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Initial Complaint
03/06/2024
- Complaint Type:
- Billing Issues
- Status:
- Resolved
Date of install of a wood stove was 2/15/2023, I paid $4,500 in total. When the job was done the guy lit a fire and went over the basics and then handed me an IPAD to sign the job was completed and I was satisfied, no conversation at all. Now just recently Flametech sends me an email saying my annual maintenance appt is 4/2/24 and it'll be $299 AND if I refuse this service they'll charge me $179. I know I signed the IPAD but, slipping this in there is shady and I really had been happy with them but, will now never do business with them again and will warn others. My question to BBB is can I refuse service and not pay them? Have others complained? What they are doing is probably legal but, not ethical. Best regards,Business response
03/07/2024
Good morning,
We provide "pre-scheduled" dates for annual service as a courtesy so that our customers can take advantage of discounted spring and summer pricing. The client does not have to keep the appointment and can cancel or reschedule the appointment without paying any fees. We send a postcard reminder 30 days or so in advance and follow up with email and text message reminders as we get closer to the scheduled date giving the client ample time to cancel or reschedule the appointment if desired.
The dispatch fee of $179.99 is due only if our technician arrives on the scheduled date and the client decides at that time that they do not want to proceed with the scheduled maintenance.
We will work on rewording the verbiage in the prescheduled line item so that it reads clearer.
I hope this explanation helps. Please feel free to call the office at 302-996-9250 if you have further questions.
Sincerely,
, FLAME-TECH
Customer response
03/08/2024
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to my complaint and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me. Thank you for your help as that was not the original response I received.
Regards,
Complaint ID: 21392178
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Contact Information
23 Southgate Blvd Ste 103
New Castle, DE 19720-8402
Business hours
Today,8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
MMonday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
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TTuesday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
WWednesday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
ThThursday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
FFriday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
SaSaturday | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
SuSunday | Closed |
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2 total complaints in the last 3 years.
1 complaints closed in the last 12 months.