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Direct Energy Complaint - Direct Energy has the worst customer service - Hot Water Tank Rental
Hot Water Tank Rental - Complaint
I called Direct Energy this morning to discuss my hot water tank rental and spoke to Andrew. Rude and condescending sums it up in 2 words, if you're short on time.
First, I asked if my tank was an older unit, as I was having some issues. I was informed in a curt voice that my tank was "only" 7 years old. I asked how old a tank has to be before replacement. Andrew said 16 years. And "anyone who told you they start to go downhill after 10 years is lying and doesn't know what they're talking about." Um, ok.
Next, I said my hot water tank runs out of hot water after 2 showers, and I have to run the tap for about 3 minutes until the water is warm enough for showering. He suggested a service call.
I asked about a service call after work, and Andrew stated that there were no weekday evening appointments available. He said that my situation was "low priority" to Direct Energy, and as such, he was unable to fill my request. Um, fine. (FYI - I never did get an appointment, as he's booked for the whole month. I said I'd talk to some family and see if I could get someone to come to my house in the daytime. Way to make me feel like a valued customer.)
Next I asked Andrew about the buyout option for my tank. Actually, I asked twice, because the first time he danced around the question and wouldn't tell me the price. He generally discouraged this. No doubt. They'd be losing money big time, if my tank is really expected to hold out for 16 years.
Direct Energy, I'm not impressed. Andrew, I bet you're making your quota every month, and are on the honour roll. Way to go. You managed to save your company money and in turn justify your job. In the end, isn't that all you care about?
First, I asked if my tank was an older unit, as I was having some issues. I was informed in a curt voice that my tank was "only" 7 years old. I asked how old a tank has to be before replacement. Andrew said 16 years. And "anyone who told you they start to go downhill after 10 years is lying and doesn't know what they're talking about." Um, ok.
Next, I said my hot water tank runs out of hot water after 2 showers, and I have to run the tap for about 3 minutes until the water is warm enough for showering. He suggested a service call.
I asked about a service call after work, and Andrew stated that there were no weekday evening appointments available. He said that my situation was "low priority" to Direct Energy, and as such, he was unable to fill my request. Um, fine. (FYI - I never did get an appointment, as he's booked for the whole month. I said I'd talk to some family and see if I could get someone to come to my house in the daytime. Way to make me feel like a valued customer.)
Next I asked Andrew about the buyout option for my tank. Actually, I asked twice, because the first time he danced around the question and wouldn't tell me the price. He generally discouraged this. No doubt. They'd be losing money big time, if my tank is really expected to hold out for 16 years.
Direct Energy, I'm not impressed. Andrew, I bet you're making your quota every month, and are on the honour roll. Way to go. You managed to save your company money and in turn justify your job. In the end, isn't that all you care about?
Comments:
Posted by MDSasquatch on 2010-08-03:
I have never heard of people renting their hot water heater from the energy company; BGE used to sell appliances but I don't think they rented anything.
Can you just go to Lowe's and buy your own and have them come pick theirs up?
Can you just go to Lowe's and buy your own and have them come pick theirs up?
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