Abt ElectronicsReviews of abt.com

DONT GET AN EXTENDED WARRANY WITH ABT GO WITH THE NAME BRAND YOU PURCHASED. THEY CAME OUT TROUBLE SHOOTED THE PROBLEM AND HAD TO ORDER THE PARTS IF IT WAS GE THEY WOULD HAVE THE PARTS ON THEIR TRUCK. WE ARE SENOIRS AND WAITED OVER 10 DAYS TO GET OUR DRYER REPAIRED BUT THE PARTS WERE IN DAYS BEFORE OUR APPOINTMENT. TO OLD TO GO TO A LAUNDRY MAT. CUSTOMER SERVICE IS TERRIBLE THEY NEED TO HAVE A LITTLE RESPECT FOR THEIR CUSTOMERS. WAS SUPPOSE TO GET A CALL FROM A MANAGER BUT THAT NEVER HAPPENED. SO THINK TWICE BEFORE YOU MAKE A DECISION ON YOUR EXTENDED WARRANT! I LEARNED THE HARD WAY NEVER AGAIN

So, my wall heater/ac went out in Feb. Got a brand new unit and when they come to install it, they said that the plug on unit wasn't same plug as wall plug and they couldn't install it and had to reschedule the installation because they didn't have the part. Mind you this is Feb in Northen Illinois. So had to wait another week for them to come back. So I get the unit installed the next week and there is a duct adapter that goes on top of the unit to circulate heat/air into other rooms. The one from the other unit didn't fit on new unit and this is were it gets fun. So ordered the correct vent, took a little over a week. Come out and they ordered the wrong part. OK just a mistake. So they leave the box in my living room saying they didn't have a ticket to return it. They ordered the "right" part. Another week passes and they come and the tech who shows up says he only dileveries and don't install anything. ABT knew that this piece needed to be installed and didn't send an installer. So had to reschedule for another week. They come out a week later and where at house for 30 min and talked to me saying that they couldn't mount it and they needed to send out a fabricator. So another week passes and they come out again. Were here for just over an hr and talked to me again saying I would need a custom vent to fit the venting system. So had to reschedule and order the correct part again. So part comes in about 2 weeks later and scheduled an install for after 12 on a Sat so I didn't have to take off work again. They call me at 9am saying they are 10 min away from my residence. Good thing I wasn't at work at the time. Asked them how long it was going to take to install and tech said I am only dropping the part off not installing because that is not his job. No it is the end of March and still have a box laying in my living room because they can't get anything right. Called customer service to get a tech out after the delivery of latest vent and they couldn't even get a hold of there installation manager. So sitting here waiting for a call and will probably have to reschedule for another week yet again. I would not recommend using this company. Very high ineptitude and no organization from top to bottom. Can't justify going to somebody's property 8 times for samething acceptable.

4/25 UPDATE Since my post, Abt reached out to me to discuss my rating. Surprisingly, they're refunding the installation cost 100%. Wowie wow wow!!! I wasn't expecting that! Thank you Jeanie Boom and Abt. I always knew you are the leader in appliances with the best delivery platform. But I didn't know you really took customer service seriously. After our conversation, you rectified and exceeded my expectations. And the good news is that you're implementing best practices for the delivery crew/installers to discuss any drilling efforts before the work is complete. "YaY! *** I've order appliances from Abt several times and really love their delivery and installation service. But my recent microwave installation service gets 1 star because the installers drilled a hole in the center floor of one of my brand new cabinets. What does this mean? It means I can no longer lay items completely flat because the appliance cord is permanently in the way. This means I've lost precious cabinet real estate. On top of this, there already was an empty hole in/on the back of the cabinet wall that the installers could have repurposed and ran the cord through. But did they? NO! When I asked the installers questions about the possibility of nails showing through the cabinet floor, they assured me they wouldn't show, but they never mentioned they were going to drill a hole, especially a hole in the center of the cabinet floor. After they left, I kept trying to lay my items flat and wondered why they wouldn't fit in as before. (My cabinets are a bit higher from the stove and requires a step stool to fully see inside the cabinet floor.) Then I realized what they had done. I immediately called Abt customer service/resolution. The installers told customer service that they "just followed the appliance manual instructions", which said/read to drill a hole. Customer service said the installers should have told me they were going to drill another hole vs using the current one and where the hole would be located. She also said they should have at least considered putting the hole in the corner of the cabinet instead of in the center of it. They should have gotten my approval. But did they? NO! To "resolve" their screw up, customer service offered a $50 refund. I unwillingly accepted it but what a joke! Installation cost me $150. In addition to losing some precious storage space, I paid $150 for "expert installers". I'm still pissed! So, before an Abt appliance installer starts drilling in your cabinets, make them confirm the location for your approval first, or so they can suggest other options.

Bad customer service and technicians

Ordered several components to upgrade my vehicle’s sound system - over $800.00 worth. ABT shipped and UPS lost the package. As I watch shipping for these items closely, I contact ABT to let them know that the package was missing (from my prior experience, likely stolen), and sure enough later that day I got an alert that ABT had filed a claim. To my surprise though, they only included 1 item from the order on the claims form; and I was told I would have to wait another 7-10 business days for UPS to get back with them. Only once they heard back from UPS, and/or received the items back (whichever was sooner I assume), they would then process the refund of my payment which would take an additional 5-7 business days. I explained to them that though I realized it was UPS's error, that was not an acceptable option as I already had an appointment scheduled for the install and requested to cancel the order for a refund as they would not get here on time if the package was not found in the next 24 hours. I told them logically I didn't understand as they are taking no risks as the package, if found, was already directed return to sender. I was again told tough luck as those were their policies. So asked if they would ship me a replacement shipment as it may still arrive on time, and nope, that would be too much to ask unless I created and paid for a new order to replace this one. Because what kind of dumb*ss is going to pay you double for zero products! Seriously? So, I then explained to them I would give UPS the 24 hours to try to locate the package and if not found by then (PER UPS- the additional 7-9 days are a "just in case" the package magically shows up somewhere) I would be filing a dispute with my credit card company as they have zero risk as they had already informed UPS to return the package to sender if/when found. It is absolutely ludicrous that I would have to wait for 14+ days for a refund for items I never received, had zero control of shipping issues, and that was labeled return to sender. As I said, I was willing to give it 24 hours in case the package by some miracle was located and would be delivered to me in the next couple of days - but they treated me like I was the one ripping them off! Are you kidding me!? Here's the topper... the package was actually found a few hours later and would have been delivered to me the following day, but instead is now on its way back to ABT. They STILL REFUSE to refund me even with UPS closing the claim. I am now having to open a dispute with my credit card company to stop/refund payment, even though these thieves know it's on its way back per UPS. ABT has ZERO concerns/service for their customers and are straight up crooks!

Worst buying experience. Buyer beware take your business elsewhere. Every single step of the way nothing but problems. During the sale, I was told Abt does not price match, then another employee told me yes but depends. Then another employee said my quote from a competitor was too good & they could not help me. I was also told only 1 year of 0% financing on 4 kitchen appliances. Another employee said yes we price match but not fully. Finally I found someone who said yes Abt price matches & offers 2 years 0% financing. A day after my purchase, I was sent many emails with different delivery dates. Then 1 week after my purchase 2 days before expected delivery, I was referred to by the wrong name. Funny as to how every step of the sale they got my name right in emails, texts & phone calls but now can’t remember my name. The day of my delivery 3 out of 4 appliances were first delivered to the wrong house. Abt wanted to reschedule bc they said I wasn’t home. All the while I was standing at my front door waiting, trying to call Abt to figure out where they were & when they would arrive at my house. The delivery men unboxed my range in the street. I noticed it was the completely wrong range- I ordered gas & was delivered electric. My sales slip shows gas they insisted it was electric & told me I had to call to fix the issue. I called never got any apologies for either wrong house nor wrong item. CS rep wanted to deliver another electric range despite me saying many times it’s a gas range as on my sales slip. No rush delivery on this, a one week wait. I do not have my fridge & have not been given an eta of when it will arrive. Go give your hard earned money to one of the big box stores instead.

I bought a washing machine from ABT not even a year ago. I took the warranty as I wanted to be safe. Recently, my washing machine began to break when it was not running. So I called ABT as one would do with warranty. The first individual came and could not find the issue, was a really kind individual. I called ABT once more as it continued to happen. With a quick google search you can find that it can be the inlet valve or the drain hose! When someone arrived today not only did he ignore me, after I said it leaks when IT IS NOT RUNNING and decided for 20 minutes to just run the machine, but also decided to cuss me out. Really nice company for trying to take advantage of an immigrant women. I will be more than happy to reconsider this review, if ABT holds to their standard but as of right now I would recommend any place other than here for stealing money from people and not upholding their warranty.

Purchased from them for years multiple large items. They used to be very customer friendly and willing to negotiate. My most recent order had to pay a crazy delivery fee with installation and recycling and found out later Costco was cheaper. Not very willing to work with customers anymore. Won’t be using them anymore.