I purchased a Haier 48 inch TV for Rs. 25000 on Dec 13, 2019 on offer. Later 6 months o[censored]se black spots started appearing on the left side of the screen. So I complained at the agency, Attinkara electronics where I purchased the TV.
The agency did not provide a warranty card, when asked about it, they told me the purchase invoice is itself is the warranty. Any how I also have an extended warranty of the agency itself. So the warranty was like 1 year company + 1 year agency.
After complaining, they said they'll look into it and will send a technician but no one addressed the issues.
Again when the no. of black spots increased, near to the end of the first warranty, I complained and after 4-5 days the technician came to our home, inspected the TV and said it was dust. They have to take it to service center.
They picked it up after 2 weeks, after another week I received a call from the service center saying all is well and will deliver it after 2 days. Nothing happened.
After 4-5 days, I got a call from the service center saying TV is not repairable and the parts are not available. So I have to Rs.9500 for a new model TV as the production was stopped for the model I purchased. I refused because having to pay rs 25000 for 1 year was unacceptable.
One month passed. So I sent official complaint letters to Attinkara electronics and Haier regional office. After 3-4 days, received another call saying if I pay Rs.2500, I will get a brand new model. Again I refused.
Then they said they will a deliver another same model TV but would only provide service warranty for next year and will not have replacement warranty.
For a TV that have stopped production and parts unavailable, what use is there for the service warranty.
Horrible service, horrible experience and rude customer care people.
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Haier Appliances India customer support has been notified about the posted complaint.
Jan 22, 2021
Updated by sj07 While I'm reconsidering the last offer, they called my home and said they are going to deliver the TV today, I suspect it may be some display TV. The model I purchased was Haier LE 48B9000 and it was purchased from Attinkara Electronics, Alappuzha Kerala.