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BRUCEVictoria
- 3 reviews
- 4 likes
solar EV system 4.8 kw
Purchase a 4.8kw solar system paid for in December 2018 still waiting 4 month later
This business will not contact you very hard to communicate with looks like there stolen my money 5000 dollars out pocket saved for years
i not happy with this company should be shut down
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Jim_DudeAU
- 2 reviews
- 13 likes
Disappointingly faulty product, lack of support
We moved into a house that is only three years old. The hot water system is not working properly. Called Chromagen - advised it would cost $187 just to come and look at it, and that nothing would be covered by warranty, even though various things on their website say parts of the system are covered for 5 years. Private plumber will at least give a quote before charging. $187 just to look at the problem - not even to fix or a give a quote - that's a bloody joke.
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Andrew TileyGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 10 reviews
- 14 likes
- Verified customer
Outstanding Customer Service and outstanding product
Our house was built in 2014 and we have a solar hot water with a gas booster. After 3 years we replaced the frost valve, which was not a fault of Chromagen but a fault of the builder installing a cheap inferior part.
This year we had a issue with our hot water Chromagen came out and replaced a fault sensor and they waived the call out fee because we had them out in the last 12 months.
The Chromagen solar hot water is cheap to run and is reliable, the service technicians are on time and they are friendly, you do not find this level of customer service in any other trades.
Chromagen went above and beyond and i cannot recommend them enough
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200 lot heat pump hot water
Their customer service is non existant, their warranties does not exist they send plumbers instead of electrician they do not want to know you after the sales and would never refer them to anyone except my worst enemy.
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Jo1981Sydney
- 3 reviews
- 2 likes
Absolutely useless piece of junk!!!!
We bought a house 4 years ago which was 6 months old at the time. Unfortunately either the original owners or Coral homes decided to put a Chromagen solar water heater in. We have had nothing but problems since moving into the house 14 months ago. We have had to replace the tempering valve and the relief valve (naturally out of warranty) and currently on hot days we have the relief valve pouring boiling water down the drain multiple times a week!! This junk system wastes more water than our family actually uses!! When I’ve called customer service they assure me it’s normal but I can guarantee that it’s NOT normal for so much water to be wasted multiple times per week! Avoid at all costs!!
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ChunkWangandary
- 5 reviews
- 4 likes
Do not use. They are incompetent buffoons
Don't use Chromagen expecting a smooth process. They may seem cheap, but it ends up costing. You will be dealing with incompetent buffoons. Monkeys at typewriters would achieve more. It is more pleasurable to speak to some one expelling a mixture of gasses out of their butts.
I have had the misfortune of using them for both a heat pump hot water service replacement/installation as well as solar panel installation aided by the Victorian government incentive with rebate.
Firstly but least I'll begin with the hot water unit replacement. I thou...Read more
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customerXClyde North, Vic
Chromagen Australia - TERRIBLE
Terrible customer service. Very rude staff - I spoke to two separate individuals from the customer service team to organise a warranty repair to Eternity Gas Continuous Flow water heater. Both agents were rude and made sarcastic comments. This is a reflection of the company culture. Unprofessionalism is in the DNA of the company.
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GeorgeKGoldcoast
This is worst serving company for Solar Panels
Issue was that Solar Power AC output was not working.
I rang then about 20 times and emailed them about a dozen times.
They sent me an Invoice for over $ 6700 even without the technician visiting the site. They assumed the inverter is dead.
They installed a inverter that did NOT give me any warranty for over 2 yrs.
MONEY MONEY MONEY that all they want. I waited for 3 weeks without any help.
Be VERY CAREFUL and DO NOT FALL INTO THEIR TRAP.
The problem was finally solves forJUST $88 !!! with a local Solar Panel Electrician. The inverter is still functioning.
I saved over $7000 including GST.
Planning to install another 5 KV panels with that money !! by the same fellow BUT NOT chromogen.
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Michael MichellAdelaide
- 2 reviews
- 2 likes
Replacement tank lasted less than 4 years
300 litre solar replacement tank lasted less than 4 years. This was a warranty replacement and didn't even last the 5 years warranty currently offered by Chromagen. Chromagen offered a discount replacement which was more expensive than buying off the self.
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Junk
The solar hot water system is pure junk, had the units replaced under warranty, two times. Last replacement were heat tube type panels, guess what ?? both panels taken off the roof six months apart coz of leaking. They were out of warranty. The money saved on electricity was paid to local plumbers and electricians. Would not recommend Chromagen even to a politician.
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Dasher109Central Highlands and Goldfields, VIC
- 3 reviews
- 3 likes
I agree with one of the other comments, I can't give less than one star.
Absolutely hopeless.
No back up support, crappy product, you cannot make contact with them, and when/if you can, they don't want to know you! unless of course they want your money.
Seriously, this company has no integrity whatsoever, and sells very poor quality products, and relies on the government rebates.
I can't understand how they have avoided consumer affairs?
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SharminBrisbane
- 2 reviews
- 5 likes
- Verified customer
Very poor product and poor service
We built our house with Plantation Homes in 2017 and got the hand over of our house at the end of June 2017. Plantation Homes installed Chromagen solar hot water system. Unfortunately the system has broken down few days ago I called Plantation and they gave me a 1300 number to call Chromagen. After trying multiple times, leaving messages to return my call there was no response. I called them back again and again then finally managed to talk to someone and I was told the product is out of warranty as it has only one year warranty. I called Plan...Read more
tation back and they are unable to take any responsibility. I called Chromagen back again after trying multiples times and waiting for long hours to book in a service to check the system. They advised me there will be call out fee for first 45 minutes, then additional fees for every half an hour from then on plus cost for spare parts. When I requested for a time frame for the appointment I was told that they can not confirm a time, service tech will call half an hour before they arrive. I requested them that both my wife and I work full time and we can't get back to home with in half an hour. Sadly, the customer service personal said this is best they can do and there is no other option. Now one of us will have to take a day off from work to get it fixed. This is the worst service I have seen so far and Chromagen hot water system is the worst product I came accross. Hot water is so essential for our everyday life and how it is possible that the product has only one year warranty. Plantation provided one year service warranty which is covered by the manufacturer anyway but they never mentioned it to us that the system has only one year warranty and they do not care what will happen after that. Chomagen didn't honour the fact that the unit is only 2 to 3 months out of warranty and now we are looking at spending hundreds of dollars to fix the system as we don't have any other option. I have a young family with little kids and now we do not have any hot water in this cold weather for more than a week. I wish I could provide negative rating to Chomagen. I am currently checking with ACCC to see what are my rights against warranty.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Joe
- 3 reviews
- 3 likes
Continued Problems and no support
Had heater for approximately 1.5 years with continued problems with beeping, fluctuations in water temperature to shower and gas back up always coming on. Chromagen will not reply to my emails and when I spoke with them they said they won't come out to fix unless I pay expensive call out and parts charges as it is out of its one year warranty. I don't think this is acceptable as the heater cost a lot of money and I would expect it to work for many years. I will now need to make a formal complaint to consumer affairs to get it sorted and suggest anyone else in the same situation does the same.
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I was unable to give them ZERO stars
Do not use this company for anything.
The backup service is atrocious - they didn't want to assist me because my instant gas hot water system was 10 years old and there is no one in my area (Canberra) that services them or provides spare parts. In fact most electrical/plumbing people I spoke to said to keep well away from the brand. The Chromagen call center for service avoided my questions and would not allow me to speak to senior management.
Go with a well known and trusted brand such as Rheem or Rinnai who actually do have customer service.
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charlie watersGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC
- 7 reviews
- 4 likes
Reliable product Excellent service Great Staff
Had both solar hot water and power installed 2010. Only issue after 8 years was a small part fixed on the day for small cost. Call staff very helpful quick service call knowledgeable. I cant fault my time with their products.
All office staff and service staff are professional and pleasant.
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G. HiSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 23 reviews
- 1 like
200L Tank on Roof unit
Dont touch this stuff These units have been installed by builder. Since day one have had problems with noises when hot Sounds like someone banging on the pipes with a hammer. Their paperwork says they do this and not a problem. Well it is a problem when you flush a toilet and the hot water system starts rattling. Got told it is thermal shock What????? Also told that the unit is "Too efficient". and due to the fact that we have the smallest collector cant be altered.
Strange that other similar brands dont do it.
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WiffaGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 12 reviews
- 10 likes
Not a problem
Reported the tank leaking on the Tuesday (A/H) sent there man out Thursday. Replaced the tank on the following Monday.
4 months prior to the end of the warranty.
Done & dusted.
Thankyou
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Awful customer service and terrible product
Don't ever buy from these dodgy company! Product falls apart and is made from inferior parts. Warranty replacement takes forever and they have the nerve to charge for installation.
One star is too good for these people.
Wish negative stars was an option in that case I'd give them negative 1000.
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Chris of MBMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
- 6 reviews
Actually Chromagen is quite Good!
Ok, so a few days ago my 300 litre Chromagen HWS started leaking water from the top, it was late Thursday arvo and I rang Chromagen to get an idea of what was happening. ( checked my paperwork, the HWS is 6 years old, I have a seven year warranty). I was told to send a photo along with the tanks serial no and any supporting documentation regarding the original purchase. I did so but of course it was after hours when I did.
First thing the next morning I followed up to check that it all went thru ok and was told yes, the technician will need...Read more
to assess and get back to me. OK. Later that morning I make another call, technician still hadn't been able to look.Mm Ok. Early lunchtime, another call, same response. I am thinking, its Friday, will they honour the warranty and have a unit in stock to replace mine ( I'm in Adelaide) am I going to be waiting half a week while they get one in from Melb?) If they don't honour the warranty, I wont be happy using them again, so I'll have to get another unit from some one else. Then I get on the web and see how people have rated Chromagen. ( I actually hadn't had any problems with my unit and was quite happy with it). I was quite suprised and worried about all the negative comments. Will they honour my warranty so we wont be out of hot water? Its not looking promising... C'mon Chromagen tell me whats happening! So I make another call, same response, I then and ask for the Service Manager - he's off crook ! What. I ask for his boss, he is at a meeting (haven't we all heard that before !) Its getting later in the afternoon, I know I'll be without hot water for the weekend, but if at least, someone can make a decision now, a unit can be ordered and hopefully it can be ready to be delivered on Monday. So I make another call and finally get hold off this bloke and tell him of all the shortcomings in me being left in the lurch. He apologises, says give me 10 mins and Ill get back to you. ( Oh yeah, I think, I hope that's not a fob off)1 comment
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AllyVBrisbane
Great service
Not too sure of the product as we've only had it for 2 years and it has leaked and required a new seal and element, however the service was 5 star. After reading some of these reviews, I was a bit wary when I called with a problem, but had a plumber out within a day and he even came back today to check on the pressure even though he is on holidays and is due to fly overseas today.
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David S.Chromagen
Hi Chris of MB,
r our warranty periods and terms. Unfortunately, there are many cases were we have supplied product to a third party (i.e. builder / plumber) and they have incorrectly installed them and / or omitted important items that protect these type of systems which is unfortunately beyond our control (and hence why there has been some negative comments posted). We appreciate your honest comments and trust your replaced system is again providing your home with energy efficient hot water.Thank you for your comments and clear explanation of your experience. We do apologies for any inconvenience caused. At Chromagen we stand by our product and honour all warranties as pe... Read more