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The Kohler Company has 2 locations, listed below.

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    • The Kohler Company

      444 Highland Dr Kohler, WI 53044-1515

    • The Kohler Company

      101 Upper Rd Kohler, WI 53044-1531

    Business ProfileforThe Kohler Company

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    Multi Location Business

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1.8/5stars

    Average of 46 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    75 complaints closed in last 3 years

    40 complaints closed in last 12 months

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    Overview of BBB Rating

    Overview

    The Kohler Company offers manufacturing of plumbing fixtures, power systems products, fine furniture, cabinetry, and tile.

    Business Details

    This is a multi-location business.

    Find a Location

    The Kohler Company has 2 locations, listed below.

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      • The Kohler Company

        444 Highland Dr Kohler, WI 53044-1515

      • The Kohler Company

        101 Upper Rd Kohler, WI 53044-1531

      Location of This Business
      444 Highland Dr, Kohler, WI 53044-1515
      BBB File Opened:
      1/1/1963
      Years in Business:
      151
      Business Started:
      1/1/1873
      Business Started Locally:
      1/1/1873
      Business Incorporated:
      1/17/1887
      Type of Entity:
      Corporation
      Alternate Business Name
      • Kohler Engines
      • Sterling Customer Care Center
      • Sterling Plumbing Group
      • Kohler Co.
      Business Management
      • David Kohler, President and CEO
      • Laura Kohler, Sr. VP - Human Resources, Stewardship and Sustainability
      • Tom Adler, Sr. VP - Finance and CFO
      • Brian Melka, Group President - Power
      • Michael Mueller, VP - Corporate Communications
      • Paul Ryan, Chief Information Officer
      • Larry Yuen, Group President - Kitchen & Bath
      • Jelane Lehto, Customer Service Representative
      Contact Information

      Principal

      • David Kohler, President and CEO
      • Jelane Lehto, Customer Service Representative

      Customer Contact

      • Jelane Lehto, Customer Service Representative
      Additional Contact Information

      Fax Numbers

      • (920) 457-1271
        Primary Fax

      Phone Numbers

      Website Addresses

      Customer Complaints

      75 Customer Complaints

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      Most Recent Customer Complaint

      07/17/2024

      Complaint Type:
      Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      I spent thousands to upgrade the faucets and fixtures in my new construction home, yet their sales team and technical team cannot even come to a decisive conclusion on product damage.Furthermore, the sales executive would go so far as to disparage my character in order to accommodate a home builder, rather than the homeowner who is actually paying for the items. I am absolutely appalled by the things she has said. In the June 24 email, she says I'm thinking that the customer opened this case, sent you pictures, and an inspector did NOT go to the house. To accuse me of lying about having a Kohler inspector go to the house to investigate this issue is absolutely disgraceful. Then, saying Im particularly difficult indicates that she has no intention of doing the right thing. Instead, she wants to brush this issue under the rug and force me to accept products in which the warranty has been voided. To add insult to injury, in her July 9 email, she emphasizes that I've been receiving conflicting information for weeks and one or our largest builders urgently needs accurate information to close a home. One of our largest builders tells me everything I need to know about why she is trivializing my concerns.Then, instead of going through the technical team, she decides to just send out her own rep to inspect everything and Im supposed to take her word for it, instead of the MANY technical advisors I have spoken to? They even told ******** directly on July 1 that We do also state in our written warranty that damage caused by accident, misuse, or abuse is not covered by this warranty. Improper care and cleaning will void the warranty. I am extremely disappointed that this is Kohlers service quality. To accuse me of lying and making up a story is reprehensible. It is extremely unprofessional and not conducive to make the CUSTOMER look like the bad guy when trying to come to a conclusion, especially when the disagreement is coming from within the company.
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      Most Recent Customer Review

      MPrice

      4 stars

      07/29/2024

      Initially, I experienced frustration with my Kohler generator due to a delayed part replacement during hurricane season. However, Kohler's response to my concerns was exceptional and changed my perspective entirely.Upon hearing about my issue, Kohler swiftly arranged an inspection within the same week. They then approved a new unit and expedited its shipment. All interactions were professional, and action was taken quickly.This experience has significantly increased my confidence in Kohler's customer service. While the initial delay was concerning, their prompt and thorough resolution demonstrates their commitment to customer satisfaction. I now feel much more at ease about potential future repairs, knowing the quality of their response.Kohler's handling of the situation has restored my faith in their brand. While no product is perfect, it's reassuring to know that Kohler stands behind their products with responsive and effective customer support when needed.

      The Kohler Company Response

      07/31/2024

      Thank you for your comment. We appreciate your patronage and take great pride in our customer service team.

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