BBB Reliability Report for
Fireplaceessentials.com

BBB Accreditation revoked on 6/26/2009


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BBB Accreditation

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This business has not been accredited by BBB.

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On June 26, 2009 this company’s BBB Accreditation was revoked by the BBBÂ’s Board of Directors because their rating was less than B due to the volume of complaints.

BBB Rating

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Based on BBB files, this business has a BBB Rating of C-

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    Reasons for this rating include:
  • BBB accreditation was revoked because business failed to comply with agreed BBB standards
  • Number of complaints filed against business

Business Contact and Profile

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Name:
Fireplaceessentials.com
Phone:
(800) 260-8075
Address:
14 Apple Hill Rd., Bolton Landing, NY 12814
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Business Category:
Fireplace Equipment-Retail, Chimney Cleaning Equipment & Supplies, Chimney Lining Materials
eMail:
BBB file opened:
April 06, 2006
Business started:
August 2004
Business started locally:
August 2004
Primary Contact:
Mr. William Goudy (Owner)
Complaint Contact:
Mr. William Goudy (Owner)

Products and Services

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This business offers chimney/fireplace accessories, supplies, & tools.

Additional Locations and Phone Numbers

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(518) 361-3972

Customer Complaint History

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Number of complaints processed by the BBB
    in the last 36 months: 16
    in the last 12 months: 5

Complaints Concerned:
    Selling Practices  (1 complaints)
1Resolved
    Service Issues  (1 complaints)
1Company made every reasonable effort to resolve
    Delivery Issues  (11 complaints)
10Resolved
1Delayed Resolution
    Refund Practices  (3 complaints)
3Resolved

Government Actions

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The BBB has no information regarding Government Actions at this time.

Advertising Review

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ID: 66009095
Report as of: 11/21/2009 10:06 PM

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