DO NOT BUY Renewal by Andersen products. I have purchased 5 products with them, two doors and 3 windows since 2020. Since then it has been nothing short of non-stop issues, not working as advertised, poor manufacturing and major delays on repairs.
Both of my doors have been or are being replaced due to poor manufacturing. Here are my issues:
Sliding glass door: This door cost over $10,000 and was warped. I noticed my blinds moving and realized that air was blowing in between the door and stationary window. Once the technician came out they identified it and ordered a new one. after about 5 months the scheduled an appointment. Once they arrived they told me that the door is damaged and have to order a new one. Had to wait another 4 months for a replacement.
Atrium Door: This door was also over $10,000 as it is custom to fit the space. After about two years, we noticed water stains on the threshold. I removed the threshold and found water damage below. This leads to my basement where there is water damage to the ceiling. Called RBA and the technician once again told me the door is warped and needs replaced. After approx. 4 months, they call me to tell me the door is ready and scheduled an appointment. The day of the appointment they call and said there is a part missing and cannot do the work. When the part is ready they tell me the can have someone out in about a month! Now, I had to cancel that due to travel and once again, they cannot get someone out for over a month.
Also, it took them 3 or 4 trips to get it installed due to a less than quality crew. The threshold looked so bad they had to order a new one because they cut it wrong.
Here are my real frustrations:
They do not apologize to you or prioritize existing customers. You would think they would take care of customers with issues better but I guess they really only want new business.
They won't let you talk to a manager. They say one will call you but they don't.
They will not commit to fixing my damaged ceiling as they ignore this demand.
Their product is average grade. They do the heat test but in fact, my builder grade windows are only about 4 degrees different in how much heat the transfer. My mom's window cost about a 1/3 of these and do a better job. I live in the desert and was trying to reduce my cooling cost but they have had little to no impact.
There is no Quality Control at RBA. They say they will add value to your home but I cannot see that. Save your $$$. Having two doors having to be replaced in 3 years should tell you everything you need to know.
It is really sad considering before my experience I heard nothing but very good things about their window but this is a lesson learned.
I have to give a shout out to only on person at RBA and that is Shannon. She is the most knowledgeable and honest person at RBA. She is a technician who knows how to troubleshoot and discuss the issue. She deserves a better company to work for.
UPDATE 7/11/23
So, a service manager finally called me after my request to address my issues and after telling him my plight with doors, the only thing he said is he could replace my poorly constructed door a week earlier than the date they gave me yesterday. He did not want to hear about the issues i have had and so I have now concluded that there is no accountability or interest from RBA to hear anything bad about their products.
It is fair to say they either do not read these reviews or as I am finding, they do not want to address the reviews. Hence the low approval ratings... read more