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5/10

Cody was fantastic when it came time to install our system. Unfortunately, 2 years after installation we started having trouble with our system, the Lennox system kept displaying code 411. After having several different technicians come out to troubleshoot the problem, most of which were paid calls that results in not fixing the issue, I got one last person coming out. They charged me for a furnace maintenance which I request and said they wouldn't charge me for the troubleshooting of the error code 411. The error code came back and when I contacted the office the lady was rather rude telling me I should feel lucky since they didn't charge me. Then they said in order to troubleshoot further I would need to spend another $899+tax, but there wouldn't be any guarantees that the issue would be resolved. I had requested to speak with Cody (the owner) who was super nice before installation and even during the installation, but was told by the same office lady that Cody does not talk with customers since he has a staff that does that. Overall, pretty disappointed with the dealings I've had with this company post-installation.

Approximate cost of services:
$10,000.00
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Company Response

Hi Klaus,
Thanks for the review.
I apologize you have not been able to get a hold of me, I am out in the field a lot and leave the office early in the morning. You can always reach me on my cell at 416-669-8972 or directly at cody@climateexperts.ca.
I am sorry to hear about your experience with the office, the office assistant you were speaking with is no longer with us. Though I may be busy at times I am always available by cell or email and would not ignore customer contact.
I have gone though all the history on your account and there has never been a charge or payment for a service call.
The system was installed back on August 11, 2016. The system was with a warranty of 10-year parts and 1 year labour or 10 year parts and labour with annual maintenance.
A maintenance was completed for 2017 and 2018 allowing the labour portion of the warranty to lapse in 2019 on the furnace & A/C. There has never been a service or diagnostic charge on your account thus only 3 maintenance's have been billed out in total with the last one being on May 19, 2021. This means diagnostic calls and service labour is billable.
The $899 plus Hst charge you refer to is based on the last trouble shooting we did with Lennox tech support recommending we replace the high-pressure sensor. This is due to the clogged condenser coil causing it to trigger repeatedly due to lack of maintenance. This happened so many times it could now be intermittently faulty causing the error code pop ups intermittently.
There are also notes on your accounts history when the error code issues have occurred there has always been a explanation of either a restrictive furnace filter that was recommended to be changed for the summer months or the dirty condenser coil.
Please feel free to call me with any additional questions.
Thanks,
Cody Johnson

10/10

I was amazed with the two technicians that were here, and with Dave and his company. If every contractor was as professional, competent, and courteous as this company, the world would be a better place! I had 26 intake and return vents. They were done in an efficient time frame and the technicians went out of their way to make sure I am aware of every step of the process and that all my questions were answered.

Approximate cost of services:
$450.00
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Company Response

Hi there - Thanks for the positive feedback. We appreciate the effort to share your positive sentiments of our service with others on Homestars. We take our work very seriously and glad that it shows. Should you require any additional support, please don't hesitate to reconnect. We'll always be here for you. Per NADCA standards, give us a shout in 5-7 years or sooner if you have a reno/pets. We'd be happy to help. Sincerely, Dave's Duct Cleaning (www.davesducts.com)

3/10

Last year my wife and I decided to try out a company as we knew that we needed windows replaced in our home. We started with our Patio door and a casement window in the kitchen. The sales person was reasonable in his approach. As the old story goes, if I knew now what I knew then I wouldn't have likely gone with Platinum. The explanation of "Retrofit" vs "Brick to brick" was never explained well. The sales person said "Your frames look good, so let's just do retrofit". The true difference between the two was never explained in depth. I take some responsibility on not doing my research, however, would have hoped that a reputable company takes the time to explain to their customers in detail what they are about to purchase, seeing as this is not an every day product. Platinum sent out a sub-contractor, which wasn't disclosed to us at the time but wasn't a big deal at first. The patio door had the screen door latch break within 2 weeks. This was mentioned to the sales rep, but nothing was ever done. About 4 months after purchase, there was a leak noticed. Platinum was called and a service call was set up. The Sub-contractor did come out and put additional caulking on the exterior of the frame. I unfortunately was late coming home from work and missed the contractor. Roughly two weeks ago during a rain storm, the leak re-occurred. I called Platinum and emailed a video to them. They insisted that the leak is because of the pergola which they thought was screwed into the wall. In fact, the pergola isn't screwed into the exterior wall. They sent out a sub-contractor. When the sub-contractor came to our door, he had an annoyed demeanor about him. He met me in the back yard outside of the patio door. He was extremely rude. The conversation ended with him walking away, stating that "Everyone wants something for nothing", "I had to come all the way from X for this", and than proceeded to using some rather unprofessional language. I immediately called Platinum to convey what has happened. The lady (Maggie I believe) said she'll talk to her boss right away and will call me back tomorrow. She did call the next day and expressed her sincere apology. Nothing was mentioned about figuring out what can be done about the leak in the door. Fortunately this event has prompted me to select a different contractor for replacing the rest of the windows at our house. This new contractor spent several hours going through our house, explaining the different products and gave his professional opinion on retrofit vs brick to brick as well as his personal experience with regards to the esthetical options. This new contractor also looked at the patio door and said he would have the installer open the frame as he believes there was an issue with the insulation, however, cannot determine this until the frame is opened. This new contractor is now providing the service that Platinum should have. I'm not looking for a free ride, I'm just looking for an industry expert to let me know a strategy in dealing with this leak. If they would have said "Mr.Anselm, we would love to help but this isn't covered by warranty and thus need to treat it as a chargeable service call" I would have understood. Instead, all I got was an empty apology without a resolution to the problem I am having. This is the worse form of customer service I have ever experienced. Platinum didn't even bother sending one of their own employees to discuss the issue and relied strictly on sub contractors. I caution anyone who wants to deal with this company and share my experience of the after-installation service I have received.

Approximate cost of services:
$3,000.00
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Company Response

We are very sorry to hear your response and we tried our best to service you.
All our installers work exclusively for Platinum and we do not sub contract any of our work.
After our many visits to your home it was in our conclusion that the water was not coming in through the door we installed but from another area that wasn't related to our work.
We stand behind all our products and workmanship but unfortunately you saw it differently.
Sincerely,
Gus George - Platinum Home Design and Renovations Inc.