Posted by: @mjrPosted by: @hughfI’d find another installer to chuck something else in, then get this installer to refund you.
That rather relies on having enough liquid money to pay the remedial installer and claim back. I'd give the original installer chance to install another brand unit first, to avoid that.
I sort of figured that this installer was a NIBE only installer, as he’s complaining about unit availability. I agreed though, it would be best if he just installed something else. It’s not like there is a shortage of other brands.
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Hi, new user and potential future NIBE ASHP owner here - maybe not now that I've seen your posts, richardpool. Sorry to hear of the trouble you've had but thanks for posting - please do keep us updated with any developments, particularly if NIBE's position changes.
@will_a, I’ve been in touch with NIBE and they claim to have identified the batch of defective units, so they’re not being installed. Could still be a consideration for you.
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@will_a - Still not sorted. Told there’s a part on the way but no date for fixing it. No support from Nibe. Can’t go home with weather at the moment so camping out. Temperature is below freezing overnight. Had an apology from the MD this week, which warmed the house……..!!!
Posted by: @editor@will_a, I’ve been in touch with NIBE and they claim to have identified the batch of defective units, so they’re not being installed. Could still be a consideration for you.
Ah that's interesting. Options still open for now, then as it does look like good on paper..
A couple of weeks from putting an order in I reckon, so will be watching this thread with keen interest!
Thanks all.
Posted by: @richardpool@will_a - Still not sorted. Told there’s a part on the way but no date for fixing it. No support from Nibe. Can’t go home with weather at the moment so camping out. Temperature is below freezing overnight. Had an apology from the MD this week, which warmed the house……..!!!
Did NIBE give you any timelines?
What I’m most surprised about is that it was supposedly a batch of units with a faulty inverter - why have NIBE not sent you a working unit to replace your faulty unit? Surely they must have working units in the country.
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Posted by: @will_aPosted by: @editor@will_a, I’ve been in touch with NIBE and they claim to have identified the batch of defective units, so they’re not being installed. Could still be a consideration for you.
Ah that's interesting. Options still open for now, then as it does look like good on paper..
A couple of weeks from putting an order in I reckon, so will be watching this thread with keen interest!
Thanks all.
If you proceed, the advice I’d give is to get a serial number for the heat pump from the installer, and phone NIBE to verify that it’s not one of the defective units.
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What concerns me is Nibe's quality control, are their heat pumps, costing several thousand pounds to the customer, not tested before they leave the factory?
@richardpool, any updates on your situation?
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Hi All,
Update on situation. Fix has been applied. Seems to be OK and hasn't tripped out since installation. It still took me numerous phone calls to get it sorted. I'm now in discussion on compensation from manufacturer, given the huge disruption (no heating!!!) over Christmas and NY, plus the panel radiators bought, running costs etc etc.
Thanks for all the support from this board. I hope this doesn't put others off from moving towards green solutions.
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