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Bosch KGN86HI30N Freezer Door Does Not Seal - Service Failed to Fix the Issue

Kenan
March 13, 12:23 pm
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“Thank you to Ms. K**** and the VIP Expert Service sent from the factory. The problem that could not be understood for a long time was found within minutes with the VIP Service, truly congratulations.”

My Bosch KGN86HI30N/02 refrigerator's freezer section keeps triggering a temperature alarm. When I purchased it, it was Bosch's top-tier model (Series 6) available in Turkiye. My expectation from any home appliance is that it should work trouble-free for at least 10 years, and if an issue arises, it should be resolved promptly by an authorized service. The freezer door no longer seals properly—it’s like a door without a latch, failing to close tightly. I recently learned that, even in Bosch’s high-end refrigerators, the fridge and freezer compartments are interconnected. When the fridge door is closed, it creates reverse pressure in the freezer, which causes the already problematic freezer door to open slightly, triggering the temperature alarm. We requested a service visit, but the technician who arrived was inexperienced and unprofessional. He looked around aimlessly and concluded there was no fault with the refrigerator, charged ₺700 for the service, and left. Amusingly, he even advised us to unplug the No-Frost refrigerator for 48 hours to let it defrost, claiming that this would resolve the issue. We insisted that the problem was with the door not sealing properly, but he dismissed it, saying, "That's normal for freezer doors." I also have a Bosch deep freezer, and I need significant force to open its door. How could this be normal? We unplugged the refrigerator for 48 hours, stayed without it for two days, and moved our food to our neighbors’ refrigerators. The result? Absolutely nothing changed. The door is still loose, still opens slightly, and the temperature alarm is still triggered. I called Bosch’s customer service, explained the situation, and stated that they had charged us without providing proper service. I requested a refund and also asked for a truly competent technician to resolve the issue. Today, the company called back and said, "We cannot refund the fee because your warranty has expired." Unbelievable! This is the state of a giant company like Bosch—what a shame! I used to be a very loyal Bosch customer. Any issues I had in the past were handled promptly, which built my trust in the brand. I believed they prioritized customer satisfaction. Now, I realize I overestimated the brand and ended up paying more for a level of service that doesn't exist.

March 13, 1:36 pm (1 hour after complaint)
Kenan
March 16, 12:14 am

The second service that came was able to detect the malfunction. Now it will be confirmed that I made a wrong purchase with the cost that will arise. If you want to buy an expensive cabinet that breaks down in 5 years, buy Bosch. I am eagerly waiting for the service invoice that will come out, I will share it!

Kenan
March 25, 9:20 pm

As of now, the service still hasn't resolved the malfunction. A card and sensor were replaced, but the appliance is still giving the same alarm; the only difference is that now Home Connect is not working either, apparently software needs to be loaded. The screen will also be replaced, we are waiting...

Kenan
March 30, 7:50 am

After the sensor and card replacement, which had no benefit and I paid for, the screen was also replaced and the freezer cooling finally returned to normal. The white standby LED on the screen was not lit on the old screen, meaning the screen was faulty from the beginning, but other parts were unnecessarily replaced. Home Connect still doesn't work and a fee of 6,500 TL was requested, claiming that the malfunction was resolved. There are new and guaranteed refrigerators in the 15-20 thousand TL range! Home Connect still doesn't work! In short, if your Bosch brand refrigerator malfunctions, throw it away and research well before purchasing to see which brand will provide you with better support. If the top series refrigerator of a company that claims to sell high quality breaks down in 5 years, we should take this into account in our new purchases...

Kenan
March 31, 9:57 am

Despite almost all parts being replaced, it gave an error again yesterday, the problem cannot be solved…

Kenan
May 31, 5:25 pm

Thank you to Ms. K**** and the VIP Expert Service sent from the factory. The problem that could not be understood for a long time was found within minutes with the VIP Service, truly congratulations.

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