Don't expect to receive Sears rebates on appliances. I purchased a refrigerator and a diswasher on the same day. I was told by the saleman that there was a free delivery rebate on the refrigerator and free installation rebate on the dishwasher, both amounting to approx $149. Because I took advantage of zero financing on the refrigerator, I was denied both rebates because they were purchased on the same day as the zero financing.

If the rebates had been approved, they would have been in the form of a Sears debit card, not a cash refund.

On Friday, October 9th, I called the Sears service repair center's toll free number to schedule an appointment for my Kenmore washing machine which had developed a leak. After talking to the representative about my service needs, I was convinced that I had an appointment for the following Wednesday. Since I had originally planned to ask for only a half day off, I requested the latest appointment available. The representative assured me he would note that on the appointment request.

On Tuesday, October 13th, I called the service department to let them know that the repair technician could come as early as needed since my administrator agreed to let me take the whole day off in order to get my washing machine repaired. I was shocked to discover that my appointment did not exist according to the repair department.

After talking with a second representative and being told repeatedly that she was "sorry for the inconvenience" and the next available appointment was October 21st, I asked to speak with a supervisor. The supervisor with whom I spoke was Jane Chavez (35698). Again I was told that the service department could do nothing even though the supervisor confirmed that according to their own records I had called on the previous Friday and had spoken with a repair department representative. It seems obvious to me that a repair was requested. Why else would I call the service request number specifically? When I asked her to review the tape recorded message, she informed me that it would take time to do that. Even though I had been on the phone with the repair department for more that 30 minutes at that point, I offered to wait. She said it would take too long.

At that point I requested either an appointment on the day I originally made other arrangements with work in order to be available or a discount for a later appointment if that date was truly impossible. She repeated that no appointments were available and that she did not have the authority to authorize a discount.

In essence, I am very disappointed with the service representative who should have correctly scheduled my initial request for an appointment. Now I will have to request an additional day off and wait another week for my washing machine to be repaired. I am not pleased with the supervisor either. Although she remained calm, she offered me empty apologies. As a returning customer of Sears, I expect to receive better service. I made the appointment in good faith, yet I am the person who is frustrated and inconvenienced because the service repair department employee did not do his job correctly. If the Sears repair department could not honor the original appointment date, I think they should compensate me in some way for their representative's error. I would much rather have my appointment, but something should be done to atone for my trouble.

Sears Kenmore Select Self-Cleaning Electric Range Model#665.95802 is dangerous. The oven turns itself on and heats to an extremely hot temperature and won't turn off.

I purchased a brand new Kenmore washer and dryer set in August of 2007. I chose this store and brand because my family and friends have used them for somewhere around 50 years. At this time, both the washer and dryer are not working. I spoke to several people at Sears and they will not help me out with this because I didn't purchase an extended warranty. If this was 4, 5 or 10 years from now, I would understand, but this set is obviously defective and I have been ripped off. I do not have $200 for them to come out just to look at the set and I don't feel that it is fair to expect to have to pay this much when the set is less than 2 years old.

On 1-2-09 I tried to ask a question about my brand new appliance purchase of which I did not have an account number for yet . "Robert" cut me off mid sentence saying "what can I do for you"?
I responded with "excuse me?' He then shouted very loudly and slowly "WHAT - CAN - I - DO - FOR - YOU ?" I was so agast that I hung up. When I called back I got ahold of "Steven" and asked him for Credit Central's Supervisor. He was hesitant and said "we have several supervisors". I asked again for the supervisors name in charge of Credit Central. He gave me Alan Lacy's name and literally laughed into the phone. Wow, being in the customer service business for 30 years myself, I was shocked and couldn't believe what had just transpired.
I intend to pursue this matter to the fullest extent. This sort of conduct just simply cannot be tolerated and ignored any longer. I wonder why Sears is in trouble and ready to go down? Hmmm. See ya boys, perhaps in the unemployment line where my office is...in CUSTOMER RELATIONS. Now I'm laughing.
Mrs. J.P. Pearson