Dishwasher Leak - Ruined floors, Some Cabinets - Insurance Question
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pretty simply file the claim with your insurance company you should have replacement cost they will make you whole and then go after whomever they feel like on your behalf to recover the costs you...
Dishwasher Leak - Ruined floors, Some Cabinets - Insurance Question
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Seriously? :rolleyes:
Dishwasher Leak - Ruined floors, Some Cabinets - Insurance Question
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Dishwasher Leak - Ruined floors, Some Cabinets - Insurance Question
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they will only fix the damage,not match stuff,50 year old should just dry out as they are made from proper wood,most good carpenters could fix it leaving most in place,did an aduster come out
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Dishwasher Leak - Ruined floors, Some Cabinets - Insurance Question
Thread created 07-17-2013 by edgeh2o
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And why as a home owner dont you have a water detector alarm below your dishwasher? One could say that it is your fault for not having one...and had you, the problem would have been caught...
Dishwasher Leak - Ruined floors, Some Cabinets - Insurance Question
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They are obligated to fix the flooring which you said is being done. Next, they are obligated to fix the cabinets that were damaged due to water/mold. In addition, if any damage is done to...
Dishwasher Leak - Ruined floors, Some Cabinets - Insurance Question
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If you haven't talked to the general manager of that store, go back to the store and talk to them in person. If that fails, then move up the chain. But, instead of calling the CEO, come down a...
Dishwasher Leak - Ruined floors, Some Cabinets - Insurance Question
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After the local manager gave you the finger I would have immediately written (ala snailmail) corporate, copied the local store and the BBB. You'd be surprised at how a physical letter can scare up...
Dishwasher Leak - Ruined floors, Some Cabinets - Insurance Question
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Ask for a public adjuster. Possibly contact a lawyer.
Dishwasher Leak - Ruined floors, Some Cabinets - Insurance Question
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Well to be fair, he probably doesn't WANT to keep you as a customer - you're costing him money, not making him money.
Let's take a realistic look at this - he's a manager at a big box retail...
Dishwasher Leak - Ruined floors, Some Cabinets - Insurance Question
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The manager, who hasn't been very helpful. Doesn't return my calls, keeps saying the insurance company will handle everything, and isn't trying very hard to retain me as a customer. I called and...
Dishwasher Leak - Ruined floors, Some Cabinets - Insurance Question
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I agree wholeheartedly - it should be the retailer who handles everything for you. You didn't buy the dishwasher from the installer, you bought it from the retailer.
Who exactly have you talked...
Dishwasher Leak - Ruined floors, Some Cabinets - Insurance Question
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Yes, ensure the value of the kitchen will be equal to what it was before the dishwasher was installed, monetary wise and looks wise.
Thanks for the insight. We're looking into the custom...
Dishwasher Leak - Ruined floors, Some Cabinets - Insurance Question
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I believe this is pretty standard with this sort of thing. I know it sucks, but OTOH, it isn't really fair to expect them to replace them with brand new countertops, as that isn't what you had. ...
Dishwasher Leak - Ruined floors, Some Cabinets - Insurance Question
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Is there something they could do to make you happy and feel like they did the right thing?
Dishwasher Leak - Ruined floors, Some Cabinets - Insurance Question
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Purchased a dishwasher from 'a major chain' that included installation. The installation company is a 3rd party company used by 'the major chain'. They incorrectly installed the dishwasher and a leak...
