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Philips Customer Service Review

Updated on Jul 28, 2014 by Tuan Do

This is a post in my series of articles reviewing customer service from different companies/organizations.

A few days ago, I got a problem with my Philips Fidelio HTL7180 soundbar as it kept making buzzing sounds even when I turned off all audio sources. I believed this is a defective product and I contacted Philips twice to ask for a solution. This is what happened.

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Online Chat

I contacted Philips via its online chat tool found on this page. The tool is available from 9AM to 9PM EST on Monday-Saturday and 9AM to 6PM on Sunday. At first, I thought this tool is abandoned. I accessed the online chat at 12:30PM on Tuesday and I had to wait 13 minutes for a Philips agent to respond. After understanding the issue, he guided me to try resetting my soundbar. As it still didn’t work, he gave me a phone number and said that I could call to ask for a replacement.

The whole conversation took 23 minutes. The agent is a little slow in responding to my messages, but he offered a good solution anyways. Philips has the very awesome Advance Exchanged Warranty Program for their products. I’m qualify as my soundbar is still in warranty. With the replacement program, I would receive a replacement within 10 business days. After I receive the unit, I will need to return the defective unit via FEDEX with prepaid shipping labels included in the replacement unit. This process requires a Credit/Debit card and I have to call to continue.

Wait time: 13 minutes

Responding time: Slow

Representative’s attitude: Friendly and helpful

Problem solved: Yes

Phone

I made the call to the given number 1-866-309-5962. I was quite impressed with how fast it was to reach a representative. The answering machine just asked me to choose a language (English or Spanish) and then I was transferred immediately to an agent. The agent collected information of my debit card and then put a $1.00 authorization on the card to ensure the card is active. In case I don’t return the original unit, I will be charged for the unit. The replacement program is amazing and I still can use my system while waiting for the replacement.

I was kept on hold for a few times (8 minutes in total) so that the agent can verify my information. Otherwise, everything was very fast and smooth. The whole conversation took around 22 minutes.

Wait time: 30 seconds

Responding time: Average

Representative’s attitude: Friendly and helpful

Problem solved: Yes

Overall, I think Philips has a very good customer service and I have no problem to continue using its products. If you have any issue with Philips’ products, I’d recommend you to make a phone call because it is much faster.

Do you have any experience contacting Philips’ customer service? You can give your own rating below, and make sure to leave a comment.

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Romeo Zeneli says

    Jun 16, 2017 at 9:16 am

    Absolutely sh** I got a two years warranty on my tv it 55 ich and i have only had for 13 months and they won’t come change. The customer service absolutely rude they a bunch of. Pricks they need retraininng and I will be take into law action PHILLIPS YOU NOBS NEVER BUY ANYTHING FROM THIS BRAND

  2. Jinesh Shah says

    Jul 7, 2018 at 8:26 am

    worst customer and after sales services. Company is not responding to complains after visiting. Simply took visit fees and run away.
    #fraudcompany #philips #worstservices

  3. Steve Gurian says

    Apr 28, 2019 at 4:26 pm

    DvDs from Philips 100 pack 16Xdvd-r won’t write on 4 dvd writers. Contacted company by email. Don’t reply.

  4. Hayley Payne says

    Nov 17, 2020 at 9:26 am

    Literally the worst customer service I have EVER experienced. We returned a faulty mens shaver and we are still waiting for the refund. Every time we do what they ask they come up with another hurdle to jump over. And now they ask me to do their job for them and send them proof that Royal mail returned the product. Surely they must have a system in place which means they track returns. Staff talk over you and are so rude. Avoid at all costs!!!!!

  5. Anthony Nagle says

    Jul 16, 2021 at 7:40 pm

    Avoid Philips Airfrier Avance XXL

    I ordered my airfrier online from Germany and it arrived with a superficial crack on the rear of the case. As it did not effect the functionality I kept and used the appliance for a year. It stopped working so I contacted Philips, they were helpful until the crack became known. I explained that rather than create a fuss when I received the machine I decided that it did not effect the appliance so I kept it.. Philips immediately stated that my warranty was immediately void. Their own repair centre said that the crack had absolutely no bearing whatsoever on the failure but Philips ignored this. In fact the part required to repair the appliance is no longer available YET Philips continue to sell the Airfriers ! I will never ever purchase anything from Philips again. Talking to their customer service manager was a lesson in arrogance. Avoid them

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