We took our TV in on 9/16/10 for service. Paid $80.00 that is required fee and deposit to perform a diagnosis. This was promised, in writing, to be complete in aprox 5-7 days. Unfortunately, we had to make serveral call to Hartshorn ourselves to inquire on the status of our TV because not one person had called us to let us know status in 2 weeks of them having our TV. That was more than enough time for them the perform the diagnosis that had a "promised date" (as worded on their receipt) of "aprox 5-7 days".
Every single call for the next 2-3 weeks was excuse after excuse as to why they still had no diagnosis for our TV. They even went as far as to blame Samsung for not returning calls to them on questions they had because they were not educated enough on Samsung TV's to complete the dianosis.
After 6 weeks had past and a lot of frustration and phone calls to and from Hartshorn we asked them to put our TV back together and we would take our business elsewhere.
When we arrived for our TV I asked for an itemized list of their findings from their uncomplete diagnosis.
#1 of their "Code of Standards" on the back of their claim receipt states
"To maintain records of services performed; materials used and charges made for materials and services rendered. The customer will be given an itemized copy of the bill showing parts replaced and work performed for each repair."
I felt we were intitaled to an itemized list of work/tests that were performed concidering we paid their fee for diagnosis.
After much debate with the manager she finally validated our frustration and agreed to give us back the $80.00 we paid for diagnosis. She was sincere and wanted to make a bad situation right to save the reputaion of her family name.
Sadly, when we did have an authorized Samsung repair company come to us to repair the Tv his findings were not pleasing.
Appearently Hartshorn technicians do not take pride in their work based on the condition our TV was left in when given back to us.
The DMD sheild was missing, fan screw was missing, safety switch connection was cut and shorted, and the color wheel was unplugged.
I have a invoice from the Samsung Authorized technician stating his findings.
I am giving this reveiw because we trusted in the years of business as credablity and they clearly demostrated the lack of team work from beginning to end in our situation and just when they seemed to redeem themselves, the true nature of how they choose to operate was apparent in the sloppy mess they made of our TV.
RESPONSE FROM Hartshorn TV and Appliance:
Our family business has been built on our dedication to old-fashioned friendly customer service. We take it very seriously when we fall short of the standards our parents have set for us. I sincerely apologize for not having kept you better informed on the condition of your TV repair.
As happens sometimes, this diagnosis took longer than the average due to limited availability of a factory replacement DMD circuit. As I provided on the invoice, diagnosis of the TV found problems in the DMD circuit and other severe problems. Leading to cost increases that were not financially recommended.
We look forwarded to being of service to our community full of friends & neighbors, and we are committed to correcting TV & Appliance issues as affordably & efficiently as possible.
Sincerely,
Margarita Kane
Hartshorn TV and Appliance
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