanmel
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hi folks,

Chiming in to see if you still need assistance with this. Let us know if you have additional questions ― we'd love to help.

Best,
Mel

YEs, I still have not received an email confirming that a new head will be sent to me. I have literally heard nothing about the progress of my case. Can you check and see if a device has been mailed out to me? The case number is above.

Jhonleanmel
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hi TiffJo,

 

I'm sorry this is taking longer than expected. I have followed up with the team handling this case and they will be reaching out to you shortly.

 

Thanks for your patience.

 

Best,

Mel

Hey folks,

I wanted to follow up and see if you are still in need of any help. Please let me know if you are still having any concerns or questions from here, as I would be happy to take a closer look and assist you further.

Thanks,
Mel

 

Hi everyone,

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 thread after 24 hours.

Thanks,
Mel

No, my issue has not been resolved. As stated above, I never actually received the device that was shipped to me. That’s  been the entire reason I’ve been contacting Google. The device was improperly or erroneously delivered. I do not have the new device, I still have the defective head. Let me reiterate: the replacement head was sent out, but was not properly delivered so I DO NOT HAVE THE REPLACEMENT DEVICE. It was shipped, but was never delivered to me. I have been requesting another device be sent but with signature authentication, so that there are no delivery issues. My thermostat is still not functioning properly and I have no clue who to contact to rectify this issue. This has been going on since October 2022 and still no resolution. This is one of the worst customer experience I have encountered and that's including dealing with the airlines over the holidays. 

Jhonleanmel
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hi TiffJo,

 

Thanks for getting back to us and sorry for the inconvenience this has caused. I suggest replying to the email from our senior support team sent to you recently to keep the ball rolling. I also recommend replying with the proof that you sent your old device.

 

Thanks,

Mel

I did not send my defective device because I did not receive the replacement device. I did not receive the replacement device that was shipped out to me. It was erroneously delivered by Fed Ex and I do not have it. If I sent my defective device in, I would not have a thermostat to use. Is the recommendation that I should send my defective device in anyway? Even though I don't have the replacement?

Jhonleanmel
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hi TiffJo,

 

Your case is already being handled by a senior support team and I suggest continuing your conversation through email as sensitive information is needed for them to track what happened to the replacement. I assure you that this case is in good hands. I've also followed up with them to make sure you get the reply as soon as possible.

 

Best,

Mel

aatienza
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hello there,

 

Since this thread hasn't had activity in a while, we're going to close it to keep content fresh. Feel free to submit another post, and provide as many details as possible so that others can lend a hand.
 

I appreciate the help, everyone.

 

Thanks,

Archie

EdwardT
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hi TiffJo,

 

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

TiffJo
Community Member

Hi Edward, my issue has been mostly resolved. I finally received the replacement device and I returned my defective one. I just need the $200 hold on my account to be released and then I will be all set. I appreciate you all escalating it. After yelling into the void about my problem, this thread and Christian really helped me. Thank you.

EmersonB
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hi everyone,

@TiffJo we appreciate you getting back to us. The time frame of your authorization hold to your account depends on your bank. Sometimes it could take 5-7 business days. We can consider this one complete so let us know if you have other questions or concerns as I will be locking this after 24 hours. Feel free to start a new thread and we'll be happy to help.

 

Thanks for lending a hand, Abi, Archie and Edward.
 
Best,
Emerson