Sears
Reviews and Complaints

There must be a design flaw in this product. Ive had mine for less than six months and it has had serious issues with odors. I can see why so many people are complaining, the smell is awful. NOTE, I have nothing that is old or rotting in either the freezer and refrigerator. It is a very frustrating problem and I have tried many things to remedy this. I took everything out of the freezer, cleaned all surfaces of the freezer compartment., cleaned all surfaces of the inside of the refrigerator compartment. Left the freezer empty after this and it STILL stinks, it is not as stinky at first but, after a few days the smell gets worse. I am wondering if I can return it and if so, HOW?

Installer contracted by Sears to bring and install washer, cross threaded the water intake hose causing a leak. The leak behind washer seeped into floor and wall creating mold resulting on over $5000.00 in damage and related costs. A claim was filed with the Sears insurance company Sedgwick who referred the claim to the contract installer. The installer filed a claim with their insurance which remains unpaid unpaid over two months after the repair work. I have had to cover the payment to avoid credit report damage. Since I have no contractual relationship with the installer, Sears should reimburse me for for the damages and then deal with their subcontractor for repayment

Purchased a Kenmore range in 2013. Worked fine, until November 2015 when it caught fire in the oven and fried the circuit board. The outside of this oven was so hot, we could not touch it for at least a hour. There was flame inside the oven, which was set for 350 degrees. There was a burnt wire/rubber smell which caused us to open all the windows to rid of the smell. I called Sears service and was told that because there was no warranty left on this item, it would not be covered, and we did not purchase extended warranty. Fair enough, but I said I do not believe it to be a warranty issue, but a malfunction. I went online and found out from other consumers that this is an ongoing issue with Sears and that it is called runaway temperature. This is where the oven is set at a certain temperature, but the temperature increases until it blows the circuit board. Yes, that is what happened to us. Received a call back from Sears service, however, the number that was left for us to call back is incorrect so now trying to track down the correct number. Funny part of this story is that we received a call from Sears today, December 10/15 asking if we would like to purchase extended warranty on our Kenmore range that we purchased in 2013.. LOL.. not likely it is in the garbage dump. No more Sears products for this family.

I was in this parts store on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2015 and "served" by a Native woman - do not know her name but she is probably the only native woman there. Not sure if she was having a bad day or not but she presented me with the WORST customer "service" that I have ever experienced in my 67 years. I had purchased a Craftsman drill about 10 yrs. ago and either the battery or the charger does not work. When I inquired about my problem I was rudely told by her that "We don't make parts for these any longer". What happened to your lifetime guarantee on tools? I then required a part for a dishwasher that I had purchased in July and was only hooked up for 2 weeks due to renos that I am doing. I showed her the part and had the Model & Serial numbers with me. She - again very rudely - asked me for the name of the part. I replied that I am not a dishwasher repairperson and this is why I brought in the part & numbers. She (hopefully) found the part number and it will be in? She did not tell me that part. I also had a question regarding venetian blinds that I had ordered in July. 2 of them came and I require 1" to be cut off these blinds. When I inquired about this she - again, very rudely - told me to go back to the store where I bought them as they don't do blinds any longer. While she was telling me this, she was walking way from me to deal with another customer and then made a snarky remark to the male customer about me. Maybe you can tell me why I was not able to get replacement parts for my drill and I would like to know where I'm to go regarding getting these blinds cut. By the way - they were ordered over the phone - I did not buy them in a store. I would also like to know what you plan on doing about the way this "woman" treats Sears customers. I have been a loyal customer of Sears for over 50 years and I have also worked in Customer Service for over 50 years and this is NO way to treat a customer - whether you like them or not. This "woman" does not have ONE Customer Service bone in her body and should either be required to take some Customer Service courses or be fired. I would appreciate a reply ASAP regarding this matter. Thank you Linda Mackenzie H - [protected] C - [protected] PO Box 417 Standard, AB T0J 3G0 [protected]@hotmail.com

I put items on layaway September 5th 2015 and had the order paid in full on November 2nd. order [protected] I have had to contact sears six times trying to just get a refund after all this mess. All I keep hearing from them is they will contact mi in 24 hours to resolve this. Well as of today I have not got any e-mail or phone call. I just want my full refund with no charges due to there mistakes. I have never had such a huge problem from any company before. I will never go into or shop online with sears again, What A Huge Disappointment.

I had new tires put on my Ford Expedition EL on 11/08/2012 at the Sears Auto Center in Gainesville, FL. The manager showed me the tires I needed and I picked out the ones that had the black lettering with white trim. I paid $817.83 total and then get my truck after they were done and they had put all black tires on. The manager said he would call me back and get the right ones put back on. I never heard from him. I had just had twins on 9/11/12 so I was exhausted and honestly didn't have time to argue about tires. I called back once and he was supposed to call me back but never did. Time went on and today, 12/4/15, I noticed that my tires were cracking. it's exactly 3 years later. I called because I remember them telling me about my tires (Goodyear) having a warranty. I told the guy that answered the phone that I had noticed some cracks and that my invoice states a 60k warranty and then he goes on about how Florida's UV rays are higher, etc... I said, so basically, you're telling me there is no warranty. Then he gets argumentative with me and tells me that he did not say that. I called a well known tire company that came highly recommended and took my truck to them only to find out that I'VE BEEN DRIVING ON EXTRMEMELY DANGEROUS TIRES FOR 3 YEARS WITH 4 CHILDREN! THEY PUT CAR TIRES ON MY TRUCK. The tires they put on my truck are not made to carry the load of my truck by itself, without a person in it! Needless to say, I got the right tires put on my truck today and I will NEVER RECOMMEND SEARS AUTOMOTIVE EVERY AGAIN! They put my family in danger and ripped me off, as far as I'm concerned.

We have bought a whirlpool side by side, we bought the 5 yr. Master protection and service plan . The fridge is covered 1 more yr. The compressor went out, they sent a repair man out he in seconds said there was mice infestation and left, I had my phone with me so I took pictures because that was a lie . I then called sears and told them what just happened they said how sorry and they would send someone . It has been now 11 weeks and I have had the repair dept. 5 times someone was coming I've had 5 wait no show no calls and when I call they tell me order complete 5 weeks later a second man shows up and says he see's no sign of mice infestation yet he says he has to order compressor it will 7-10 days . Here we are still no fridge the protection and insurance bought is a scam, I lost 420.00 in food and 2, 000 plus fridge . One very unhappy never again customer of sears

I also have a Kenmore Elite washing machine that started rusting after the 90 day warranty. It started rusting around the Bleach dispenser first and now is rusting around the top lid and hinges. The paint flakes off and causes rust stains on clothes. Looks like from reading the complaints this is a common issue that looks like a manufacturing defect. A washing machine that cost 1K shouldn't start rusting apart in less than 3 years if you ask me. Can someone help me get in touch with someone to get this resolved. Rodney from Bama

Nov. 8th, 2015 We placed a order at the Logan, Utah store for Gold 250a wheeled battery charger at 39.99. When they shipped to store they were not as described. Carlos took alot of time to get the chargers that we ordered. That same day we came home and ordered 3 more chargers and they were ordered on the phone. They told me the decription and the item I ordered, They came and were the wrong chargers. They sent a small 3 amp charger.I have called numerous times and was promised that we would get the chargers that were discribed. Nov 30th called again for the 4th time..always saying they would send what I ordered and wait for emails which has been going on since Nov. 12th. We have been a customer for over 40 years..never have we been put off and been told that they don't stand behind their ad and to return and order them again. Sears put a wrong stock number with a picture and description. Which is now my fault. Sears doesn't stand behind the consumer.

Sears should be ashamed of itself. I had grown up with the idea that if you wanted quality service and appliances, Sears was the place to go. I can’t remember how many people over the years I have told that too. I think back to the Sears craftsman tools and the overall image in the past. Sad to say this is no longer the case. We bought a washer and a dryer through Sears. We had many choices on where to go to buy the appliances. I unfortunately told my wife to go nowhere else but Sears as they are the best. How I now regret this decision. Our dryer has been going out. We bought the extended warranted just in case this situation came up. Again, the thought process is Sears is the best and will take care of things. They come out in October and tell us one problem for the dryer and put us way out into December (Dec 10). It turns out it is a motor. We got the part a few days later. Now the dryer is completely out. I called to advise Sears the dryer is needing repaired. I live in the Midwest (Iowa) and roads are icy. With 4 kids we are always doing laundry, several loads a day, and do not want to go to the laundry mat to do this and this is why I pay for the extended warranty. When I first called, I got an agent in the Philippines and I immediately asked for a supervisor. She was nice and polite. When I got the supervisor, Claire, employee ID 914356, things got ugly. I asked if she could see if they could check to see if could move this up and advised of the situation. No empathy really. Just told the chance to move this up would be ‘NONE’. Due to her curtness, I asked to speak to her manager. She said her manager’s name was Vegel. Would give me nothing else and said Vegel had no phone. Really? Absolutely refused to give me a phone number or a call back from Vegel. Extremely rude. I called the Customer Service line and politely advised of what was going on and was hung up on. I called back again and got Leeona the next time. Congratulations to Leeona as she could speak fluent English. I was much impressed at this moment. Because I did not fit the definition of hardship so to speak, I had no chance to be moved up. So I asked I have to go to a Laundromat for my clothes even though paying for the extended warranty. I was told ‘Yes’. The end result was too bad how sad, can’t help you, but you can cancel your extended warranty if you want to. My take on this is Sears should be totally ashamed of themselves. Getting agents in the Philippines and the United States that could not speak English very well is not a good start and it went downhill from there with the horrible customer service. I have spent thousands and thousands of dollars at Sears because of the PRIOR image I had of Sears. I am not trying to ask for something above and beyond but what was just. I have bought appliances, exercise equipment and many items there. This all ends now. I realize I am just one customer in the many of millions of Sears and no big loss, but I plan to let all I know the experience I had today. You can thank Claire for this. I also plan to contact the BBB. Signed an EX Sears buyer of products and services. Todd

I ordered 1.5 cu. ft. Countertop Microwave w/ Grill Function Stainless Steel Sears item# 57153 | Mfr model# KCMC1575BSS Order Id#: [protected] on November 20, 2015 and paid for it via my Paypal account. Purchased Items $307.74Items Total $28.46Shipping $337.91Pre Tax Total $18.46Tax $356.37 This order has not been shipped to me and apparently is still at the West Palm Beach, FL, Outlet store. Could someone please help. I have called customer service and the store several times and no one can give my any answers as to what is going on with my order. I have left messages for the Manager of that store to call me, no call back. Please ship this item or cancel order and refund my money. Thank you, Scott W Kissner

Date of Purchase October 19TH, 2015 Delivered to my house November 6TH, 2015 and plugged in for the first time. Order number: [protected] Sales Check: [protected] Product Kenmore Refrigerator-Freezer Model #60412, 18.0 Cubic Feet. From the first time I plugged this unit in, and waited for it to get to, ("operating temp."), it never got to the right temp. in the Refrigerator or Freezer! I have a thermometer inside and it is ALWAYS too cold in the Freezer, (frosts and ices up), and the Refrigerator is too hot! The air flow is open, etc. I want this piece of junk picked up and a refund issued. I purchased this on-line at: Sears.com. Brand new! Thank you, Susan Hahn Keaau, HI

Have the same issue. Bought a Kenmore Elite side by side model 106.51173 310 about 1 year ago. The smell is horrible and is coming from the bottom of the fridge in the back and is being blown out by fan. I am extremely unhappy since we spent a couple of thousand on this fridge and it's less than a year...plus I still have not found a answer anywhere what this smell is. Can someone please help😡

I ordered & paid up front for a set of Hankook Dynapro AT-M 265/75-16 light truck tires last week, but Sears refused to install them. Even though Hankook clearly says that these tires are designed to fit 7" to 9" wide rims, Sears Auto in Waldorf MD claimed that they couldn't fit them on my "too wide" standard 8" Dodge truck rims. Instead they coerced me into buying a set of cheaper made-in-Mexico version General Grabber HTS tires for a higher price and under duress, after having already pulled my old tires off and threating me with a 15% restocking fee. Buyer beware: Don't order anything on-line from Sears.

Am extremely disappointed with the Purchase Protect experience and somewhat with the Sears store policy. Took a leaf blower in to the store today that was purchased November 2014, because it stopped working. Associate checked for himself and confirmed. Due to being over 60 days after purchase, he told me I needed to go thru Purchase Protect. Went home & called them and spoke with a representative that looked up the receipt information that I provided her and she told me twice that I didn't purchase the protection. The receipt is in front of me and listed as a line item. She wasn't familiar with the product warranty or the job she was doing. Possibly new, I'll give her that. Needs more training, definitely. She was pleasant, but clearly read from her "script" and even said that to me. She was unable to answer questions without re-reading to me the entire script rather than answering my questions. The story has changed from returning the entire unit & attachments in the original box with the owners manual, to "cut the 4" cord" and box without anything else in the box to validate my claim. Was on the phone for approximately 50 minutes with Zee and then she told me that the computers were down and I needed to call back in an hour. 1st, it clearly states on the Craftsman box that it is a 2 year warranty for replacement if faulty. Why not exchange in the store? 2nd, this process was certainly not "hassle free" as advertised. Then I wait for the packing slip by mail, return @ UPS (cord only or entire unit), wait again for confirmation, then wait for gift card to go back to the store to buy a replacement. How are you validating that it doesn't work by us sending the cord and nothing else? Would really rather return this to the store and pick up a replacement. 3rd, Craftsman offers a warranty and should honor that at the store level without all this hassle. Now I still need to call back and complete the claim processing because the computers didn't work, yes I get that as well. Perhaps Sears no longer has as many customers if it's such a hassle... Would like to replace at the store ASAP