Home Depot Stopped Refund Check After Two Failed Washer Deliveries
A customer purchased a Maytag washer that failed twice on delivery, then received a refund check from Home Depot that was subsequently stopped. Despite months of effort and credit card disputes, the customer remained out over $950. Retail appliance refund processing lacks transparency and reliability for consumers.
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