Lowe's Warranty Runaround for Defective Patio Doors Over Two Summers
A customer purchased patio doors from Lowe's that were confirmed defective by the installer but never repaired. Despite contacting over 15 representatives across 18 months and continuing to make payments, no resolution was provided.
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