Complaints

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• Initial Complaint

  Date:08/17/2023

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  After purchasing a Whirlpool dishwasher, I was was offered a 1 year warranty by Whirlpool. For $104.95 I purchased A certificate of Coverage on 02/06/2023-02/06/2024. On 08/02/2023 I discovered a problem with the dishwasher and called 866-265-0028 as directed on the receipt. I was told that since I lived in California that was out of their area of coverage. I have purchased this coverage every year for the past 8 years. This is a scam and should be acknowledged.
  Please help.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 08/28/2023

  We submit this letter in response to the complaint that was filed by ******** ******** with the Better Business Bureau, Inc. regarding her claim under a Whirlpool Service Plan. We have completed our investigation of the concerns that were expressed by *** ******** and our response was sent directly to her on August 24, 2023, via email. Should you have any questions or require additional information, please contact the undersigned. 

  Customer Answer

  Date: 08/28/2023

  
  
  Better Business Bureau:
  
  
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********* and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
  
  
  
  
  Sincerely,
  
  
  
  ******** ********

  
  

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• Initial Complaint

  Date:08/07/2023

  Type:Product Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Have an extended warranty on my Maytag washer. Washer has been out of service for almost 3 months. Service company tech showed up in May and indicated that parts are to be ordered. He showed up again in a couple of weeks and discovered that he damaged the drum while taking it out. He ordered that part and indicated that it is on a back order. It is already August and AIG is refusing to replaced the machine and yet my washing machine is still out of order.
  
  Type: Washer
  Maker: Maytag
  Model: ********* *Serial Number: *********

  

  Business Response

  Date: 08/17/2023

  From: ***** **** * ********************
  Date: Thu, Aug 17, 2023 at 12:28 PM
  Subject: COMPLAINT RESPONSE: ***** ***** - BBB FILE NO. ******** - OUR FILE NO. **********
  To: **************************** ******************************* ******************** **********************
  Cc: BBB Louisville KY ********************* *********************** *************************

   

  Good Afternoon:

  
  Attached, please find our response to the subject complaint that was filed by *** ***** ***** with the Better Business Bureau.

   

  Should you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me.

   

  Sincerely,

   

  **** ****

  Analyst - Consumer Complaints 

  American International Group, Inc. (AIG)

  28 Liberty Street, 22nd Floor

  New York, NY 10005-1445

   Tel. 212 458 7042

  ****************** * ***********

• Initial Complaint

  Date:08/04/2023

  Type:Product Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  AIG is a company that seek to defraud customers of other companies. I have my home appliances through Whirlpool. So, I received an email in June, stating that I would loose coverage on my oven and dishwasher if I didn't renew those services. I decided to renew my services on June 17th. The payment amount of 579.41 was taken out my account on June 20th. It wasn't until July 3, 2023, when Whirlpool emailed me stating that I had purchased coverage for my dishwasher and oven twice. In order for me to receive a refund I had to call the number that was provided to do so. When I called Whirlpool, I was informed that the other account that was associated with the 579.41 balance wasn't through them it was through AIG. I was told that I had to contact them if I wanted to cancel that particular coverage. Before all this I had never heard of AIG. Also, the email I received about renewing my appliances I thought it was through Whirlpool. I had no knowledge of this company or what they were even about. I called this company on July 7, 2023, to initiate a cancellation for those services so I can get my refund. During this time I also left a message related to this issue as well. When I finally got through to a representative they stated that those services were cancelled and I should be receiving a refund within the next week or so. I emailed a representative who have contacted me about my account before to ask where my refund was. She sent me an email that had the date 7/21/23 attached to it and the email read "processed refund amount of $579.41 by credit card". I sent that email on July 30. The dates from the previous email and the current time is not adding up. It will be two weeks since the funds where supposed to be refunded to my account. If the date of 7/21/23 is correct. It doesn't take that long for something to post into my account. I don't believe anything this company says. I just would like what's due back to me. They owe me $579.41. Terrible company.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 08/21/2023

  Please see attached response.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:07/14/2023

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I was looking to purchase the extended warranty for my Whirlpool appliances and am very concerned about the deceptive pricing information.
  Everything on the page says getting a 5-year plan is the "Best Value". That is not the case as a 3-year plan costs less per year than the 5-year does.
  In my example:
  5 year plan - $419.83 - $83.97 per year
  3 year plan - $239.90 - $79.97 per year

  

  Business Response

  Date: 08/08/2023

  We submit this letter in response to the complaint that was filed by ******* ******
  with the Better Business Bureau, Inc. regarding his inquiry into an extended
  warranty plan for his Whirlpool appliances.
  We have completed our investigation of the concerns that were expressed by ***
  ****** and our response was sent directly to him on July 24, 2023, via email.
  Should you have any questions or require additional information, please contact the
  undersigned.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 08/15/2023

   
  
  Complaint: ********
  
  
  
  I am rejecting this response because: A longer term does not mean it is the "best value" alone. A "best value" would indicate the cost per unit (years in this case) is lower the more you purchase. That is not true in this case.
  
  
  
  Sincerely,
  
  
  
  ******* ******

• Initial Complaint

  Date:07/09/2023

  Type:Customer Service Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Purchased an extended 3 yr warranty $172. 31 on my Whirlpool gas range through Whirlpool/AIG in March 2023. I’m trying to get copy of my warranty and they promised to send it by mail and email (which was verif) on 4 occasions. They state email takes 2days to receive & mail 7-14 dys. Since April 25, 2023 I’ve been told that 4 times from 4 different representatives. One was suppose to be “supervisor” I had requested a call from who was calling me back to resolve the issue on June 30, 2024. Last call I made was July 8, 2023. Still not resolved. They all repeat the same info nothing ever resolved. My contract # they gave me is ********** from 4-11-23 to 4-10-23. Just need copy in writing but I don’t think they intend to send it. Wondering if I actually have coverage. If I don’t they need to refund my $172.31. I will appreciate it if you can assist me in getting this matter resolved.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 07/20/2023

   

  Please see attached.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 07/27/2023

   
  
  Better Business Bureau:
  
  
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
  
  
  
  
  Sincerely,
  
  
  
  ****** * *******

  
  

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• Initial Complaint

  Date:04/28/2023

  Type:Product Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  On 12/21/22 I called to schedule a repair through my refrigerator warranty for the door. Previously they had to replace the freezer door - this involved the main refrigerator door. They said they had to order a new door. I did not hear anything so called Via Applicance Repair (company handling the repair through the warranty) on 4/3/23. They advised the part was not ordered until 1/12/23 but should be in by 4/7/23. No calls or part so I called again on 4/17/23 and was told to call the warranty company (AIG) direct-which I did. After speaking with Iris at this company I was told she could not find information on the part and to call back on 4/21 to follow up on an escalation of the issue. I called back on 4/21 and spoke with ****** who also had trouble finding information (this was at 1:30 pm). She stated she would call me back that day but I did not receive a call back. On 4/24 I tried calling again but no answer. On 4/25 I called again and spoke with Jodi who could find no information/update. She said someone from VIA would call be that day to update me and asked me to wait until 4/28 for a resolution. No-one from Via called and to date (4/28) I have no calls and no resolution on a refrigerator door that is not working properly and has not since December of 2022. I will also file a complaint against Via - the repair company. At this point I would prefer a new refrigerator.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 05/18/2023

  Please see attached. 

  Customer Answer

  Date: 05/19/2023

  
  
  Complaint: ********
  
  
  
  I am rejecting this response because:

  the new door came in and when the repair person opened to install (5/18/23)  it was damaged so they had to order another door.  I certainly hope this will not take 5-6 months to get resolved as before as I have a refrigerator door that is not working properly and has not been since December of 2022

  
  
  
  Sincerely,
  
  
  
  ******* ********

  

  Business Response

  Date: 05/25/2023

  Please see attached. 

• Initial Complaint

  Date:04/02/2023

  Type:Product Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  My Whirlpool refrigerator was diagnosed to have a broken wire in the freezer door causing the ice maker to not work. It took approximately 2 weeks to get the tech out to diagnose this. It took another 2 weeks for the warranty to authorize a door to be ordered. 12 to 15 weeks to get one. Take on some more time to get the tech out to repair it ,so I go 20 weeks without a working ice maker. The fridge side door is sagging and barely seals anymore. I have honestly a dozen calls with the warranty on these 2 separate issues and I can't get a tech out to fix it. The tech that came out said it was un fixable when he diagnose the broken ice maker. So I currently have a fridge that dosent make ice or seal up properly on the fridge door it sags about and inch lower than the freezer door. All with a fridge under the Whirlpool AiG Warranty. If you call Whirlpool they will refer you to AIG even though Whirlpools name is all over the warranty I bought. It's a point now where it's almost comical on what a joke and ripoff the warranty is. It says on the warranty worry free depend on us to provide reliable repair or replacement solutions. I would like a warranty refund and fridge replacement as I feel like I have been pretty much deceived on this warranty. Whirlpool should not put there name on the warranty as they have nothing to do with it. You can complain to the warranty customer agent but it does zero good...the wait times to get hold of an agent can take over an hour if you have an issue....Should have bought another brand.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 05/19/2023

  Please find attached a copy of the response that was submitted on April 12, 2023, via email. As well as confirmation of the submission. 

  Customer Answer

  Date: 05/22/2023

   
  
  Better Business Bureau:
  
  
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********* and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
  
  
  
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ***** *********

  
  

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• Initial Complaint

  Date:03/27/2023

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Purchased home warranty from this co. Their ad on TV showed someone losing hot water on a Sat. The company sent someone out the same day. So I purchased this warranty. I'm 84 yrs old and live alone. My furnace went out right after Christmas. I called them and it was days before they sent someone. That person just cleaned a part of the furnace and said propane runs dirty. Within days the furnace was out again. I called the people who had fixed it and they said the warranty co didn't allow them to replace parts without having to jump through hoops first. This was on Jan 13th which was a Fri. Called the warranty co. again and they said they didn't send anyone out on weekends. Totally different story from their TV ad. They authorized me to get my own repair person as long as they were licensed. So I did that. That person fixed the furnace the same day. Upon submitting the bill the company is now wanting to withhold payment. Early in the fall I had my furnace gone through to make sure it was in good condition for the winter. However, we had a harsh spell of really cold weather. The repairman was paid by me and then sent a copy of the bill to the warranty co. so that I could be reimbursed. They have sent the bill back refusing to pay until more documentation is provided. The repairman noted that a limit switch was bent and needed replaced. Now that co, now wants to know exactly how this got bent. I don't have any idea and don't feel we should have to come up with any more details for them. I feel the furnace needed replacement parts due to normal wear and tear and the harsh temperatures. I will not be purchasing any warranties in the future. This is the 2nd company that has done this to me. They should have something noted in their files for false advertising. And when dealing with MI customers there should always be a furnace person available. I feel this co. is crooked. If need be, you should be able to get copies of the phone calls as they say they are recorded.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 04/06/2023

  April 6, 2023

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  ******** *** ************** ****
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  ***** **** ******** *** ********
  
  *** **** **** ********
  *** **** **** ******
  

  Dear Sir or Madam:

  We submit this letter in response to the complaint that was filed by Ms. Delores Pace with the Better Business Bureau, Inc. We have completed our investigation of the concerns that were expressed by *** **** and our response was sent directly to her on April 6, 2023, via email.
  

  Should you have any questions or require additional information, please contact the undersigned.
  

  Sincerely,
  ****** ********

  Customer Answer

  Date: 04/16/2023

  
  
  Complaint: ********

  Not really rejecting the response. Payment was made to me for this. What I'm not understanding is that this company is still using TV ads that show dame day service on a weekend. However, their contract states differently. I'm an older person that has a harder time reading through all the paperwork. I went with the company partly because of the TV ad that showed same day service on a weekend for a water issue. My issue was a furnace in the winter in Michigan which is much more detrimental to my health than water issues would be. Certainly I'm not the only person to go with this company based on their false misleading TV commercials. These ads need to be changed to reflect how they actually operate or be discontinued altogether. Seems very fraudulent to me. But I have received the money I was owed.
  
  
  
  Sincerely,
  
  
  ******* ****

• Initial Complaint

  Date:03/03/2023

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  on 02/16/2022 I purchased an extended service plan for an appliance I had just purchased on 02/15/2022. I have had some malfunctioning issues with this appliance, but AIG Warranty Guard, Inc, the Extended Insurance Company has not been cooperative. None of my emails or letters have been complied with, and telephone calls have been impossible to make, due to the length of time I am placed on hold waiting in vain. I wish to cancel this policy, received my full refund for the original amount paid of $90.16, and seek another company that stands behind its warranty.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 03/17/2023

  We submit this letter in response to the complaint that was filed by **** ***** with
  the Better Business Bureau, Inc. regarding a Whirlpool Service Plan.
  We have completed our investigation of the concerns that were expressed by ***
  ***** and our response was sent directly to him on, via email on March 16, 2023.
  Should you have any questions or require additional information, please contact the
  undersigned

  Customer Answer

  Date: 03/18/2023

  Complaint: ********
  I hereby reject AIG's response and actions as unsatisfactory!
  I henceforth further request that AIG addresses the problem by means of
  substantive action that bore fruit to the problem's solution, rather than
  appetitive emails or letters promising such.
  What AIG has done so far, amounts to no more than damage control techniques
  and public relation appeases. It emailed me asking that I troubleshoot the
  issue by the telephone with a technician that I never am able to reach due to
  the backlog of calls and shortage of attendant technicians made available to
  such an end. Moreover, there is nothing that can be done through the system’s
  programming that I have not yet done through the instructions from the manufacturer.
  As to AIG’s procedures so far, this is a crude and ineffective way of
  deflecting blame and downplaying service by means of pacifying letters and superficial
  attendance to repairs. This  discourages consumers
  from pursuing their rights and minimizes costs to  AIG, thus 
  increasing its gains at the cost of poor service to consumers.
  I hereby request what I had all-along done, that this contract is
  cancelled and that I am fully refunded of my original premium payment to same
  account immediately!
  
  **** * ****** 

  

  Business Response

  Date: 03/27/2023

  We submit this letter in response to the follow up complaint that was filed by **** ***** with the Better Business Bureau, Inc. regarding a ********* ******* *****

   

  We have completed our investigation of the concerns that were expressed by *** ***** and our response was sent directly to him on, via email on March 24, 2023.

   

  Should you have any questions or require additional information, please contact the undersigned.
  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:03/01/2023

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Have a warranty plan with ***** for a washer which was purchased at ******** ********* ** ************
  Filled out the warranty card that came with the washer info packet. Washer motor burned out and will cost $400. to fix. ***** will not allow ******'s to repair the washer. Said they are not on their list to repair appliance under the warranty. As you will see by the attached what I have paid for a coverage and can not use it. I don't understand why they will not allow the seller of the appliance repair it. There was no information provided to me as you can see on this warranty saying who I have to use. I was misled by this company. I am out of a washer now for 10 days. My daughter works in healthcare. We are paying 10 dollars every 2 days to wash clothes. She needs her clothing washed nightly. ***** is very unprofessional. When I called them they said its my problem not theirs. They should have told me who I need to use not saying its my problem and that's it.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 03/13/2023

  We submit this letter in response to the complaint that was filed by Ms. ******* ***** with The Better Business Bureau, Inc. regarding her ********* Service Plan.

   

  We have completed our investigation of the concerns that were expressed by Ms. ***** and our response was sent directly to Ms. ***** on March 10, 2023 via email.

   

  Should you have any questions or require additional information, please contact the undersigned and reference our file number **********.
  

  Customer Answer

  Date: 03/13/2023

  
  
  Better Business Bureau:
  
  
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
  
  
  
  
  Sincerely,
  
  
  
  ******* *****