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  American Bath Factory

  Corona, CA 92878-7207

  
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  American Bath Factory

  PO Box 127 Corona, CA 92878-0127

  

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• Initial Complaint

  Date:09/17/2024

  Type:Product Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I have tried to contact the company several times and several different ways ********** Instagram, email, phone) with no response. I purchased a tub from them and the way the drain plug works is not conducive to the way the water pours from the spout. The drain pops open every time we try to fill the tub, wasting water and time. I am trying to find out if there is a fix for this or how to proceed.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 10/03/2024

  Sorry for the delay, I tracked an old email and just responded to it. I have never heard of an issue like this before. Please respond to the email that was sent out so we can get additional information to fix the issue

  Thank you

   

  Customer Answer

  Date: 10/11/2024

   I am rejecting this response because:
  
  I cannot get anyone to respond to my actual questions. Ive received two emails since sending in this form and neither answer exactly what Im asking. I have asked for a call so that I can explain the situation and they can help or let me know if nothing can be done. It always seems to take longer than they say to get a response. Last time, I was told I would receive a response in ***** hours. I didnt get one until 6 days later. I would like for a phone call to discuss the situation and get proper help.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 11/19/2024

  The last time we have on record of ****** ***** reaching out to us was on 10/09 by email, to which we have responded to. ****** ***** has been informed that we no longer carry bathtubs or bathtub products. I checked with production and we don't have a replacement for this product, and to please check Amazon or Vintage Tubs for a similar product with the same dimensions. As far as the issue, she'll have to replace the drain, it shouldn't be loose enough for water pressure to move it. The product is not covered by any kind of warranty.

  
  

  Thank you,

  
  

  David 

  Customer Answer

  Date: 11/22/2024

  The company did not listen to my issue to verify if it is actually covered or not. Just because the company no longer sells certain item(s), does not mean they shouldnt be able to help or supply one. A company should stand behind their product and get in touch with the consumer to understand the issue before saying they cannot help. I asked several times to schedule a call to confirm what was going on, but never received a response to that. This company is not concerned with their customers or concerns with their products. The response to BBB is not the issue I am having, which further proves my point that the company is not concerned with customer needs or the quality product being sold.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 11/27/2024

  The product has been discontinued and was not under warranty, we can't supply a replacement. ****** can get a drain cover from another brand that fits the dimensions of the tub drain. **************** is always available during work hours with our number on our website and order confirmation. Call *********** during our working hours to talk to customer service over the issue.   

  Customer Answer

  Date: 12/23/2024

  I was able to make contact with someone at the number provided. However, he advised there was nothing that could be done. He suggested I contact support to see what I could do on my end and what new stopper I should purchase. He said I would receive a response within 24 hours of emailing the email address provided. I emailed on Wednesday, 12/18. I still have not received a response. It is 12/23. When I called the number back, the message stated they were out for the holiday and wouldnt be back until 1/2. I guess I will have to figure out something on my own, even though this seems like a defect on the way the tub was made. The company doesnt appear to stand behind their product. I purchased a more expensive tub in hopes that it would do what it said (stay heated longer) and last longer than others, without many issues. It has not stood up to those claims. I am hoping others will see this and not purchase from this company as they do not stand behind their product.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:05/30/2024

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I purchased a shower system on April 24, 2020 they state that their products have a five year warranty. The contractors installed the shower system four years ago and since then Ive been having grout issues. They tore everything back and under the tiles that American bath company had pre-assembled for the shower pan there was a huge crack. I emailed them last week Friday and they got back to me, but said she didnt want to give me wrong info that she had to email my request higher up and I should probably hear something Tuesday. I heard nothing May 28 so I emailed again to which she said when I hear something you will hear something. I emailed her again asking how long it normally takes. If theres a number to call because nobody ever answers the ******************************************** back. Its been two days with no response, and I dont know what to do. Ive sent pictures of the work being done, completion, issues along with the crack.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 06/25/2024

  The last email we sent out to ******* did not get a response. Our production team has been looking into the issue but has not been able to duplicate how it would crack on top and not the bottom. Production has advised the best way to repair the crack would be to use a bondo product. I have linked the items below. The bondo product would patch up the crack and add some strength to that area as well. Once it has fully cured, the customer should be able to reinstall the tile and regrout the pan. We will send out the replacement tile when the bondo has cured and the tile is ready to install. This solution will have the fastest results to fix the issue. 

   

  Please see the links:

  
  

  Bondo Fiberglass Resin: ****************************Bondo-1-qt-All-Purpose-Fiberglass-Resin-20122/202077790#overlay

  
  

  Fiberglass mat: ****************************Bondo-8-sq-ft-Fiberglass-Mat-20129/202077814#overlay

  
  

  Fiberglass Cloth: ****************************Bondo-8-sq-ft-Fiberglass-Cloth-20128/202077813

  
  

  Bondo Hardener: ****************************Bondo-2-75-oz-Cream-Hardener-0928/202077788

  
  

  (this might be the best buy as its a full kit) Fiberglass repair kit: ****************************3M-Fiberglass-Resin-Repair-Kit-9-Quart-422/310136003

  
  

  Customer Answer

  Date: 06/25/2024

   Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:05/16/2022

  Type:Product Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I am seeking a reimbursement of $11,000 from American Bath Factory as the shower system they sold us is flawed and deteriorating daily. This amount would reimburse us the $6,056 we spent with them and cover the cost of deconstruction since we need to replace it. The basis for my accusation that the design is flawed is that the doors do not glide open without the wheels scraping the shower pan (causing screeching). We installed a replacement mechanism they sent us and it does the same thing. It is deteriorating daily as the wheels are scratching and digging into the stone composite plus the finish in the pan is rubbing off causing a brown dirty color to appear which will not come off with cleaning (mind you we have used the shower for only 3 months). The attached pictures show the black scratches from the wheels, the discoloration of the shower plan and the flimsy gliding mechanism. We had a shower door expert come to the house and he confirmed that the mechanism is not nearly sturdy enough to support the weight of the glass doors. My husband and I have worked with ABF over the last year getting replacement, missing and wrong-sized parts to correct problems that we had all along the way. To finally have it installed and find out that it doesn't perform as advertised is beyond disappointing. This bathroom remodel was a lot of money for us and we researched thoroughly to make sure that we felt great about how we were spending our money. We thought we made a good choice with ABF's products. We were wrong.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 05/26/2022

  We do not cover labor as our showers are DIY, Do It Yourself, and hiring someone to install the shower is up to the customer. This has already been explained to the customer and its also on our website for the customer to view before purchase. Our tech team has already been working with this customer so they already know what our company is willing to compensate for their issues with our product. We will not cover labor and we will not be covering anything other than the cost for the shower unit itself. We're sorry for the experience the customer had with our product, but our warranty and terms is clearly shown on the website before purchasing. As the customer has stated, we been working with them for the last year and provided our services to help them with the issues as they came up. Our tech team will continue to work with them as they come to an agreement of compensation.