Tony SSydney, NSW
Terrible -DO NOT USE THEM
Unjustified substantial add on fees - The installer "forgot" to gas the unit. The "Electrical"installer was not licensed, the $300 "Electrical installation was then done by a licensed Electrician for $150 - The front office always appear helpful with my questions and concerns, they make big promised but it is never followed up.
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Wendy W.Southwest, VIC
Unfinished!
We had our split system installed on Friday. Workman were pleasant......HOWEVER..We had a lot of rain overnight and woke the next morning to a large amount of water under our roofed pergola....Husband got up on the roof to discover that a tile had not been replaced....Which led to water running down inbetween the internal and external walls...Not Happy...
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very professional
james was punctual and very focused on doing an a1 job on our air conditioner installation.He was very informative and polite. He made sure he cleaned up all debris and packaging.
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GreendaleGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- Verified customer
Installation by Clearlight Electrical
Tim arrived on time, did a totally professional installation above expectations, left job clean, exceptional customer service! Highly recommended! Will not hesitate to have him back on future job installations.
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Anthony J cooperGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
Excellent
Installers arrived on time, just before [8.30] am as arranged, they looked clean tidy and ready for work. The installation was started straight away and continued continually over the next three plus hours or so, the finished job was of the highest quality[,Harry one of the installers and his partner] I could recommend to anyone looking for an air/con installation, I gave them 5 stars for
for this job.
Thank you.
Anthony J Cooper... 30/92019
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scottyMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
- 2 reviews
Michael who installed our new dishwasher did a good job was installed on 19/8/2019 approx ?
Installation of our new dishwasher was completed by Michael and did a good job and pleasant guy to talk to.it was completed in good time, he carried out a demonstration to show us how to operate properly
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exceptional service!
Installation of my upright cooker from Harvey Norman went without a hitch. Professional and friendly service even responded to my call when I had a problem after the job had been completed
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CSandovalAU
- 4 reviews
- 7 likes
Air conditioner installation
I purchased an air conditioner from Harvey Norman in Penrith. The installers from Octopuss were pleasant, punctual and efficient - lovely young men and I have no hesitation in recommending them.
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StewHunter Region, NSW
- 2 reviews
Air con installation
New air con was purchased at Harvey Norman, Rutherford. Leigh, the installer did a great job. He was prompt, reliable and very efficient. Highly recommended.. Very happy with the service.
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GailSydney Surrounds, NSW
Great Tradesman!
I bought an air conditioner at Harvey Norman in Penrith who organised Octopuss to install it at a house in Padstow (Sydney). The installer, Fouad, was very professional. He was prompt on the day of inspection and installation. A great job, finished neatly and promptly. I am very happy with this service.
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Joseph DGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
Terrible tradesman.
Dellaco was the assigned contractor to install my dishwasher. As soon as the installer saw that the job was a tiny bit more difficult than a quick install (they need to lift the dishwasher about 1.5cm), they did not get back to me to organize a time. I had to organize with Harvey Norman to assign a different contractor to me. Would not use Octopuss or Dellaco. Not recommended at all. Avoid and organise your own installer to save time and the headache.
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DimMelbourne
- 5 reviews
- 1 like
Poor Dishwasher Installations
Rang to organise an installer for a client who purchased a dishwasher through Harvey Norman. They don't even know what a Cabiseal was and left a huge open hole in her brand new kaboodle kitchen.
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Lied too with really poor service
Having Air-Con problems about a year after Octopuss in Gympie came and did the install. I got 2 different companies to come look and both said it was an install problem so I had to contact Octopuss. Colin came out and told me it was my fault and he wouldn't fix his mistake. He said I must have hit the air-con with a lawn mower even though the fault problem is 2 meters high. He didn't want to be bothered to fix it. I have no recourse but to pay money to a different company to fix it.
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Lulupen
- 5 reviews
Contractor quality unpredictable
Octopus are the company Harvey Norman Gordon use to install split system airconditioners. Octopuss then use contractors to install the units. The contractor assigned to our job was not a good tradesman. He was a nice man however could really only do a a basic back to back installation. I had to stop him half way through the job as he obviously did not have the required skills. His work was rough and he left unfinished holes in walls telling us this was the best he could do. There were also a lot of extra charges he charged us which he insisted ...Read more
I pay directly to him without an invoice. Just via bank transfer to him directly. We had to get an airconditioning installer to finish and correct his work. We are still filling holes in our walls. I would not recommend Octopuss via Harvey NormanSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Peter BowdenSydney, NSW
friendly and efficient
friendly and efficient service.The installer found a solution to an electrical connection problem which saved me having to install a new power point. The use of the stove features was explained before the job was completed. Well done.
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Peter HGippsland, VIC
job well done
the boys that came to install our aircon where on time and did a very efficient job. They were also polite and very helpful.I was impressed with thier service and competense
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Eva MSydney
- 3 reviews
Poor customer service experience
I had a poor experience with customer service staff member who was very rude. So far this hasn't been a pleasant experience working with the company. A company's customer facing staff should always aim to be polite and courteous.
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John OSouthern and Hills, SA
- 3 reviews
Service Quality Depends on the Subcontractor
I purchased a 5kw Fujitsu split system air conditioner from Harvey Norman Marion. They booked Octopuss to handle the installation. I was concerned about their service quality, having read mixed reviews. However, I was contacted by Ryan - the Adelaide based subcontractor booked by Octopuss. He and his team (including the actual installer Luke) were EXCELLENT. A phone call to book the visit, another phone call to confirm the time, arrived on time and completed the task in under the expected time. They arranged a separate guy to collect the...Read more
old unit for recycling - he turned up within 30 minutes and took the packaging and rubbish as well. Great job all round. If in Adelaide, don't be concerned about using Octopuss, especially if you get allocated Ryan as the subcontractor.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Alicia KSydney Surrounds, NSW
Aircon install
Perfect service. Purchased two aircon units from Harvey Norman lake haven. Allan and his team were amazing. Super nice guys, no issues at all. Would use them again no issues.
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Installation cancelled by them, but does not want to refund money
Installation was cancelled by them, because they feel it is too complicated to do it. It is OK. However does not want to refund money.
Called them many times. Not professional.
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Questions & Answers
Joshuaasked
I am an electrician and wish to become an approved contractor Cleveland.Wynnum area
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Roy Oasked
When can I expect someone to instal my heat pump. I was told by Harvey Norman that someone would contact me last week. Transaction number 2070000758
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Janasked
I have bought a split system from Harvey Norman and need to have it installed. What is the cost? Please.
Thank you
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A typical price for a back to back installation should be about $700 and that includes a a pair of wall brackets for the outside unit, Wall brackets are better than sitting the unit on the ground.
Don't bother using HN's contractors as you don't know what you are going to get. Choose your own contractor. Ask a friend if you don't know of one
I live in Frankston South and have had three separate installations done, each for a price of $700 including the wall brackets. The contractor I chose was Venlec from Mount Martha and their service and workmanship was fantastic.The boss Lui couldn't have been more helpful.
You can also get a good deal on air conditioners from Appliance Central on Ebay. They are much cheaper than HN.
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