I purchased a JennAir microwave from ABW, and unfortunately the experience did not reflect the level of service the company advertises.
Shortly after installation, the unit developed a defect; I contacted ABW immediately. On April 22nd, I was told the manufacturer had denied the exchange and that I should proceed with repair. No escalation was made, and no explanation was provided as to why a brand-new unit did not qualify for exchange. I added management to the email thread on May 5th, but the issue was still not escalated and no one from management responded.
Over the next several weeks, ABW continued to direct me back to the warranty and to the manufacturer, rather than reviewing or advocating the case internally. Communication became inconsistent, and even after I clarified how I preferred to be addressed, responses reverted to generic greetings. For a company that promotes white-glove, personalized service, the lack of attention to detail was noticeable.
JennAir ultimately reviewed the case directly, approved the exchange, and completed the full replacement before ABW’s scheduled repair appointment. ABW continued to send repair scheduling emails for the defective unit even after the manufacturer had already resolved the issue. At no point did ABW acknowledge the replacement, cancel the repair, or address my original question.
In the end, the manufacturer resolved the problem entirely. My experience with ABW reflected limited follow-through, no escalation, and minimal ownership of the issue. I hope this review helps others understand what to expect.
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I purchased a JennAir microwave from ABW, and unfortunately the experience did not reflect the level of service the company advertises.
Shortly after installation, the unit developed a defect; I contacted ABW immediately. On April 22nd, I was told the manufacturer had denied the exchange and that I should proceed with repair. No escalation was made, and no explanation was provided as to why a brand-new unit did not qualify for exchange. I added management to the email thread on May 5th, but the issue was still not escalated and no one from management responded.
Over the next several weeks, ABW continued to direct me back to the warranty and to the manufacturer, rather than reviewing or advocating the case internally. Communication became inconsistent, and even after I clarified how I preferred to be addressed, responses reverted to generic greetings. For a company that promotes white-glove, personalized service, the lack of attention to detail was noticeable.
JennAir ultimately reviewed the case directly, approved the exchange, and completed the full replacement before ABW’s scheduled repair appointment. ABW continued to send repair scheduling emails for the defective unit even after the manufacturer had already resolved the issue. At no point did ABW acknowledge the replacement, cancel the repair, or address my original question.
In the end, the manufacturer resolved the problem entirely. My experience with ABW reflected limited follow-through, no escalation, and minimal ownership of the issue. I hope this review helps others understand what to expect.