The short version here is the Jacuzzi Dealer sells spa, spa has issue, doesn’t get corrected, consumer gets mad, dealer gets mad at consumer and situation ends bad.

No doubt, Jacuzzi has to build spas that work.  Even in the best quality environment spas will have some issues after delivery so it’s up to the dealer to know how to make it right.

Their ( the dealer) reputation is on the line more than the brand (Jacuzzi Hot Tubs in this case).   Dealers have been real slow to learn this reality in the spa industry.

A good example of company knowing this is Costco.com, they sold 1000s of spas.   Two of their major suppliers folded.  They responded by hiring a national service company on their dime to handle the issues and refunded anyone that was not happy.   They lost money in the short run but no doubt they gained some loyalty and my respect.

I like to think HotTubWorks.com lives by the same values.  In fact I know we do.  I just authorized a replacement on a product just outside of warranty, which means it’s on our dime.  I like to believe it comes back to us.

To see the bad press nightmare for Jacuzzi Hot Tubs and their Dealer:

http://www.fox6now.com/news/witi-102410-contact6-allied-pools,0,863594.story