Home Depot Delivery Team Damaged Washer Installation, Refuses Accountability
A Samsung technician confirmed delivery crew left hardware inside a newly delivered washer causing irreparable damage, yet Home Depot's warranty team classified it as a delivery error outside warranty coverage. The customer is spending $100/week at a laundromat awaiting resolution. Appliance delivery damage caused by the installer creates a coverage gap no department will own.
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